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 endeavor to help my clients to identify their existing strengths and develop resilience with my specialized knowledge and clinical expertise. In the beginning of counseling, my clients will have a clear understanding of where they are emotionally, relationally, and spiritually, which lead them to work on specific goals in the working stage of counseling. Therapeutic interventions will include...
I believe counseling is a holistic approach; I feel the mind, body, and soul operate in harmony to create balance within the being. When one or all of these elements are not in sync stress, frustration, and other emotional turmoil may appear. I use a variety of techniques and theories; I meet the client where she/he is. With Children, I use play therapy and solution-base. Adults, I use a variet...
My desire is to help those who have found themselves at the mercy of addictions, whether it be drugs, alcohol, or any other compulsivity. I want to help them be free of the restrictive bonds that are holding them back, and encourage them towards being all that God has created them to be. I specialize in helping those struggling with compulsive behaviors of all kinds, whether it be drugs, alcoho...
My therapeutic intervention is looking at the past as necessary in making changes for the future. I'm certain that any unwanted behavior can be unlocked by recognizing the purpose or wanted outcome for said behavior and my passion is helping you identify that unmet need and make healthy changes. I enjoy working with clients that are willing to do things outside of the therapeutic office setting...
I offer guidance to individuals, groups and families experiencing great transitions in life. This can include movement from adolescent to adulthood, retirement, marriage, divorce, parenting, letting your child move on, change in career, loss of loved one, and a number of other life phases transitions. This is not your typical therapy experience. I like to explore your changes in life through th...
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. My areas of expertise include relationship issues, behavioral concerns, autism, parent guidance/parenting skills, oppositional defiance, boundary setting, anxiety, self-esteem, social difficulties, and life transitions such as separation and divorce. I work best with...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Ordained Minister of the United Church of Christ. I am also certified as a Sexual Addictions Therapist and Therapist Supervisor through the International Institute for Trauma and Addictions Professionals. I have extensive experience in treating sexual addiction; offering individual therapy, group therapy and intensive weekend experiences with men and...
"It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. I believe that through the healing of psychological and emotional wounds, each person has the potential and freedom to maintain positive self-acceptance and self-definition. I rejoice i...
Experienced, compassionate, pragmatic psychologist for adults experiencing challenges with: anxiety, mood, life transitions, health, relationships, professional stress, grief, trauma, substance overuse, or behavioral addictions. With 30 years experience, I provide therapy that is supportive and encouraging, but also challenging enough to be a catalyst for meaningful growth and change. I gladly...
Therapy is a collaborative relationship that seeks to resolve issues, promote well-being, and personal growth. Being that life is a journey, there will be ups and downs. The therapeutic process can alleviate painful emotions, anxiety, highlight resiliency, increase insight and self-awareness, develop positive coping strategies, and manage behavioral and psychological symptoms. Regardless of the...
I specialize in the following areas: Personal growth, Unresolved trauma and Relationships. I help adolescents and adults to heal from trauma (Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Child Trauma), and find relief from the pain of past experiences and relationships through different therapy modalities. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, lack of motivation or having difficulties to function...
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Wholeness is the natural state of every person. We live in an age that demands extensive coping skills, and also offers so many opportunities for healing. I'm honored every day to see the unique brilliance of each person I work with, and to offer some valuable new tools, experiences, and lenses to add to the gifts you already bring to the table. I offer play and attachment techniques to help...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers individual, group, family, and parenting support in a general private practice setting in the heart of Houston, Texas. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidal thinking, loss/grief, ADHD, trauma, divorce, family conflict, and personality disorders. I run a number of groups and...
What do you look for in a therapist? What's important? Surprisingly, age, gender, years of training and theoretical orientation are not the primary factors correlated with the effectiveness of a therapist. So how do you choose someone? Is it by their picture? The best website? The one that's taking new clients? Finding the right person can be incredibly difficult. Research suggests that the mos...
