Do Video Games Actually Help Your Mental Health?

Send us Fan MailCan video games become a bridge for people who might never seek traditional mental health support?On Season 2, Episode 50 of Who’s Even Listening ? — overall episode 75 — Andrew talks with Nicole Finazzo, therapist and owner of Game Talk Therapy, LLC, a mental health practice centered around video game therapy, support groups, and coaching.Nicole explains how video game therapy works, why gaming can help people feel more comfortable opening up, and what someone’s behavior inside a game may reveal about their emotions, relationships, and communication style.They discuss the fear many parents have around video games, how families can better understand gaming, and why games are not always the real problem. Nicole also shares her journey as a therapist, the struggles behind building a private practice, the emotional weight carried by mental health professionals, and the question people often forget to ask: Who is checking on the therapists?This conversation is about more than gaming. It is about finding new ways to reach people who may never feel comfortable seeking help through traditional therapy.Connect with Nicole and Game Talk Therapy: Website: www.gametalktherapy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametalktherapyllc/ Email: [email protected] ELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚 Support the show