Geeky Therapy

Geeky Therapy – Level Up in Real Life

Hey, fellow geek! Ever been told to “grow up” because of your hobbies? 🙄 Like your love for games, comics, cosplay, or whatever your geeky passion is, somehow makes you immature? Little do those people know: life is basically one big game – and being a geek just means you’ve got awesome tools and imagination to play it.

In the game of life, you might be rocking some levels and struggling in others. Maybe you’re a high-level boss at the career or academic game 🎓, but when it comes to the social/relationship game, you feel like you’re stuck on the tutorial level. Perhaps you sometimes wish you had better “stats” in charisma or could equip an armor of anxiety-resistance. That’s OK – we all have different strengths. Even the most legendary heroes start as newbies in some area. Everyone begins as a noob at something! And you know those tricky dungeons or puzzles in games where you just can’t find the key? Sometimes life feels like that – you’re trapped in a situation and can’t see the way out or the next step.

That’s where therapy comes in. Think of me as a friendly NPC (or maybe a co-op partner) who gives you the clues and buffs you need to progress. I’m here to help you gain the insight to level up. Stuck in a job that’s draining your HP? Let’s work on a quest to find your purpose or boundaries. Feeling like social interactions are an inscrutable maze? I can help you decode those “game mechanics” and build confidence, step by step.

The truth is, whatever level you’re on, there’s always another level to reach. And leveling up doesn’t mean who you are right now is bad – it just means there’s more growth ahead, more skills to unlock, more story to unfold.

(Check out the dice in the image above ⬆️) – Quick story: One day I dumped out my bag of dice on the table (as one does) and saw a giant 1 staring up at me on a 20-sided die. I laughed and thought, “Of course I rolled a nat 1.” A natural 1, in case you’re not a D&D nerd, is basically a critical fail – the worst. And that 1 was all I focused on. I snapped a pic and posted, joking about my luck. Then a friend commented: “Look at the other dice.” I hadn’t noticed until then: among that pile, I’d also rolled a 6 on a 6-sided die, a 10 on a 10-sided, and a 12 on a 12-sided – in other words, critical successes on those! It blew my mind that I zeroed in on the one bad roll and completely overlooked the awesome ones. 🤯

Therapy is a lot like what my friend did – I help you see the successes and strengths you’re overlooking. Sure, we’ll acknowledge the “nat 1” moments in your life (we all have days that feel like critical fails). But I’ll also remind you of your wins and help you build on them. Together, we can tweak your strategy, explore new skills (coping tools), and maybe even change the game you’re playing if it’s one that’s rigged against you.

Why Geeky Therapy? Because I get that being a geek is part of who you are, and it’s actually a superpower in therapy. We can speak in analogies from your favorite games or fandoms, use your special interests as a positive tool, and most importantly, you’ll know you don’t have to hide or “translate” that part of yourself in our sessions. Bring on your Marvel vs. DC references, your anime metaphors, your Ren Faire stories – it’s all welcome here.

Ready to conquer the next dungeon life throws at you with some backup? 🎮 Press Start on your therapy journey! You don’t have to grind through challenges alone. I’d be thrilled to be the support character in your story as you gain XP in confidence, insight, and peace of mind.

👉 Request an Appointment to begin your quest toward feeling better. Your party (that’s me!) is ready to join.

(No matter how weird or wonky the quest, I promise it won’t scare this therapist away — geeks unite!)