Internet Addiction
In our busy lives, many people find that being connected to the internet helps them feel connected to the world. When we don’t have time to spend with others, we keep in touch and stay up-to-date online. Without internet access, we feel disconnected.
Additionally, the internet and our smartphones make a lot of things at work and home quicker and easier.
But have you gone too far? Are you addicted to the internet?
Problematic use of the internet comes in many forms, from excessive internet gaming to computer use that facilitates pathological gambling.
Regardless of what addictive behavior is being sought out and performed online—shopping, gambling, gaming, etc.—all internet addictions involve excessive internet use that interferes with a person’s well-being.
Addiction, whether to a substance or behavior, brings detrimental consequences to the person with the problem and to their loved ones. When it comes to internet addiction, the consequences involve both mental health and social issues.
While these social disruptions may appear harmless on the surface, they are not. When left untreated, IAD can wreak havoc on a person’s life. If you’re struggling with an internet addiction, I’d love to speak with you.
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About Denise
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
In her 30 years working as a registered nurse (RN) within the intensive care unit (ICU), Denise Schonwald cared for patients who were very ill and often in critical condition. She saw her patients and their families struggling with stress, anxiety, guilt, and fear. She, too, was affected by this challenging environment. In order to help her client’s cope, as well as herself, Denise learned various techniques to support mental and emotional well-being. Her success in striking a balance in treating the whole person led her to her calling as a spiritually based licensed mental health counselor and mental intuitive (LMHC). By integrating mental health and physical health into a cohesive treatment plan, Denise provides a holistic approach to her patients. These synergistic treatment methodologies support client healing more effectively than traditional counseling.
Denise has expertise in helping clients through a variety of mental and emotional struggles, including anxiety, depression, panic, marital problems, adolescent behavior issues, family issues, childhood trauma, and more. To assist in her method, she draws upon some rather unconventional sources, including Max, a certified therapy dog, who practiced with her until his passing in June of 2020. Henry, his spirited successor, is now her partner in practice. Additional sources of inspiration include physical activity and various forms of meditation, which help relieve stress and provide mental clarity. Denise personally enjoys competitive tennis and yoga, balancing the physical exercise with meditation, Reiki, and aromatherapy to help integrate physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Understanding the connection between the mind, body, and spirit, Denise helps clients to explore each avenue in to achieve optimum level of health and wellness.
In additional to working with individuals and families, Denise also supports the wider community through speaking engagements and lectures nationwide. Consider having her speak at your next event and contact her office today.
Conditions We Treat
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Child or Adolescent
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Marital and Premarital
- Men’s Issues
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women’s Issues
Contact Me
If you have a question or would like to book an appointment,
please contact Denise via phone or email.
For emergencies call 911 or visit your nearest hospital
