WHAT WE DO

YOU’RE NOT BROKEN.
YOU’RE READY.

At The Recovery Partners, we help individuals reclaim their lives from gambling addiction through compassionate, peer-led coaching. Our one-year program combines lived experience, structured support, and practical tools — empowering you to create real, lasting change. You're not starting from scratch; you're starting from strength. And we're here to walk with you, every step of the way.

 

HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT — AND WHY THAT MATTERS

We’re not doctors. We’re not licensed therapists, and we don’t pretend to be.

We are individuals who have lived through the pain, secrecy, and chaos of gambling addiction — and emerged stronger, living full, happy lives beyond it. Our work is rooted in real-world recovery, not just theory.

Our approach draws from what works — traditional recovery programs, professional therapy, spiritual practices, behavioral and cognitive tools, and honest trial and error. We’ve distilled what works into a flexible, compassionate framework focused on long-term change.

To be clear: we are not a replacement for clinical therapy, medical treatment, or other self-help and recovery resources. If additional therapeutic support would serve you, we encourage it — and we’ll help you find it. Our role is to offer grounded, relatable guidance based on lived experience — a different kind of support for those ready to walk this path.

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MISSION + PURPOSE

LEAVE GAMBLING BEHIND
& RECLAIM YOUR LIFE

Our mission is to empower individuals to build happy, gambling-free lives through compassionate, personalized support.

Recovery isn’t just about stopping destructive behavior — it’s about creating something far better in its place. That’s why we take a whole-person, strength-based approach grounded in evidence-informed strategies, practical tools, and real-world experience.

Our coaching model is a true partnership. You won’t just be told what to do. You'll be supported to lead your own transformation with structure, accountability, and encouragement every step of the way.

Whether you're just beginning to question your relationship with gambling or ready to commit to meaningful change, we’re here to walk alongside you — one session, one insight, one step at a time.

 

THE RECOVERY PARTNERS CORE 4 PRINCIPLES

THE RECOVERY PARTNERS OFFERS YOU

A FULL YEAR OF SUPPORT IN TWO PHASES

Our comprehensive coaching program is designed as a one-year journey, divided into two phases:
a 90-day intensive transformation period, followed by nine months of structured ongoing support.

PHASE ONE

This 26-session (+3 “Town Halls”), 90-Day intensive phase is the foundation of our one-year program — rooted in strength-driven change, lived experience, and real-life tools. You’ll begin to let go of what’s been holding you back and take real steps toward the life you’ve been missing. It’s not just about stopping gambling — it’s about starting to live fully again, with clarity, connection, and renewed purpose.

PHASE TWO

After building a strong foundation during the first 90 days in Phase 1, Phase 2 focuses on maintaining momentum, deepening accountability, and supporting long-term growth through 9 additional sessions (+18 Town Hall meetings) over nine months. With the right support structure in place, it’s time to keep moving forward — continuing to live a joyful, gambling-free life on your own terms.

 

WHAT MAKES THE RECOVERY PARTNERS DIFFERENT?

Every one of our coaches has lived through the pain, secrecy, and chaos of gambling addiction — and we haven’t just stopped gambling. We've built full, joyful lives on the other side. That lived experience doesn’t just inform our work — it defines it.

 SUCCESS STORIES

  • Brian and Sal are offering a gift of recovery that so many need and that truly changes lives as it has mine. Their knowledge, kindness, and love gave me hope at a time when I had very little. Through daily work and their steady guidance, my entire way of thinking began to shift. It started with Brian, and continued with Brian and Sal helping me build the mindset I needed to first keep gambling arrested then move toward a healthier, more honest way of living. They helped me create a forcefield of love around myself and the people I care about.

    JOSH (45) / CALIFORNIA

  • I have so much gratitude in my life today as a result of the work I’ve done through Brian’s coaching and support. Serenity, patience, acceptance, and forgiveness now fill my soul. Thanks to Brian, I have a new internal operating system that’s guiding me as I continue building a better version of myself. He brings a warmth and a listening presence that’s both patient and deeply understanding. There’s no judgment—just steady support. Through writing exercises, discussions, and deep reflection, he helped me uncover the roots of the patterns that led to my gambling. More importantly, he’s helped me better understand who I am and the nature of my addiction.

    CHAD (53) / CALIFORNIA

  • I’ve been in recovery circles since 1989 and have known Sal since 2013. He’s insightful, well-disciplined, and has an uncanny knack for getting to the heart of the matter and offering solutions that are both enthusiastic and practical. His professional background, combined with abundant street smarts, has served him well in helping many people turn their lives around from addictive gambling. Time spent with Sal is time well spent.

    MARK (82) / FLORIDA

  • When I first met Brian and Sal, I felt stuck. I desperately wanted to break old habits and build better ones, but I didn’t know where to start. Their calm, grounded approach helped me see that real change was possible — even if it came slowly, one day at a time. Meeting with them has been one of the key ingredients in helping me turn things around. Today, I feel stronger, more focused, and finally on a path that makes sense and, thankfully, does NOT include gambling!

     SANDRA (59) / CALIFORNIA

  • Since working with Sal and Brian, I’ve grown emotionally, spiritually, and personally. I’m becoming the best version of myself. I’ve always known God, but my relationship with Him is now stronger than ever. Anger used to control me. Now I pause before I speak, and I feel more patient, peaceful, and content. Before coaching, I struggled to see the good in life. I acted like everything was fine, but inside, I lived with a “glass-half-empty” mindset. Stopping gambling brings the money back—but more importantly, it brings back your relationships. Thanks to Sal and Brian, my connection with family, friends, and God is deeper than ever.

    KYLE (25) / CALIFORNIA

  • My insanity had no bottom. I had no hope. I thought my life was destined to be an endless cycle — working one full-time job just to fund another: my compulsive gambling. I’d stay in luxury suites but not have cab fare back to the hotel. I made a six-figure income and still got evicted. I went to prison because of my gambling... and I still couldn’t stop. Recovery didn’t truly take hold for me until I connected with Sal and Brian. They bring grounded wisdom you don’t often find — calm, steady, and authentic. Sal is like a Recovery Consigliere: direct but never harsh. He helped me realize recovery has to be for me. Brian is the spiritual guide you didn’t know you needed — full of lived wisdom and genuine service. Today, I’m engaged, running successful businesses, and I’m a grandpa. I’m a better, calmer, happier, and kinder person than ever. I would have none of that if I were still gambling.

    SCOTT (52) / CALIFORNIA

  • Having been around the block in gambling recovery for nearly 4 decades, I’ve gotten pretty good at recognizing a genuine and gifted helper when I see one. Brian is one of those rare gems. His enthusiasm and selfless energy for mentoring others are unsurpassed. His deep understanding of what it takes to build a joyful, well-rounded recovery from gambling addiction is grounded in a strong moral and spiritual framework — one that has benefited many, including myself.

    MARK (82) / FLORIDA

 

WONDERING ABOUT
YOUR GAMBLING?

Our 18-question True or False self-assessment is a quick, private way to explore your relationship with gambling. There’s no judgment or diagnosis — just honest reflection that can help you decide if it’s time to take a closer look or seek extra support.