Online Gambling Treatment Via Telehealth
Looking for gambling treatment you can do from home? The Gambling Clinic offers telehealth: real, live video sessions with the same therapist and the same program you’d get in one of our clinics, not a self-guided app, website, or AI-driven program. Unlike typical online programs, Telehealth at The Gambling Clinic includes a real conversation with a real person, just on your own schedule. In fact, about 60% of our clients today choose to meet with us this way. Research shows telehealth and in-person treatment work equally well, as long as you’re comfortable using the video technology.
What Telehealth Looks Like at
The Gambling Clinic
So what does our program look like when you meet through Telehealth? It’s the same research-backed approach we use in our Tennessee clinics: weekly one-on-one sessions with your own therapist, a plan built around your gambling history, and a peer recovery specialist to lean on between sessions. The only difference is that you join from home. Here’s how that compares to the typical online programs you’ll come across:
| Category | Telehealth at TGC | Typical Online Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Live, one-on-one video sessions with a therapist | Self-paced modules, videos, or worksheets you work through alone |
| Who's involved | The same licensed therapist, every session | Often no individual therapist, or rotating/limited support |
| Session length & frequency | About 50 minutes per session, usually once a week | No set schedule; go at your own pace, whenever you want |
| Program length | Most people complete the program in 8 to 10 sessions over a few months | Often open-ended, with no defined program length |
| Personalization | Built around your specific gambling patterns and history | Generic content built for a broad audience |
| Peer support | Included: a peer recovery specialist with lived experience in addiction recovery checks in with you and is available between sessions for urgent support, coping strategies, and help managing distress | Rarely included |
| Cost | Free for Tennessee residents, no insurance required | Often a subscription or one-time purchase fee |
| Effectiveness | Backed by research showing telehealth and in-person treatment are equally effective, as long as you're comfortable using video technology | Effectiveness varies widely and is often unverified |
The Gambling Clinic has treated gambling problems in Tennessee since 1999, backed by ongoing research through TIGER (Tennessee Institute for Gambling Education and Research). Online treatment draws on that same research base. New to video calls for therapy? We’ll walk you through logging in and what to expect before your first session.
Who Telehealth Works Well For
Some people choose Telehealth for practical reasons; others simply prefer it that way. Online treatment tends to be a good fit if:
- You live in Tennessee, just not near one of our Memphis, Nashville, or Johnson City clinic locations
- You’d rather have therapy sessions from a space that feels comfortable to you, like your own home
- Fitting an in-person appointment into your schedule is difficult
- You feel more at ease talking through a screen, at least to start
There’s no wrong choice between online and in-person. Some people start with one and switch to the other partway through treatment. What matters most is getting started.
Get Started With Telehealth Today
Ready to get started? Schedule an appointment or call 833-TGC-TN00 (833-842-8600) and let us know you’d like to meet online. If you’d rather meet in person, we also have clinics in Memphis, Nashville, and Johnson City.
FAQs
Is Online Gambling Therapy Through Telehealth as Effective as In-Person Treatment?
Online treatment at The Gambling Clinic is the same TGC-MCBT program, delivered by the same therapist over video, with the same peer support alongside it. A large study comparing in-person and telehealth treatment for gambling disorder found both formats equally effective. More than 4 out of 5 people who complete our program see a reduction in their gambling-related harm.
What Do I Need for an Online Telehealth Session?
Just a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and a private space where you can talk freely for about 50 minutes. We’ll send you simple instructions for logging in before your first appointment, and our team can walk you through it if you run into any trouble.
Is Online Gambling Treatment Confidential?
Yes, just as confidential as meeting in person. Your sessions happen over a secure, private video platform built to protect patient privacy, and you’re talking directly with your therapist in real time, not an app or automated system. Many people actually find it easier to talk openly from home, since they’re already in a space where they feel comfortable.
Will I Build a Real Relationship With My Therapist Over Video?
Yes. Most of our clients who meet online say the connection feels just as real as it would in person after a session or two. You’re working with the same person each week, not a rotating pool of providers, which is what actually builds that relationship over time, not the room you happen to be sitting in.
How Much Does Online Gambling Treatment Cost?
The same as meeting in person; free for Tennessee residents, no insurance required. You can see the full pricing breakdown here for out-of-state fees. Cost is never a barrier to getting care at The Gambling Clinic.
Do I Keep the Same Therapist During Online Gambling Treatment?
Yes. You’ll work with the same trained therapist throughout your treatment for gambling addiction, whether you meet online or in person, so you don’t have to start over or re-explain your situation to someone new each time.
Can I Switch Between Online and In-Person Gambling Treatment?
Yes. Some clients switch between online and in-person sessions depending on what’s going on in their life at the time. Talk with your therapist if you’d like to change how you’re meeting.
Online Gambling Treatment Via Telehealth
Looking for gambling treatment you can do from home? The Gambling Clinic offers telehealth: real, live video sessions with the same therapist and the same program you’d get in one of our clinics, not a self-guided app, website, or AI-driven program. Unlike typical online programs, Telehealth at The Gambling Clinic includes a real conversation with a real person, just on your own schedule. In fact, about 60% of our clients today choose to meet with us this way. Research shows telehealth and in-person treatment work equally well, as long as you’re comfortable using the video technology.
What Telehealth Looks Like at
The Gambling Clinic
So what does our program look like when you meet through Telehealth? It’s the same research-backed approach we use in our Tennessee clinics: weekly one-on-one sessions with your own therapist, a plan built around your gambling history, and a peer recovery specialist to lean on between sessions. The only difference is that you join from home. Here’s how that compares to the typical online programs you’ll come across:
| Category | Telehealth at TGC | Typical Online Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Live, one-on-one video sessions with a therapist | Self-paced modules, videos, or worksheets you work through alone |
| Who's involved | The same licensed therapist, every session | Often no individual therapist, or rotating/limited support |
| Session length & frequency | About 50 minutes per session, usually once a week | No set schedule; go at your own pace, whenever you want |
| Program length | Most people complete the program in 8 to 10 sessions over a few months | Often open-ended, with no defined program length |
| Personalization | Built around your specific gambling patterns and history | Generic content built for a broad audience |
| Peer support | Included: a peer recovery specialist with lived experience in addiction recovery checks in with you and is available between sessions for urgent support, coping strategies, and help managing distress | Rarely included |
| Cost | Free for Tennessee residents, no insurance required | Often a subscription or one-time purchase fee |
| Effectiveness | Backed by research showing telehealth and in-person treatment are equally effective, as long as you're comfortable using video technology | Effectiveness varies widely and is often unverified |
The Gambling Clinic has treated gambling problems in Tennessee since 1999, backed by ongoing research through TIGER (Tennessee Institute for Gambling Education and Research). Online treatment draws on that same research base. New to video calls for therapy? We’ll walk you through logging in and what to expect before your first session.
Who Telehealth Works Well For
Some people choose online treatment for practical reasons; others simply prefer it that way. Online treatment tends to be a good fit if:
- You live in Tennessee, just not near one of our Memphis, Nashville, or Johnson City clinic locations
- You’d rather have therapy sessions from a space that feels comfortable to you, like your own home
- Fitting an in-person appointment into your schedule is difficult
- You feel more at ease talking through a screen, at least to start
There’s no wrong choice between online and in-person. Some people start with one and switch to the other partway through treatment. What matters most is getting started.
Get Started With Telehealth Today
Ready to get started? Schedule an appointment or call 833-TGC-TN00 (833-842-8600) and let us know you’d like to meet online. If you’d rather meet in person, we also have clinics in Memphis, Nashville, and Johnson City.
FAQs
Is Online Gambling Therapy Through Telehealth as Effective as In-Person Treatment?
Online treatment at The Gambling Clinic is the same TGC-MCBT program, delivered by the same therapist over video, with the same peer support alongside it. A large study comparing in-person and telehealth treatment for gambling disorder found both formats equally effective. More than 4 out of 5 people who complete our program see a reduction in their gambling-related harm.
What Do I Need for an Online Telehealth Session?
Just a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and a private space where you can talk freely for about 50 minutes. We’ll send you simple instructions for logging in before your first appointment, and our team can walk you through it if you run into any trouble.
Is Online Gambling Treatment Confidential?
Yes, just as confidential as meeting in person. Your sessions happen over a secure, private video platform built to protect patient privacy, and you’re talking directly with your therapist in real time, not an app or automated system. Many people actually find it easier to talk openly from home, since they’re already in a space where they feel comfortable.
Will I Build a Real Relationship With My Therapist Over Video?
Yes. Most of our clients who meet online say the connection feels just as real as it would in person after a session or two. You’re working with the same person each week, not a rotating pool of providers, which is what actually builds that relationship over time, not the room you happen to be sitting in.
How Much Does Online Gambling Treatment Cost?
The same as meeting in person; free for Tennessee residents, no insurance required. You can see the full pricing breakdown here for out-of-state fees. Cost is never a barrier to getting care at The Gambling Clinic.
Do I Keep the Same Therapist During Online Gambling Treatment?
Yes. You’ll work with the same trained therapist throughout your treatment for gambling addiction, whether you meet online or in person, so you don’t have to start over or re-explain your situation to someone new each time.
Can I Switch Between Online and In-Person Gambling Treatment?
Yes. Some clients switch between online and in-person sessions depending on what’s going on in their life at the time. Talk with your therapist if you’d like to change how you’re meeting.
