Your Role is a unique approach to therapy in the Roanoke Valley from Seeking Wellness Counseling. In group and individual sessions, we want to help middle school students explore and overcome their challenges through the medium of games - video games and tabletop/role-playing games. Whether you’ve tried traditional therapy in the past or are new to it, Your Role is for young people who feel more comfortable talking during a few rounds of Fortnite or exploring a dungeon as a Half-Elf rogue. If this feels like a good fit for you, check out what we offer below, and take your therapy to the next level.

Traditional therapy isn’t for everyone. We get that. Therapeutic gaming lets you to work through your issues in a space that allows you to be comfortable, engaged and doing something you love - playing games. Make no mistake, this is a real, research-based therapy. We bring the same expertise and care to Your Role that we use in our traditional practice. The difference is that talk therapy combined with games may help you open up in ways that regular 1-on-1 or group sessions might not. Play can help lower the pressure some folks feel in a clinical setting, which can be especially helpful for young people.

Your Role helps clients make progress through play. But what does that look like? Sometimes traditional therapy can be stressful for young people. When the “spotlight” is on them, they might find it hard to open up, or feel pressured to describe challenges in their life that they would rather not talk about. Your Role provides both group and individual sessions where you play video or tabletop games with a qualified therapist or social worker. They use what is happening in the game, and your reactions to it, to explore your issues. The staff members at Your Role are the same qualified professionals who work in our traditional practice, ensuring sessions stay focused on your progress.

Ready to play? 2024 sessions begin June 10th and are open to middle school students only at this time. Group sessions are limited. Spots fill quickly on a first-come basis.

  • 1st Group: June 10 - July 19
    2nd Group: July 8 - Aug. 16

    Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

  • D&D Groups are $300 for 6 week program. $275 if paid in advance. Limit 6 per group.

  • Groups and individual sessions available Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - Noon.

    Games: Fortnite, Stardew Valley, Overcooked 2, Minecraft, Sims

  • Groups: $240 for a 6 week program, 1 hour each week. $220 if paid in advance. Limit 3 per group.

    Individual: $60 for 45 minutes.