I’m offering a small, facilitated group experience that uses tabletop role-playing and storytelling as therapeutic and reflective tools for insight, meaning-making, and personal growth.
This is not a traditional D&D game. While we use RPG mechanics and narrative, the focus is on intention, symbolism, and integration rather than combat or optimization. Sessions are therapeutically informed and include guided discussion before, during, and after the story. These conversations support reflection on character choices, group dynamics, and themes that arise, helping participants connect the experience to their own lives.
No RPG experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to engage thoughtfully with the story and group.
Details: – Small group (2–6 participants) – 2-hour sessions
Intro rate: $25 per session – $20 per session when booking multiple sessions
Tickets: Guided Roleplaying Group w/ Jesse Harkins
Jesse Harkins is an educator and graduate student in clinical psychology who works at the intersection of imagination, psychology, and collaborative storytelling. He facilitates guided role-playing experiences that use tabletop RPG structure as a living container for self-exploration, symbolic reflection, and shared meaning-making. Influenced by Jungian psychology and active imagination, Jesse’s work invites participants into story as a dialogue with inner and collective imagery. His approach emphasizes presence, curiosity, and integration, allowing narratives to unfold organically while remaining grounded, accessible, and developmentally appropriate.
*This group uses role-playing as a therapeutic tool, but it is not clinical therapy and not a substitute for mental health treatment. Open to teens (16+) and adults interested in storytelling, imagination, and reflective group experiences. Groups may include a mix of ages, and content is designed to be thoughtful, respectful, and appropriate for all participants. Reach out if you’d like more information or are interested in joining.
Contact: Jesse_harkins@yahoo.com or 717.554.4103