Why Drama Therapy?
Some people have difficulty expressing themselves in words, and find that nonverbal and symbolic forms of expression allow for more rapid or complete access to their feelings. Others are so adept in the verbal world that they can easily protect themselves with words to avoid dealing with the deeper issues. Many clients have discovered that drama therapy allows them to more easily connect to meaningful issues and make lasting changes than talk therapy alone. I am a Registered Drama Therapist by the National Association for Drama Therapy, and am on the faculty of the Institute for Developmental Transformations. I have led drama therapy with children, adolescents, and adults in both group settings and in individual therapy. A person does not need to have had any previous acting experience to benefit from drama therapy. All it takes is an open mind and a willingness to be playful and expressive. I offer both traditional talk therapy and drama therapy in my practice. Together we will determ