My name is David Leong, and before I became a counselor who helps people recover from gambling addiction, I was and still am a recovering compulsive gambler myself.

I know firsthand how powerful the urge to gamble can be — the excitement, the chasing of losses, and the belief that one more bet will fix everything.

Recovery didn’t happen overnight, I had many failed attempts at “quitting”. Ultimately, it took honesty, accountability, and the willingness to face the reality of what gambling had done to my life.

After a stint in outpatient rehab , I went back to school to earn my Masters in Social Worker to help others break free from gambling addiction.

Today I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and ICGC International Certified Gambling Counselor specializing in the treatment gambling addiction treatment.

I work with individuals struggling with sports wagering, online gambling, stock trading addiction, and other forms of compulsive gambling.

A huge part of my recovery is physical activity, ultramarathon running, and long distance triathlon. I also love playing pickleball!