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Starting Internet addiction counseling in Newport News

What is internet addiction counseling?

Internet addiction counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to address and alleviate problematic or compulsive internet usage. It offers individuals a structured and supportive setting to delve into the root causes of their excessive online behaviors, which may encompass activities like social media and gaming.

How does internet addiction counseling work?

Internet addiction therapists at Thriveworks in Newport News, VA collaborate with you to identify and alter thought patterns and behaviors that drive your dependence, often employing cognitive behavioral techniques. The primary objective of this counseling is to assist you in regaining control over your internet use, establishing healthier online habits, and addressing any underlying emotional or psychological issues, ultimately fostering a more balanced relationship with the digital world and enhancing overall well-being.

Is internet addiction counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks internet addiction counseling in Newport News is conducted both in person and virtually through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does internet addiction counseling last?

The length of internet addiction counseling can differ depending on the person’s particular requirements and the seriousness of their addiction. Typically, this form of counseling includes multiple sessions spanning from several weeks to several months. The precise number of sessions and overall therapy duration are determined through discussions with the counselor.

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If people are experiencing a minimum of five of the following symptoms, they may have an internet addiction:

  1. Regulating one’s mood by going online.
  2. Escalating the amount of time one spends on the internet.
  3. Deceiving others about how much one is using the internet and/or what one is doing online.
  4. Difficulty stopping or controlling internet use—unsuccessful attempts to quit.
  5. Experiencing an obsession or preoccupation with being online.
  6. Being online longer than one expected or planned to be there.
  7. Feeling moody, depressed, or irritable when not on the internet.
  8. Risking one’s financial stability, personal relationships, or professional reputation in order to be online.

Effects of Internet Addiction

When people are dependent upon being online, they always experience effects in real life. Often with addiction, the earlier the effects of the addiction are recognized, the earlier people can seek treatment. Finding treatment sooner rather than later often sets people up to heal. The effects of internet addiction are both physical and emotional.

When someone is struggling with compulsive internet use, they may feel things like…

  • Mood swings
  • Feelings of guilt
  • Boredom
  • Dishonesty
  • Isolation
  • Defensiveness
  • Feelings of elation when using the internet
  • Inability to keep to a schedule
  • Agitation
  • Fear
  • Procrastination
  • Avoidance of work
  • Depression
  • Loneliness
  • Anxiety
  • Losing a sense of time

Physically, when someone is struggling with compulsive internet use, they may experience things like…

  • Weight loss or gain
  • Neck pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Backache
  • Poor nutrition (forgetting to eat or eating excessively)
  • Insomnia
  • Headaches
  • Dry eyes and other vision problems
  • Poor personal hygiene (e.g., not changing clothes, brushing teeth, bathing, and more)

Appointments for Internet Addiction at Thriveworks Newport News

If you are ready to get started, we are ready to hear from you. When you call our office, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you make an appointment. New clients frequently have their first appointment the week following their first call. We work with many different insurance companies and accept many insurance plans.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Newport News accept 30 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Where to find us

Getting here

We are located off of Loftis Blvd, directly across the street from the Sentara Medical Campus. Once you reach the parking lot, you'll see our office (with our logo on the door) at the front of the building parallel to Loftis Blvd.

Phone number

(757) 418-8127

Languages spoken by VA providers

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