Saving Throw Therapeutics LLC

06/19/2024

Kayla is in DC today to speak on engaging clients around geek interests to the National Association of Social Workers National Conference 2024

02/23/2024

We are opening up a Thursday night 6pm-8pm group for High Schoolers (ages 14-18). We currently have 4 slots open. Please reach out if you would like one of those spots or would like more information! Groups are capped at 6. https://www.savingthrowtherapeutics.com/group-therapy

Individual and group therapy embracing geek culture and using table top role playing (TTRPGs) such as Dungeons and Dragons to make therapy engaging and fun.

02/14/2024

We have some exciting news to share! We will be moving to a bigger space over the next month! We are lucky to be just down the hall from our current space, but are looking forward to expanding group, individual, couples, and family services soon. 616 -> 601 March 2024!

08/26/2023

Come say hi at Fairfax Comic Con! Kayla and Andrea are talking geek therapy and giving away a copy of Checkpoints and Auto saves: Parenting Geeks to Thrive in the Age of Geekdom to one lucky winner.

08/24/2023

Welcome to the team Andrea! She will be joining us in groups this fall and has a few sliding scale spaces open for individual therapy. She plays a mean game of Mario Kart, she collects rare shinies in Pokémon Go, and enjoys re-reading Harry Potter every Christmas break. Fun facts about Andrea: she’s an avid photographer, an all-around explorer, she coaches boys volleyball, and loves all things relating to astronomy.

05/02/2023

Summer Group Dungeons and Dragons will be starting MAY 20! Contact us now to reserve your spot before they are gone. Groups are limited to 6 participants.

02/03/2023

Thanks to the amazing artwork from Metal Weave Games 2022 calendar, the D&D Group Therapy room has some new pretty decorations! They are also where we were able to adopt our baby owlbear Accordion who is great at providing support and sensory comfort (so soft!).

12/08/2022

Kayla talked working with autism in this week's episode of Full Metal RPG podcast. Let us know your thoughts!

Richie talk DMing for Autism with TR Napper (author of the amazing 36 Streets) and Kayla of Saving Throw Therapeutics. TR Napper Article http://nappertime.com/dungeons-dragons-gaming-autism/ Kayla's Biz https://www.savingthrowtherapeutics.com/ Full Metal RPG https://linktr.ee/fullmetalrpg

12/04/2022

This little guy managed to sneak into the office all the way from the Realms of Kymoria! He's a grumpy little flumph, but he's found himself a cozy spot. What should we name him?

11/30/2022

Kayla is at Savoy ES in DC talking superheroes and mental health with Batman and Deathstroke. The kids are SO excited!

11/14/2022

This week one of the homework assignments from group was to schedule time to do something you enjoy to look forward to as a way to deal with frustration and burnout. Kayla completed her homework today by learning a small crochet project. Meet Dungeon Fred the Dragon Slayer. What will you schedule in to give back to yourself this week?

11/14/2022

Here is the Spring 2023 Group Therapy Schedule for the 11-14 year olds. This semester will be Thursdays after school (4:30pm - 6:30pm) and Saturdays 10am - 12pm or 4pm - 6pm. No experience with D&D is required, just a willingness to explore a new world that you help create.