Video Game Overuse Counseling
Is gaming starting to feel less like fun and more like something you can’t fully control?
Counseling to help you:
Regain Self Control
Improve productivity
Feel less anxious
Build a fuller life outside the screen
Some people want to quit entirely. Others want to just reduce gaming and regain balance. I support people with both goals, whether you feel addicted or just stuck in a habit that no longer feels healthy.
You feel behind and off track
Urges are stealing your focus.
You want your control back.
This pattern has taken enough!
You don’t have to keep living in a cycle you hate.
You deserve to feel clear headed, in control, and proud of how you’re showing up.
So you don’t have to keep fighting yourself through urges, but actually feeling steady again.
If you’ve been stuck in the same pattern, it’s not because you’re broken or weak. You just haven’t had the right tools, support, and plan for the moments you usually lose.
Let’s work on that together.
Most people aren’t trying to sabotage themselves. They’re stuck in a loop that started as coping and slowly became automatic.
You can rebuild balance without giving up everything you enjoy.
Tired of being stuck?
“I look up and realize I skipped the whole night.”
“I keep negotiating with myself and losing.”
“I stop for a day, then slide right back.”
“I game to avoid stress, but it makes my stress worse.”
“I am falling behind and I know this is part of it.”
“Sometimes I am not even having fun, I just keep going.”
“I hide how much I play because I am embarrassed.”
“I do not like who I become when I am stuck in this loop.”
This pattern can leave you exhausted, discouraged, and feeling like you’re carrying a private struggle.
I’ve supported many people who are trying to gain control of gaming, rebuild self trust, and feel more present in their lives.
Why “just trying harder” doesn’t work
Most people don’t fail because they lack motivation. They fail because the plan disappears when stress, boredom, or nighttime hits.
My approach is not about shaming or lecturing. This is practical therapy for a practical problem.
This work focuses on self improvement, and giving you things to work on in your own life outside of sessions.
I do not want you to be dependent on therapy. I want you to leave with skills and self trust so you can handle hard moments on your own.
What to expect in counseling
Before making changes, we gain clarity on what is actually happening.
Step 1:
During a first session we will do three assessments:
Vulnerability Check
We look at sleep, stress, boredom, loneliness, and unstructured time that make gaming harder to stop.Pattern and Payoff Map
We identify what gaming is doing for you in the moment: escape, stimulation, connection, accomplishment, or relief.Values and Goals Plan
We clarify what you want more of: focus, energy, progress, relationships, confidence, or rest.
You don’t have to prepare anything ahead of time. You may not even have all the answers yet. That is OK, we will explore these aspects over time in therapy as you gain greater insight into yourself.
Step 2:
Once we have clarity, we build a simple plan for the moments you usually lose.
Typical Focus Areas:
A calmer nervous system and better sleep
Real time stop tools for strong urges and “one more game” moments
Support around procrastination, focus, and time blindness
Building routines that survive stress and fatigue
Creating a fuller life so gaming is not the main source of fulfillment
Rebuilding self trust one small promise at a time
Social anxiety and confidence
More control over anger, sadness and other strong emotions.
Step 3:
Begin changes in your real life.
This is where things start to feel different. You’ll test small routine changes and practice urge tools in real moments. We keep it manageable and steady, so progress can build over time.
A Note From Joe
I’m glad you found your way here.
Reaching out says a lot. It means you haven’t given up, even if you feel discouraged or stuck.
I also want you to know you’re not alone in this. I’ve had my own seasons of feeling stuck in patterns I didn’t feel proud of.
Getting support in therapy helped me untangle what was really going on, build better coping tools, and learn how to respond to hard days with more honesty and less self hate.
That’s part of why I do this work. I truly believe anyone can improve with the right support.
My goal is for therapy to be temporary, not forever. I want you to gain enough control and self trust that you can handle hard moments without feeling dependent on sessions.
Less shame. More clarity. More choice.
More on how I work:
A nonjudgmental alliance with accountability
A consistent place to be honest, track patterns, and reset quickly when you get off track.
Evidence informed, skills based approach
Practical tools you can use under stress, not just insight that makes sense on a good day.Between session structure
Small weekly experiments and routine changes so progress continues outside the therapy room.Self improvement, not just “stop gaming”
Building a life you actually want to show up for, so gaming takes up less space over time.
Joseph Brooks
Owner and Founder of Brooks Counseling and Wellness
Reviews:
★★★★★
“Joe is a pleasure to work with and has a truly thoughtful and welcoming presence as a therapist. I would definitely recommend his services!”
— Emilie D.
★★★★★
“Joe is comfortable to be with and very helpful.”
— Robert G.
★★★★★
It’s not always comfortable to talk to a stranger about your problems in life, but to be honest Joe is very easy to talk to and made it feel like a safe place to open up and put words together to address situations and problems in life. I definitely recommend him!
— Luccy R.
Therapy is available through secure telehealth across Florida.
Sessions are 50 minutes and $80 per session, self-pay only - I do not take insurance.
Some people want just a few sessions to get some clarity, others stay for longer term therapy. Both are completely OK.
How to start:
Reach out
Request an appointment using the button below.Get clarity and create a plan
In the first session, we map your pattern, identify your highest risk moments, and create a practical plan you can start using right away.Build steady progress
We build skills for urges, make small lifestyle changes between sessions, and keep refining the plan so it holds up in real life.
Still on the fence or have questions?
Text me: 352-234-6723