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  • HOME
  • TECHNOLOGY OVERUSE
    • PROBLEMATIC SCREEN USE
    • AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
  • PROGRAMS
    • TREATMENT PROGRAMS
    • MINDFUL SCREEN USE GROUP
  • FOR PROFESSIONALS
    • TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
    • CLINICAL CONSULTATION
  • ABOUT
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Integrative Therapy for Adult Problematic Technology Use

Integrative Therapy for Adult Problematic Technology Use Integrative Therapy for Adult Problematic Technology Use Integrative Therapy for Adult Problematic Technology Use

NEW YORK | VIRTUAL CARE | CLINICAL TRAINING 

Integrative Therapy for Adult Problematic Technology Use

Integrative Therapy for Adult Problematic Technology Use Integrative Therapy for Adult Problematic Technology Use Integrative Therapy for Adult Problematic Technology Use

NEW YORK | VIRTUAL CARE | CLINICAL TRAINING 

Clinical Care for Excessive Internet Use

Are You Wondering if Your Screen Time is Problematic?


Whether you are dealing with digital fatigue, struggling to interrupt habitual screen use, or facing what feels like a technology addiction, lasting change is possible.


The Technology Treatment Practice offers clinical care to help you restore focus, ease the constant pull to check, and rebuild an intentional relationship with technology:


  • Individual therapy
  • Group programs
  • Clinical intensives
  • Weekend retreats


Grounded in nearly 30 years of clinical experience, care is personalized for adults dealing with excessive phone use, heavy social media use, and digital overwhelm.


The practice also offers advanced consultation and training for licensed therapists and medical professionals working at the intersection of technology and mental health.


Understanding the Degrees of Overuse 


Problematic technology use looks different for everyone. Care at the Technology Treatment Practice is designed to address three distinct areas of concern: 


  • Entrenched Digital Habits: Ease the mental fatigue and physical depletion of constant stimulation, and restore clarity and balance. 
  • Compulsive Use: Interrupt the constant urge to check your phone, often driven by discomfort, fatigue, or the need to escape stress, and restore a genuine sense of control. 
  • Technology and Screen Addiction: Address deeply entrenched patterns that persist despite ongoing impacts on sleep, physical health, work, or relationships. 

The Scale of Everyday Screen Use 


The average adult spends about five hours a day on recreational screens and checks a smartphone up to 186 times. Patterns this automatic can feel impossible to change alone, and they are treatable.


The Technology Treatment Practice provides the clinical care to interrupt these cycles and support intentional technology use.

An Integrative Clinical Approach 


Clinical care integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into treatment tailored to each person, offered individually and in small groups. 

The goal is not just to put the phone down, but to build a life that does not require a digital escape.

ARRANGE A WELCOME CALL

Programs, Training, and Retreats

Practitioner in nature for technology overuse therapy and somatic care.

Individual Therapy

 One-on-one clinical care for adults navigating problematic technology use. Evidence-based modalities and somatic practices help establish healthy digital boundaries and ease digital fatigue. 


Ongoing psychotherapeutic care is tailored to the patterns and daily impact of your technology use, offering the depth required for lasting change. 

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Specialized Clinical Intensives

 A dedicated, immersive timeframe for deep, uninterrupted clinical work. This focused format removes the constraints of traditional weekly sessions, allowing care to be shaped around your specific needs. 

Adults in the Mindful Screen Use for Adults 10-week online therapy group, New York.

Mindful Screen Use for Adults: A 10-Week Online Therapy Group

 This program offers a welcoming, clinically guided environment dedicated to intentional technology use and reduced screen time. Working alongside peers with similar goals, participants do the therapeutic work to interrupt habitual screen use, ease digital fatigue, and rebuild the capacity for sustained focus and mental energy. 


 Enrollment is limited to 8 participants. 

 Next cohort begins: October 7, 2026

 Following cohort begins January 2027. 

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Consultation and Training

 The Technology Treatment Practice offers advanced clinical consultation for licensed psychotherapists and medical professionals who want to deepen their skills in assessing and treating problematic technology use. 

Disconnect to Reconnect™ Weekend Retreats

 In-person weekend retreats designed as a restorative reset away from screens. Small groups, guided practice, deep rest, and time in nature make space to unwind, reconnect, and return genuinely restored.  


August 20-22, 2027, at the Himalayan Institute in the Pocono Mountains. 

Project35Hours moderated forum to cultivate healthier digital habits.

Project35Hours

 Project35Hours is a free, private online community forum hosted on Substack and moderated directly by the practice director. Designed for adults looking to reduce screen time and cultivate intentional technology use, this space provides a structured, algorithm-free environment for focused discussion and peer connection. 

About the Practice

THE TECHNOLOGY TREATMENT PRACTICE: Treatment, Training, and Workshops

The Technology Treatment Practice provides clinical care exclusively for adults with problematic technology use and excessive screen time. Based in New York, it also offers consultation, training, and workshops that prepare licensed mental health professionals and medical providers to assess and treat these concerns with confidence. 

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Carole Shepherd, Founder, The Technology Treatment Practice

Carole Shepherd, LCSW-R, LMT, RYT, SEP, brings nearly 30 years of clinical experience to her work, with a dedicated focus on the treatment of problematic technology use, excessive screen time, and what many describe as phone or screen addiction, serving both adults and the professionals who refer to them. 


Her integrative approach addresses the emotional roots, ingrained patterns, and daily behaviors that drive technology overuse, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapies, and Yoga Nidra. 

Manhattan Office and New York Telehealth

To accommodate the complexities of your daily life, a flexible hybrid model is designed for both consistency and convenience. 


Care is accessible across multiple formats, ensuring you have the support required for meaningful change: 

Midtown Manhattan Office

Private, in-person therapy and clinical intensives for technology overuse. 

Secure Telehealth

HIPAA-compliant, confidential online technology treatment for clients across New York State. 

In-Person Weekend Retreats

Restorative retreats away from screens in nature, within easy reach of New York City. The 2027 retreat will be held August 20-22 at the Himalayan Institute in the Poconos. 

United States Virtual

Digital wellness coaching, clinical mindfulness, and Yoga Nidra available virtually across the United States.


Please Note: Virtual digital wellness coaching, weekend retreats, and related services are intended for wellness and educational purposes only and do not constitute psychotherapy or a substitute for professional medical care. 

Looking to reduce screen time or interrupt compulsive scrolling?

 A brief welcome call is simply a conversation, no commitment, to help you find the right starting point. 

Arrange a Welcome Call

The Technology Treatment Practice

Carole Shepherd, LCSW-R, LMT, RYT, SEP, Director | Midtown Manhattan Office | New York State Virtual Care

 Specialized clinical care for adults with problematic screen and technology use. 


 For trauma therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems, explore Carole Shepherd Psychotherapy  


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