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Problem Gambling Counselors

Problem Gambling Counseling in Caliofornia and Canada Below is a list of certified gambling counselors you may contact for treatment. These counselors have completed the requirements of the California Certified Gambling Counselor Certification Board. Some of them are independently licensed by the state of California to provide therapy in a private practice setting as noted. Counselors with an asterisk (*) are not licensed and are only certified to work within a treatment program that can provide ongoing supervision. Should you have any questions regarding the above statement, please feel free to contact us for clarification at (714) 765-5804.

PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP JUMP TO: Alameda County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Tuolumne County, Ventura County and information also listed for Canada.

CALIFORNIA PROBLEM GAMBLING COUNSELORS BY COUNTY
Alameda County - Map It
Marcy Hawkins*, ICADC, SAP, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Pleasanton, California
Marcy Hawkins*
CADC-II, ICADC, CCGC-I
Contact Marcy Hawkins for Gambling Counseling in Pleasanton, California
(925) 426-0501
Email Marcy Hawkins, Gambling Counselor in Pleasanton, CA
rquestcounseling@gmail.com
Pleasanton, CA Gambling Counseling Website
www.rquest.org
Pleasanton, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Pleasanton
   
   
   
 
 
Los Angeles County - Map It
Eric Geffner, Ph.D, CCGC, NCGC - Gambling Counseling in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, California
Dr. Eric Geffner
Ph.D, CCGC-II, NCGC-II, BACC
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Contact Eric Geffner for Gambling Counseling in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, California
(310) 446-3887
Email Dr. Eric Geffner, Gambling Counselor in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, CA
DrGeff@yahoo.com
Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, CA Gambling Counseling Website
Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Santa Monica & West Los Angeles
Richard Rosenthal, MD, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Beverly Hills, California
Dr. Richard Rosenthal
MD, CCGC-II, NCGC-II, BACC
Licensed Psychiatrist
Contact Richard Rosenthal for Gambling Counseling in Beverly Hills California
(310) 278-3746
Email Dr. Richard Rosenthal, Gambling Counselor in Beverly HIlls, CA
rrosenth@ucla.edu
Beverly Hills, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Beverly Hills
Hae Wang Lee*, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Walnut, California
Hae Wang Lee*
CCGC-I
Contact Hae Wang Lee for Gambling Counseling in Walnut, California
(909) 595-1114
Email Hae Wang Lee, Gambling Counselor in Walnut, CA
counsel@irecovery.org
Walnut, CA Gambling Counseling Website
www.irecovery.org
Walnut, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Walnut
Jane Shultz*, CBT, NCACII, CADC, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Santa Monica, California
Jane Shultz*
CBT, NCAC-II, CADC, CCGC-I
Contact Jane Shultz for Gambling Counseling in Santa Monica, California
(626) 398-7959
Santa Monica, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
West Los Angeles
 
 
Orange County - Map It
Suzanne Koch Eckenrode, MFT, CCGCII, NCGCII - Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
Suzanne Koch Eckenrode
MFT, CCGC-II, NCGC-II
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Contact Suzanne Koch Eckenrode for Gambling Counseling in San Clemente , California
(619) 405-6180
Email Suzanne Koch Eckenrode, Gambling Counselor in San Clemente, CA
Irvine Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Laguna Hills
Kay Poggi*, CADC-II, CEDS,, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Laguna Hills, California
Kay Poggi*
MA, CADC-II, CEDS, CCGC-I
Contact Kay Poggi for Gambling Counseling in Laguna Hills, California
(949) 498-5018
Email Kay Poggi, Gambling Counselor in Laguna Hills CA
kaypoggi@yahoo.com
Laguna Hills, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Laguna Hills
Marc Lefkowitz, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in San Clemente, California
Marc Lefkowitz*
CCGC-I, NCGC-I
Contact Marc Lefkowitz for Gambling Counseling in San Clemente, California
(949) 412-9322
San Clemente, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Clemente
   
   
   
 
Riverside County - Map It
Louise Jones - Gambling Counseling in Palm Desert, California
Louise Jones
MFT, NCGC-I, CCGC-I
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Contact Louise Jones for Gambling Counseling in Palm Desert, California
(760) 636-8501
Email Louise Jones, Gambling Counselor in Palm Desert, CA
lijosu@live.com
Palm Desert, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Palm Desert/Palm Springs
Marc Lefkowitz, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Temecula, California
Marc Lefkowitz*
CCGC-I, NCGC-I
Contact Marc Lefkowitz for Gambling Counseling in Temecula, California
(949) 412-9322
Temecula, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Temecula
Erja Karjalainen - Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
Erja Karjalainen*
NCGC-I, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
(760) 406-1323
Email Erja Karjalainen, Gambling Counselor in Palm Springs, CA
ekarjalainen@bettyfordcenter.org
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Palm Springs
Stacey Petrie - Gambling Counseling in Palm Desert, California
Stacey Petrie*
CADC-II, NCGC-I, CCGC-I
Email Stacey Petrie, Gambling Counselor in Palm Desert, CA
spetrie@bettyfordcenter.org
Palm Desert, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Palm Desert
Gary Lange, Ph.D, MFT, CAS, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Rancho Mirage, California
Gary Lange
Ph.D, MFT, CAS, CCGC-II, NCGC-II, BACC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Contact Dr. Gary Lange for Gambling Counseling in Rancho Mirage, California
(760) 773-1014
Rancho Mirage, CA Gambling Counseling Website
www.GaryLangePhD.com
Rancho Mirage, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Rancho Mirage
Gary Lange, Ph.D, MFT, CAS, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Rancho Mirage, California Karen Fisher*
CADC-II, CCJP, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California (951) 509-5765
Email Erja Karjalainen, Gambling Counselor in Palm Springs, CA kf.circleofhonor@yahoo.com
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help Riverside
Erja Karjalainen - Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
Deborah Hall*
CAS, CAMF, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
(951) 652-3560
Email Erja Karjalainen, Gambling Counselor in Palm Springs, CA
sunray@sunray-counseling.net
Rancho Mirage, CA Gambling Counseling Website
www.sunrayaddictions.com
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Hemet
Erja Karjalainen - Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
Tish Hughes*
CCS, CADC-II, CCJP, RAS, BAT/CAL, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
(951) 652-3560
Email Erja Karjalainen, Gambling Counselor in Palm Springs, CA
sunray@sunray-counseling.net
Rancho Mirage, CA Gambling Counseling Website
www.sunrayaddictions.com
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Hemet
Erja Karjalainen - Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
Dianna Jones*
CAS-II, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
(760) 409-6426
Email Erja Karjalainen, Gambling Counselor in Palm Springs, CA
diannaj12345@aol.com
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Coachella Valley
Erja Karjalainen - Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
Jose Ochoa Jr.*
CAADAC, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
(800) 517-4849 x237
Email Erja Karjalainen, Gambling Counselor in Palm Springs, CA
jochoa@abttc.com
Rancho Mirage, CA Gambling Counseling Website
www.abttc.com
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Murrieta
Erja Karjalainen - Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
Tinya Holt
LCSW, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
(951) 442-5600
Email Erja Karjalainen, Gambling Counselor in Palm Springs, CA
tholt@pvrecoveryprogram.org
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Perris, Riverside County
Erja Karjalainen - Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
Willistine Gaymon*
MCA, CSC, CART, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
(951) 897-5560
Email Erja Karjalainen, Gambling Counselor in Palm Springs, CA
wisrministries@aol.com
Rancho Mirage, CA Gambling Counseling Website
www.wisr.org
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Moreno Valley
Erja Karjalainen - Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
Lisa Axelrod
MFT, CCGC-I
Contact Erja Karjalainen for Gambling Counseling in Palm Springs, California
(760) 772-6745
Palm Springs, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Banning
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
Sacramento County - Map It
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
San Bernardino County - Map It
Jane Shultz*, CBT, NCACII, CADC, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Alta Dena, California
Jane Shultz*
CBT, NCAC-II, CADC, CCGC-I
Contact Jane Shultz for Gambling Counseling in Alta Dena, California
(951) 341-5951
Alta Dena, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Redlands
   
   
   
 
San Diego County - Map It
Khaleelah Abdul-Kareem, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
Khaleelah Abdul-Kareem*
NCGC-I, CCGC-I
Contact Khaleelah Abdul-Kareem for Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
(619) 933-1329
Email Khaleelah Abdul-Kareem, Gambling Counselor in San Diego, CA
khaleelah_mwia@yahoo.com
San Diego, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Diego
Charlene Hoar, Ed.D, CADCII, NCGC-I, CCGC-I  - Gambling Counseling in Del Mar, California
Charlie Hoar
Ed.D, CADC-II, NCGC-I, CCGC-I
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Contact Charlene Hoar for Gambling Counseling in Del Mar, California
(858) 794-0546 or (619) 692-8772
Email Charlie Hoar, Gambling Counselor in Del Mar, CA
charlie.hoar@sdcounty.ca.gov
Del Mar, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Del Mar & San Diego
Katherine Arroyo, CCGC-I - Gambling Counseling in Chula Vista, California
Katherine Arroyo*
NCGC-I, CCGC-I, RAS, NCAC-I
Contact Katherine Arroyo, CCGC-I Gambling Counseling in Chula Vista, California
(619) 656-4126
Email Katherine Arroyo, CCGC-I  Gambling Counselor in Chula Vista, CA
zenkatwoman@yahoo.com
Chula Vista, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Chula Vista
Suzanne Koch, MFT, CCGCII, NCGCII - Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
Suzanne Koch Eckenrode
MFT, CCGC-II, NCGC-II
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Contact Suzanne Koch for Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
(619) 405-6180
Email Suzanne Koch Eckenrode, Gambling Counselor in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Diego
Michael J. Catanzaro, MFT, CCGC - Gambling Counseling at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California
Michael J. Catanzaro
MFT, CCGC-I
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Camp Pendleton, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Camp Pendleton
Carl Mullen*, CEAP, CCDC, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
Carl Mullen*
CEAP, CCDC, CCGC-I
Contact Carl Mullen for Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
(619) 840-7812
Email Carl Mullen, Gambling Counselor for Military Pesonnel in Spring Valley, CA
moonmull@cox.net
Spring Valley, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help Spring Valley
Gambling Problem Support for Military Personnel Only
Military Support Only
Earl D. Fain, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Hemet, California
Earl D. Fain*
ADC-II, ICADC, CCGC-I
Hemet, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help Camp Pendleton
Gambling Problem Support for Military Personnel Only
Military Support Only
Sunnyo Pak, MFT, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California

Sunnyo Pak
MFT, CCGC-II, NCGC-II
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Contact Sunnyo Pak for Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
(619) 521-5720
Email Sunnyo Pak, Gambling Counselor in San Diego, CA
spak@upacsd.com
San Diego, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Diego
Doreen Grant, CCGC-I - Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
Doreen Grant*
NCGC-I, CCGC-I
Contact Doreen Grant, CCGC-I Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
(619) 993-0766
Email Doreen Grant, CCGC-I  Gambling Counselor in San Diego, CA
dyg12009153@cox.net
San Diego, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Diego
Shea Robinson - Gambling Counseling in Murrieta, California
Shea Robinson*
ADC-II, NCGC-I, CCGC-I
Murrieta, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Camp Pendleton
Gambling Problem Support for Military Personnel Only
Military Support Only
Debbie Rull - Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
Debbie Rull*
NCGC-I,
CCGC-I
Email Debbie Rull  Gambling Counselor in San Diego, CA
drull@sbcglobal.net
San Diego, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Diego
Doreen Grant, CCGC-I - Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California Judi Winegar
LCSW, CCGC-I
Contact Doreen Grant, CCGC-I Gambling Counseling in San Diego, California
(619) 504-7912
Email Debbie Rull  Gambling Counselor in San Diego, CA
queenbeejudi@cox.net
San Diego, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Diego, La Mesa, El Cajon
Katherine Arroyo, CCGC-I - Gambling Counseling in Chula Vista, California
Karen Fisher*
CADC-II, CCJP, CCGC-I
Contact Katherine Arroyo, CCGC-I Gambling Counseling in Chula Vista, California
(951) 509-5765
Email Katherine Arroyo, CCGC-I  Gambling Counselor in Chula Vista, CA
kf.circleofhonor@yahoo.com
Chula Vista, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Diego
 
 
San Francisco County - Map It
Brenda Lee, LCSW, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in San Francisco, California
Brenda Lee
LCSW, CCGC-I
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Contact Brenda Lee for Gambling Counseling in San Francisco, California
(415) 558-2239
San Francisco, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
San Francisco
   
   
   
 
 
San Mateo County - Map It
Sandy Toti*, CCGC, CATC - Gambling Counseling in Burlingame & San Mateo, California
Sandy Toti*
NCGC-I, CCGC-I, CATC
Contact Sandy Toti for Gambling Counseling in Burlingame & San Mateo, California
(650) 351-1051
Email Sandy Toti, Gambling Counselor in Burlingame & San Mateo, CA
gr8fulgal@aol.com
Burlingame & San Mateo , CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Burlingame & San Mateo
   
   
   
 
 
Tuolumne County - Map It
   
   
   
 
 
Ventura County - Map It
Matt Kohagen, MS, LMFT, CATS, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Camarillo, California
Matt Kohagen
MFT, CATC, CCGC-I
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Contact Matt Kohagen for Gambling Counseling in Camarillo, California
(805) 795-1445
Email Matt Kohagen, Gambling Counselor in Camarillo, CA
revmrk@aol.com
Problem Gambling Website in Camarillo, CA
www.calleguasconsultants.com
Camarillo, CA Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Camarillo
   
   
   
 
 
OUT-OF-COUNTRY COUNSELORS
Canada
Heather Clydesdale*, RN, ICADC, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Scarborough, Canada
Heather Clydesdale*
RN, ICADC, CCGC-I
Contact Heather Clydesdale for Gambling Counseling in San Scarborough, Canada
(800) 387-6198
Scarborough, Canada Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Scarborough
Patricia Davies*, BA, AC, ICADC, CCS, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Toronto, Canada
Patricia Davies*
BA, AC, ICADC, ICCS, CACCPP, CCGC-I, CPGC
Contact Patricia Davies for Gambling Counseling in Toronto, Canada
(416) 859-3579
Email Patricia Davies, Gambling Counselor in Toronto, Canada
kirmit@sympatico.ca
Toronto, Canada  Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
Anne Marie Ireland, ICADC, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Simco County, Ontario Province
Anne Marie Ireland*
ICADC, CCGC-I, CCPC, CSAP, ADS
Contact Anne Marie Ireland for Gambling Counseling in Simcoe County, Ontario Province
(705) 794-3694
Anne Marie Ireland, Gambling Counselor in Simcoe County, Ontario Province
amichoices@rogers.com
Simcoe County, Ontario Province Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Simcoe County, Ontario Province
Bill Turvey*, ICADC, CCGC - Gambling Counseling in Trenton, Ontario, Canada
Bill Turvey*
ICADC, CCGC-I
Contact Bill Turve for Gambling Counseling in Trenton, Ontario, Canada
(613) 967-9565
Bill Turvey, Gambling Counselor in Trenton, Ontario, Canada
wgturvey@yahoo.com
Trenton, Ontario, Canada Problem Gambling Counseling and Help
Trenton, Ontario, Canada

Disclaimer: These counselors have completed the requirements of the California Certified Gambling Counselor Certification Board. Some of them are independently licensed by the state of California to provide therapy in a private practice setting as noted. Counselors with an asterisk (*) are not licensed and are only certified to work within a treatment program that can provide ongoing supervision. Should you have any questions regarding the this statement, please feel free to contact us for clarification at (714) 765-5804.

These problem gambling-related resources are provided as a general service to the public and does not indicate that the California Council on Problem Gambling endorses, warrants, or otherwise guarantees the products, services, or information described or offered at these helplines and/or websites.

 
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