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As of today, the following are the total number of Drama Therapists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Drama Therapists who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Drama Therapists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Drama Therapists do?
A drama therapist is a mental health clinician who integrates theatre techniques with psychological principles to facilitate creative expression and healing in individuals and groups.
They employ a diverse range of methods, including role-playing, storytelling, improvisation, and puppetry, to help clients explore their feelings, enhance communication, resolve problems, and develop self-awareness and new coping skills in a safe and creative environment.
What they do
Therapeutic Goals: The primary objective is to promote personal growth, enhance emotional expression, boost self-esteem, and refine social skills.
Methods and Techniques: Therapists employ a range of theatrical elements, including acting, role-playing, storytelling, movement, voice, and improvisation.
Aesthetic Distance: A core concept in drama therapy is “aesthetic distance,” which creates a safe, middle ground where clients can emotionally and cognitively engage with difficult experiences without feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.
No Acting Experience Required: Clients don’t need to be actors or have prior theatre experience to participate effectively.
What to expect
Processing Emotions: Clients can express and explore feelings they might find difficult to articulate in traditional talk therapy.
Problem-Solving: By exploring scenarios through drama, clients can rehearse new behaviors and develop creative solutions to challenges.
Connection and Communication: The therapy helps individuals connect more deeply with themselves and others, enhancing their ability to navigate relationships effectively.
Insight and Self-Awareness: Embracing new roles and perspectives can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself and one’s experiences.
Environment
Drama therapists can work in diverse settings, such as:
- Substance abuse treatment centers
- Mental health facilities
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Community centers
- Correctional facilities