Gaming Approaches Towards Education
Therapist in Piscataway, NJ
Our licensed therapists in Piscataway, NJ, can help with challenges associated with Autism, Depression, Anxiety, and more.


Games For Mental Health
Gaming Approaches Towards Education, LLC (GATE) is a mental health service provider in Piscataway, NJ. Our therapists take a novel approach toward helping individuals and families develop healthy thoughts, behaviors, life skills, and emotions. The GATE method mixes cognitive behavioral therapy with the latest play therapy techniques and autism play to build an individualized therapy plan tailored to you and your family’s needs.
The licensed therapists at GATE use board games, storytelling, and role-playing to develop life skills, coping skills and deal with trauma. It is our belief that play evolved as a behavior trait to help animals learn social skills, simulate challenges they might encounter, and develop the necessary strategies for dealing with them. Games are crucial for helping to build our social and cognitive maps of the world in which we interact. Therefore, play can help us deal with the internal and external challenges that modern life places before us.
Our therapists in Piscataway, NJ, offer both individual therapy and group therapy. GATE specializes in developing and administering treatment plans for people diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and anxiety. Schedule an onboarding appointment with us, and together we will work toward fulfilling your individualized treatment plan and help you develop the life skills to succeed!
Mental Health Therapy Services in Piscataway, NJ
Our therapists excel at using a wide range of tools to help our patients develop the skills necessary for mental health. Some of these include board games, storytelling, role-playing, sand trays, and expressive arts. We utilize these tools in all four types of therapy sessions we offer:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy works to change negative thinking patterns and is considered a “talking” therapy.
These therapy options work best with the following diagnoses:
- ADHD
- Autism
- Anxiety
- Bereavement Issues
- Blended Family Issues
- Peer Sibling Conflicts
- Depression
- Shyness
- Anger Management
If you are not sure which type of therapy service is right for you, contact our therapists in Piscataway, NJ, today, and we’ll help you decide which approach is best for you or your loved one’s psychological needs.


Therapeutic Role-Playing Groups
Our role-playing games are designed to simulate the challenges and uncertainties that occur during social/interpersonal interactions. These scenarios are meant to help a patient practice and develop social skills, coping skills, and cognitive skills. During role-play therapy, patients are encouraged to practice empathy, problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills, communication skills, and anxiety management skills.

Parent Support Groups
This group therapy brings parents together to discuss their experiences, struggles, and joys in caring for children with special needs. These groups also offer parents tips, strategies, and the latest in parenting science to build a strong support network with others who are having similar experiences.

Board Game Therapy
This therapy uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy, applying both in a skills-focused activity. GATE therapists work with patients to teach and apply skills through fun and engaging activities.

Autism Play Therapy
Autism play therapy is designed to help children develop specific interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills, relationship skills, and sensory processing skills while in a safe and friendly environment. This therapeutic environment helps to optimize your child’s skills-based development.
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Our Therapists
Bessie Cooper
Family Happines Psychologist
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Albert Wesker
Family Happines Psychologist
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