Founded by Pat Mazza, Former Gambling Industry Insider Turned Recovery Advocate
Welcome from Our Founder, Pat Mazza
At The Gambling Clinic, we understand the struggle of gambling addiction because we’ve lived it. I’m Pat Mazza, and my journey from the depths of addiction to recovery inspired me to create this sanctuary of hope for those battling gambling addiction in Canada.
Before founding The Gambling Clinic, I spent years in the corporate world, working in tech sales at Microsoft and later in the iGaming industry with giants like BetMGM, PointsBet (now Fanatics), and Boyd Gaming (Stardust Casino). This insider experience revealed the intricate web of tactics used to keep players hooked – from enticing bonuses to VIP programs designed to foster addiction.
Now, I use this knowledge to empower you. At The Gambling Clinic, we expose these industry secrets, arming you with the awareness to break free from their grasp.
For 15 years, I was entangled in the world of sports betting, poker, and casino games. At 30, fueled by my experiences as both a recovering compulsive gambler and a former industry insider, I made a life-changing decision. I pursued a master’s degree with one goal in mind: to establish The Gambling Clinic and help others reclaim their lives from gambling addiction.
The Pat Mazza Approach to Recovery
At The Gambling Clinic, we offer more than just advice – we provide a roadmap to recovery based on lived experience. As someone who has walked the treacherous path of addiction and emerged stronger, I, Pat Mazza, stand before you as living proof that a fulfilling, balanced life is within reach.
Our Services:
One-on-One Counseling: Personalized sessions with Pat Mazza and other recovered addicts
Group Therapy: Supportive environments for shared healing and growth
Family Support Programs: Helping loved ones understand and assist in the recovery process
Educational Workshops: Unveiling industry tactics and teaching protective strategies
Aftercare Planning: Ensuring long-term success and relapse prevention
Why Choose The Gambling Clinic?
Founded by Pat Mazza, who combines insider industry knowledge with personal recovery experience tailored approach to Canadian gambling addiction issues.
Your journey to recovery starts here. At The Gambling Clinic, Pat Mazza and our team of experts are ready to guide you towards a life free from gambling addiction. Don’t let another day pass in the grip of addiction – reach out now and take control of your future.
Get started at The Gambling Clinic and enter the road to Recovery with Pat Mazza
At The Gambling Clinic, Pat Mazza has assembled a top-tier team of therapists, selected as the finest 2% from a rigorous screening process, and trained in the most advanced psychotherapy techniques. With an impressive success rate where 8 in 10 clients experience full recovery or substantial improvements, our therapists – many of whom have invested hundreds of hours in personal mindfulness practice – are adept at delivering personalized, effective therapy. Rejecting one-size-fits-all solutions, we focus on a unique, evidence-based approach to overcome gambling addiction, tailoring our methods to meet each client’s specific needs. Our commitment is to provide impactful therapy sessions that respect your time and resources, continuously monitoring progress to ensure your path to a lasting, fulfilling life free from gambling is well-navigated.
Our Areas of Expertise
- Can’t Stop Gambling
- Coping with urges
- Finding joy in other things
- Financial Problems
- Anxiety
- Unhappy home life
- Shame/Guilt
- Lack of ambition
- Loneliness
- Stress
- Low self esteem
- Substance abuse/cross addiction
- Poor General Health
- Self Harm
- Relationship problems
- Legal issues
- Poor job performance
- Legal Issues
How do we help you recover from a gambling addiction?
Identify and Understand Your Triggers
Treatment for underlying conditions
Acknowledge the Problem
Relapse prevention skill-building
Set goals for your life
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Removing toxic friends and avoiding triggering places
Managing your money