Gambling counseling for couples in Florida
Couples counseling services for problem gambling in Florida.
Repairing trust when gambling has taken a toll.
In a state where just under one-million adults are considered at-risk for problem gambling, thousands of residents in committed relationships have been impacted by the harms associated with unhealthy gambling behavior.
While any one of the known symptoms of problem gambling can impact a spouse or partner of a habitual gambler, the following are distinct to those in committed relationships with one:
- Spouses and partners of problem gamblers report feeling emotionally neglected.
- Spouses and partners of problem gamblers report a loss of physical intimacy.
- Spouses and partners of problem gamblers have higher rates of emotional abuse compared to those without.
- Spouses and partners of problem gamblers have higher rates of physical abuse compared to those without.
- Spouses and partner of problem gamblers face a higher risk of debt when finances are shared between themselves and their spouse or partner.
All of the above impacts contribute to disproportionately high rates of separation and divorce in households where one individual is a frequent gambler.
The divorce rate of those who gamble regularly is 31%, compared to 21% of those who rarely or never gamble.
About 23% of problem gamblers have experienced divorce or separation.
Lifetime divorce rate for problem gamblers is 39.5%, compared to 18.2% for the general population.
To avoid joining the above statistics, you and your spouse/partner are ready to explore couples/marriage counseling as it relates to problem gambling.
Insurance Coverage + Direct Billing
Insurance coverage and direct billing are available for couples and marriage counseling services for gambling, through a variety of private and corporate health insurance policies in Florida.
*Playwise does not endorse any insurance companies. The list includes insurers whose policies cover mental and behavioral health treatment, which generally includes problem gambling.
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As a replacement or supplement to couples counseling, you may also be interested in other approved counseling services for problem gambling. Many desire to work through their struggles with others in their immediate family who have also been impacted by their gambling behavior. Others find comfort in connecting with peers. Further, support for partners of gamblers is also available through individual counseling without the participation of a gambling spouse/partner.
Explore the possibilities via the following Playwise approved counseling options for Floridians.
