Virtual Therapy Indiana

Accessible Virtual Therapy for Indiana Residents

The most recent report from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) indicates that around 1,260,000 adults in Indiana live with a diagnosed mental health condition. This number is about 44% greater than the population of the state’s capital city of Indianapolis. Of further concern, is that NAMI indicates that around 5 million residents in the state live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals to fill demand. All 92 counties in IN are federally designated as shortage areas. Mental Health America of Indiana points to limited government funding for services, high burnout rates, a strained training pipeline for new professionals, and significant gaps in recruiting/retaining staff as contributing factors to the demand/supply gap. As a result, virtual therapy has become a primary source of support for many Indiana households. However, there remains to be a disconnect for tens of thousands who require specialized treatment for emerging behavioral health concerns that are related to the propagation of technology. This public health issue is discussed in the section below.

Using Technology to Overcome Tech Addictions

The Hoosier State is considered a digitally advanced state, particularly recognized for its rapid adoption of in manufacturing, significant investments in digital infrastructure, and a growing tech ecosystem. But of course, omnipresent adoption of the internet of things (IoT) persists in every community, from Bloomington and Evansville to Notre Dame and beyond. While technology has improved quality of life for most IN residents, vulnerable individuals – those considered to be at risk for developing behavioral addictions – struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with a number of web-enabled activities. This concern is reflected in local Google and ai-assistant search for “solutions to technology addiction” and “technology addiction treatment near me” in Indiana’s municipalities. Technology addictions, also referred to as digital dependencies, encompass the following:

• Problematic online gambling behavior: Recent surverys indicate 6.4% of Indiana sports bettors admit that they bet too much on sports, and that 4% self-report that they may be addicted to sports betting. This trend has logically since the activity became legal in the state in May of 2019.

• Problematic use of pornography: Despite pornographic apps blocking Indiana IPs due to IN’s inclusion of the list of U.S. states where age verification is required for access, demand for porn addiction treatment in the state has grown. With national averages suggesting that 7% of the population struggles to maintain a healthy relationship with online sexually explicit content (SEC) it can be inferred that almost 327,000 adult residents in IN may require counseling.

• Problematic online trading behavior: National studies find that about 8% of online traders (including those in Indiana) have a problematic relationship with the activity. This issue has become more complex with the arrival of prediction markets in Indiana (and nationwide) which merge features of online sports betting with trading.

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

• Problematic online shopping behavior: Research shows that between 5% to 8% of the U.S. population (Indiana included) struggles with Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD).

• Unhealthy Use of Social Media: Data from the Indiana Government indicates that a significant number of Indiana youth use their phones for more than three-hours of non-school related screen time per day, and that 30% of students surveyed report their mental health was not good, with a high proportion of their time spent on screens. This data, and related studies, have Indiana lawmakers (as of Q1 2026) considering legislation to restrict “addictive design features” on social media apps for users aged 15 and under. Beyond the social media problem among Indiana youth, adults in the state also struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. Google search data confirms a 900% increase in Indiana-based search for “social media addiction” from 2025 to 2026.

• Unhealthy Use of Dating Apps: Newsweek reports that the top dating app for Indiana is ChristianMingle, although Match and Tinder maintain a strong presence in the state. While most are able to use these apps to make romantic connections, some struggle with dating app addiction (as it is casually referenced). The issue often overlaps with sexual behavior disorders and cooccurring mental health concerns that certain population segments in Indiana struggle with.

As a virtual counseling platform, Kindbridge leverages technology to treat all of the above. With a smartphone, tablet, or laptop you can connect to a counselor and get help to overcome unhealthy behavior in addition to cooccurring issues. Please keep reading.

Successfully Treating Cooccurring Issues

Various mental health challenges are comorbid with technology addictions. Whether you struggle with one or more of these as cooccurring issues or they are standalone concerns, Kindbridge will help.

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