Virginia Location
Geek Therapeutics provides comprehensive therapeutic services such as Psychological Assessment, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy (including Dungeons and Dragons groups), and more from our highly skilled and trained Certified Geek Therapists, Therapeutic Game Masters, and Problematic Gaming Specialists. These resources are provided via Telehealth and In Person Services.
Whether you're here for Therapeutic Services or a Psychological Assessment, Geek Therapeutics has you covered.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS GROUPS
Participating in Dungeons and Dragons groups can help individuals with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. For example, the game can provide a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem boost when the players succeed in completing a quest or defeating a monster. It also provides a way for players to safely explore and express emotions by role-playing their characters. Additionally, Dungeons and Dragons requires teamwork and communication, which can help improve social skills and build relationships. The Geek Therapeutics offers Dungeons and Dragons therapy groups by Certified Therapeutic Game Masters so please inquire if you believe this to be of interest.
Individual, Family, Couples Therapy
Psychological treatment involves reassessing and reframing personal history and future approaches to life. The new coping and self-assessment strategies a person learns may lead to new way to interact with family members and others. Changes in thought process and behavior can initially be unsettling to the individual, family, and significant others. During the course of therapy people often discuss difficult topics that may lead to their initially feeling worse before they feel better.
PARENT COACHING
Parenting does not come easy and unfortunately children do not come with a manual. Geek Therapeutics provides parent coaching sessions with the parents and/or guardians of the child and the therapist. These sessions are unique to the child and provide time to go over things such as appropriate boundaries, consequences, rules, and emotional connection.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
COMING EARLY 2025
Common Concerns We Provide Psychological Assessment For
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Depression
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Educational Testing
Intellectual Disability
Language Disorder
Learning Disorders
Memory Deficits
Military Assessments
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Personality Testing
LGBTQIA+ Concerns
Meet Our Virginia Based Clinicians
Kayla Balensiefer, LCSW, LICSW
Kayla Balensiefer is a clinically licensed social worker in Virginia and Washington, DC who works with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and crisis including grief and loss. Kayla frequently works with clients who are affected by social and generalized anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and those who want to improve their confidence and relationship with others.
Common Concerns We Treat Therapeutically
Low Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence
Neurodivergent Issues
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
General Stress
Video Game Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety/Depression
Bipolar Disorders
Grief
Addictions Counseling
D&D Therapeutic Groups
Trauma
Adult Issues
Child Concerns
Insurance Plans Currently Accepted:
