Process Addiction Treatment in Pennsylvania
Mental health treatment for gambling, video game and internet addiction, and other compulsive behaviors, therapy, PHP, and IOP in Phoenixville, PA, with statewide telehealth access.
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Accredited
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Content reviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Simon, MD, Medical Director & Psychiatrist
Last reviewed: 2026-07-10
Understanding Process Addiction
A process addiction, also called a behavioral addiction, involves compulsive engagement in an activity, such as gambling, video games and internet use, shopping, or sex, despite negative consequences to relationships, work, or finances. Unlike substance addiction, no substance is involved, but the underlying compulsive patterns and their impact on daily life can be just as significant.
Gambling Disorder is formally recognized in the DSM-5, with research estimating it affects approximately 0.5% of U.S. adults. Internet Gaming Disorder, recognized by the World Health Organization, is estimated to affect roughly 0.3% to 1.0% of the general population at a diagnosable level. Compulsive shopping and sex addiction are also widely recognized clinically. Across all of these, research consistently shows process addictions frequently co-occur with other mental health conditions, most commonly depression, anxiety, and ADHD, which is why we treat process addictions within a mental health setting, addressing the compulsive behavior and any underlying conditions together, as part of one coordinated plan.
Located in Phoenixville, we provide process addiction treatment to individuals throughout Chester County and the greater Philadelphia region, including Pottstown, Malvern, Norristown, and surrounding communities.
0.0%
affected by gambling disorder
Up to 1%
affected by gaming disorder
PHP & IOP
levels of care available
CBT-based treatment
Types of Process Addiction We Treat
Gambling
Compulsive gambling despite financial, relationship, or personal consequences.
Video Games & Internet Use
Compulsive gaming or internet use that interferes with responsibilities, relationships, or wellbeing.
Shopping
Compulsive spending or shopping patterns causing financial or emotional harm.
Sex & Pornography
Compulsive sexual behavior or pornography use impacting relationships or daily functioning.
Signs You May Be Experiencing a Process Addiction
- Continuing a behavior despite negative consequences
- Needing to engage in the behavior more frequently or intensely to feel the same effect
- Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to stop or cut back
- Lying to others about the extent of the behavior
- The behavior interfering with work, relationships, or finances
If you're having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please call or text 988 for immediate support, or reach out to us directly.
How We Treat Process Addiction
Individual & Group Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches to address compulsive behavior patterns and their underlying causes.
Co-Occurring Condition Treatment
Integrated treatment for any co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or ADHD, addressed alongside the process addiction itself.
Structured Levels of Care (PHP & IOP)
Full-day or flexible structured treatment for more severe or persistent symptoms.
One team, one plan
Your treatment is guided by a coordinated clinical team, led by Dr. Jeffrey Simon, MD, Medical Director & Psychiatrist, working from one plan built around you.
Meet your care teamWhat Research Shows About Process Addiction
Research estimates gambling disorder affects approximately 0.5% of U.S. adults, while Internet Gaming Disorder is estimated to affect roughly 0.3% to 1.0% of the general population at a diagnosable level.
Sources: PubMed / National Library of Medicine; World Health Organization
Studies consistently find process addictions frequently co-occur with other mental health conditions, particularly depression, anxiety, and ADHD, supporting integrated treatment rather than addressing the behavior in isolation.
Source: PubMed, National Library of Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions About Process Addiction Treatment
If gambling is affecting your life, Pennsylvania's free, confidential Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER, operated by the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
Content reviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Simon, MD, Medical Director & Psychiatrist
Last reviewed: 2026-07-10
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2215 Kimberton Road, Suite 1A, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Content reviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Simon, MD, Medical Director & Psychiatrist | Last reviewed: 2026-07-10