Real-world skills for kids, teens & adults.
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Working out of Metuchen, NJ, and led by Dr. Brian C. Quinones, EdD, LPC, RPT-S; a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with over two decades experience helping children, teens, and adults with ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, and more.
For Children & Teens
Play-based therapy to build emotional regulation, social skills, and confidence while supporting families.
For Adults
Structured therapy focused on anxiety, ADHD, stress, and life transitions with practical, real-world application.
Games For Mental Health
Gaming Approaches Towards Education, LLC (GATE) is a mental health service provider in Metuchen, NJ that uses a mixture of cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and Autism play to help individuals and families create healthy thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Our therapists use board games, storytelling, and role-playing to work through the challenges you’re facing due to your mental health issues.
We believe games emphasize individual and family strengths. These activities make us think, feel, and adapt to different situations. Play can become a way to practice for everyday life and promote mental health.
Our licensed counselors and licensed clinical social workers provide both individual therapy and group therapy and specialize in therapy for people diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety. No matter which type of mental health therapy is right for you, GATE can provide a safe environment that will facilitate your mental health growth.
We accept insurance, including Horizon and Aetna.
MEET THE GATE TEAM.
Therapists and support staff who help clients build skills through therapy, play, and structured support.
Brian Quinones
Play Therapy · CBT · ADHD · Trauma · Game-Informed Therapy
Siobhan Quinones
Trauma · Anxiety · OCD · Family Conflict · Culturally Sensitive Care
Domonique Caldwell
Anxiety · Depression · Anger Management · Trauma-Informed · DBT/CBT
Cara Scalzo
LMSW
ADHD · Anxiety · Trauma · Life Transitions · Play-Based Therapy · Person-Centered Care · Ages 3+
Xan Clark
ADHD · Executive Functioning · LGBTQ+ Support · Emotional Regulation
Timothy Grant
Mental Health Technician
ADHD Support · Executive Functioning · Emotional Regulation · Social Skills · Game-Based Support · Parenting Support
What our patients say
Our Approach
Three evidence-based methods working together to create real, measurable change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that impact behavior.
Narrative-Based Work
Reframe personal stories and build a more effective sense of identity.
Structured Skill-Building
Develop practical skills for regulation, communication, and decision-making.
What You'll Actually Get From Therapy
Better Emotional Control
Learn how to regulate emotions and respond instead of react in real situations.
Clearer Thinking
Identify and change thought patterns that keep you stuck or overwhelmed.
Stronger Relationships
Improve communication, boundaries, and connection with others.
Real-World Functioning
Build skills that improve focus, follow-through, and daily life performance.
Take control of your own story and move forward with greater clarity and direction.
Why Parents Trust Us
We help kids find their voice—and help parents understand what their child needs.
Licensed & Specialized
Board-certified therapists trained in play therapy—because kids show us what they’re feeling through play, not words.
Proven Method
A narrative-based form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, designed to measure progress and help clients control their own life stories.
Experience with Resistant Kids
We excel at reaching kids who say ‘no’ to typical talk therapy. Your child won’t be forced to sit and chat.
Progress You’ll Actually See
We use the therapeutic powers of play to track real improvements and celebrate milestones with families. You’ll know exactly how therapy is helping.
We Accept Horizon & Aetna Insurance
Serving Metuchen, Edison, and surrounding areas
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Therapeutic Role-Playing Groups
Our Therapeutic Role-Playing Groups allow you to identify your own feelings surrounding a given situation. You will simultaneously learn empathy, problem-solving, critical thinking, and more.
Parent Support Groups
A group therapy specifically for parents, this psychological service provides a space where you can receive encouragement from other parents who understand what you’re going through. Our therapists in Edison, NJ guide the group to discuss coping strategies, new parenting ideas, and parenting stories.
Board Game Therapy
A mix of cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy, this type of mental health treatment is skills-focused. Our counselors will help you learn a specific set of skills that you will apply during a board game setting. This will allow you to practice these new skills so you can use them in everyday life.
Autism Play Therapy
Autism play therapy provides a safe space for children with Autism to grow in skill and mental health. Our therapists will help your child increase their emotional regulation ability and concentration. Through play, your child will grow in the areas of parent/child relationship, social skills, relationship development, and sensory processing.
A Look Inside the Office
Before a first appointment, it can help to know what the space feels like. GATE includes rooms for play therapy, tabletop and game-based work, teen and adult counseling, family sessions, and group work.
Finding the Office
Our Metuchen office is located in a professional building with a calm, home-like feel.
Play Therapy Room
A play-based space with toys, games, puppets, and materials that help children communicate through action, story, and choice.
Child-Centered Play Space
A warm therapy room designed to help children feel comfortable before they are ready to explain everything in words.
Counseling Room
A quieter space for individual therapy, parent conversations, teen sessions, and reflective work.
Tabletop & Group Work
A room used for tabletop roleplaying games, group therapy skills, collaborative problem-solving, and structured social practice.
Teen, Adult & Family Sessions
A comfortable room for older clients, family conversations, and counseling sessions that need a calmer setting.
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Hours
Mon-Fri 10 am – 7:00 pm
Sat: By appointment only