Therapy for Video Game Addiction

Reclaiming Balance and Control in a Digital World

Video games are meant to be fun and engaging—but when they take over your life, it becomes a problem. Video game addiction can impact relationships, school, work, and emotional well-being. What starts as a hobby can quickly become a way to escape reality, leading to missed responsibilities, social isolation, and unhealthy habits.

Our therapy helps individuals regain control over their gaming habits and develop a healthier relationship with screen time, while reconnecting with the world around them.

Signs of Video Game Addiction

Video game addiction isn’t just about the number of hours spent playing. It’s about the impact on daily life. Some common signs include:

• Spending excessive amounts of time playing, even when other tasks are neglected

• Feeling irritable or restless when not playing

• Using gaming as an escape from stress, anxiety, or negative emotions

• Sacrificing social interactions, school, or work responsibilities

• Experiencing sleep issues or neglecting physical health

• Lying or hiding the amount of time spent gaming

• Feeling a sense of loss of control or unsuccessful attempts to quit

When gaming begins to take priority over everything else, it may be time to seek help.

How Therapy Helps ADHD Brains Thrive

We’re not here to “fix” you. We’re here to help you work with your brain, not against it.

In ADHD-focused therapy, you’ll get:

• Personalized strategies for executive function challenges

• Support with emotional regulation (because ADHD isn’t just about focus)

• Tools to manage overwhelm, task avoidance, and motivation dips

• Skills to improve relationships, work, school, or parenting challenges

• Validation and education—because understanding your brain is half the battle

Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an adult juggling 47 tabs (mentally and literally), we help you find ways to navigate life that actually work for you.

How Therapy Can Help

The goal isn’t to take gaming away entirely—it’s about re-establishing a balance between gaming and real life.

Therapeutic strategies may include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhealthy patterns and triggers

• Goal-setting to balance gaming with real-life responsibilities

• Developing healthy coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges

• Creating structured schedules that limit gaming time

• Addressing any underlying mental health issues like depression or anxiety

• Family therapy to improve communication and restore relationships

We work with individuals to help them understand why they use gaming as an escape and how to create a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

Reclaim Your Life—One Step at a Time

Gaming is supposed to be fun, but when it controls you, it’s time for a change. Our therapy helps you reclaim your time, rebuild relationships, and reconnect with the world outside the screen.