New York Center for Living (NYCFL), a leading nonprofit outpatient treatment center specializing in mental health and addiction recovery, has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, and the launch of a Technology Addiction Program.
Founded by Elizabeth Kabler, NYCFL has provided discreet, convenient outpatient substance abuse and concurrent mental health treatment for teens, young adults, young professionals, college students, and families, combining therapy, psychiatry, and personalized care to support lasting recovery for over 15 years. Their new tech addiction program, led by Dr. Kardaras, marks a significant expansion of the Center’s mission to address the evolving challenges of addiction and mental health in today’s digitally driven world.
“We provide Intensive Outpatient for teens and young adults who may be struggling with tech addiction such as video games, social media, online gambling, pornography, and AI,” said Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, CEO of New York Center for Living. “While tech addiction is often associated with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, our approach focuses on treating both the addiction and the underlying issues through a combination of evidence-based and experiential therapies to help individuals reconnect with their lives in meaningful ways and foster real connection.”
Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, a nationally recognized expert in addiction treatment and mental health, is an Ivy League-educated psychologist, internationally recognized speaker, and a leading expert on technology addiction in the United States. Currently also a Clinical Professor at Stony Brook Medicine, he has taught neuropsychology at the doctoral level and collaborated with Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Howard Shaffer to develop addiction treatment protocols.
He is the author of two well-regarded technology addiction books, Glow Kids (St. Martin’s Press, 2016) and Digital Madness (St. Martin’s Press, 2022), and has worked with more than 2,000 teens and young people over the past 20 years. Dr. Kardaras has appeared on ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning America, the CBS Evening News, CNN, Dr. Phil, FOX & Friends, NPR, PBS, the BBC, and has written for TIME Magazine, Scientific American, Psychology Today, and FOX News, and has been featured in Esquire, New York Magazine, and Vanity Fair. He was also featured on the 2019 A&E TV series Digital Addiction, the A&E documentary Youth in Crisis, as well as the documentaries Screened Out and Doomscroll. Dr. Kardaras has also consulted with members of Congress for the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and is a consultant in the current class action litigation against Big Tech.
The technology addiction program will provide:
- Comprehensive assessments for technology and screen-related dependency
- Individual, group, and family therapy focused on digital overuse
- Treatment for co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance abuse issues
- Skill-building to promote healthy technology use and real-world engagement
- Support for families navigating the impact of digital addiction
NYCFL provides a full range of outpatient services for teens, young adults, young professionals, college students, and families:
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Psychiatric care and medication management
- Treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
At its inception, The Annenberg Foundation provided critical seed funding to help advance the mission of the New York Center for Living.
New York Center for Living is located at 226 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022, and you can learn more by visiting www.centerforliving.org.
About New York Center for Living
New York Center for Living is a private, nonprofit outpatient treatment center based in New York City. Dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome technology addiction, substance use, and mental health challenges, NYCFL offers personalized, evidence-based care designed to foster long-term recovery, resilience, and connection.
