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Starting Video game addiction counseling in Maumelle

What is video game addiction counseling?

Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Maumelle, AR helps people who have an obsession with playing video games as well as with internet gaming disorder. People may have mild, moderate, or severe internet gaming disorder if they struggle to control how often or how long they game. The symptoms of internet gaming disorder may include deceiving loved ones about when and how often they play, thinking constantly about gaming, and using video games as a distraction from real-world problems.

How does video game addiction counseling work?

Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Maumelle helps those who suffer by assisting them in regaining control over video gaming. In addition, it can help them cope with the negative effects of video game addiction counseling from anxiety to depression, insomnia, and more.

Is video game addiction counseling conducted in person or online?

Video game addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does video game addiction counseling last?

The length of video game addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs as well as the extent and severity of their problem and those that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in the first weeks to months of therapy.

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Video Game Addiction Counseling in Maumelle, AR—Counselors and Therapists

Mental health professionals are still studying whether an inability to regulate one’s video game use fits the clinical definition of addiction, but they are clear about several things: Many people have a hard time stopping their game play. Many people play more often than they want. Many people try to stop gaming and cannot. Many people are forming emotional attachments to games or their avatars.

The therapists at Thriveworks Maumelle are seeing children, teens, adults who have difficulty controlling their video game habits. Help is available. Counseling techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy are proving effective at managing video game compulsion. If you or your child need help, reach out today to get started with a Thriveworks Maumelle provider.

Internet Gaming Disorder

People frequently use the term “video game addiction” to describe the same behaviors that The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) labels as “internet gaming disorder.” The DSM-5 calls for further study before categorizing it as an addition, but the symptoms it gives for internet gaming disorder have many similarities to other behavioral addictions such as gambling.

According to the DSM-5, people may struggle with mild, moderate, or severe internet gaming disorder, depending upon how many of the following symptoms they present:

  • Attempting to curb or quit gaming with no sustained change.
  • Feeling preoccupied with games and game play–thinking about them all the time, whether or not one is playing.
  • Playing longer and/or more often to feel satiated–building a tolerance to gaming.
  • Escaping challenging emotions (guilt, anxiety, fear, sadness, loneliness, boredom, and anxiety) through game play.
  • Feeling withdrawal symptoms when curbing or stopping play (feeling restless, depression, irritable, and/or moody).
  • Avoiding real-world problems or challenges by gaming.
  • Lying and deceiving about one’s video game habits.

How Does A Gaming Compulsion Form?

Mental health professionals are still searching for definitive answers on how a gaming compulsion can form, but one theory is that the narratives of video games contribute to the disorder. Social networking games, mobile games, and massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPG) write compulsion loops, also called core loops, into the game’s storyline.

These loops present players with a series of challenges and rewards. Each reward leads immediately into the next challenge, thus, looping players further into the game. With each reward, dopamine is also released in a player’s brain, connecting the experience of playing with pleasure.

Counseling for Gaming Disorders at Thriveworks Maumelle

As you read through the symptoms and signs of internet gaming disorder, did you recognizing any of the behaviors? In yourself? In your child? If so, you may be among the growing number of people who struggle with video game addiction. A growing number of people are also reaching out for help from mental health professionals to take back control of their gaming habits.

If you want to meet with a therapist at Thriveworks Maumelle, we have appointments available, and we see adolescents and adults. It may also be helpful to know that…

  1. Weekend and evening sessions are available.
  2. We accept many different insurance plans.
  3. There is no waitlist at our office.

Are you ready to take back control of your video game habits? We are ready to help. Contact Thriveworks Maumelle today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our therapists and counselors in Maumelle accept 25 insurance plans

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  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage

  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | BCBS

  • Arkansas Health and Wellness - Ambetter

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Maumelle
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Ellen is wonderful and so caring about her clients wellbeing.
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Karen listened understood showed compassion and understanding and provided practical solutions!
Martin Jun 2025
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I appreciate the person that works with me in all aspects she is a great person inside and out I believe she cares about the people she is trying to help that she really cares for people good being and if all the people that work for your company,then I believe that it is very blessed with blessed people who really care for their patients Thank you for all your coworkers.. God Bless you all. Amen
Read more I appreciate the person that works with me in all aspects she is a great person inside and out I believe she cares about the people she is trying to help that she really cares for people good being and if all the people that work for your company,then I believe that it is very blessed with blessed people who really care for their patients Thank you for all your coworkers.. God Bless you all. Amen
Erma May 2025
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I appreciate the accomodated approach, the fact that he actually listens
Hazel Mar 2025
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I really have benefitted from my time with Ellen and really have recommended Ellen and Thriveworks to colleagues and others that have mentioned mental health issues. Appreciate the flexibility in scheduling and communication.
James Mar 2025
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It was a good conversation. He was easy to talk to
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Maumelle is located at the intersection of Country Club Pkwy and Maumelle Road, across the street from Regions Bank. We currently share the building with David’s Burgers and are next door to the Childcare Network daycare center.

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