Gambling & Alcohol Addiction Therapy in Chicago
Individual, family, and group therapy for gambling, alcohol, and substance use — in person in Chicago and online throughout Illinois.
Understanding the Shift
Addiction rarely emerges overnight. It starts quietly—a harmless outlet that slowly transforms into a consuming force. If you’ve noticed your habits are beginning to reshape your priorities, strain your relationships, or blur your sense of self, you are not alone.
At Chicago Addiction Therapy, we specialize in helping high-functioning individuals recognize this shift and take decisive action before the cycle feels impossible to break.
A Specialized Approach to Modern Recovery
We offer more than just a place to talk. We provide a partnership built on empathy, direct feedback, and clinical expertise.
Gambling & Process Addictions: Specialized strategies to interrupt the cycle of digital or casino-based gambling and regain financial and emotional control.
Alcohol & Substance Use: Evidence-based tools to manage cravings, identify triggers, and build a sustainable lifestyle that doesn't rely on a substance to cope.
The Root & The Skill: We don't just treat the behavior. We uncover the underlying "why" while giving you "how-to" tools for immediate relief.
Why Choose This Practice?
"I’ve seen the triumphs of recovery at every stage—from detox and residential care to outpatient growth. I’m here to listen deeply and partner with you to create the purposeful life you envision."
Direct & Transparent: No clinical jargon—just honest feedback and actionable steps.
Comprehensive Experience: Insight drawn from the full spectrum of addiction treatment.
Personalized Path: Your goals are the blueprint. We clarify what matters and set a pace that respects your unique journey.
Your First Step Starts Here
In our initial sessions, we will clarify your challenges and identify the strengths you already possess. You will walk away with a personalized plan to ease cravings, boost your resilience, and stay committed to the life you want to lead.
Insurance & Fees
Chicago Addiction Therapy accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, and Oxford, and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. You can verify your coverage and book directly through my Headway profile.
Illinois residents may also qualify for gambling disorder treatment funded through the state’s Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS-SUPR), regardless of insurance status.
How I Can Help
Specialized strategies to interrupt the cycle of gambling and regain control.
Gambling & Process Addictions
Evidence-based tools to manage cravings, rebuild routines, and make changes that last — whether your goal is cutting back or quitting.
Alcohol & Substance Use
Guidance for partners and families navigating a loved one's gambling or drinking — including how to help without enabling.
Family & Couples Support
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chicago Addiction Therapy accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, and Oxford, and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. You can verify your specific coverage and book directly through my Headway profile. Illinois residents may also qualify for gambling disorder treatment funded through the state’s Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS-SUPR), regardless of insurance status.
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All types of addictive behavior. That includes gambling and process addictions — sports betting, casino games, slots, and high-risk trading — alcohol and substance use, and behavioral addictions such as internet, video game, sex, and pornography use. I also work with partners and family members affected by a loved one’s addiction.
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Both. I see clients in person at my Logan Square office in Chicago, and online throughout Illinois. I’m also licensed in Minnesota and offer telehealth to Minnesota residents. Many clients mix in-person and online sessions depending on their schedule.
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Start with a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk through what’s going on, answer your questions, and decide together whether working with me is the right fit. Call or text (708) 665-5271, or email Chris@ChicagoAddictionTherapy.com. If you’d rather book right away and check your insurance coverage, you can schedule through Headway.
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That’s your decision. Some clients want to stop entirely; others want to regain control and cut back. Therapy is built around the goal you choose, and that goal can change as you go.
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Yes. Therapy sessions are confidential, with narrow legal exceptions — such as risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else — that I’ll walk you through at the start of treatment. Many people worry about privacy around gambling or drinking, and that concern is worth naming in our first conversation.
Request a Free Consultation
Chicago Addiction Therapy — Chris Beerman, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Call, text, or email.
Phone: (708) 665-5271
Email: chris@chicagoaddictiontherapy.com
