Posts Tagged ‘internet addiction’

That’s an odd blog title, eh? But it is true~ I hesitate to add “Addiction” as the last word of this post title because there is such debate in the field about whether sex addiction or internet addiction exists. So let’s just say, if you are struggling with finding balance in your life, and things [...]

  Press Release dated 01.26.09 . Counselor Specializes in Internet and Cybersex Addiction offering in-office and online counseling .  E-mail | Print | (MMD Newswire) January 26, 2009 — While DeeAnna sees clients who are dealing with a variety of issues, she has seen the rise in internet-related problems over the past several years. DeeAnna began offering [...]

Ok so I ran across a Press Release today that caught my eye.  My first reaction was a sort of chuckle to myself but then I thought, “Hmmm…for folks who are not completely out of control and just need a little self-help, this might be a great thing…” So what is this great tool that stops the [...]

I read a very poignant article today in the New York Times, Modern Love column- Facing My Obsession, in the Flesh by Benoit Denizet-Lewis.  This essay is adapted from his book, “America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life” (Simon & Schuster). If you are one that wonders if your thoughts and actions about sex [...]

I thought I would share some of my all-time favorite book recommendations as well as a couple of new additions.  When folks come to see me for counseling I often make book recommendations based on what they have identified as their issue of concern ranging from parenting to recovering from internet addiction.  In these recommendations [...]

I have maintained a private practice in Georgia for nearly 10 years, and  relocated permenantly to New Jersey in the spring. While I am licensed in New Jersey and New York, I have not offered face-to-face services in the greater New York area until now. My new practice is located in Rumson, NJ.  I am easily [...]

Are you a parent of a child who spends an inordinate amount of time online?  Do you monitor your child’s use of the internet?  Do you know what websites, chat rooms and social networks your child visits or participates in? If you have turned a blind eye or maybe just don’t understand what the big [...]

Everywhere we turn there are references to “Internet Addiction.”  Is this real, how can this be a diagnosis…come on are you kidding?!….the debate rages on… So let’s remove the science and psychobabble and look at it like this: Does your use of the internet effect your ability to form or maintain relationships? Does your use of [...]

Have you recently discovered that your partner or spouse has been involved in sexual activity on the internet? Perhaps your partner has been having an affair or you are wondering if you may be in a relationship with someone who has a sex addiction.  You are not alone. Often, finding out is the toughest part.  You [...]

I have expanded my online counseling services with the creation of Online Therapy Institute and with a recent relocation to New Jersey, I have opened a private practice. My practice is located in Rumson, NJ, in monmouth county and on the Jersey Shore.  My office is but a train ride away from New York City which is [...]