Ms Krista Verrastro

Dramatherapist

“I help people who feel used, abused, neglected, or rejected transform from surviving to thriving. I work in person and online (for Maryland residents). I blend drama therapy, EMDR therapy, and talk therapy.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space to gently explore experiences that leave you feeling used, abused, neglected, or rejected. We can work together to reclaim your narrative thorough drama therapy, EMDR therapy, and talk therapy. You'll discover new ways to navigate challenges and build lasting confidence. My aim is to help you move from simply surviving to truly thriving. Sessions are available in person and online for Maryland residents.

Approach

We use creative and experiential methods and somatic processing to gently revisit memories, practice new responses, and integrate them between sessions. This way of working tends to suit adolescents and adults who want hands-on, creative, and collaborative steps toward steadier confidence.

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Basic Information

Reisterstown, United States

In-person & Online

Services

Drama therapy, EMDR therapy, Talk therapy

Services Offered:

Drama Therapy
A form of therapy that uses role-play, storytelling, and movement as tools for emotional expression and exploration.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

Dramatherapist
A therapist who uses drama, role-play, and storytelling to help clients explore emotions and develop new perspectives. No acting ability needed.

Credentials

Registrations

North American Drama Therapy Association

Dramatherapist

Registration: 374

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Qualifications

New York University

Service Areas

Krista Verrastro, MA, RDT/BCT

In-person & Online

Reisterstown, Maryland

United States