RPG Group Therapy

What are Therapeutically-Applied Role-Playing Game Social Skills Groups?

TA-RPG social skills groups for teens and adults are therapeutic groups where a therapist facilitates tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Fate, Monster of the Week, etc. to practice social skills and mental health goals.

Through role-play, a client can create aesthetic distance between themselves and their character by which they can practice setting boundaries, social skills, and engaging in community in the safe microcosm of our homebrew fantasy worlds. Even in personal games ran just for fun, there is a common occurrence colloquially known as bleed where aspects of real-life inform the game, or vice-versa.

Tabletop role-playing games offer a unique and powerful avenue for individuals to explore their biases, coping mechanisms, and reactions to events in a safe and controlled environment. By assuming the role of a character in a fictional world, players can delve into complex social dynamics and confront personal challenges in a constructive and introspective manner. These games provide an opportunity to examine how we interpret and navigate different situations, shedding light on our subconscious biases and reactions. Through these insights, we can better understand ourselves, identify areas for growth, and ultimately seek ways to improve our lives. By immersing ourselves in imaginative narratives, tabletop role-playing games offer a powerful and therapeutic outlet for personal exploration, reflection, and transformation.

We maintain teen groups for ages 14-17 and adult groups for ages 25+.

How often do these groups happen and how long are sessions?

Our groups are 90 minutes long, once a week, for 18 weeks. The sessions are divided into three 6-week sessions: Levels 1, 2, and 3. In Level 1 we build a personalized character, review goals, and learn to play the character. Level 2 we will be working on creating a customized story for you and your character as well as start practicing specified goals. Level 3 is the climax of the story as well as the time when clients are able to work on deeper goals. At the end of level 3, we end the campaign with an epilogue for your character and review overall progress.

What is my investment for these group services? 

Pricing for both groups and individual therapy depend on the practitioner providing the services. See below for details:

Charlene MacPherson, LCSW-C

Level 1, 2, 3 | $600 per level; $1,800 total ($1,700 if all pre-paid)

Individual Therapy

What can I expect from individual therapy at NAT20Therapy?

At NAT20 Therapy LLC, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and holistic care for our clients. We utilize various modern approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based practices, to facilitate their holistic growth. CBT helps clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors, promoting positive change and empowering them to develop healthier coping strategies. DBT, on the other hand, emphasizes mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. These approaches, combined with other modern therapeutic techniques, allow us to address the interconnected aspects of our clients' lives, such as their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and overall well-being. By focusing on the whole person, we can support their growth and help them achieve lasting and meaningful change.

Each practitioner has their own methodologies and styles of therapy. By checking out Our Team, you can find a particular persons credentials and styles to find something that feels comfortable to you.

What is my investment for individual therapy?

Pricing for both groups and individual therapy depend on the practitioner providing the services. See below for details:

Charlene MacPherson, LCSW-C

Intake | 60 min | $280

Individual Session | 45 min | $225

Group + Individual Weekly | $300

Information on our practitioners and staff can be found here.

A breakdown of your investment for services can be found here.

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How do I make an appointment for individual and/or group therapy?

Why does it cost that much?

You can find a more detailed explanation on our Investment page here.

In this program, we customize and personalize each person's experience. We identify cognitive behavioral goals in order for you to work on them in the group. We take all the information gathered and create a personalized experience for each player within the RPG world. This includes weaving together a narrative that covers all of the players goals, creating opportunities through encounters to practice your goals, and keeping the game fun and engaging for the players. In short, this is a group run by a licensed therapist with significant effort and is billed accordingly for the amount of time we invest into our clients’ experiences.

If you are experiencing hardship, know that we understand and will work with you to the best of our ability. Each practitioner may have different pricing based on qualifications, years of experience, and level of education. Please feel free to inquire about our options.

What if my question wasn’t answered here?

  • Please email info@nat20therapy.com and we can get back to you as soon as we can with an answer!