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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 Bend, the suburbs of Bend, other nearby places such as Eugene, Albany, or anywhere else in Oregon, 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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I meet you where you're at and begin to create a secure & trustworthy space so you feel comfortable to share your story. I'll help you reflect on your life & gently challenge beliefs that might be causing distress so that you may begin to find peace.

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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.

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Sometimes it's hard to be a human, have a body, and be in relationships. By healing ourselves we can heal in community. I practice a blend of Narrative, Relational-Cultural, and Feminist Therapies. Because context, language, and identity Matter!

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I focus on helping people who are feeling stuck, not good enough, or anxious shift their lives to make positive changes. I believe people inherently have the potential for growth and healing. Our time together will explore the root of the challenges.

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help you gain more self-compassion, confidence, & clarity while also relieving distress, building resilience and finding balance. We'll create your desired outcome for life & change attachments to the past which allows for lasting healing & change.

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You will have opportunities to talk, think, relate & grow in countless ways. You can learn to create solutions to find freedom, hope & healing. Together we'll uncover new possibilities & create new inner resources for a more meaningful life.

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I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice the thoughts and patterns of behavior they engage in. Following this, we would collaborate to change the ones that aren't working for us and discover new ways to perceive and interact.


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I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice the thoughts and patterns of behavior they engage in. Following this, we would collaborate to change the ones that aren't working for us and discover new ways to perceive and interact.

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My approach is informed by my values & qualities of empathy, authenticity, openness, & social justice. I believe in gently challenging clients & pushing them outside of their comfort zone while focusing on & acknowledging their sources of strength.

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