Deborah G. Haskins PhD.

Dr. Haskins is a retired Counselor Educator (25 years) and received her Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling (Loyola College, Maryland now Loyola University MD), a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and an Approved Supervisor (MD). Dr. Haskins is an Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor- II, Board Approved Clinical Consultant, International Clergy Lay Problem Gambling and Spiritual Outreach, and recognized disordered gambling trainer. She is President Emerita of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling and is a recognized leader for 30 years in disordered gambling.  Dr. Haskins has trained mental health professionals in the U.S. and abroad to understand disordered gambling. Her expertise and publications include gambling disorders and cultural competency, and social justice attuned mental health/wellness.  She assists practitioners and faith and spiritual communities with incorporating “mental health delivery beyond traditional formats.” She previously served on the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.  She received the National Council on Problem Gambling Monsignor Joseph Dunne Lifetime Award for Advocacy (2021), Lawson R. McElroy Engaged Learning Alumni Award from Rider University (2021), National Council on Problem Gambling 2017 Don Hulen Annual Award for advocacy leadership and the 2015 NAADAC Unsung Hero Award (MD).  She serves as a Trustee on the Rider University Board of Trustees and on the Board of Ordained Ministry (Co-chair Psychological Review); previously served on the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ACA, 2019-2022). Her current efforts include developing online/virtual professional development, community wellness, equipping faith/spiritual communities to support disordered gambling/SUD/mental health and homicidal loss/trauma advocacy and training. After teaching for the past 4 years at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Haskins is focusing on authoring a book on cultural applications of disordered and problem gambling among other community wellness and advocacy opportunities.