Financial Therapy Texas Blog

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Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS

Gambling Addiction: When something fun becomes problematic

Ah, Gambling! Just the word conjures images of smoky casinos, bright lights, and a soundtrack of Sinatra’s “Luck Be A Lady Tonight” playing overhead. While still a way to safely enjoy the thrill of the chase for many, for some, this can quickly become life-shattering.

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Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS

Online Shopping Addiction Scale — A closer look

Am I a ‘healthy’ shopper … Or am I using my shopping in an addictive way? How the hell can I tell the difference?

This is where scales can be helpful as we assess our need to change our spending behaviors (or not!).

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