Gambling Addiction Therapy

At MindWell NYC, we help individuals who want to manage their gambling habits—whether it’s sports betting, online gaming, stock trading, or casino visits. Some clients come to us feeling stressed about their gambling, worried about the consequences, or simply thinking about it more than they’d like. If you’re ready to take back control, we’re here to help with our gambling addiction therapy.

Regain Control Over Gambling & Build a More Fulfilling Life

Our goal isn’t just to help you stop gambling—it’s to help you understand why you gamble, what triggers it, and allow you to practice the skills to build a more fulfilling life where you are in control. We use strategies based in research to help you challenge unhelpful thoughts, strengthen your motivation, and develop healthier ways to manage stress and urges. Some of these methods include:

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Reducing reactivity to gambling cues in a controlled way.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize triggers, challenge thought patterns, and develop new behavioral associations and coping mechanisms

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help clients increase distress tolerance and emotion regulation

Cognitive Restructuring

Cognitive restructuring to help challenge distorted beliefs that reinforce gambling

Relapse Prevention

Identifying risk factors, strengthening coping skills, and maintaining long-term progress.

Who do you work with? What problems are these people typically facing?

MindWell NYC works with individuals who are ready to regain control over behaviors that are disrupting their lives, particularly those struggling with gambling through gambling addiction therapy. In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, many people seek help managing gambling behaviors related to sports betting, online gambling, stock trading apps, and casino games. These clients often feel concerned about their financial stability, personal relationships, and the emotional toll of their gambling habits. Some may be facing escalating problems that are affecting their mental health or daily lives, while others are proactively seeking help before their habits become more problematic.

What are some themes/topics that come up in session with many clients?

While the primary focus is often gambling, MindWell NYC’s conversations naturally evolve to uncover deeper patterns in clients’ lives. Many people begin therapy focused on their gambling habits but soon recognize that other areas of their lives—such as emotional well-being, relationships, or work-life balance—are interconnected with their gambling behavior. As clients progress in therapy, they gain insight into how gambling may serve as a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, or boredom. Over time, the work shifts from stopping gambling to developing a healthier, more fulfilling life by addressing these broader life themes and finding new, rewarding experiences that don’t rely on gambling.

Gambling runs deeper than you think.

Overcoming gambling issues isn’t easy. It takes time, effort, and support. But with the right approach, individuals can regain control and break free from unhealthy patterns. Together, in our gambling addiction therapy sessions, we’ll explore the root causes, face difficult emotions, and build strategies for long-term success.