--- title: "Psychodrama & Experiential Therapy in PA | Brave Embers" url: https://braveemberswellness.com/approaches/psychodrama description: "How Lauren Mehr's psychodrama training shapes her experiential trauma and eating disorder work, one to one and in groups, in Doylestown, PA and online." lang: en --- Skip to content Approach * * * # Psychodrama Psychodrama is an action method: instead of only talking about what happened, you get to show it, step into it, and try something new. It sits at the heart of my experiential work. Some experiences are hard to put into words. Others have been talked about so many times that the words no longer reach the feeling. Psychodrama offers another way in. It uses action, roles, and scenes so you can explore your inner world with your whole self, not only your thinking mind. I've received extensive training in psychodrama, and I co-presented at the American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) national conference in 2016. Psychodrama-informed practices are a big part of my experiential therapy (https://braveemberswellness.com/approaches/experiential-therapy), both one to one and in groups. What it is * * * ## Showing rather than telling. In psychodrama, the therapy room becomes a stage of sorts, though there's no audience and no performance required. You might speak directly to someone from your past through an empty chair, give voice to a part of yourself, step into a role to see a situation from another angle, or rehearse a moment you wish had gone differently. Roles are used flexibly. You might speak as yourself at a younger age, step into the shoes of someone important to you to understand them from a new angle, or let a feeling take shape in the room so you can relate to it from the outside rather than being swallowed by it. These experiences engage the body and emotions in a way that conversation alone sometimes can't. Something shifts when you feel a moment instead of describing it from a distance. In individual sessions * * * ## Action methods, one to one. Psychodrama is traditionally a group method, but its tools adapt well to individual therapy. In our sessions, that might look like: - Empty chair work, speaking to someone or something that isn't physically present. - Giving a voice and a posture to a part of you, such as the critic or the protector. - Using objects to map out relationships, feelings, or parts of yourself. - Trying out a new response to an old situation, at a pace that feels safe. These practices can be woven into individual therapy (https://braveemberswellness.com/services/individual-therapy) alongside somatic work, parts-centered work, and EMDR, whenever they fit what you're working on. In groups * * * ## The backbone of my ten-week groups. Experiential practices drawn from psychodrama are central to my ten-week groups (https://braveemberswellness.com/therapy-groups-and-workshops). In Braving You (https://braveemberswellness.com/services/braving-you-trauma-group), a trauma processing group, and Free To Be (https://braveemberswellness.com/services/free-to-be-eating-disorder-group), an eating disorder group, participants explore their inner worlds through action, with the cohort as witness and mirror. Action-based group work can be powerful because others reflect back what they see and feel. It can also feel vulnerable, which is why safety and choice always come first. Consent and pacing * * * ## You are never put on the spot. Action methods can stir up strong feelings, so consent is ongoing. You'll always know what we're doing and why, participation is invited rather than required, and you can pause or stop at any point. We build safety and resources before moving into deeper work, especially with trauma. If psychodrama-informed work isn't the right fit for you, that's completely fine, because the methods are there to serve you. You can read more about my background on the About page (https://braveemberswellness.com/about), or start with a free consultation (https://braveemberswellness.com/services/free-consultation). Common questions * * * ## What people ask. Do I have to act or perform in psychodrama? No. There's no performance and no audience. Action methods are simply ways of exploring feelings and relationships through movement, roles, and voice. You choose what you're comfortable trying, and talking is always an option too. Is psychodrama only done in groups? It began as a group method, but many of its tools adapt well to individual therapy. In one-to-one sessions, we might use empty chair work, role reversal, or objects that represent people and parts of you. Is psychodrama safe for trauma work? It can be, when it's paced carefully. We build safety and resources first, you stay in control of what we explore, and we can slow down or pause at any time. Not every technique fits every person, so we choose together. What is the ASGPP? The American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama is a professional organization for people who practice psychodrama and group psychotherapy. In 2016, I co-presented at its national conference. Take the next step * * * ## Ready when you are. Reach out to talk about fit and fees. Consultations are a low-pressure conversation — we'll see if working together feels right. Book a consultation: https://braveembers.intakeq.com/booking Send a message: https://braveemberswellness.com/contact New clients begin with a free initial telehealth consultation. Brave Embers Wellness serves adults 21 and older. Returning client? 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