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Alanys Chavez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience and is passionate about helping people help themselves. She specializes in assisting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, and more. Alanys has worked at organizations aimed at helping teens learn leadership skills, develop self-esteem, and plan for their educational future. Alanys believes in a holistic approach to treatment that accounts for mind, body, and emotions.
Alanys received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Behavior Health from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She utilizes mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
Alanys strives to see everyone achieve the healthiest version of themselves through a therapeutic approach that is unique to them. She creates a custom plan to meet the needs of the client while focusing on their strengths and maintaining a positive approach towards change. Reach out to Alanys today!
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Working several years with clients who have endured trauma, it is not uncommon to feel yourself comparing your past experiences wi...
Working several years with clients who have endured trauma, it is not uncommon to feel yourself comparing your past experiences with other people's past experiences.
Megan Learned is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. Over the past 3 years, Megan has worked with active duty military members in a partial hospitalization program (PHP) setting. Mostly conducting work with those who have trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal tendencies.
Megan obtained her Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Her counseling approaches include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused therapy, and goal-setting. She also focuses on skill-building, including adjusting to post-military life, family dynamics, and overcoming depressive symptoms.
Megan takes pride in being able to take an eclectic approach to meet each individual or family's specific needs. She will create a personalized treatment plan that'll best help you. Schedule an appointment today.
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Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Colorado Springs, CO 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.
Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Colorado Springs 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.
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.
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.
In some households, video games have turned from a hobby to an obsession. At what point does it become more than entertainment, crossing over to being problem some? Professionals, family members and people of all ages are beginning to ask this question. There is a debate about the benefits of gaming versus the potential negative effects it may cause.
If you think that you or your child have an unhealthy video game addiction, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Colorado Springs. Our therapists can help.
This is a loaded question with differing opinions regarding the answer. One thing to keep in mind, is that video gaming is a business; their goal is to design games to keep people playing. They keep the game just challenging enough to keep players coming back for more; keeping success just barely out of reach.
One side of the argument is that video games encourage imagination, collaboration and sharpens cognitive skills, such as problem solving. When used for education and character development, it seems that there could be some lessons to be learned. For example, some games encourage the players to solve puzzles using math or patterns. Others require the gamer to play a role of a hero which may stimulate cultural awareness. Progressing through a game’s challenges may build perseverance and problem-solving skills.
On the other hand, there are only 24 hours in a day. Excessive time playing video games inevitably means that gaming is taking the place of another life activity. If the gaming is at the expense of academics, relationships and physical exercise, the benefits seem less certain. Video games are also shown to promote violence and social isolation. This too can be a problem if not carefully managed.
This is a difficult question, as it varies from person to person. The effects of playing games will always depend on a player’s attitude toward life in general. People who play for fun or to socialize are less likely to become addicted. Problems may arise when people choose to play to fulfill a status or they play as an escape from their daily life. These life factors are common vulnerabilities to a video game addiction:
If you or a person you know has these factors, or is playing games to escape reality or to fulfil a status, it’s important to check the signs and symptoms and possibly speak with a professional:
Emotional signs or symptoms of video game addiction include:
Physical signs or symptoms of video game addiction include:
At Thriveworks, Colorado Springs, we provide counseling for those wanting to find balance and control in their lives. If this means cutting back on their video game use, or stopping completely, we can help. We work with people of all ages, including children and adolescents. Parents, we understand how difficult parenting is, especially with the multitude of games and social media available. We will partner with you in helping your son or daughter find balance, joy and control in life.
We hope that you’ll give us a call. We offer many convenient appointment options including evening and weekend session times, same-week appointments, and more. We also accept most major insurances. Try us out: 719-266-3919.
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