Andrew Fishman LCSW

About

Andrew Fishman is a licensed clinical social worker in Chicago, Illinois. He is also a lifelong gamer who works with clients to understand the impact video games have had on their mental health. He received his master’s degree in social work from Loyola University and does direct practice work primarily with adolescents. He also runs group therapy for autistic people and for people affected by gaming disorders.

To make an appointment, please visit his Psychology Today profile here.

Recent Posts

Video Games Can Help Kids Learn to Read

Are video games always a waste of time? Can children really benefit from staring at a screen?

Why Some Video Games Are So Hard to Stop Playing

"Infinite" video games are designed to keep you hooked. Switching to "finite" games could help you find balance in your life.

Preparing for the Conversation About Screen Time Rules

Most parenting blogs recommend setting a two-hour-per-day time limit on all screens for minors. Is that what's best for your children?

How to Set Screen Time Rules for Your Family

Most parenting blogs recommend setting a two-hour-per-day time limit on all screens for minors. Is that what's best for your children?

The Argument Against Video Game Addiction

Can you really be addicted to video games? Here's why many mental health professionals are skeptical about the diagnosis.

The Argument for Video Game Addiction

Can people really be addicted to video games? Why many mental health professionals believe it is possible.

Why So Many Teens Use Video Games to Meet Others

Why are so many young people using video games to make friends? Often, it's because they have nowhere else to go.

How Gamers Use Video Games to Explore Their Gender Identity

Games offer a safe place to "try on" other genders and see if they resonate. Here's why games can be such a powerful tool for better understanding ourselves.

How One Video Gamer Learned to Play With Her Thoughts

An online video game streamer has modified a portable brain scanner to play video games with her thoughts. How does it work?

How to Help Kids Decide to Spend Less Time Playing Video Games

How can therapists help their clients understand that they're spending too much time playing video games?