Gambling Recovery Coaching

Gambling had me
for years.

Five years ago, I got my life back.

Virtual peer-recovery coaching for young adults navigating gambling, substance use, or both — from someone who has been there.

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Jordan Freeman on Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero
Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero
"I Gambled Until I Lost My Mind"
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Jordan Freeman on ODAAT Gambling Awareness
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I Was 12 Years Old and Already in Gambling Debt
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Trained through & featured in
USA Today
NYU Silver School of Social Work
Columbia University Gambling Disorder Clinic
Young n' Strong GA — Founder
NASM Certified
The Reality

Gambling addiction is one of the most underserved addictions in America.

According to the Network for Public Health Law, between 60% and 80% of high school students report gambling within the past year. Online sportsbooks are on your phone. The ads never stop. And most young people who are struggling have no idea where to turn.

I know — because I was one of them. I started gambling at 12. By my early twenties it had touched everything: my finances, my relationships, my sense of self. Five years ago I made a decision I've had to keep making every day since. I built Blueprint because the support I needed didn't exist.

60–80%
of high school students report gambling within the past year — most without any support
Source: Network for Public Health Law
★★★★★

"Jordan is one of the most compassionate and supportive people I've ever met. I was a severely compulsive sports gambler, regularly losing more money than I had and feeling completely hopeless. When I met Jordan through the GA group he leads, everything changed. He made time to sit with me one-on-one whenever I needed it, no matter what. Thanks to his guidance and support, I've now been over a year gamble-free. Since meeting Jordan, I haven't once had to make those painful calls to my family asking for help, and the shame I used to carry has lifted."

Parker S.
Compulsive sports gambler — free for over a year
Take 60 Seconds

Do you see yourself in any of this?

Most people wait years before asking for help — not because they don't want it, but because they're not sure if what they're going through counts. It counts. Answer four questions and see if coaching is the right next step.

Asking about a loved one instead? Jump to the section for parents & families →

  • You've promised yourself you'd stop — and couldn't
  • It's affecting your money, relationships, or how you show up
  • You're carrying shame about something no one fully knows
  • You want more than insight — you want someone in your corner
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When was the last time gambling or substances made you feel like you were losing control of your own life?
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Have you ever hidden how much you gambled or how much money you spent — from someone who trusted you?
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How many times have you told yourself — or someone else — that you were going to stop, and then didn't?
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If someone who had been exactly where you are told you it was possible to rebuild — would you want to hear how they did it?

Coaching is the right fit.

What you're describing — the cycle, the shame, the wanting to change but not knowing how — is exactly what peer recovery coaching was built for. Not therapy. Not a hotline. Real, structured support from someone who has walked this road.

The first step is a free conversation. No commitment, no payment until you decide.

Get In Touch — No Commitment

Let's talk about your loved one.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can talk through what you're seeing, what support your loved one may be open to, and whether coaching could be an appropriate next step.

The first step is a free conversation. No commitment, no payment until you decide this is the right fit.

Get In Touch — No Commitment
For Parents & Loved Ones

Concerned about your son or loved one?

When a young adult is gambling, hiding losses, or struggling to stop, it can be difficult to know how to help without pushing him away or unintentionally enabling the problem.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out — we can talk through what you're seeing and whether recovery coaching could be an appropriate next step.

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Is This For You?

Coaching works for anyone on the recovery spectrum.

Whether you're waking up to a problem for the first time or years into recovery and feeling stuck — there is a place for you here. This is action-based, peer-led, and built around your real life.

  • Brand-new to recovery and not sure where to start
  • Struggling with repeated relapses and feeling stuck
  • Exploring your relationship with gambling or substances
  • In recovery but want renewed direction and structure
  • A family member looking for guidance on how to help

1:1 Recovery Coaching

Most Popular

Weekly 55-minute sessions. Structure, accountability, relapse prevention, and a roadmap built around your life. Optional family add-ons included.

Recovery Jumpstart

New to coaching?

Two intensive sessions in 14 days with a personalized recovery roadmap and between-session support. Best for people who aren't sure where to begin.

Recovery Together

For Families

Client and family member coaching, joint or separate sessions. Communication, healthy boundaries, and an aligned recovery plan.

Group Recovery Support

Launching Soon

Weekly peer groups on shame, confidence, and daily routine. Limited spots. Get notified when this launches.

Pricing is discussed transparently during your free consultation. All sessions are 55 minutes via Zoom. No insurance required.

What People Say

In their own words

★★★★★

"Connecting with Jordan was essential to my recovery from a severe compulsive gambling addiction. I tried to stop countless times, but was never able to abstain for more than a couple months. With Jordan's help, I am now approaching a year since my last bet and have renewed joy and purpose in life."

Joey C.
Gamble-free — approaching one year
★★★★★

"I could cry while writing this — 8 months without gambling and counting. I had tried so many times, in so many ways, to quit gambling, and I always felt defeated. Sometimes, you just need to see someone with real experience in this kind of sobriety and feel genuine support. Jordan was that person for me. He never judged me, and his heart of gold truly made a difference."

Jordon G.
8 months gamble-free and counting
★★★★★

"Jordan has such a natural ability to bring comfort, support, and unity to the environment around him. He has cultivated such a safe and welcoming space in our recovery group that we can all consider ourselves family. While having that knack for understanding, Jordan also keeps a professional and respectful approach and I credit him for my continued recovery and progress."

Charlie R.
Gamble-free and growing

Parker S., Sasha I. and others have also shared their experiences. More available upon request.

5
years in
recovery
Meet Jordan

I built this because I needed it and it didn't exist.

I started gambling at 12. By my early twenties it had taken my finances, my relationships, and most of my self-respect. Five years ago I made a decision I've had to keep making every single day. It is the best decision I have ever made.

I earned my MSW from NYU Silver School of Social Work (Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders, CASAC Training Track). My clinical training includes placement at the Columbia University Gambling Disorder Clinic. I founded Young n' Strong, a weekly virtual Gamblers Anonymous meeting for young adults that grew to 40–45 active weekly participants.

Long-term vision: Earn my LCSW and open treatment centers that blend lived experience with high-quality therapeutic care. Recovery gave me a blueprint — now I help others build theirs.

All coaching is non-clinical, peer-based, and delivered virtually via Zoom. Coaching is not a replacement for therapy or medical care.

Ready to build your blueprint?

The first step is a free conversation — no commitment, no payment until you decide this is the right fit.

Need immediate support?

Blueprint is a coaching practice, not a crisis line. If you or a loved one need urgent help:

988 and 1-800-MY-RESET are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Thanks — your message is in.

I read every inquiry personally. I typically respond within one business day to schedule a free conversation.

If you need immediate support in the meantime, call or text 988 for a mental-health crisis or 1-800-MY-RESET for problem-gambling support (both free, confidential, 24/7).

Prefer email? Reach out directly: jordan@blueprintrecoverycoaching.com