Elizabeth Kilmer, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and a qualitative researcher in game studies for Take This, focused on developing resources to help the games industry combat extremism in gaming spaces. In addition to her work with Take This, Dr. Kilmer is passionate about research and education in applied gaming, has trained hundreds of individuals in the use of therapeutically applied role-playing games, and co-authored the book Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games: The Game to Grow Method. In her clinical practice, Dr. Kilmer uses games like D&D, Minecraft, and Animal Crossing to support insight, growth, and change with her clients. Her clinical areas of specialty include trauma, substance use, neurodivergence, and psychological assessment.
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