Dungeons and Dragons Therapy

Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group

If you are familiar with D&D or any other TTRPG, you are probably aware at how therapeutic playing the game can be! Whether it’s shooting off a powerful spell that brings a bad guy to its knees, figuring out the mysterious puzzle that has eluded you for weeks, or making a really funny joke that gets the whole table laughing — it’s amazing what can happen in the world of D&D.

Now imagine harnessing this already awesome power of the game and strategically using it to build new coping sills, grow confidence, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself with a group of like-minded people!

Group therapy can be just as effective as individual therapy for many types of anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. This group will focus on supporting participants with anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and/or depression in a safe, supportive, and creative environment.

Already Interested? Fill out the group interest form below!

If you are interested in using D&D in individual therapy, check out this page and feel free to reach out for a free consultation!

Benefits of D&D group therapy:

Build connections with others
Practice healthy communication
Grow self-esteem and confidence
Improve boundary setting
Build empathy with others
Explore sense of self and meaning making
Develop creative coping skills
And more!

Current D&D Group Information

WHEN: Sundays 12 PM – 2 PM (Dates will follow a school schedule and will have off for holiday weeks!)
DATES: New groups starting in January
WHERE: 141 Sullys Trail, Suite 7A, Pittsford or Virtual (depending on group preference)
HOW LONG: A total of 12, two-hour sessions – full attendance is highly encouraged!
GROUPS: 4-6 players max
COST: $75/session

Frequency Asked Questions!

Is it okay that I have never played before?
Absolutely! No experience necessary. We will have time to support you will learning how to play and I send out materials before group so that you can familiarize yourself with the game mechanics. We can also schedule 1-2 individual sessions before the group to get you feeling comfortable and to sort out your goals for therapy!

What do the sessions look like?
The first session of our group (session “zero” as it’s called in D&D) is focused on getting to know each other, making group rules, creating characters, and learning the game.

The rest of our sessions will start with a check-in, a mindful/coping practice to ground into our characters, followed by gameplay. About 30 minutes is reserved at the end of the session for group processing and closing out the session.

Who is leading the sessions?
Kate has been playing Dungeons & Dragons for over 6 years and has been a therapist since 2014. She has taken several trainings about implementing D&D in a therapeutic group setting and has two years of DMing experience as well. She’s currently DMing “Wild Beyond The Witchlight” for some of her best friends and family!

How do I sign up?
After you fill out the group interest form below, I will reach out via email so that we can schedule a consultation call where we can talk more about what you are looking for in the group. I can also answer any questions you may have about the process!

After that I will send over a questionnaire and some other intake documents for you to sign before we are allowed to move forward.