Dive into the intersection of geek culture and mental health with our Certified Geek Therapist & Specialist Program. Designed for licensed professionals and allied specialists, this training equips participants to ethically and effectively integrate geek culture into therapeutic, educational, and clinical frameworks.

Through a comprehensive, evidence-informed curriculum, participants explore how to use video games, anime, comics, tabletop role-playing games, and fandom narratives to build rapport, foster engagement, and drive meaningful outcomes. Whether you’re working in individual, group, or educational settings, this program provides the tools to confidently apply geek culture as a bridge to connection and healing.

Join a global network of professionals redefining how geek culture supports growth, identity development, and emotional well-being .

The Problematic Gaming Specialist Program prepares clinicians, educators, and support professionals to assess, understand, and intervene in cases of problematic or disordered gaming. Rooted in current research and informed by the latest diagnostic frameworks, this program offers a balanced, culturally competent approach to working with gamers of all ages.

Participants will learn to differentiate between healthy gaming behaviors and those that interfere with daily functioning, relationships, or mental health. The curriculum covers assessment tools, psychoeducation strategies, harm reduction models, and treatment planning specific to gaming-related challenges—while preserving a strengths-based, non-stigmatizing perspective.

Become equipped to support clients in navigating digital wellness, screen time boundaries, and healthy gamer identity development in today’s complex media landscape.

Gain unlimited access to Geek Therapeutics’ comprehensive library of over 160 hours of evidence-based continuing education designed for mental health professionals, educators, and allied providers. This annual subscription offers on-demand learning across a wide range of topics at the intersection of psychology, therapy, and geek culture.

Courses include clinically grounded applications of video games, anime, TTRPGs, fandom studies, neurodiversity, and more—delivered by expert instructors who combine academic rigor with practical insights. Whether you’re looking to meet licensure requirements, expand your skillset, or stay current with emerging trends, our CE library provides flexible, accredited learning at your convenience.

Stay informed. Stay inspired. Learn anytime, anywhere with our dynamic educational platform.

Maintain your status as a Certified Geek Therapist or Specialist by completing your annual renewal by December 31 each year. This renewal ensures that your credential remains active and in good standing, allowing you continued access to the professional network, directory listings, and updated educational resources.

The renewal process includes confirmation of your current licensure (if applicable), completion of continuing education requirements, and acknowledgment of adherence to Geek Therapeutics’ ethical guidelines. This annual update helps us maintain the highest standards of practice while supporting your ongoing professional growth in the evolving world of geek-informed care.

Stay certified. Stay connected. Renew each year to continue transforming geek culture into meaningful therapeutic practice .

GeekED is Geek Therapeutics’ flagship annual professional development conference, bringing together clinicians, educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the evolving intersection of mental health and geek culture. This dynamic, multi-day event offers CE-eligible sessions, expert panels, live demonstrations, and interactive workshops tailored for professionals working with diverse populations through geek-informed approaches.

From tabletop role-playing games and video games to anime, fandoms, and neurodiversity, GeekED showcases cutting-edge applications and evidence-based practices designed to inform, inspire, and elevate your work. Whether you’re deepening your clinical expertise or expanding your educational toolkit, GeekED delivers transformative learning in a community that celebrates creativity, identity, and healing.

Join us each year to connect, collaborate, and level up your practice with Geek Therapeutics.