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Computer Gaming Addiction Treatment Services was founded by Dr. Kenneth Woog as an alternative to once a week outpatient therapy or long term residential treatment for Computer Gaming Addiction. This problem, considered by some to be a growing epidemic, affects as many as 6% of online computer gamers. While treating this problem for the past 6 years, Dr. Woog found that many clients needed more intensive therapy and a closer level of support than traditional once a week, 50 minute therapy afforded. Yet the alternate was residential placement or wilderness programs where the individual is removed from the home. Similar to drug rehab, these programs are expensive and eventually the individual returns home with the high risk of relapse without ongoing care. The addict will ultimately need to use the computer again.

As an alternative, intensive in-home treatment would allow for behavioral and socioemotional treatment in the individual's natural setting with support provided to all affected family members. Behavioral treatment methods to set limits and monitoring behavior can be applied in a manner that leads to lasting lifestyle changes. Parents and significant others can receive the support they need to help their loved ones maintain treatment gains.

Clinical Psychologist and Computer Engineer,
Dr. Woog has appeared on television and speaks nationally on computer addiction and has been cited in numerous publications. In 2006, the technology he developed to treat computer addiction received PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award.

Dr. Woog is Associate Director of the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology PRYDE Youth Services clinical training progam, training and supervising Marriage and Family Therapist and Psychology Interns. He also maintains a private clinical practice in San Clemente, California.

Kenneth Woog, Psy.D.

Computer Gaming Addiction Treatment Services

In-home treatment program

Convenient, Intensive, Affordable

What if my child does not agree to participate?

If your child is a minor, they need not agree to treatment. In-home treatment will make this easier on you. If your child is an adult and depends on you for financial support, treatment can be made
a condition of your continued support. An intervention may be helpful in this case.

How much will the treatment cost?

The initial assessment is $300 and prepaid when scheduled. While overall costs cannot be determined prior to assessment, it will be significantly less expensive than residential treatment or months of weekly therapy.

Is treatment covered by my health insurance?

No, however we will provide you a bill that you may submit to your insurance company should they accept bills for reimbursement from out of network providers. You may also be able to use your healthcare savings account (HSA) to pay for treatment.

What if we don't live in one of the areas you serve?

Please see the list of Computer Addiction Specialists on the LINKS page. If you don't live in any of these areas, please give us a call.

Why is this different than other treatment?

Our unique treatment program provides a strong behavioral intervention combined with individual or family therapy delivered right in the home.