Kristen is an Intake Specialist with GamFin and helps connect clients with a financial counselor and other necessary resources. With more than 15 years as a therapist, she has worked with populations including individuals with addictions, Army special forces and their spouses, and older adults. Her certifications in FSW and ICGC-II complement her work in helping those with gambling problems achieve financial wellness in their recovery.
How Gambling Changes the Way We Think About Money
Gambling affects more than just our finances. It reshapes how we think about money by altering our brain’s reward systems, distorting our perception of risk, normalizing gambling behavior, and encouraging irrational financial behaviors and beliefs.
Kristen Haflett
April 1, 2026 • 5 min read