Behavioral Health & Social Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101200000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Drama Therapists.
As of today, the following are the total number of Drama Therapists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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.
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Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Drama Therapists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Drama Therapists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
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.
Key Aspects
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 any prior experience with theatre to participate effectively.
What Clients Can Experience
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.
Where Drama Therapists Work
Drama therapists can work in diverse settings, such as:
- Substance abuse treatment centers
- Mental health facilities
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Community centers
- Correctional facilities