Gaming Approaches Towards Education
Therapist in South Plainfield, NJ
Our licensed therapists in South Plainfield, NJ, can help with the challenges associated with Autism, Depression, Anxiety, and other mental health issues.


Games For Mental Health
Gaming Approaches Towards Education, LLC (GATE) is a mental health service provider in South Plainfield, NJ, that takes a new, clinically-backed approach toward helping children and adults develop healthy thoughts, behaviors, life skills, and emotions. The therapists at GATE take cognitive behavioral therapy and mix in the latest play therapy and autism play techniques to develop a personalized treatment plan.
The therapists at GATE have training in many novel techniques in their approach to mental health treatment. Board games, storytelling, and role-playing help our patients develop life skills, coping skills, and deal with trauma.
We believe that play evolved as a behavior trait to help animals learn valuable social skills, simulate threats and stressors they might encounter, and develop the necessary strategies for dealing with those challenges. In this way, games are crucial for helping to build our social and cognitive maps of the world, and we utilize them to help you or your loved one succeed!
The therapists at GATE offer both individual therapy and group therapy. We specialize in working with patients and their families to build and implement treatment plans for people diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and anxiety. If you are curious about treatment options, schedule an onboarding appointment with us! Together we will work toward the fulfillment of your individualized treatment plan and teach you the life skills necessary to achieve success and mental well being.
Mental Health Therapy Services in South Plainfield, NJ
At GATE, our licensed therapists in South Plainfield, NJ, employ various techniques to help our patients learn and develop the skills necessary to cope with anxiety, depression, and learn social and emotional skills. Some of these include board games, storytelling, role-playing, sand trays, and expressive arts. Here are the four types of therapy sessions we offer:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a “talking” therapy that works to change negative thinking patterns.
These therapy options work best with the following diagnoses:
- ADHD
- Autism
- Anxiety
- Bereavement Issues
- Blended Family Issues
- Peer Sibling Conflicts
- Depression
- Shyness
- Anger Management
Are you curious about which type of therapy service is best for your needs? Schedule an appointment with one of our therapists in South Plainfield, NJ, today! We can help you decide which approach is best.


Therapeutic Role-Playing Groups
Our role-playing games simulate interpersonal situations and provide a safe environment to deal with the challenges that may arise during social interactions. These scenarios are meant to help a patient practice and develop social skills, coping skills, and cognitive skills. During role-playing sessions, patients practice empathy, problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills, communication skills, and anxiety management skills.

Parent Support Groups
This type of group therapy brings parents together to discuss their experiences in caring for children with special needs. Our parent support groups also offer 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. Our mental health specialists work with patients to teach and develop skills in a fun and novel way.

Autism Play Therapy
Autism play therapy helps children develop specific interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills, relationship skills, and sensory processing skills in a safe and friendly environment that we adjust to suit your child’s particular needs.
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Our Therapists
Bessie Cooper
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Albert Wesker
Family Happines Psychologist
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