Linda Uphoff

Linda Uphoff is a Youth Gambling Specialist who provides support for parents of teens and young adults navigating sports betting and online gambling. Her practice offers confidential, judgment-free support for families facing sports betting problems and youth gambling addiction. Linda helps parents understand the warning signs of sports betting addiction and problem gambling in teens and college students. She guides families through the emotional fallout of gambling problems, including secrecy, broken trust, shame, anger, and fear. The practice also focuses on creating realistic, compassionate plans for change that protect the teen and the home. Linda's approach offers clarity, discretion, and no pressure for parents to act before they are ready. She emphasizes that research consistently shows family involvement and encouragement are strong motivators for change, and early support leads to better outcomes. Services include a 20-minute confidential parent consultation, ongoing support for parents, and a 2-day intervention for families in crisis. The 2-day intervention is for families facing serious gambling losses and breakdowns in trust, aiming to create a structured plan for recovery and stability. Linda works with parents whose children are involved in various forms of gambling, such as Daily Fantasy Sports, Sports Wagering, Skins Betting, Video Games, Loot Boxes, eSports Betting, or traditional forms like cards, lottery, and slots.