Internet & Gaming Addictions

Therapist in Sunnyvale - Stacy O'Leary, LMFT

Are you spending more time than you like surfing the internet, gaming, checking Twitter, updating Facebook, or using other social media? Internet addiction has crept up on many people. I wrote more about internet addiction in my blog.

In Sunnyvale and the rest of Silicon Valley, excessive internet use is widespread. People are often staring at their screens, even when they are with family and friends.

The Center for Humane Technology is looking at how technology hooks us and what can be done about it.

Is Internet Addiction Really an Addiction?

Some people don't see internet addiction as a true addiction. It could be seen as merely a bad habit. Regardless of what term you use, it can take up a lot of time and keep you from doing other activities.

Therapy Can Help

Therapy can help you

Determine if you're excessively gaming or using the internet
Develop a plan to stop or cut back
Identify the positive benefits of gaming/internet surfing and find other ways to achieve these benefits
Increase your motivation to spend time doing other activities
Find a balance between internet surfing/gaming and other activities

Ambivalence is normal and expected. Change is possible even when you are ambivalent.

Therapy Office in Sunnyvale

My office is in Sunnyvale, California on Wolfe Rd., near El Camino Real (also close to Santa Clara, Cupertino, and Mountain View). Parking is easy; there is a large parking lot.

1021 S. Wolfe Rd., Suite 255
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Directions to Sunnyvale Therapy Office

About Me

I am a therapist/counselor in Sunnyvale, California. I primarily work with individual adults. (LMFT Lic. # LMFT40414)

Please visit my therapy home page for more information about me.

To Schedule an Appointment or Ask Questions

Call me or email me at stacy@stacyoleary.com to ask any questions you have or set up an appointment. You can also schedule a free phone consultation with me.