Dungeons & dragons

We use Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition and other TTRPGs in sessions. Prior Knowledge of game play not required.

Digital video game

Digital Video Game Skill Bridge Groups are 4-6 participants per mental health professional facilitator. Game Required

80 minute sessions

All sessions include a 10 minute warm up, 60 minutes of therapeutic game play, and a 10 minute debrief.

Session Fee

Sessions are 40.00 per session for those who are not covered under accepted insurance plans. Insurance is state by state.

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What is Reforged Gamer?

Welcome to Reforged Gamer, where we redefine therapeutic group work through the immersive world of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) and collabrative play in Digital Video Games. At Reforged Gamer, we harness the transformative power of tabletop roleplaying games and video games to address a spectrum of mental health challenges and skill building.

Our certified mental health professionals guide individuals through tailored sessions, seamlessly integrating therapeutic principles into collaborative storytelling adventures. Reforged Gamer provides a distinctive approach to mental health support, covering a broad range of challenges, including over 35 mental health concerns. Some of our most popular topics include anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, effective communication, relationship navigation, and social-emotional learning. Our tailored therapeutic group sessions, guided by certified mental health professionals, offer a holistic and comprehensive framework for individuals seeking support in these specific categories. Participants engage in dynamic narratives, fostering resilience, coping strategies, and interpersonal skills.

Reforged Gamer is more than a program; it’s a therapeutic journey where imagination and gameplay converge to create meaningful pathways to healing. Join us in crafting narratives that go beyond the gaming table, offering profound insights and fostering personal growth. Welcome to a realm where mental well-being meets the magic of TTRPGs and Video Games at Reforged Gamer.


What is Collaborative Storytelling and Problemsolving Group Work?

Collaborative storytelling in tabletop role-playing games and digital video games offers a powerful bridge between creativity and therapeutic growth. Within Reforged, clients engage in guided narrative experiences where in-game challenges intentionally mirror real-world stressors, social dynamics, and emotional obstacles. These experiences are facilitated by a Certified Therapeutic Game Master, Behavioral Technicians, licensed Mental Health Providers, and Clinical Psychologist, ensuring the work remains clinically grounded, structured, and goal-oriented. 

In these tabletop campaigns, participants practice perspective-taking, emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving in a metaphor-rich environment that promotes insight and resilience. 
Through this immersive process, individuals enhance social-emotional learning, empathy, and communication skills. The power of metaphor enables deep self-reflection, fostering empowerment and resilience. It’s more than a game; it’s a transformative experience, creatively navigating the complexities of mental well-being, and promoting growth, connection, and personal development.
In addition, Reforged Gamers Digital Video Game Skill Bridge Groups extend this model into cooperative and skill-based video game spaces. These groups intentionally use digital gameplay as a scaffold for executive functioning, teamwork, frustration tolerance, flexible thinking, and social reciprocity. Just like our TTRPG groups, digital groups are structured around individualized client goals, matched by age and ability, and designed to translate in-game skills into real-world growth.
Whether around a table or in a digital arena, Reforged groups are more than games, they are clinically informed, immersive experiences that promote connection, empowerment, and meaningful personal development for all ages.
Working with Depression and anxiety 

Reforged Gamer utilizes TTRPGs and Video Games as a therapeutic medium to address depression and anxiety. Through carefully guided sessions led by certified mental health professionals, Reforged Gamer provides a distinctive approach to mental health support, covering a broad range of challenges, including over 35 mental health concerns. Some of our most popular topics include anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, effective communication, relationship navigation, and social-emotional learning. Our tailored group sessions, guided by certified professionals, offer a holistic and comprehensive framework for individuals seeking support in these specific categories, the immersive narrative allows individuals to explore and process depressive thoughts and emotions within a structured and therapeutic framework, promoting self-reflection, coping strategies, and positive emotional development.

Strategies and exploration with ADHD

Reforged Gamer employs TTRPGs and Video Gams as a therapeutic tool to assist those coping with ADHD. Under the guidance of certified mental health professionals, participants engage in structured gameplay, enhancing executive functions and attention control. The dynamic nature of the sessions encourages individuals to develop adaptive coping strategies within the game, promoting transferable skills to real-world scenarios. This approach fosters a supportive environment for individuals with ADHD to explore and refine effective coping mechanisms while enjoying the immersive experience of collaborative storytelling.

Roleplay for adults and mental wellness

Reforged Gamer offers a specialized therapeutic avenue for adults grappling with PTSD, family dynamics, effective communication, and other mental health challenges. In tailored sessions led by certified mental health professionals, TTRPGs and Video Games can become a powerful tool for emotional exploration. Through immersive storytelling and digital encounters, individuals can process traumatic experiences, fostering resilience and adaptive coping mechanisms. The therapeutic approach encourages play throughout the lifespan, recognizing the enduring importance of imagination and creativity in promoting ongoing mental well-being. By engaging in collaborative adventures, adults can reclaim a sense of agency, build connections, and develop sustained strategies for mental health.

Social emotional learning and friendship

Reforged Gamer provides a supportive space for all individuals facing challenges in social-emotional learning, executive function, and making friends. Led by certified mental health professionals, our TTRPG and Digital Video Game programs fosters a dynamic environment for immersive storytelling. Through collaborative adventures, participants develop crucial life skills, enhance emotional understanding, and build lasting connections. Engaging in these sessions empowers individuals to navigate social dynamics, strengthen executive functions, and cultivate meaningful friendships, fostering both personal growth and a sense of belonging in a therapeutic and enjoyable setting.

Reforged Gamer Staff

At Reforged Gamer, our team is a collective of certified therapists, mental health providers, and skilled behavioral technicians with a shared passion for leveraging TTRPGs and Digital Video Games as a powerful alternatives to traditional therapy. With diverse backgrounds in clinical psychology, social work, and trauma informed care, our experts bring a nuanced understanding of the mental health challenges facing so many today. They seamlessly weave therapeutic principles into the immersive world of collaborative storytelling, particularly through the lens of TTRPGs and multiple Video Games. Our team excels in crafting tailored sessions that address a spectrum of issues, for all ages, ranging from anxiety to social-emotional learning. By embracing this innovative approach, our experts foster a dynamic space where individuals embark on a transformative journey, finding healing, connection, and personal growth through the magic of collaborative storytelling and role play. 

Clinical Director, Clinical Psychologist 

Anthony Bean, PhD

About Dr. Bean

Dr. Anthony Bean, Ph.D., the Clinical Director and preeminent expert at Reforged Gamer. With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Bean leads our team with a pioneering vision in video game therapy and the innovative use of Dungeons and Dragons for therapeutic purposes.

His profound expertise shapes the therapeutic landscape at Reforged Gamer, where he spearheads transformative approaches to mental health support.  Dr. Bean’s commitment to leveraging gaming for healing is evident in his dynamic strategies addressing social-emotional learning, anxiety, depression, and a range of mental health challenges.

Experience
  • Family-Based Strategies
  • Psychological Assessments
  • Video Game Addiction and Therapy
Abilities

Orator of Realms
Family Alchemist
Assessment Sage
Therapeutic Mastery

Education Director, Mental Health Provider, Certified Therapeutic Game Master

Alicia Figliuolo, MSW

About Alicia

With a Master’s in Social Work, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a Certified Therapeutic Game Master. Alicia’s dedication is evident in her specialized focus on utilizing Dungeons and Dragons as a therapeutic tool through the lens of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Her commitment extends to supporting veterans, providing a unique and impactful approach to mental health within the gaming community. Alicia’s passion lies in creating a safe and transformative space where individuals can explore, heal, and forge connections through the immersive power of tabletop role-playing games.

Experience
  • Veteran Issues
  • LearningGroup Collaborative Therapies
  • Emotional/Social Experiential Learning
Abilities

Harmony Weaver
Narrative Alchemist

Adaptive Storytelling
Mindful Integration


Certified Therapeutic Game Master, Behavioral Technician

Nick Anderson

About me

Nick Anderson, a Certified Therapeutic Game Master, Trauma-Informed Care expert, and Behavioral Technician at Reforged Gamer, excels in leveraging therapeutic TTRPGs, particularly Dungeons and Dragons with youth and adults.

Specializing in addressing socialization, ADHD, depression, generational trauma, and social-emotional learning, Nick utilizes his expertise to foster healing through the immersive world of tabletop role-playing games, creating a unique and impactful approach to mental health support within the geeky and gamer communities. 

Experience
  • Trama-Informed Care
  • Experiential Learning
  • Developmental Behavioral Analyst
Abilities

Masterful Gamecraft
Empathetic Guidance
Strategic Insight
Adaptive Learning