Aaron Atkinson, M.A.
Counselor
Crisis Counselor | Therapeutic Role-Playing Facilitator | Occasional Emotional Support Wizard
With over 3 years of experience in crisis counseling and group facilitation, I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, and existential side quests with compassion, humor, and evidence-based care. By integrating therapeutically applied tabletop role-playing games into clinical practice, I create collaborative spaces where clients can build resilience, practice communication skills, and discover that “rolling for insight” is sometimes more effective than doomscrolling.
My clinical approach combines trauma-informed counseling, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and the firm belief that every party deserves a healer. Whether supporting individuals in moments of crisis or guiding adventuring groups through emotional boss battles, I help clients increase self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and reduce the likelihood of metaphorically setting the tavern on fire.
Areas of skill include:
- Crisis intervention
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Social skills development
- Identity exploration
- Group therapy through collaborative storytelling
- Conflict resolution without requiring initiative rolls
Known among colleagues for maintaining professional composure during emotional emergencies and among players for saying, “Are you sure you want to do that?” at clinically appropriate intervals, I believe healing works best when clients feel safe, empowered, and allowed to laugh at least once per session.
Alignment: Chaotic Good with strong boundaries.
