About Me
I am Hrachya Badalyan, a psychologist specializing in addictions. My main areas of work are gambling addiction, recovery after quitting gambling, and support for the family members of a person with an addiction
I view addiction as more than just a problem of gambling behavior. It is often connected with emotional tension, loneliness, a sense of emptiness, relationship difficulties, an inability to cope with intense emotions, or a need to escape from reality. Therefore, stopping gambling is an important, but not the only, stage of recovery
In my consultations, I use cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention methods. We examine the situations, thoughts, and emotional states that trigger the urge to gamble, learn to recognize high-risk moments, and develop more stable ways of responding
It is important to me that a person does not become dependent on the psychologist. My task is to help them understand themselves better, make their own decisions, and gradually regain control over their life
I also work with family members of people who gamble. We discuss how to support a loved one without turning help into total control, rescuing behavior, or constantly dealing with the consequences of their actions
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