Ms Charlene MacPherson, MSW
Licensed Independent Social Worker
verified by TherapyRoute
“NAT20 Therapy's mission is to empower individuals through therapeutically applied role-playing games (TA-RPGs), such as Dungeons & Dragons, to foster personal growth, develop social skills, and enhance emotional well-being in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. We are dedicated to promoting self-awareness, social responsibility, and collective empowerment, with a commitment to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility for all individuals, including neurodivergent, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities. ”
About Me
Charlene received her MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and currently has 15+ years of experience practicing in the mental health field. She has been licensed since 2010, and also maintains a double certification as a Therapeutic Game Master from both Geek Therapeutics and Game to Grow. She is currently preparing for her PHD program as well as publishing the NAT20 Way as a tool to help therapists create their own RPG Therapeutic Games.
Approach
Being neuro-affirming means we celebrate your unique brain, thought patterns, and ways of processing, rather than trying to ‘normalize’ you. No Masking here
Our approach focuses on validation, empowerment, and inclusion, creating a supportive space where your strengths are recognized and your challenges are met with understanding—not judgment.
We provide tools, guidance, and practices designed to support your individuality, helping you thrive in a way that feels authentic to you.
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Basic Information
Services
NAT20 Therapy offers both individual therapy and Therapeutically Applied RPG Social Skills groups for teens (14-17) and adults (25 and up). They also have specific group offerings like "Galaxy Brain Quest" for adult neurodivergent individuals (30+) and "Restoration Quest" for adult self-care, as well as teen-focused "Creative Campaigners" and "Art of Resilience" groups.
Services Offered:
- •Adolescent Therapy
- •CBT
- •Consultation
- •Drama Therapy
- •Expressive Arts Therapy
- •Group Therapy
- •Individual Therapy
- •Trauma Counselling
- •Social Work
- •Coaching
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Groups
- •Individuals
- •Families
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •ADHD / Attention Difficulties
- •Anxiety
- •Autism (ASD)
- •Depression
- •Family Issues
- •Gender Identity & Self-Image
- •Mood Disorder
- •PTSD
- •Women's Issues
- •Trauma
Professional Title:
- •Licensed Independent Social Worker
Qualifications
Master of Social Work
MastersCSWE Accredited University
Year: 2010
Bachelor of Science
BachelorUniversity of Mary Washington
Year: 2008
Registrations
Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
Registration: 10687
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