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If you’re dealing with internal struggles or conflicts, or are searching for an interactive outlet that can help you improve your life, drama therapy is a promising option to consider.

Drama therapy incorporates drama principles and activities, in addition to psychology and behavioral health techniques, to help you achieve mental health objectives.

It helps you to tap into your feelings, attitudes, and behaviors through theatre and drama-based activities. Drama therapy can include storytelling, improv, role-playing, and theater games. This is a good option for someone who is having difficulty articulating their stories, goals, feelings, and thoughts through talk therapy alone.

Whether you are located in downtown Portage, the suburbs of Portage, other nearby places such as Elkhart, Kentwood, or anywhere else in Michigan, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Drama Therapy Benefits

Drama therapy is a proven approach. Here are some ways that drama therapy helps people:

  • Improved self-awareness and self-understanding.
  • Greater self confidence.
  • Healthy and effective interpersonal communication.
  • New coping skills.
  • More expression of emotions and feelings.

This is not an exhaustive list of drama therapy benefits.

If you are interested in learning more about Drama therapy and other forms of expressive art therapy, check out this article by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Jennifer Bishop.

Get Started with Drama Therapy Today!

A drama therapist or counselor can help tremendously, regardless of your creative skill level or social ability. And Mental Health Match is here to help you find a local therapist or counselor in minutes! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Together, we will explore past, present relationships, and make meaningful changes in your life. If you are interested in expediting your process, using your insurance, and scheduling a session with me today. Please send an email with your inquiry.

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I empower, motivate, encourage, and provide strategies to my patients to assist them in working through and adjusting to life changes using CBT, person-centered, relational, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness techniques.

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We will uncover knowledge & skills you have acquired from your lived experience (strengths) & apply them in achieving your goals. My approach is a mix of narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic practices, polyvagal theory-based therapy, etc.


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I guide clients on working with their autonomic nervous system, which is the base of our self-healing mechanism, rather than going against it. We would do embodying & mindfulness practices as well as talk therapy to bring about the life you hope for.

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Discover what it takes for you to enjoy life again. Burnout is not your story. While you may feel like you are drowning in the responsibilities, demands, and needs of others, it doesn't have to stay that way. We will find what you need to thrive.


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Discover what it takes for you to enjoy life again. Burnout is not your story. While you may feel like you are drowning in the responsibilities, demands, and needs of others, it doesn't have to stay that way. We will find what you need to thrive.

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Every session is focused on helping you feel better. Therapy can feel kind of scary as you share your story with a complete stranger. So from day 1, I want you to feel like you are talking to someone who understands and supports you.

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make progress towards your goals by utilizing a variety of techniques and approaches, that are uniquely crafted around your preferences, needs, and strengths. I would love to connect and begin this important process together.


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make progress towards your goals by utilizing a variety of techniques and approaches, that are uniquely crafted around your preferences, needs, and strengths. I would love to connect and begin this important process together.

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that I believe each person possesses the inner resources to heal, grow, and navigate seemingly impossible circumstances. My role is to foster a safe and environment where you are able to access your inner strength and create long lasting changes.

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Focus 100% on you, your happiness, your life fulfillment, and your journey through whatever challenges you face. Your emotional experiences are valid and worthy of being explored. You deserve true, non-judgmental support.

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We offer telehealth! If you have a cell phone, tablet, or computer of any kind, you can talk to us. Get cozy in your home. No driving. No hassle. Private. HIPAA-compliant. Confidential. And no, we don't judge if you're in pajamas. We're here for YOU.

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