Are you losing too much time and money on gambling/betting? Are you gambling to escape worry, grief, or loneliness? Is gambling the only exciting thing in your life? Do you wonder how it even got to this point?

You started gambling for fun or as an escape. Gambling fills a void or helps you avoid things that you don’t want to face. Now your life seems more out of control. Your relationships are suffering. Your bank account is dwindling. You want to stop, but fear life without gambling.

You don’t want to feel weighed down anymore.

-Figure out what triggers you to gamble

-Identify healthier activities

-Overcome the shame and guilt

-Get your relationships and finances back on track

Gambling addiction is difficult to overcome. Others might think you should just be able to stop. I have the appropriate training to help you. Through therapy with me, you will find support and understanding of the problem. Several factors are likely contributing to your gambling problem. We will identify those factors and begin the work to stop gambling.

You don’t have to live with shame and guilt anymore.

FAQs

Q:  How do I know if I really have a gambling problem?

A:  Do you want to stop gambling? Are you losing time, chasing your losses? Is gambling impacting your work, school, relationships, self-esteem?  These are some of the questions you can ask yourself, and if you answer “yes,” you may have a gambling problem. 

Q:  Do I have to stop gambling completely?

A:  Maybe, maybe not. Depending on how gambling has affected your life, you may need to stop. We will explore this together.

Q: What are sessions like?

A: The first session or two, I will be trying to get to know you and gain a full understanding of your experiences and concerns. We will also determine your goals of therapy. Then, we will get to work. Some sessions will specifically cover topics of debts, finances, relationships, etc. We will also identify additional supportive resources.

Q: How do we get started?

A:  You can schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation by emailing or calling me.  Or if you’re ready to get started, call me at 719-377-5335 or e-mail me at KHaflett.LCSW@hushmail.com to schedule your first appointment.