Virtual Therapy California

Accessible Virtual Therapy for Californians

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that over 6.6 million California residents struggle with a mental health condition such as anxiety and depression, which is more than 7-times the population of San Francisco. Of particular concern, is that 11 million Californians live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals to fill the demand for help. In response, Kindbridge Behavioral Health has opened its virtual doors to the Golden State. Counselors are on standby right now to provide support.

Using Technology to Overcome Tech Addictions

A new threat to public health has infiltrated California over the last decade. Impulsive and problematic behavior regarding engagement with web-enabled activities has compromised the wellbeing of vulnerable residents. These issues include the following:

• Problematic online gambling behavior: Research shows that 6.7% of Californians who have gambled in the most recent year report symptoms of problem gambling, and that CA ranks 7th among all 50 U.S. states for problem gambling and treatment.
• Problematic use of pornography: National studies suggest that up to 7% of Americans meet the criteria for problematic use of pornography, which equates nearly 2.2 million CA residents.
• Problematic online trading behavior: National studies suggest that 8% of investors meet the criteria for compulsivity regarding online trading.
• Unhealthy video gaming: The University of California (UC) reports that about 10% of California teens show symptoms of problem gaming, with the behavior often linked to anxiety, depression, and aggression as they age. The same research finds that California males (around 94%) make up a disproportionate number of those who struggle to game responsibly, that role-playing-games (RPGs) and first-person-shooter (FPS) games are often cited as most addictive genres.
• Problematic online shopping behavior: A study conducted by Capital One Shopping finds that consumers in California are nearly 30% more likely to shop online as opposed to in-store, and are more than 20% more likely than the average American to make weekly online purchases. Meanwhile, national studies suggest that up to 16% of Americans struggle with unhealthy online shopping behavior. Assuming that California aligns with that statistic, it is estimated that roughly 5 million Golden State adult residents may need to reassess their online shopping habits.

As a virtual counseling platform, Kindbridge leverages technology to treat all of the above. Counseling specific to each issue are available to any California resident with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop (everyone). Click or call to connect right now.

Successfully Treating Cooccurring Issues

A number of mental health concerns are comorbid with technology addictions. Whether you struggle with one or more of these as cooccurring (w/ problem tech use) issues or they are standalone concerns, we will help.

Anxiety	ADHD
Bipolar Disorder	Chronic Anger + Irritability
Depression	OCD
PTSD	Substance Use Disorder