Geek Therapy is a specialized approach that integrates your passions—like video games, tabletop RPGs, and fandoms—into the therapeutic process. For those seeking "geek confidence," we use these interests as metaphors to help you explore your identity, build social skills, and overcome anxiety. It’s about leveraging the things you love to help you feel more empowered in the "real world."

Yes! Through "mindful gaming" and therapeutic game mastering, we use the narratives and mechanics of video games to process trauma and practice emotional regulation. Therapeutic gaming allows you to explore complex feelings within a safe, digital environment, making the work of therapy feel more engaging and authentic to your lifestyle.

Building "geek confidence" is one of our specialties. Many of our clients struggle with social anxiety or feel out of place in typical social settings. We help you translate the skills you use in gaming—like strategy, resilience, and collaboration with "geek friends"—into tools for navigating your daily life and increasing your self-esteem.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to "mask" or hide your interests in previous sessions, geek-informed therapy is for you. Whether you identify as a "geek", our practice is built for those who find meaning in alternative subcultures. We provide the same high-level clinical care as traditional offices but through a lens that respects your hobbies and community.

At Tall Grass Therapy, we provide specialized couples therapy in Gainesville, FL, designed to help partners navigate communication hurdles and deepen their connection. Dr. Corrine Buchanan uses evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples move past cycles of conflict and build a stronger, more resilient partnership.

Absolutely. We specialize in marriage counseling for the Gainesville community, with a specific focus on geeks, gamers, and neurodivergent partners. We understand the unique "geek community meaning" and how fandoms or gaming can be a source of connection—or friction—in a relationship. We provide a non-judgmental space where you don’t have to mask who you are to work on your marriage.

Finding a "geek friend" or partner who understands your world is great, but finding a therapist who does is vital. Tall Grass Therapy offers relationship counseling in Gainesville that validates your identity as part of the "geek" community. Whether you’re struggling with work-life balance or "aggro" in your relationship, we speak your language.

Many seeking couples counseling in Gainesville, FL, find that traditional talk therapy feels too clinical. Our benefits include a focus on "embodied presence" and mindfulness, helping you and your partner stay grounded during difficult conversations. We help you move through the "tall grass" of life’s challenges using tools tailored to your specific relationship dynamics.

Ready to start your journey? Scheduling for Gainesville marriage counseling or couples therapy is easy. You can reach out via our contact page to set up an initial consultation with Dr. Corrine Buchanan. We offer both in-person sessions in Gainesville and telehealth options for residents across Florida.

Dr. Corrine Buchanan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Tall Grass Therapy in Gainesville. As both a therapist and a fellow geek, she combines professional expertise in EMDR and mindfulness with a deep understanding of gaming culture. Her approach is collaborative, creative, and affirming, ensuring every client feels truly "seen" rather than just diagnosed.