by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Sep 11, 2025 | Gaming Addiction
Marketed for focus and endurance during marathon gaming, these energy drinks carry real cardiovascular risks from their caffeine loads and additives — especially for the teens who consume them most. Energy drinks designed for gamers have become a booming industry,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Aug 4, 2025 | Internet Addiction
Brain scans show internet addiction can physically reshape a teenager’s developing brain — weakening focus and impulse control — yet the same youth that makes them vulnerable also makes recovery possible. We all know that the internet can be a powerful tool—but...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jul 28, 2025 | Autism, Internet Addiction
Some toddlers develop autism-like symptoms from heavy early screen time, not genetics — and unlike classical autism, this “Virtual Autism” may be reversible. In recent years, clinicians and researchers have raised growing concerns about a phenomenon known...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jul 17, 2025 | Mental Health
Self-hatred usually traces back to one thing — excessive guilt over a past you can’t change — and learning to forgive yourself is how you finally break the loop and move forward. I have a question: Do you hate yourself? I know, it’s a strange and...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jun 3, 2025 | Private Practice, Treatments
It feels generous to offer free therapy — but after years of pro bono work, here’s why it often undermines client progress and burns out the therapist, and what to do instead. If you have been a therapist in private practice, you have likely considered providing...
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Why You Reach for the Phone the Moment You’re Bored
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