Gambling addiction treatment

Search this free directory by state, insurance, and provider type. Every listed therapist specializes in gambling recovery or treats it as part of a broader addiction practice. Click any provider to see their credentials, treatment approach, languages, and licensed states. You can then contact them directly through the listing or their external booking link.

Start by understanding what you are seeing. Cope Compass has a guide on the warning signs of gambling addiction in a loved one and how to approach the first conversation, including what to say and what tends to make things worse. Many family members find Gam-Anon, a 12-step support group for spouses, partners, parents, and friends, essential for their own recovery; meetings run online and in person across all 50 states. The directory above also includes therapists who do family and couples work alongside individual gambling-disorder care.

Many plans cover gambling disorder treatment because the DSM-5 classifies it as a behavioral addiction. Coverage varies by state, plan, and provider. Each listing on this directory shows the insurance networks that provider accepts. Call your insurance or the provider directly to verify coverage before your first session.

A therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PhD, PsyD) is a licensed clinician who can diagnose gambling disorder and provide evidence-based treatment like CBT or Motivational Interviewing. A peer support specialist (CPRS, CRSS) is a certified professional in recovery themselves, trained to provide lived-experience support, accountability, and connection to resources. Many people benefit from both working in parallel.

Yes. Most providers in this directory offer telehealth / virtual sessions. Each listing shows whether the provider is Virtual, In-Person, or both. Virtual sessions are especially useful if no gambling specialist is available in your immediate area — you can see a therapist licensed anywhere in your state.

Out-of-pocket rates typically run $100–$250 per session, though this varies by provider, location, and credentials. If your insurance covers gambling disorder treatment, your copay may be $20–$50. Some providers offer sliding-scale fees or free initial consultations. Contact providers directly to ask about pricing and availability.

Gamblers Anonymous and professional therapy work well together, and many people use both. GA provides free peer support and the community of people who have gone through it. A licensed therapist can address the underlying patterns (anxiety, trauma, comorbid conditions) and use evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT, or Motivational Interviewing. If you're at high risk or haven't been able to stop with GA alone, adding professional help is a strong move.