About Us
The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction (CITA) is the leading online resource for individuals and families struggling with modern behavioral addictions. Founded in 2002 by pioneering researcher, Dr. David Greenfield, CITA has been featured on CNN, NBC, CBS, Fox, Times Magazine and NPR.
Today, CITA’s mission is to bring hope and change to those affected by internet and technology addictions. We accomplish this in two ways:
Providing research-backed educational resources and self-services content
Connecting individuals and families with treatment providers who understand internet and technology-related addictions
About Dr. David Greenfield
Dr. David Greenfield was the founder of The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction and a world renowned expert on internet use disorder. He was previously Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine where he taught in the psychiatry residency program courses on Sexual Medicine and Internet Addiction.
Dr. Greenfield’s most recent research and clinical work focused on the neurobiology and psychopharmacology of compulsive Internet and technology use, behavioral addiction medicine, and compulsive Smartphone use. Dr. Greenfield was a member of the American Society for Addiction Medicine, Fellow and Past-president of the Connecticut Psychological Association, The Sexual Medicine Society of North America, and American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy.
He received his doctorate in Psychology from Texas Tech University and recently completely his post-doctoral training in Clinical Psychopharmacology.
Our Goal
Since 2001, CITA has been committed to providing the best care and direction to individuals struggling with modern addiction. We achieve this level of content quality by working with medical professionals, journalists, and editors to maintain the most up-to-date, relevant and accurate information on the internet
Beyond Integrity
Established in 2002, the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction provides reliable insights on behavioral addiction and recovery.
Our Approach
We collaborate with healthcare experts and journalists to offer the latest and most precise information on substance abuse and concurrent disorders.
Healthcare First
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Meet Our Team
Saya Des Marais
MSW, Ex-therapist
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen
PhD in Psychology
Grady Shumway
Clinical Social Worker,