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Our counselors offer services for internet addiction in Lynchburg, VA

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Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance. Scheduling is easy — call our team and they’ll help you find your perfect match.

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Starting Internet addiction counseling

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 Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg 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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Lynchburg, VA—Internet Addiction Counseling

Going online is almost as easy as breathing. For some people, easy access to the Internet is not a problem—they can unplug without a second thought.

For others, easy access to the Internet is a problem—they may have trouble controlling what they do online or how much time they spend there. They may have an Internet addiction. The therapists at Thriveworks Lynchburg treat Internet addiction.

We have seen more and more clients who are struggling with compulsive Internet use, but we have also seen more and more clients learn how to regain control. Schedule your session with Thriveworks Lynchburg to get the help you deserve.

Using the Internet Compulsively

Even when the Internet was not so easily accessible, mental health professionals were seeing behavior online that looked addictive. When people display in their lives at least five of the following, they may be addicted to being online:

  1. A dependency or obsession with going online.
  2. Failed attempts to stop or limit one’s Internet use.
  3. Being online longer than one planned or desired.
  4. Taking personal or professional risks while online or in order to be online.
  5. Managing one’s emotions and mood with one’s Internet use.
  6. Escalating how much one is online or the risks one is taking online in order to feel fulfilled.
  7. When unable to go online, feeling depressed, moody, and/or irritable.
  8. Deceiving others about what one is doing online or how much one is using the Internet.

Mental health professionals also realized that Internet addiction may take a number of different forms. Dr. Kimberly Young also devised subcategories of Internet addiction, such as…

  • Cyber-relationship addiction: Having online relationships that are over-involved.
  • Cybersex addiction: Going to the Internet for pornography and/or sex in a compulsive way.
  • Net compulsions: Compulsively gambling, day-trading, and/or shopping on the Internet.
  • Information addiction: Searching databases, social media, and/or websites compulsively.
  • Computer addiction: Obsessively playing online video games.

Emotional and Physical Effects of Compulsive Internet Use

Any compulsion can cause significant harm to an individual, and Internet addiction is no different. What happens online has consequences in real life. In particular, people often experience emotional and physical effects.

The emotional side effects of an Internet addiction can include…

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

The physical side effects of an Internet addiction can include…

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

Treatment at Thriveworks Lynchburg: Appointments for Internet Addiction

It is clear from the emotional and physical signs of Internet addiction that it can cause significant harm both to an individual and to their loved ones. If you are experiencing some of those severe effects, know that help is available. Internet addiction has treatments. Thriveworks Lynchburg offers appointments for compulsive Internet use, and we are committed to giving each client the personalized care that they deserve.

When you call our office for an appointment, a scheduling specialist will answer and help you make an appointment. We do not have an automated response or voicemail. We also do not keep a waitlist, but we do offer weekend and evening sessions. Our new client also may have their first appointment within 24 hours of their first call. Let’s get to work.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Lynchburg therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

  • 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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My therapist is always there for me when I need him and always helps me out of a dark place. I really appreciate him.
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Other than an insurance issue that was quickly fixed I've had an excellent experience with Thriveworks and it's helped my mental health greatly.
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April Gardner is very talented at her job. She really tries to you with a positive outcome and relaxation. The communication process is very convenient.
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I love my therapist. Also I love the experience of getting to do it in a safe space at home
Nicole Mar 2025
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I always learn something at my sessions and leave feeling like it was an hour well spent. My counselor is able to quickly access me and address my current needs. My improvement with this counselor has been much better than a prior one with another organization.
Read more I always learn something at my sessions and leave feeling like it was an hour well spent. My counselor is able to quickly access me and address my current needs. My improvement with this counselor has been much better than a prior one with another organization.
Cara Mar 2025
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I'm very happy with my counselor and the service in general. The flexibility of scheduling, the empathy and direction of Brian Hunsley has been most useful, and our therapist/patron is I improving all the time. I trust him, and that is rare in today's society.
Read more I'm very happy with my counselor and the service in general. The flexibility of scheduling, the empathy and direction of Brian Hunsley has been most useful, and our therapist/patron is I improving all the time. I trust him, and that is rare in today's society.
Renee Mar 2025
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My Therapist is awesome and amazing.
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Tiffany is easy to talk to. She's fun and laid back but makes sure the time together is what I need it to be. The ease of Thriveworks has also been noteworthy. An email reminder of the meeting with the zoom link always shows up the day before and the morning of the appointment so you don't forget!
Read more Tiffany is easy to talk to. She's fun and laid back but makes sure the time together is what I need it to be. The ease of Thriveworks has also been noteworthy. An email reminder of the meeting with the zoom link always shows up the day before and the morning of the appointment so you don't forget!
Tim Mar 2025
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Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lynchburg is located on Jefferson St. in the heart of the downtown area. The James River runs directly behind our building, which we share with Zola’s Beauty Studio and Stimulus Adverstising and Web Design.

Phone number

(434) 771-0495

Languages spoken by VA providers

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