Group Therapy
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D&D Group Therapy
A therapeutic group experience using Dungeons & Dragons roleplay to work on real goals in a creative, affirming, and low-pressure setting.
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How it works
D&D Group Therapy uses collaborative storytelling and character-driven roleplay as a therapeutic framework. Inside the game world, you can practice communication, emotional regulation, decision-making, and social connection in ways that feel natural rather than clinical.
Groups are small and intentional, and are built to hold therapeutic goals alongside genuine adventure. No tabletop experience is needed — the facilitator guides the group through both the world and the gameplay.
What the group can support
Real goals in a creative space
- Practicing social connection and communication in low-stakes scenarios
- Building self-awareness through character decisions and story choices
- Working on emotional regulation through engaging, collaborative play
- Finding community in a group that is intentionally affirming and inclusive
Why this format works
Roleplay as a therapeutic container
- Character work creates useful distance from real-life struggles
- Group dynamics mirror real relationships in a supported setting
- Narrative and play lower defenses and open space for genuine reflection
- Creative immersion keeps the work engaging over multiple sessions
Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t see your question? Reach out and we’ll be happy to help.
Do I need experience with D&D or tabletop games?
No prior experience is needed. Allison guides the group through the world and the gameplay — you just need to show up ready to engage with the story.
Is this group therapy or individual therapy?
This is a structured therapeutic group, not individual therapy. It is designed for adults who want to work on personal goals within a collaborative, creative group setting.
Does insurance cover this?
No insurance is required or accepted for this group. The cost is $40 per session, paid out of pocket.
Take the next step
Not sure this group is the right fit?
Reach out and we can talk it through, or look at the wider team to find another way in.