Counseling for Geeks, Gamers, Pop Culture Lovers, & Anime Enthusiasts

At Highway to Heal Counseling, we believe therapy works best when you don’t have to translate who you are. If you’re a gamer, geek, nerd, pop culture enthusiast, sci‑fi fan, fantasy lover, anime fan, tabletop gamer, or tech‑savvy creative, you deserve counseling that actually gets you.

We provide geek‑affirming therapy for individuals in Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake, Hurst, Euless, Keller, Flowermound, Bedford, and the surrounding Mid‑Cities area, as well as online throughout Texas. Our approach is grounded, non‑judgmental, and informed by an understanding of gaming culture, fandom, and the ways identity, community, and mental health intersect.

Why it matters

Many of our clients have had experiences where their interests were dismissed, misunderstood, minimized, or pathologized by others. At Highway to Heal Counseling, we take a different approach.

Gaming, fandom, and pop culture are not problems by default. They can be:

• Sources of connection and belonging

• Ways of regulating stress or anxiety

• Creative outlets and identity anchors

• Meaningful communities and relationships

Therapy becomes most effective when we understand how these interests function in your life, rather than assuming they are something to “fix.”

Who This Type of Counseling Is For

Geek‑affirming and gamer‑informed counseling may be a good fit if you:

• Identify as a gamer, nerd, geek, or pop culture enthusiast

• Feel misunderstood by traditional therapy spaces

• Use gaming or fandom as a primary way to decompress

• Struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, or stress

• Feel isolated or disconnected despite online communities

• Want support without being judged for your interests

Clients we work with often enjoy:

• Video games (console, PC, online, indie)

• Tabletop games and D&D

• Anime, manga, comics, and graphic novels

• Sci‑fi, fantasy, and horror fandoms

• Technology, coding, and digital culture

• Conventions, cosplay, streaming, and online communities

When Gaming or Pop Culture Starts to Feel Complicated

While gaming and fandom can be healthy and fulfilling, sometimes they become intertwined with deeper struggles. Therapy can help if you notice:

• Gaming becoming the only way to cope with stress

• Difficulty balancing responsibilities and play

• Increased isolation or avoidance of real‑world issues

• Guilt or shame around how much time you spend gaming

• Conflict with partners or family about gaming habits

We approach these concerns with curiosity, not criticism. The goal is balance and understanding—not taking away something meaningful to you.

Common Concerns We Address in Geek & Gamer Counseling

Clients often seek support for:

• Anxiety and social anxiety

• Depression and low motivation

• Seeking help in setting boundaries around overconsumption of technology, gaming, etc.

• Burnout and emotional exhaustion

• Trauma and past experiences

• Behavioral addictions

• Identity exploration and self‑esteem

• Relationship and communication challenges

• Stress related to work, school, or life transitions

• Adjusting to life in college

We may use references, metaphors, or language drawn from gaming, movies, or pop culture when it’s helpful to you

Our Therapeutic Approach

At Highway to Heal Counseling, therapy is:

• Collaborative – we work together as a team identifying goals that are specific, attainable, and realistic

• Client‑centered – all treatment is personalized and the therapist will be here to encourage and challenge, as needed

• Trauma‑informed – we understand how past experiences shape means of coping

• Strength‑based – we build on what already works as well as what worked in the past

You don’t need to explain why a game matters to you, why a fandom feels like home, or why online spaces feel safer. We already understand—and we’re ready to help you connect those experiences to meaningful growth.

Geek‑Affirming Therapy in Colleyville & the Mid‑Cities Area

Our practice serves clients in:

• Colleyville

• Grapevine

• Southlake

• Hurst

• Euless

• Bedford

We also offer telehealth counseling across Texas, making it easier to access support in a way that fits your lifestyle.

Insurance & Payment Information

We partner with Headway to simplify insurance and billing. We are currently in‑network with:

• Aetna

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Cigna

• United Healthcare / Optum

• Oscar Health

• Oxford

• Quest Behavioral

Private pay options and superbills are also available.

Start Therapy Without Having to Mask Who You Are

You don’t need to shrink your interests to be taken seriously. Therapy should be a place where your full self is welcome.

If you’re looking for counseling for gamers, geeks, nerds, and pop culture fans in Colleyville or the surrounding Mid‑Cities, or even online anywhere in Texa, we’d be glad to connect.

Schedule a consultation to see if Highway to Heal Counseling is the right fit for you.