Technology & Gaming Addiction Treatment
Structured recovery for screen addiction, compulsive gaming, and social media dependency — because you deserve a life beyond the screen.
Book Free ConsultationTechnology and gaming addiction is the defining behavioral health challenge of our era. When screen time crosses from entertainment to compulsion — when you can't stop despite wanting to, when games or social media replace real-world relationships and responsibilities — it's time to take it seriously.
Gaming disorder is now recognized by the World Health Organization, and research consistently shows that compulsive technology use affects the brain's reward system in ways similar to substance addiction.
Sunflower Clinic provides structured treatment that helps you rebuild a healthy relationship with technology — not eliminate it entirely, but put you back in control of how you use it.
Recognize the Warning Signs
Gaming or screen use that regularly exceeds intended time
Withdrawal symptoms (irritability, restlessness) when unable to use devices
Declining performance at work or school
Loss of interest in offline activities and relationships
Using screens as primary coping mechanism for stress or boredom
Sleep disruption from late-night gaming or scrolling
Our Treatment Approach
Treatment uses CBT adapted for behavioral addiction, combined with structured digital boundary-setting. We work with you to create a sustainable "digital diet" — not cold turkey elimination, but intentional, controlled use.
We address underlying factors: social anxiety that makes online interaction safer, depression that makes screens the only source of pleasure, or ADHD that makes impulse control difficult.
Practical tools include screen time contracts, device management strategies, and social skills building to help you reconnect with offline life.
Not sure if you need help?
Quick, confidential self-assessment based on the DSM-5 criteria.
Do you find yourself spending more time gaming or on screens than you intended?
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about getting started.
Yes. Gaming Disorder is classified in the WHO's ICD-11. It's defined by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities, and continuation despite negative consequences.
Not necessarily. For most patients, the goal is controlled, intentional use — not total abstinence. However, some may benefit from a temporary break to reset their relationship with gaming.
We treat adults (18+). For minors, we recommend consulting with a child psychologist who specializes in technology use. We can provide referrals.
