Team Type: Counselors

Shannon Zamora is the virtual administrator for Gambling Clinic of Texas, LLC. She is an experienced administrative professional with years of experience working with practices that specialize in mental health and addiction treatment. Shannon earned her Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys performing in jazz combos around her native city of Houston, TX.

Paul Maner is a compassionate and experienced Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC) and Certified Professional Coach (CPC) dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery from gambling addiction. With a focus on providing personalized support and guidance, Paul empowers recovering gamblers to overcome challenges and build fulfilling lives free from the grip of addiction.

Through his extensive training and hands-on experience, Paul has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of gambling addiction and the recovery process. As a CPRC, he offers a unique blend of empathy, insight, and practical strategies to help individuals navigate the ups and downs of their recovery journey.

Paul’s approach to recovery coaching is rooted in compassion and respect for each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. Whether providing one-on-one support, leading group sessions, or offering guidance to families affected by gambling addiction, Paul is committed to helping his clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives in recovery.

With Paul’s support, individuals struggling with gambling addiction can find hope, healing, and the strength to overcome obstacles on their path toward recovery. His dedication to helping others reclaim their lives from addiction makes him a valuable asset to the recovery community.

Carol Ann Maner is a licensed clinical social worker and highly skilled counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery. As one of only five counselors in Texas certified as an International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I), Carol Ann brings a wealth of expertise in treating gambling disorder and its impact on family members. Her certification ensures that she is well equipped to provide effective treatment in a board-approved setting.

With extensive training in radically open dialectical behavior therapy and standard dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Carol Ann is adept at addressing a wide range of issues that may co-occur with gambling disorder. She is an active member of a DBT team, collaborating with colleagues to provide comprehensive care to her clients.

Additionally, Carol Ann is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), with specialized training in gambling, overspending, and under-earning behaviors. Her commitment to ongoing education and professional development underscores her dedication to providing the highest-quality care to her clients.