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Internet Addiction

Problematic internet use describes a pattern in which time online becomes difficult to control and starts to affect studies, work, rest, or personal relationships. It is not simply using the internet a lot, but losing the balance between digital life and everyday life.

Signs that may be noticed:

  • Difficulty reducing time spent connected
  • Neglect of activities, sleep, or personal bonds
  • Irritability or distress when unable to access it

When to seek guidance? When internet use causes conflict, anxiety, or interferes with the daily routine, it is worth exploring the issue with professional support.

Which specialist addresses it? The psychologist, the psychotherapist, and the psychiatrist can accompany this process, especially in adolescents. Raising the concern with a mental health professional opens the door to regaining balance.

Data on 2,256 doctors who treat internet addiction

Typical consultation price
$600 MXN
50% charge between $400 and $700 MXN
7% with verified license 18 with 15+ years of experience 16 speak English

Specialties that treat internet addiction

Treatment by city

Doctors specialized in internet addiction

ID

Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez

Psicólogo · Psicología Clínica
5.0 (7 reviews)
Santiago de Querétaro
Consultation from
$350 MXN
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Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez

Psicólogo · Psicología Clínica
5.0 (7 reviews)
Santiago de Querétaro
Consultation from
$350 MXN
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SM

Dr. Shelly Márquez

Psicólogo · Psicología Clínica
5.0 (2 reviews)
Terapia de pareja
Consultation from
$4 MXN
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SM

Dr. Shelly Márquez

Psicólogo · Psicología Clínica
5.0 (2 reviews)
Terapia de pareja
Consultation from
$4 MXN
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BM

Dra. Blanca Margarita Moreno Ramírez

Psiquiatra
5.0 (0 reviews)
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Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz

Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz

Psicólogo
5.0 (0 reviews)
Consultation from
$300 MXN
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Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez

Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez

Psicólogo
5.0 (0 reviews)
Consultation from
$800 MXN
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LP

Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz

Psicólogo
5.0 (0 reviews)
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Dra. Gabriela Osio Morales

Dra. Gabriela Osio Morales

Psicoanalista
5.0 (0 reviews)
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AI

Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca

Psiquiatra · Psiquiatra Infantil
5.0 (0 reviews)
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AI

Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca

Psiquiatra · Psiquiatra Infantil
5.0 (0 reviews)
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FV

Dr. Felix Velasco Alva

Psicoanalista · Psiquiatra
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio privado
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FV

Dr. Felix Velasco Alva

Psicoanalista · Psiquiatra
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio privado
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LL

Dra. La Luz Beltran Herrera Ma De

Psiquiatra
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio La Luz Beltran Herrera Ma De
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MB

Dr. María Beatriz Quintanilla Madero

Psiquiatra
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio privado
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JM

Dra. Josefina Maldonado Lozano

Psicólogo
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio Josefina Maldonado Lozano
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ML

Dra. Monica Claudia Luna Pineda

Psicólogo
5.0 (2 reviews)
Consultorio Monica Claudia Luna Pineda
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Dr. Enrique Rafael Suárez Álvarez

Psiquiatra
5.0 (5 reviews)
Consultorio Enrique Rafael Suarez Alvarez
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EO

Dra. Esperanza Olivas Elias

Psicólogo
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio privado
Consultation from
$300 MXN
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MA

Dra. Martha Alicia Luna Chavez

Psicólogo
5.0 (4 reviews)
Consultorio privado
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Frequently asked questions

What is internet addiction?

Problematic internet use describes a pattern in which time online becomes difficult to control and starts to affect studies, work, rest, or personal relationships. It is not simply using the internet a lot, but losing the balance between digital life and everyday life.

Which doctor treats internet addiction?

Internet Addiction is usually treated by specialists in endoscopist, psychoanalyst, psychologist, educational psychologist, psychiatrist, child psychiatrist, sexologist, neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, couples and individual psychotherapist, cognitive behavioral therapist, child psychologist, thanatology, psychologist and philosopher, psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, youth and adult psychotherapy, geriatric psychotherapist, special education specialist, psychologist and transpersonal psychotherapist, psychiatrist and psychotherapist.