Dramatic Action Therapy

About Dramatic Action Therapy

Meet Nicole

Nicole Ventura is a licensed professional counselor and registered drama therapist who specializes in working with individuals who have experienced acute trauma, abuse, and/or neglect. She sees clients in-person at her office in New Haven and via telehealth.

She utilizes trauma-centered psychotherapy and embodied drama therapy to help desensitize clients to their past harm. She directly addresses "the thing" with the aim of alleviating anxiety, depression, and other symptoms that disrupt her clients' daily lives. By confronting some of their darkest moments in a safe-enough and supportive environment, her clients are able to reclaim their lives, voices, and bodies.

Nicole has supported clients of all ages, from toddlers to the elderly. She has also provided numerous consultations and trainings on a wide range of trauma and stress-related topics. Prior to entering private practice, Nicole served as a senior clinician and supervisor at the Post Traumatic Stress Center, and was a senior trainer of the Miss Kendra Program.

Her professional interests include working with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, and early childhood abuse.

Services

Psychotherapy

Nicole utilizes a direct, trauma-centered psychotherapy method that focuses on the immediate and detailed acknowledgement of experienced harm. Through the identification of schemas that were developed in states of intense activation, clients become more aware of the negative patterns of behavior that are impacting them in the present.

Drama Therapy

Psychotherapy

Developmental transformations (DvT) is an improvisational, embodied, playful form of drama therapy where the therapist engages in a mutual, transforming exploration of issues, situations and identities that are important to the client. It is rooted in the belief that being is unstable and seeks to help individuals become more comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Consultation

Professional Development

Individualized professional consultations are available to support students, clients, employees, or systems struggling with behaviors and toxic stress that are negatively impacting the greater collective. Practical interventions will be provided and additional follow-ups can be made available.

Professional Development

Collaborative professional development trainings are available to businesses and educational institutions addressing topics such as crisis deescalation, classroom management, burnout, and vicarious trauma. Inquire about any unlisted topics that might meet the needs of you and your team.

Supervision

Professional Development

Supervision

Postgraduate professional supervision hours are available to individuals pursuing state licensure.

Supervision hours for graduate internships and postgraduate professional experience in the field of drama therapy are also available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out if you cannot find the answer to your question!

What is the cost of a counseling session?

The cost of a 45-minute individual psychotherapy or drama therapy session is $175. A 45-minute couples or family counseling session starts at $250.

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please reach out to discuss possible sliding scale options.

Do you take insurance?

Dramatic Action Therapy reserves limited spots for individuals covered by Connecticut's Medicaid program, HUSKY Health (all spots are currently full), and is out-of-network with all other insurance providers. A superbill can be provided to help clients claim out-of-network reimbursement.

What do you charge for supervision?

Supervision for those seeking hours toward CT state licensure or drama therapy credentialing is $100/hr.

What do you charge for consultation or professional development?

That depends on your needs! Typically, pricing starts at $300/hr.

Where are you licensed?

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Connecticut. As a registered drama therapist (RDT), I have the flexibility to serve clients across North America, excluding New York state.

Are you ready to prioritize yourself?

Become more comfortable with the uncomfortable.

About Dramatic Action Therapy

Meet Nicole

Services

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy

Drama Therapy

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy

Consultation

Professional Development

Professional Development

Professional Development

Professional Development

Professional Development

Supervision

Professional Development

Supervision

Frequently Asked Questions

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