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 partner with individuals and families to promote mental health and wellness across the lifespan. My colleagues and I believe that comprehensive care is individualized, evidence-based, and founded on a culture of integrity, respect, compassion and authenticity with our clients and among our staff. Our hope is that we can assist you in finding acceptance, healing, growth, and work/life balance....
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Shayne works with teens, young adults, individuals, couples, and families who are having difficulty with life's challenges and are looking to overcome these challenges and find new healthy ways of living. Shayne brings a relational and experiential approach to his counseling with teens and adults. Shayne’s approach to counseling is centered around the client who is the expert of their own story...
At Center for Transformational Psychotherapy we are committed to the real possibility of happiness for every human being, regardless of individual background and circumstance. We work from a shared perspective that transformation occurs by developing a relationship with awareness, which includes and ultimately goes beyond the limitations of conventional ego psychology. Within this shared...
"From the mud, comes the lotus", is one of my favorite teachings. It reminds us that, in order for the lotus to become it's most fully-beautiful self, it first must struggle up and through the muddy waters of the pond. You, too, may feel like you are struggling through muddy waters and that struggle can feel overwhelming, dark and scary. Therapy and integrated healing can help you as you make y...
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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and take the first step towards obtaining help for yourself or someone important to you. My name is Michael Wolftrand and I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor seeing clients in New Hartford, CT. I have experience working with all age groups, with a specialty in child and adolescent counseling. Please feel free to contact me with any questions...
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Soy psicólogo clínico y psicoanalista, estudie en la Universidad Central de Venezuela, mis estudios de postgrado en el Centro de Salud Mental del Este el Peñon y la formación psicoanalítica en la Asociación Venezolana de Psicoanalisis (ASOVEP) . Soy miembro activo de la IPA ( International Psychoanalytical Association) y de la APA (American Psychoanalytical Association). Mi práctica clínica dat...
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I believe that my purpose in life is to help people and give back to the world that has given me so much. I have extensive experience helping individuals and families manage difficulties while identifying existing strengths. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental and genuine space for therapeutic collaboration to thrive. I have an excellent reputation for building strong and lasting...
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