Virtual Therapy Delaware

Accessible Virtual Therapy for Delaware Residents

Entering 2026, research confirms that approximately 165,000 adults in Delaware live with a diagnosed mental health condition. That’s four-times the population of the state capital city of Dover. Meanwhile, the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) reports that 220,000 Delawareans reside within a community that does not have adequate access to mental health professionals. The demand vs supply burden is enough on its own, but when factoring in an emerging behavioral health concern (which we explore below) it becomes clear that residents must explore alternative options for getting the support they need.

Using Technology to Overcome Tech Addictions

A new threat to public health has grown exponentially in Delaware over the last decade. Problematic behavior regarding engagement with internet-enabled activities has compromised the wellbeing of vulnerable residents. This has become evident by the growth in online search for “solutions to technology addiction” and “technology addiction treatment” in Delaware. These addictions, also referred to as digital dependencies, include the following:

• Problematic online gambling behavior: Current data indicates that 60% of Delaware residents have gambled in the past 18 months, with young adults accounting for more than 50% of those who gambled during the last 18 months. This trend in young adult gambling is due in part to the growth of online sports betting in the state, which became legal at the end of 2023.

• Problematic use of pornography: National averages suggest that about 7% of Delaware residents struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with online pornography and sexually explicit content (SEC). This data infers that around 59,500 adult residents (males and females) in DE may require counseling to overcome concerning behavior.

• Problematic online trading behavior: National studies indicate that roughly 1% of the adult population in the US participates in online trading. This suggests that 8,500 adult DE residents trade online. With national studies indicating that about 8% of traders have a problematic relationship with the activity, it is estimated that roughly 680 adults in the state may require therapeutic intervention.

• Unhealthy video gaming: Regional (Delaware) and national data indicate that 8.6% to 10% of adolescent gamers exhibit signs of gaming disorder.

• Problematic online shopping behavior: Delaware is a top-ranking state for online shopping behavior, with nearly 80% of residents shopping online and a weekly purchase frequency that is nearly 11% higher than the national average. Delaware Online reports that DE consistently ranks between the nation’s 3rd to 7th “most obsessed” state with e-commerce. 

• Unhealthy Use of Social Media: Regional research and legal actions in DE highlight significant concerns about social media’s impact on the populous, particularly when it comes to young adults and youth. For instance, research from the University of Delaware (UD) found that increased use of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X by middle schoolers in the Northeast U.S. is associated with decreased academic achievement.

As a virtual counseling platform, Kindbridge leverages technology to treat all of the above. Counseling specific to each issue are available to any Delaware resident with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop (everyone). Click or call to connect right now.

Successfully Treating Cooccurring Issues

A number of mental health concerns are comorbid with technology addictions. Whether you struggle with one or more of these as cooccurring (w/ problem tech use) issues or they are standalone concerns, Kindbridge Behavioral Health will help.

Anxiety	ADHD
Bipolar Disorder	Chronic Anger + Irritability
Depression	OCD
PTSD	Substance Use Disorder