“I've built a great relationship with this team and truly enjoy working with them. The staff is approachable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in the people they serve. They communicate openly, follow through, and treat both clients and referral partners with respect and care. It's clear that recovery is more than a job to them—it's a mission. I trust this program and feel confident referring individuals knowing they'll be supported every step of the way!”
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Outpatient Gambling Treatment
Outpatient gambling disorder treatment at Lantana Recovery — CBT, motivational interviewing & financial counseling in Charleston, SC & New Milford, CT.
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- Evidence-based therapy from day one — cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing at the core of treatment
- Honest intake screening — if a higher level of care or more specialized support is warranted, we say so and help arrange it
- Psychiatric (PMHNP) oversight for co-occurring depression, anxiety, or substance use
- Peer support and a recovery community alongside clinical care — you're not doing this alone
- Practical support that includes financial and family counseling, not just talk therapy
- Answered 24/7, every call
- 100% confidential — HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2
- Adults 18+ · dual-diagnosis welcome
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“They communicate openly, follow through, and treat both clients and referral partners with respect and care. I trust this program and feel confident referring individuals knowing they'll be supported every step of the way.”
D. Falcioni · Referral Partner, SC
“The clinical staff is top notch and their support staff are equally impressive. After 15 years of working in the treatment field I am still very confident when I refer families to Lantana.”
Thomas McAlinden · Referral Partner, CT
For many people, gambling stops being entertainment and starts controlling their time, money, and relationships. Lantana Recovery treats gambling disorder through structured outpatient care — with same-day evaluation, a personalized treatment plan, and a clinical team that addresses gambling alongside any co-occurring mental health or substance concerns.
Looking for gambling addiction treatment? Lantana Recovery delivers structured outpatient care in Charleston, SC and New Milford, CT — Joint Commission accredited and in-network with major commercial insurance.
Gambling disorder is a recognized behavioral addiction, and care is matched to how much structure you need — from partial hospitalization through intensive outpatient and standard outpatient therapy — based on severity and any co-occurring conditions, not preference.
Why Choose Lantana Recovery's Gambling Treatment
- A three-tiered treatment team — medical, clinical, and case management — treating the whole person.
- Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) oversight for co-occurring conditions from day one.
- Joint Commission accredited and in-network with major commercial insurance.
- A genuine recovery community — including peer support — that continues long after treatment ends.
- Two locations: Charleston, SC and New Milford, CT — in person or virtual where appropriate.
What Is Gambling Disorder?
Gambling disorder is the persistent, recurring urge to gamble despite mounting harm to finances, work, and relationships. In the DSM-5, it's classified among substance-related and addictive disorders — the same category as drug and alcohol addiction — because it involves similar patterns of craving, loss of control, and continued behavior despite the consequences. It is a treatable clinical condition, not a lack of willpower or a moral failing.
At Lantana Recovery, gambling disorder is treated by a three-tiered treatment team — medical, clinical, and case management — so the psychological, behavioral, financial, and relational sides of the addiction are addressed together, in Charleston, SC and New Milford, CT.
What to Expect
- A personalized treatment plan built around your goals, your history, and your clinical needs
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and change the thoughts and urges that drive gambling
- Motivational interviewing to build and sustain your own reasons for change
- Peer support and connection with others in recovery, so you're supported by people who understand
- Financial and family counseling to help repair the practical damage gambling causes
- Care for co-occurring depression, anxiety, or substance use, with PMHNP oversight
- Gender-sensitive, process-based group therapy plus weekly individual sessions
- Family involvement and a recovery community that continues after treatment
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Speak with our admissions team 24/7 — free, confidential, and no obligation.
How We Treat Gambling Disorder
Gambling disorder responds best to therapy, not medication — there is no FDA-approved medication for gambling itself, though we can treat co-occurring conditions like depression or anxiety when they're present. Treatment centers on proven behavioral approaches, supported by a recovery community:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — the most studied treatment for gambling disorder. CBT helps you recognize and correct the distorted beliefs that fuel gambling, manage urges, and build relapse-prevention skills.
- Motivational interviewing (MI) — collaborative sessions that strengthen your own motivation to change, especially useful early in treatment.
- Peer support — connection with others in recovery through peer-supported groups, reducing isolation and shame and reinforcing the skills built in therapy.
- Financial counseling — practical help with budgeting, debt, and rebuilding financial stability, which is central to lasting recovery.
- Family involvement — gambling affects the whole household, so we bring family into the process where appropriate to rebuild trust and support.
- Co-occurring care — depression, anxiety, and substance use often travel with gambling disorder; our PMHNP manages these alongside your gambling treatment.
Who Gambling Treatment Is For
Our admissions team uses a comprehensive clinical assessment to match you to the right level of outpatient care — stepping up for more structure or stepping down as you stabilize.
Gambling treatment may be a fit if you:
- Find yourself preoccupied with gambling, or chasing losses to win back money
- Have tried to cut back or stop and couldn't
- Feel restless or irritable when you try to stop
- Have lied about gambling, or put finances, work, or relationships at risk because of it
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Levels of Care at Lantana Recovery
Care is matched to clinical need and adjusted as you progress through the continuum:
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) — structured clinical days, Monday–Saturday, our most intensive outpatient level of care.
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) — process and psychoeducational groups with the flexibility to keep working or studying.
- Outpatient Therapy — individual and group sessions at a cadence that fits your recovery and your schedule.
- Dual Diagnosis / Co-occurring Care — integrated treatment when gambling occurs alongside depression, anxiety, or substance use.
- Sober Living (Lantana Living) — staffed, supportive housing paired with clinical programming.
Insurance & Admissions
Most major commercial insurance plans are accepted, and verifying your benefits is free and confidential. Our admissions team is available 24/7 — call 866-997-2870 for a same-day benefits check and a confidential clinical assessment.
Our Gambling Treatment Admission Process
Starting treatment at Lantana Recovery is simple. Here's exactly what happens from your first call.
- Call or Reach Out — Speak with a caring admissions specialist 24/7 — no pressure, completely confidential.
- Verify Your Insurance — We confirm your in-network benefits for PHP, IOP, or outpatient therapy — usually the same day.
- Phone Assessment — A brief 10–15 minute clinical assessment helps us understand your history and recommend the right level of care.
- Clinical Review & Intake — Our team reviews your assessment, builds an individualized plan, and schedules your start date.
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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our most structured outpatient level of care, with clinical days Monday through Saturday and a three-tiered treatment team.
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Evidence-based group and individual therapy with the flexibility to keep working, studying, and living at home.
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FDA-approved medication for opioid and alcohol use disorder, managed by a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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Integrated care for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions — treated together, not separately.
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Our Outpatient Gambling Admission Process
Starting treatment at Lantana Recovery is simple. Here's exactly what happens from your first call.
Call or Reach Out
Speak with a caring admissions specialist 24/7 — no pressure, completely confidential.
Verify Your Insurance
We confirm your in-network benefits for PHP, IOP, or outpatient detox — usually the same day.
Phone Assessment
A 10–15 minute ASAM-based assessment helps us understand your history and recommend the right level of care.
Clinical Review & Intake
Our team reviews your assessment, builds an individualized plan, and schedules your start date.
Client Stories
What clients say about Lantana
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125+ verified Google reviews
“I spent a total of 11 weeks in Lantana programs — 6 weeks of PHP and 5 weeks in IOP. I am truly grateful for my experience with the staff and clients there. Although they are a newer program, they take client feedback to heart and are willing to work with you on your recovery and mental health goals. They changed my life.”
“This place is absolutely amazing, from the doctor to the therapists to the staff! They really care and they understand because most of them have been in our shoes. The women I was surrounded by were so uplifting — I was truly blessed to have gotten the help that I did from Lantana. They show you what it feels like to have sober fun! The people I met at Lantana will always have a special place in my heart.”
“I was referred to Lantana for aftercare and I'm so grateful I did it! The staff is so amazing and supportive. They listened to client feedback and made program enhancements. Ralph, Yana, Bill & Christian are so down to earth and easy to talk to! I will stay connected and look forward to alumni events!”
“This is my first experience with a recovery center. The entire staff was very true to me my entire stay. Jen delivered very powerful messages when she directed class. Scott totally gets me and is very easy to talk to. Ashley is a powerful ball of energy and wonderful at what she does. William truly related to me and to what my needs were. I was blown away by the professionalism and structure that Lantana offered. Lantana has given me the tools and confidence that I need for a successful recovery!”
“I have a strong connection to Lantana Recovery in New Milford, CT. I have been able to stay sober for many years through this connection. The culture here supports a strong 12-step fellowship presence through sponsorship and step work for those who desire it. The staff here is amazing — supportive and helpful. They can even help with getting clients connected to the local recovery community. The location is perfect too, tucked into a quintessential New England downtown.”
“My only regret about this place is that I didn't come here sooner! I recently completed the PHP program here. I immediately felt a positive and welcoming energy walking through the doors. My recovery manager was on the ball and I immediately felt I could trust him. My therapist was amazing and I got a lot out of our one-on-ones and group sessions. The classes were very informative and helped me shape an entirely different perspective on life. I left there a different person. Thank y'all so much for helping me get my life back, my family back, and a strong foundation to build on.”
“My husband had been in and out of different facilities for a six-month period. Once he was moved to Lantana there was significant improvement almost immediately, and my husband was able to move through the program and succeed. Thank you to the team at Lantana for understanding his issues and working toward a recovery and a plan for him to move forward.”
“I arrived at Lantana a broken, miserable, lost soul. I left Lantana six weeks later with the knowledge and acceptance that I was an alcoholic. Lantana both saved my life and gave me life. I stayed at the mother's house for three months and attended IOP sessions three times weekly, which helped me grow in the understanding of my disease and how to cope. Almost 7 months after discharge, I stay in touch with these beautiful souls. I am 69 and have such faith, joy, and curiosity in the life I have left to live.”
“This program and staff saved my son's life. They are kind and compassionate and treated us with respect. Addiction is a powerful disease and cannot be battled alone — it takes an army, and Lantana has built a great force to help families with that battle. We could not be more grateful for Mark, Mike, Christian and the entire team.”
“Lantana provides amazing opportunities for people to succeed. The staff and therapists are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I had a great experience.”
“Lantana has consistently helped clients of mine that have gone through their programs. The clinical staff is top notch and their support staff are equally impressive at providing excellent care to clients. After 15 years of working in the treatment field I am still very confident when I refer families to Lantana for help with their loved ones.”
“Before I went to Lantana I was living an absolute mess of a life. This establishment has given me the tools to a better way of living! Everyone's experience is different — they teach you to take accountability for yourself. You get out what you put in, and they REALLY care and support you. Loving and caring staff that has your back. Reach out and get help if you need it!”
“The program at Lantana is wonderful. I went to Lantana directly after leaving a 30-day inpatient program and this was the best decision. The program helped me learn many coping skills for my recovery. The entire staff is amazing — they even helped with aftercare once I completed the program. I can't say enough about how wonderful this experience was.”
“Lantana saved my life. I've been to multiple rehabs and Lantana stands out. Such a great staff. They helped me build a foundation and I'm now over 2 years sober. They teach you how to live life and have fun again, without substances.”
“Lantana Recovery is amazing! I can't say enough great things about this treatment center. They genuinely care and have a team that truly puts recovery first. The staff is compassionate and knowledgeable, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. They don't just treat the addiction — they care for the whole person, offering tools and guidance that really make a difference. I highly recommend this center to anyone seeking real, lasting recovery!”
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FAQs About Outpatient Gambling
Do you have treatment near me?
Lantana Recovery has two locations — Charleston, SC and New Milford, CT — with in-person care and virtual options where clinically appropriate.
Is gambling really an addiction?
Yes. The DSM-5 classifies gambling disorder among substance-related and addictive disorders — the same category as drug and alcohol addiction — because it involves the same patterns of craving, loss of control, and continued behavior despite harm.
Do you use medication to treat gambling?
There is no FDA-approved medication for gambling disorder itself, so treatment is therapy-based — primarily CBT and motivational interviewing, supported by peer and family involvement. When co-occurring conditions like depression or anxiety are present, our PMHNP can treat those with medication alongside your gambling care.
What does gambling treatment involve?
A personalized mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, peer support, financial and family counseling, care for any co-occurring conditions, and both group and individual sessions.
Is outpatient treatment right for me?
That depends on the severity of your gambling and any co-occurring conditions, which we assess with a confidential clinical screening. If you need a higher or more specialized level of care, we'll tell you and help arrange it.
Does my insurance cover treatment at Lantana Recovery?
Most major commercial insurance plans are accepted. Verifying your benefits is free and confidential — call 866-997-2870 for a same-day check.
Do you offer in-person and virtual treatment?
Yes — in-person at both locations, with virtual options where clinically appropriate.
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