(MMD Newswire) January 26, 2009 -- While DeeAnna sees clients who are dealing with a variety of issues, she has seen the rise in internet-related problems over the past several years. DeeAnna began offering online counseling 10 years ago and because of her unique understanding of the online culture and social media, she is in a position to help people whose lives have been negatively affected by their internet use.

“My work ranges from a one-time consult with a parent who is concerned that her teenager is spending too much time texting, gaming or interacting on social networks like Facebook and My Space, to the spouse who is seeking counseling to cope with the impact of a cyber-affair on the relationship.” DeeAnna stated. She explains that the internet and technology has become such a part of our social fabric that people who may have never struggled with addictive behavior before are now faced with learning new boundaries and new ways of interacting, DeeAnna added, “With the advent of virtual worlds like Second Life, people are now able to log on and create another life in cyberspace, complete with a unique identity and personality. For most people this activity is harmless, but others get snarled in a web they cannot easily untangle that may include everything from porn addiction, cyberstalking and blackmail.”

The Internet Can be Safe for Children and Teenagers
With the fear of online predators and cyberbullying, many parents are afraid to allow too much access to the computer and cell phones. But in reality, this technology is here to stay. DeeAnna suggests teaching children from an early age about how to interact online and recommends parents become involved in their children’s online activities.

“Parents can teach their children how to have healthy online relationships and what types of websites and internet behaviors to avoid.” DeeAnna suggests teaching boundaries about interactions online just as a parent would teach a child not to talk to strangers.

With licenses to practice in New Jersey and New York, DeeAnna is available to people within the greater Metro New York area. Her office is conveniently located in Rumson, New Jersey near the shore in Monmouth County. She offers flexible weekend hours in her office and online.

DeeAnna Merz Nagel has been a mental health practitioner for over 15 years. Her private practice includes ongoing psychotherapy services as well as consultative services to individuals, professionals and businesses. DeeAnna is also co-founder of the Online Therapy Institute. Please contact DeeAnna by calling her confidential voice mail: 877.773.5591

DeeAnna Merz Nagel
DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LPC
877.773.5591 Confidential Voice Mail
732 708 9265 Fax Number
www.deeannamerznagel.com

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