Do you—or someone you care about—feel tethered to screens, endlessly scrolling, or compelled by AI tools even when it gets in the way of life?

Technology is here to help—but when phone use, social media, or AI tools begin disrupting focus, sleep, or family time, it may signal an imbalance. At our Hermosa Beach practice, we understand how modern expectations drive “always-on” behaviors—and we’re here to help you set thoughtful, life-enhancing boundaries.

Why This Matters Locally

In Southern California, it’s common to work on the go, hustle nonstop, and stay connected 24/7. The beautiful, fast-paced Hermosa-to-LA lifestyle can make disconnecting feel like falling behind.

Our therapy is tailored to the unique pressures of LA-area life—helping you thrive with technology, not because of it.

Common Signs of Technology or AI Overuse

It’s not always easy to tell when technology has crossed the line from helpful to harmful. Some common symptoms of tech or AI addiction include:

• Compulsive checking of phones, notifications, or AI tools, even without a real need.

• Anxiety or irritability when separated from devices (“phone withdrawal”).

• Loss of time—hours disappearing while scrolling, gaming, or using AI apps.

• Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home due to screen time.

• Sleep disruption, staying up late on devices or waking to check messages.

• Strained relationships—feeling disconnected from family or friends who notice you’re always “plugged in.”

• Using technology to escape stress, sadness, or difficult emotions rather than addressing them directly.

• Decreased enjoyment in offline hobbies, sports, or in-person social activities.

• For some adults: over-reliance on AI tools, leading to mental fatigue or avoidance of creative/critical thinking.

How This Therapy Helps

We guide you through a compassionate, practical path to regain presence and peace—without throwing tech out the window. Our approach includes:

• Insight & Assessment: Explore emotional triggers—stress, boredom, anxiety—that fuel compulsive tech use.

• Digital Mindfulness & Boundaries: Learn to manage phones, social media, and AI tools through mindful habits and intention-setting.

• Underlying Issue Work: Address root causes like anxiety, FOMO, or performance pressure that deepen digital dependence.

• Reconnection Tools: Rebuild presence—in relationships, hobbies, daily routines—so tech enhances life, rather than replaces it.

• Personalized Strategy & Support: Practical tools, goal-tracking, and ongoing support to reinforce healthy tech habits.

Is This Right for You—or Your Teen?

You might be a good fit if:

• You (or someone you care about) are checking your phone compulsively—even when you don’t intend to.

• Worry, boredom, or stress leads directly to mindless scrolling or AI-assisted distraction.

• You struggle to “turn off,” even during family time, meals, or before bed.

• You’re noticing relationship tension, procrastination, sleep disruption, or mood shifts triggered by tech use.

Why Choose Us in Hermosa Beach & Beyond

• Located at 2615 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 326, Hermosa Beach—convenient, welcoming, and clinical.

• Emphasis on compassionate, judgment-free support tailored to SoCal’s digital culture.

• Flexible appointment options: in-person and telehealth throughout California.

• Forward-looking focus: while grounded in proven therapy methods, we also address emerging challenges like AI overuse.

Ready to Reclaim Balance?

You don’t need to disconnect for good—but you can control how technology fits into your life.

Let’s work together to help you—or your child—find freedom, focus, and peace in an always-connected world.