Video game addiction is spending an excessive amount of time playing video games or thinking about video games, so much that it causes interference in daily life. Like other addictive behaviors, video game addiction can lead to problems at school or work, in relationships, or in other areas of life.
Available Treatment Options
Therapists who treat video game addiction include therapies that work for other types of addictive behaviors. These therapies include self-reflection to increase awareness and knowledge of the effects of the behavior, cognitive interventions that examine thought processes and triggers for the behavior, and behavioral changes that encourage different coping mechanisms to deal with stress or triggers that don’t include video games.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Video Gam Addiction
As a clinician in the field for over 7 years, I have been proud to serve individuals and families with a variety of issues. Over the years I have worked with many people dealing with depression (incl: postpartum), anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, military issues, PTSD, anger, couples/relational issues, child and adolescent issues, stage of life or adjustment issues, gender or sexuality...
Jennifer Van Allen completed a Bachelors degree in Sociology from East Carolina University and a Masters degree in Counseling from Webster University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the State of Florida. She also is a Qualified Supervisor for Licensed Mental Counselors and also Marriage and Family Therapists. Jennifer's been working as a therapist since 2001. She has experience w...
I earned my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling at The University of The Rockies. I am a compassionate counselor who meets a client where they are and offers what is necessary to move past the pain and come out on the other side. I enjoy working with Individuals, families, couples, women and girls who have a history of sexual abuse or sex trafficking, and parents of children with...
( English | español ) I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children in Los Angeles, California. I am a former Marine Vietnam Combat Veteran and have studied psychology for over 50 years. An esteemed supervisor and psychotherapist, I have lectured and conducted workshops throughout Southern California for the past thirty years. I have...
My approach is a supportive, interactive one that aims to help people better understand their thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Ultimately my goal is to establish a collaborative dialogue that offers a safe place to examine current challenges alongside past formative experiences. We will discuss how to best implement positive, productive changes while comfortably shifting perspective to...
I specialize in working with teens. Life consistently requires us to adjust and that is hard. Are you struggling in your relationship or in your ability to communicate with your spouse, teen or parents? Do you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help yourself or a loved one? At times nothing seems to work. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and I realize there are many option...
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my...
Greetings! I am a NYS Licensed Psychologist, providing psychotherapy, consultation, workshops, and supervision. I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University, and have over 10 years of professional experience. Psychotherapy is my passion, and my approach is a blending of solution-focused Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness. I have completed formal training in Mindfulness-Base...
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I believe the development of a secure and collaborative relationship is the most important aspect of the work I do with clients. Working from a strengths-based and relational perspective in a trauma informed manner, I have experience working with at-risk youth, families, and adults using a multi-theoretical approach including attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, narrative...
Addiction is complex and often misunderstood. Addictions will frequently carry with them mental health issues such as anxiety and/or depression and each is treated differently. Addictive disorders not only affect the individual, but also affects the entire family and having the right help and tools are crucial to the recovery and healing process. To address the layers of underlying issues that...
I am a multi-disciplined Psychotherapist with experience in working with a wide array of conditions and educational issues. I have been practicing for 15+ years and bring success to my patients in making them understand their own individual needs. I utilize different practice techniques with each person, as no one individual is alike. I take great pride in following a person centered approach. ...
Are you struggling with addiction, trauma, loss, grief, or anxiety/panic? Are you using unhealthy or ineffective coping strategies to get through your day? You want to do better but you just aren't sure where to start? I can help. I specialize in working with adults, couples, teens, and families who are highly motivated & typically successful in school, at work, and at home but find themselves ...
Think you are a lesser person for seeking treatment? Don’t like the “stigma” associated with therapy? Embarrassed? Don’t be! Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Better Your Life! Clinical Interests: Fear, anxiety, depression, stress management, bi-polar, PTSD, (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, anger management, self-esteem, physical and emotional...
My approach begins with the belief that the human experience is to know both joy and pain, & every variation of emotion in-between, often in the same moment. I believe that which has been wounded in relationship must be healed in relationship. In order for your true self to emerge it must be witnessed. Just as our deepest glory must be held, so too must our wounds. In these places we will engag...
