Our Gambling Treatment Program
The Williamsville model: A comprehensive treatment for men and women with gambling dependency, with a focus on individual therapy to address the roots of their addiction and helping them change the behavior.
Our number is 877-559-9355.
Williamsville Wellness founder Bob Cabaniss is a recovering addict, ready to answer any of your questions about our individualized addiction treatment program.
Our Philosophy
To be a compassionate center for the treatment of problem gambling, integrating individual psychotherapy, family therapy, hypnotherapy, art therapy and wellness issues with a belief in the Twelve Step Program. We provide clients with the essential tools to achieve and maintain abstinence and recovery, and to restore healthy functioning with a sense of health and well being.
License
Licensed by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services for treatment of Compulsive Gambling and Alcohol/Chemical Dependency. Please see our license at the bottom of the page.
Location
On 400 acres just north of Richmond, VA in a national historic landmark plantation restored for modern day living with facilities to help deal with addiction.
Duration of Residential Program
3 to 5 weeks
Staffing Ratio:
Therapists to clients 1:1
Overnight Counselors 1:8
Licensing and Credentials of Therapists:
MD, PHD, MA, Certified Addiction Counselors
Testing
Confidential testing identifies the psychological traits of our patients. We use every tool possible to enable the therapist to help the patient understand the core issues leading to their addictive behavior, and how to alter them.
Program Components
An exercise program, a proper diet of nutritious meals prepared by our award winning chef, and nutritional education to aid in recovery.
The Family Program
A two day family program is suggested after the second week of treatment. This allows the family to begin to understand the addiction, their own issues, and how the entire family can best support their loved one.
Twelve Step Meetings
Our peer counselor helps the client understand the twelve step philosophy and everyone goes to at least two twelve step meetings each week.
Additionally, we have:
Massage, Yoga, Golf, and other healthy activities. Williamsville wants the client to experience the joys of life without gambling.
Admissions
If you or a loved one needs help in achieving and maintaining long term recovery, we are here to support you.
Please call 877-559-9355 at any time, and our caring staff will address your concerns.