Psychodrama is one of the oldest group therapies, developed in 1921 by Jacob Moreno. Moreno used a triadic system – sociometry, psychodrama, and group psychotherapy – each of which parts can be effective in addressing complex trauma. Many traumatic memories revolved around relational trauma – harm caused by someone with whom we have a significant relationship with (parents, partners, children, etc.). Psychodrama provides complex trauma survivors with significantly opportunities to renegotiate relational trauma and offer corrective experiences.

Rooted in spontaneity and creativity, each session is improvised and co-created between client and therapist. Psychodrama allows us to go beyond talking about an issue or healing, and instead to talk directly to the people or parts of self-related to the trauma or healing. For example, in psychodrama, we could have a conversation with our courage to connect more with it, or we could have a discussion with the wall we put up to protect ourselves, or we could have closure with a loved-one who died, or express anger to someone who hurt us.

Psychodrama allows us to travel through time and talk to ourselves as a child to offer protection or nurturing – or travel into the future to strengthen a vision of ourselves related to our healing goals. Psychodrama can also be used to practice or rehearse for future situations that we expect to find ourselves in. We have several therapists on our team that integrate Psychodrama into their practice. Our Director, Dr. Scott Giacomucci is a Board-Certified Psychodrama Trainer and provides regular Psychodrama training for our team and outside professionals.

Thank you for choosing us as a provider for your client(s). We frequently provide adjunctive services for clients of other therapists as they continue to meet with their original primary therapist. Often this is in the form of EMDR or IFS sessions, psychodrama intensives, expressive arts therapy, group therapy, and/or couples/family therapy.

We want to ensure that your client feels safe, seen, and heard throughout the referral process. Additionally, we want you, as the referring provider, to feel comfortable entrusting us with their care. Our Manager of Community Relationships is available to speak with you before a referral to answer any questions you may have. We can also discuss the available therapists and your clinical recommendations.

Provider Direct Contact Line

To be added to our list of referring providers, simply complete our referring provider form. Upon review, we will email you our provider referral phone number so you can connect directly to our Manager of Community Relationships for future referrals.

Therapy Groups

Sessions will be facilitated with an emphasis on safety, building strengths, and empowering participants to put change into action. Group sessions will include various embodied and experiential forms of therapy that allow us to move beyond words or narratives. Instead of an emphasis on retelling trauma stories, we will build the strengths necessary to change how trauma lives within us and alter the trajectories of our lives going forward.

Community Groups

Community peer support groups provide coping skills and bring together members with similar lived experiences to support each other. The group contributes to the healing process through attentive listening, encouragement, feedback, education, and shared experience. Group members will learn to better understand themselves, work to change thoughts and behaviors while receiving and giving feedback to other members.

· Reflexology – stimulates the body to get rid of toxins stored in the body. You may notice that certain areas of the foot make crackling noises. This indicates crystallization of waste in the nerve ending. Linda will systematically press her fingers over the whole foot or hand and tell you which areas of the body the crackling or tender areas are related to.

· Reiki – an energy healing method that activates natural healing of the body; it can be used with or without physical touch

· Therapeutic Touch – off the body (non-touch) balancing of the person’s energy field to promote well-being and healing

· Aromatherapy – peppermint – increases circulation. lavender – relaxes. lemon – helps with depression

· Creative Visualization or Affirmations – using color/creativity to address pain or affirmations to challenge negative beliefs from the past

· Emotional Freedom Technique – tapping on specific points in the body while focusing on negative thoughts or emotions

· Self-acupressure – using pressure on acupuncture points

Intensive Sessions

Intensives, which can range from several hours to multiple days, offer a safe and contained space for individuals to engage with their trauma and explore the associated emotions and memories. In weekly sessions, there is a natural warming up and cooling down process that happens each session, which limits the amount of time available for trauma processing. In a focused 4-hour intensive, we might be able to realistically accomplish what would take 8-10 weeks of weekly hour sessions. This means you can receive treatment quicker and save money in the long run. This compacted schedule allows clients to make rapid progress and experience substantial shifts in their healing journey.

Trauma Recovery Coaching

At the Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, we understand that healing from trauma is not just about overcoming the past—it’s about reclaiming your future. While some individuals benefit from trauma-focused psychotherapy, others seek personal growth coaching to build resilience, discover their strengths, and create a meaningful life beyond their trauma.

Our trauma recovery Personal Growth Coaching Services are designed for individuals who are ready to move forward, break free from limiting patterns, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose—without the constraints of traditional psychotherapy.

The Phoenix Trauma Center’s mission is to provide quality services to our clients and high-quality education for mental health professionals. We invest in training the best experiential trauma therapists in the field. Our internship program enables us to achieve both aspects of our mission while also offering affordable services. Each year, we receive numerous internship applications and carefully select graduate-level interns who possess relevant experience, training, or advanced knowledge related to our work. Our clinical intern team provides low-cost therapy in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.