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Birches Health provides specialized clinical therapy for gambling and behavioral addictions
- Recorded interviews
- 5
- Recorded between
- 2026
- Named reviewers
- 5
- Topics covered
- 1
5 customers have recorded a first-hand video interview about Birches Health, a health & wellness business. 2 of them (40%) described more clients, leads or patients in their own words. Interviews were recorded in 2026.
About Birches Health
Birches Health helps individuals struggling with gambling and process addictions achieve sustainable recovery and behavioral change. According to 5 verified Share.one video interviews, clinicians praise their specialized clinical support, citing outcomes like reaching the maintenance stage of recovery through a four-month intensive treatment plan. The platform addresses neurochemical cycles and emotional hijacking, enabling patients to replace maladaptive coping skills with long-term desensitization strategies and improved financial management.
Birches Health offers specialized online counseling focused on gambling, sex addiction, and other behavioral disorders. The platform utilizes psychoeducation, trigger elimination, and neurochemical cycle disruption to move patients from willpower-based stopping to long-term recovery maintenance.
At a glance
- Industry
- Digital Mental Health
- Primary Use Case
- Specialized therapy for gambling and behavioral addictions
- Time to Value
- Four months of intensive treatment
- Provider Support
- 2-3 hour response time for clinical inquiries
- Clinical Focus
- Neurochemical cycles and emotional hijacking
What customers say changed
Counted across 5 recorded Birches Health interviews. Each figure links to the interview it came from.
2 of 5 described more clients
“Historically in research base, they've also said that a craving lasts for 30 minutes at The longest, always kind of joke with clients, as long as you can watch a sitcom, go do something else, be active, call a friend…”
Nancy Helen Spitzer's interview →2 of 5 described better systems
“Every click of the button, a lot of video games, those acquisitions of those imaginary assets become the same kind of process that we have to then relearn, meet that need in a more sustainable way.”
Amanda Arnold's interview →1 of 5 described less pain
“I feel like people wish that they had realized earlier in the game that what they were going to stuff on top of that pain was what made things feel better.”
Amanda Arnold's interview →1 of 5 described mood & stress
“It's that emotional hijacking you go from proactively thinking about how you're going to gamble in a more responsible way to just reacting to how you're gambling in the moment.”
Joey Gdovin's interview →1 of 5 described family & relationships
“I wanted more of that work-life balance to be entirely honest with you, so that I can go see my family in between sessions.”
Joey Gdovin's interview →
What people worried about first
“What happens most when people honestly start talking about their gambling is they realize how much money they spent and the damage that it has cost them.”
Nancy Helen Spitzer →“Like I was too nervous to tell my spouse that I gambled a thousand dollars, but you were willing to take the risk of gambling a thousand dollars instead of talking to your spouse.”
Joey Gdovin →
Research about Birches Health
Aggregated counts of outcomes and timeframes described in these recorded interviews.
Customer stories about Birches Health
WatchMoving Beyond Willpower to Sustainable Recovery Through Specialized Gambling Addiction TherapyNancy Spitzer, a licensed therapist at Birches Health, highlights how the platform helps clients move from the 'action stage' of recovery to sustainable change. By addressing psychological factors and neurochemical cycles like dopamine surges, Birches Health…Nancy Helen Spitzer · Birches Health
WatchPersonalized Recovery Pathways for Behavioral Addictions Through Compassionate Clinical CounselingJames Martinez, a licensed therapist at Birches Health, highlights how the platform helps individuals transition from the loss of control in gambling to a new identity of recovery. By focusing on self-awareness and environmental triggers, Birches Health enabl…James Martinez · Birches Health
WatchLicensed Counselor Praises Birches Health for Superior Clinical Support and Recovery MaintenanceChristina Rodriguez, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Birches Health, highlights the platform's exceptional clinical support, noting that supervisors respond to inquiries within two to three hours. She observes that while many patients struggle with relap…Christina Rodriguez · Birches Health
WatchOvercoming Gambling Addiction Through Specialized Clinical Support and Radical AcceptanceAmanda Arnold, a therapist at Birches Health, highlights that patients can achieve significant recovery from gambling addiction by committing to a specialized treatment plan for four months. She emphasizes that Birches Health provides a supportive, clinical e…Amanda Arnold · Birches Health
WatchSpecialized Online Counseling for Gambling Addiction Recovery and Work-Life BalanceJoey Gdovin, a licensed counselor at Birches Health, highlights how the platform addresses the silence of gambling addiction through specialized online counseling. By transitioning from substance abuse treatment to Birches Health, Gdovin provides patients wit…Joey Gdovin · Birches HealthWho reviewed Birches Health
- Nancy Helen Spitzer · Birches Health
Nancy Spitzer, a licensed therapist at Birches Health, highlights how the platform helps clients move from the 'action stage' of recovery to sustainable change. By addressing psychological factors and neurochemical cycles like dopamine surges, Birches Health…
- James Martinez · Birches Health
James Martinez, a licensed therapist at Birches Health, highlights how the platform helps individuals transition from the loss of control in gambling to a new identity of recovery. By focusing on self-awareness and environmental triggers, Birches Health enabl…
- Christina Rodriguez · Birches Health
Christina Rodriguez, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Birches Health, highlights the platform's exceptional clinical support, noting that supervisors respond to inquiries within two to three hours. She observes that while many patients struggle with relap…
- Amanda Arnold · Birches Health
Amanda Arnold, a therapist at Birches Health, highlights that patients can achieve significant recovery from gambling addiction by committing to a specialized treatment plan for four months. She emphasizes that Birches Health provides a supportive, clinical e…
- Joey Gdovin · Birches Health
Joey Gdovin, a licensed counselor at Birches Health, highlights how the platform addresses the silence of gambling addiction through specialized online counseling. By transitioning from substance abuse treatment to Birches Health, Gdovin provides patients wit…
Questions people ask about Birches Health
How does Birches Health support long-term recovery?
Birches Health helps patients move beyond the action stage to the maintenance stage of recovery by using psychoeducation, urge-surfing tools, and strategies to address dopamine surges and brain chemistry changes.
What is the typical duration for the specialized treatment plan?
Clinical evidence suggests that patients can achieve significant recovery and identity shifts by committing to a specialized treatment plan for approximately four months.
What specific addictions does Birches Health treat?
The platform specializes in behavioral and process addictions, specifically highlighting treatment for gambling disorders and sex addiction.
How does the platform assist with the practical impacts of addiction?
Clinicians provide visual aids for debt management and help patients repair relationships and financial damage caused by compulsive behaviors.
Is willpower enough to stop a gambling addiction?
According to Nancy Spitzer, a common misconception is that gambling is just a recreational activity that can be stopped with willpower. She explains that because gambling surges the body with dopamine and serotonin, it creates a hard-to-break cycle that requires professional support and psychological work rather than…
Answered by Nancy Helen Spitzer →How long do gambling cravings typically last?
Nancy Spitzer notes that research suggests a craving typically lasts for 30 minutes at the longest. She recommends clients 'play the tape forward' or engage in active distractions like calling a friend or watching a sitcom to allow the urge to subside.
Answered by Nancy Helen Spitzer →When does gambling transition from entertainment to a problem?
Spitzer observes that it becomes a problem when individuals start 'chasing losses' after losing significant money, often fueled by the belief they can win just one more time. Many clients only realize the extent of the damage when they see negative bank statements or impact on their families.
Answered by Nancy Helen Spitzer →Is it possible to regain control over gambling once it becomes a habit?
James Martinez explains that while gamblers often believe they have control, the behavior eventually starts to control them as it becomes ingrained in the brain. Recovery requires learning to change thought patterns and developing new, healthier behaviors to replace the addiction.
Answered by James Martinez →How do you handle triggers like watching sports during recovery?
Martinez suggests that in the beginning, patients may need to stop watching sports or socializing with certain friends to eliminate environmental triggers. Over time, the goal is to work on internal changes so the individual can eventually be exposed to those triggers again without relapsing.
Answered by James Martinez →Topics covered in Birches Health interviews
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