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Andrew Fishman LCSW

About

Andrew Fishman is a licensed clinical social worker in Chicago, Illinois. He is also a lifelong gamer who works with clients to understand the impact video games have had on their mental health. He received his master’s degree in social work from Loyola University and does direct practice work primarily with adolescents. He also runs group therapy for autistic people and for people affected by gaming disorders.

To make an appointment, please visit his Psychology Today profile here.

Recent Posts
Why It's So Hard to Walk Away From a Video Game

Why is it so hard to turn off a video game at the end of the night? What can we do when we spend hours telling ourselves "just one more minute and then I'll stop"?

Why is it so hard to turn off a video game at the end of the night? What can we do when we spend hours telling ourselves "just one more minute and then I'll stop"?

Study Suggests Video Games Do Not Impact Well-Being

A study of nearly 40,000 people concluded that video games did not affect how much people were satisfied with their lives. Is the study right?

A study of nearly 40,000 people concluded that video games did not affect how much people were satisfied with their lives. Is the study right?

Why You Should Play Video Games with Your Kids

Do your children love gaming? Playing with them can improve your relationship, help set boundaries, and encourage them to expand their interests.

Do your children love gaming? Playing with them can improve your relationship, help set boundaries, and encourage them to expand their interests.

How to Improve Your Life by Playing Video Games

Game designers use many psychological tricks to keep us playing. Take advantage of this by playing games that deliver real-life benefits.

Game designers use many psychological tricks to keep us playing. Take advantage of this by playing games that deliver real-life benefits.

Why Won't My Kid Stop Playing Video Games?

Are people who spend too much time playing video games "addicted," or is there another explanation?

Are people who spend too much time playing video games "addicted," or is there another explanation?

FDA Approves Video Game as ADHD Treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a radical new treatment for ADHD on June 15. Can a video game really help children learn to focus?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a radical new treatment for ADHD on June 15. Can a video game really help children learn to focus?