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Video games can be fun, but sometimes their use becomes concerning. An addiction to video games can leave you feeling isolated and disconnected from the world. In severe cases, it can lead you to sever relationships and even neglect your own physical health.

So, if you have a video game addiction, you should definitely seek help from a licensed therapist or counselor. Whether you are located in downtown Ventura, the suburbs of Ventura, other nearby places such as Camarillo, Oxnard, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How Do You Know if You Have a Video Game Addiction?

When does a love for video games cross the line and become an addiction? It can be difficult to tell, but there are some signs to look out for.

Here are five signs you are addicted to video games:

  • You feel upset when you can’t play video games.
  • Your gaming habits cause rifts or separation between yourself and those you love.
  • You pick up the controller to escape or numb negative feelings and stress.
  • Things that you used to enjoy don’t give you as much pleasure.
  • You always think about gaming.

Can therapy help you? If you’d like to read more, check out licensed therapist Keiko Wolfe’s article about when you know it is the right time to begin therapy.

Get Video Game Addiction Therapy Today!

A video game addiction therapist can teach you tactics to control your gaming habits, repair relationships, and heal from any mental issues you may have. Mental Health Match can help by quickly matching you with an addiction therapist. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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I find it satisfying to help people in various stages of life, from those that feel hopeless to those seeking self-actualization. I also enjoy helping people who feel things will never get better and showing them how to get happiness out of life.


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I find it satisfying to help people in various stages of life, from those that feel hopeless to those seeking self-actualization. I also enjoy helping people who feel things will never get better and showing them how to get happiness out of life.

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I am trained in psychodynamic therapy, evidence based trauma therapies for treating PTSD, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also use IFS, ACT, CBT, etc.

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I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of criticism or shame. Together, we will unravel the complexities of your inner world, shining a light on your strengths.

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Find ways for you to better manage stress and painful feelings, examine and challenge unhelpful thinking, explore new ways of experiencing pleasure, communicate more effectively, and enjoy better sex.

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I work with people in the kink, LGBTQIA+, and non-monogamous communities to address performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, use of sex/porn or substances, confusion about sexuality, relationship conflict, and communication issues.

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I offer a personalized approach to therapy — together we’ll explore what makes you, you. My hope is that you will gain a newfound sense of empowerment, authenticity, and trust.

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Through an integrative, healing-centered approach, I honor each client as a dynamic person with their own uniquely lived experience. With thoughtful consideration and warmth, I work with you to cultivate a deeper sense of belonging.

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