Anthony Martin Bean

Dr. Anthony Martin Bean is a dedicated psychologist, holding a PhD, who has worked across various age groups, addressing a range of challenges from mood disorders to the complexities of video game addiction. His therapeutic approach centers on recognizing individual strengths and normalizing experiences, guiding clients to rediscover their internal resilience. Dr. Bean holds a specialization in the emerging field of video game therapy, focusing on children, adolescents, and adults who engage with virtual worlds. His expertise is widely recognized, evidenced by his extensive publications in the field. He collaborates with individuals and families to deepen their understanding of how video games can influence personal and family dynamics. Employing innovative techniques, such as video game character identification, Dr. Bean helps clients explore their intrinsic motivations, personal identities, and the conscious and unconscious conflicts that may arise. He excels in facilitating personal symbolic transformations and navigating common psychological diagnoses through the medium of video games. Furthermore, his interests span archetypal identification, depth psychology, and the use of games as therapeutic tools, positioning him at the forefront of research on the personalities of gamers and their relationships with both virtual and real-world identities.