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
I enjoy working with adults who are dealing with the after-effects of chronic trauma throughout childhood. This can mean high levels of emotional reactivity, intrusive memories of difficult past events, and difficulties in obtaining and maintaining important interpersonal relationships. My ideal client is looking for ways to feel safe and secure in the world and to, as Dr. Marsha Linehan would...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in the state of Texas. My Master's degree is in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of North Texas. I have extensive experience in treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life adjustment issues, Bi-Polar disorder, attachment disorder, and family/relationship related issues. My goal as a therapist is to understand the...
Real change lies in a person’s willingness to become more of who they are rather than trying to become what they are not. You are not a problem to be solved or fixed. Competent therapy offers no gimmicks, no quick fixes-- what matters is a willingness to explore who you are rather than who you "should" be. I cannot promise quick and easy relief from your suffering. What I can promise is my full...
People reach out for support for many different reasons. I am here to help and support you with your individual needs. Navigating though life can be complicated and often leave us with undesirable feelings. However, we can work together to achieve your goals. I want the therapeutic process to feel helpful and you to feel supported by our relationship. This supportive relationship will be...
As a therapist, I believe in treating the individual, not a diagnosis or a problem. I do not believe that people are broken. Sometimes we get buried, sometimes life comes at us so hard, we can barely breathe and sometimes we lose sight of who we are and/or what we want in life. Many of us can easily cite what we do as human doings, but we struggle to identify who we are as human beings. As a...
Are you looking to inspire hope and change in your life? A therapist who will listen to your needs and help you move from where you are to where you want to be? If so, I can guide you through the process of reorganizing your thinking and helping you gain the emotional and behavioral skills needed to make the lifestyle changes you are seeking. It is comforting to have a supportive, qualified...
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The decision to enter therapy can be a difficult one for many people. Taking the first steps towards, first, admitting there is a problem, and then reaching out for help takes bravery and courage. It's also a sign that you may be tired of living the way you have been living and you're ready to face the issues that are causing you and your family discomfort. I am here to help you every step of t...
I appreciate the hard work and time that each person puts into counseling and I am committed to helping clients find change and improvement. I use research-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma focused therapy to help individuals, couples and families improve relationships or recover former trust and commitment. I focus on facilitating stronger relationships with thos...
Are you feeling frustrated, resentful, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping frustrated individuals, resentful couples, and disconnected families navigate through tough times, get and stay on the same page, and rekindle their love of life. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment approaches (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)...
I have experience working with and providing therapy to children, adolescents, traditional/non-traditional college students and adults in wide variety of settings. I primarily work from an Interpersonal Process Approach (IPA) that focuses not only on symptom reduction but is focused on the therapeutic relationship and how it can be used as a vehicle to help promote change. The therapeutic...
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Tired of dealing with stress, anger, fears, phobias, depression, anxiety, and/or behavioral issues. Collaboratively, we will develop clear, specific, and realistic goals. The success you will achieve will be concrete, evident, and timely. My approach to therapy is holistic, conducive for self-exploration, and personal transformation. Naturally allowing you to become more self-directed and enabl...
Welcome and thank you for considering Sense of Self Portland for your counseling/therapy needs! I believe strongly that everyone can benefit from having a safe and neutral place to discuss any and all aspects of their life and to share their struggles and successes. I love working with people from all walks of life and hope that my humanistic & person-centered style can help support you along i...
