Michael Shelby, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Plan Be Counseling and the Technology Addiction Center in Hartford, Connecticut. With an MA in Psychology, an MBA, and a BS in Technology, he blends deep therapeutic expertise with a background in technology, investment banking, and venture capital. A recognized expert featured on CNN, MSNBC, The Today Show, and iHeartRadio, Michael specializes in recovery, personal transformation, and tech-related behavioral challenges. He spent over 16 years collaborating with Dr. David Greenfield at the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, guiding patients through gaming, internet, and pornography dependency. In long-term recovery himself, Michael brings over 25 years of lived and professional experience to his work, helping individuals and organizations reclaim balance in a digitally dominated world.