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 understand the difficult decision to seek help for personal issues. I hope to make that as comfortable as possible as we work together to find solutions. I have been in the addictions field for over 15 years and would be honored to be part of your journey to recovery. Additionally, I specialize in anxiety and trauma disorders. I come from a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, believing tha...
"I specialize in treating all types of addictions and the common co-occurring disorders that are prevalent in the addicted individual. These common co-occurring disorders include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, and anger management. I have successfully treated hundreds of individuals, groups, and families.that possess a wide range of addictions and mental disorders. These...
Are you feeling stuck? Are you questioning retirement, looking for a "third act" in your life? Is your relationship stagnant or in crisis? Have you ended one addiction, only to have another pop up? Are you the adult child of a narcissist and having issues with relationships and career?Are you a partner or parent of an addict or person in recovery?Are you ready for change? I am trained in...
We all want to be our best selves in life. Sometimes, due to a variety of circumstances, we become stuck in patterns of thinking or behaving that make it difficult to achieve our life goals. During these times, a therapeutic relationship can help to reignite passions, bring our best selves back into focus, and inspire forward movement once again. Each person is unique and so is the process of...
I provide an integrative, psycho-dynamically based psychotherapy. I work with individual adult clients, couples and teens. I work with my clients in an acceptance-based, patient, gentle and methodical way. Therapy for me is a collaborative process in which the client and therapist mutually identify, clarify and explore the issues that are facing the client, paced in a way that is fully comforta...
Jeffrey A Kimel. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, and Independent Clinical Supervisor. I'm licensed and certified to practice in the state of Wisconsin. We offer specialty treatment in a variety of addictions including alcohol and drug addiction treatment. We successfully work with individuals and families in managing depression, anxiety, relationship...
You work hard. You do your best. Yet you are still struggling to find happiness, peace, and meaning in your life. It's not your fault (really, it's not), but there are somethings you can do to make it better. There are ways to reduce your anxiety and depression, and to feel happy again. You can have meaningful relationships, an enjoyable worklife, and have fun again. You can be the person you w...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Professional. I have extensive experience in working with both men and women in a number of therapeutic settings. I am Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I facilitate the treatment of Eye Movement Desensitization Processing (EMDR) to alleviate physical and physiological distress related to trauma,...
I am passionate about providing a non-judgemental space where everyone feels welcomed, comfortable, and empowered. Addiction has many underlying causes that vary from person to person. I believe that the addictive behavior is the symptom, and exploring the feelings, established cycles, and root causes behind those behaviors is where the work towards recovery begins- reframing thought patterns,...
Everyone, at least once in their life, finds themselves struggling with life events that feel insurmountable or with emotions that feel outside of their control. I believe that therapy can help with that and bring out your own resilience and capacity to learn. My guiding principle is to provide an open and accepting environment where people can explore their personal experiences and reinforce...
Specialized in Gender, Transgender, Intersex, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Asexual identity working with individuals and their loved ones who seek support in navigating challenges presented. I work with clients dealing with Bullying and Oppression,Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation. I utilize a combination of Strengths-Based Perspective and Mindfulness Based Approach during Cognitive...
We all have the capacity to grow, learn, and make positive changes no matter what life throws our way. Psychotherapy is a way of understanding personal conflicts and creating meaning through self-discovery. It is one of the first steps towards achieving change. My style of treatment aims at exploring and understanding ways of thinking, behaving and relating to others that are outside of the one...
I understand that sometimes even beginning to think about talking to someone can be a challenging process - I will work with you to provide a nonjudgmental environment for us to safely discuss and explore your concerns, whatever they might be. I hope to help you achieve greater insight into the connections between past experiences and your current difficulties, which I believe can lead to you...
I view my role as a therapist much like that of a guide as well as a teacher. I work to help clients build and maintain the necessary tools they already have existing within themselves and lead clients to new discoveries of living life in a more balanced way. Through utilizing existing tools, as well as learning new possibilities of living, clients are able to reach their full potential for...
Sexual Addictions & Trauma affects everyone in the Family. Betrayal Trauma is a natural response to secrets & lying. It must be treated as primary for the relationship to heal. Many families experience Multiple Generations of Addictions, Abuse & Neglect. Family participation is strongly encouraged but not required. Couples & Families are often in crisis from a lack of support during discovery &...