“Being a geek is all about being honest about what you enjoy and not being afraid to demonstrate that affection. It means never having to play it cool about how much you like something.”
Geeks and Gamers are a cultural specialization in therapy that focuses on counseling within the unique interests and shared language of the geek and gaming community. Often this looks very similar to individual, couples, or family counseling, but with a therapist that has a greater understanding of the types of interests and hobbies important to the geek community.
This specialty is simply a way to indicate that I, too, am a member of the geek community, and I am interested and engaged in many of the same things that other geeks and gamers are engaged in. Often this just means that we have a common interest to bond and talk over, but some clients find that the involvement of geek interests helps to create a more accurate connection to their life outside of the therapy office.
If you are a member of the geek or gaming community, I encourage you to find a therapist who will understand the world that you live in, and the interests that you have. Your interests are a part of who you are, and understanding them can have a significant impact on helping you to overcoming the struggles that you are currently facing.
Services & Pricing
Therapy is not an easy process. It requires time and patience. But you do not need to jump into that process alone. The relationship of therapy is where safety and growth begin. It is through this relationship that we will work toward your goals, as a team.
I do not take insurance, but I can provide a super-bill with a description of diagnosis and services which you may submit to your own insurance provider.
I offer a limited number of reduced price slots in my schedule. These slots fill up quickly. I currently have openings for several of my $185 per session sliding scale slots. Please contact me and specify that you are interested in one of these reduced price slots.
Geek Affirming Individual and Family Therapy - $225 $200 per 50 min session
Therapist Supervision and Coaching for Professionals - $185 per 60 min
Professional and Corporate Consulting - Contact for pricing
Experience
I graduated with my masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University Seattle in 2013. I have maintained my Marriage and Family Therapy License since 2016.
I am a co-founder of Game to Grow, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using games as an intentional therapeutic and educational tool for growth. From 2017 to 2022 I was the co-Executive Director of Game to Grow, and helped develop the model of approach, as well as a significant portion of the game Critical Core, a tabletop roleplaying game designed for therapeutic growth.
I have spent significant time understanding the intersection between geek and gaming culture, and personal growth. It is through this connection that I have built strong bonds with clients, both in group and individual settings.
Education
M.A. Psychology
Antioch University Seattle
Graduated in 2013
Skills & Languages
Engaging
Patient
Communicative
Empathetic
Collaborative
English
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