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
Dr. Cromwell is committed to "helping people see color when they only see black & white". With over seven years of professional counseling services, I have come to believe that people can overcome life difficulties with professional guidance and a willing attitude to change. At DRC therapeutic services, we specialize in helping people deal with some of life's most difficult challenges including...
Lafe enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents with a wide range of life challenges and goals. He follows a relaxed, flexible, and non-judgmental approach that creates room for clients to share their stories, gain insights, and explore new ideas. He believes this is best done in a collaborative, respectful way that builds a safe, comfortable environment for moving forw...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I work with all ages. I work with men, women, children and adolescents. My work is based on Gestalt Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing and Play Therapy. My interest includes helping others achieve their dreams through learning to develop their Social and Emotional...
For many years, I have specialized in helping struggling adolescents and families dealing with depression, anxiety, defiance, negative communication/ interaction, and substance abuse. Additionally, I have worked to help children understand and work through traumatic events in their lives as well as guiding couples and families as they find hope in their relationships. Together we can identify a...
Before I came to America I worked with soccer teams helping their players deal with anxiety, something I still do. Twice per year I return to England so therefore clients who are relatively independent and not in crisis are the best suited to working with me. Consequently, I do have a network of excellent support therapists who work with some of my clients while I am away. Many of my current...
As someone who has lived with the symptoms of anxiety and depression for years, I know how difficult life can be when these things weigh you down. Fortunately, this doesn't have to be so. I am experienced in applying therapeutic skills that I personally know to be powerful in alleviating suffering and improving lives. While my therapeutic background is in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I a...
At Connect Therapy Services we believe Therapy is about Connection. Parents connecting with children. Partners connecting with partners. Individuals connecting with their inner Self and higher power. Growing is about connecting with your past, present, and future; Healing is connecting with your pain in order to get to your hope. As a therapist, my job is to facilitate these connections. Ground...
In working with others, Laina's approach is holistic and client centered. The holistic approach allows a deep exploration of psychological, physiological, relational and spiritual aspects of your life. To be client centered Laina views each individual from strength based orientation and incorporates hope, encouragement, insight and guidance into each interaction. She believes the counseling...
At the Greenridge Counseling Center we offer evidence-based assessment/testing and counseling services. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality services while ensuring they are offered at an extremely affordable cost, operating as a non-profit agency. Our testing services include diagnosis of Autism using the 'gold standard' and psycho-educational/diagnostic assessments for referrals...
I offer individual (adolescents and adults), family and couples (premarital/marital) counseling. With adolescents I specialize in depression, anxiety, defiance, anger, impulse control, perfectionistic thinking and issues related to electronics usage. Couples therapy often involves topics such as communication, trust, conflict, family of origin issues, expectations, raising children and feeling...
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions th...
I believe healing is always possible. I utilize EMDR to target symptoms related to secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn out related to work place traumas - I specialize at this time in only working with emergency personnel, first responders, and law enforcement. I offer a supportive, highly confidential environment in which you can process and heal from the experiences you have gone...
I feel that everyone has the ability to change their circumstance, to improve upon themselves, or become the person they feel they are capable of being. I believe that each of us has the capacity to change despite our uneventful stumbles, bruises and pains. I believe life is adjustable and definable by each of our own need to belong and be loved. With my clients I believe in building a rapport,...
Specializing in children, teens and young adults, Blueprint Mental Health is a boutique outpatient private practice located in downtown Somerville, NJ. Our Team of clinicians pride themselves in creating a therapeutic environment that is warm and compassionate, while challenging the symptoms that are present when struggling with the obstacles of depression, anxiety, family conflict and personal...
