Therapeutic Improv Sessions

Improv is a dynamic form of performance where actors spontaneously create dialogue, characters, and stories on stage. Its unpredictable and often hilarious nature has made it popular in theaters worldwide and on TV shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? But beyond the laughs, improv is also naturally therapeutic. It sparks creative thinking, helps us become more comfortable with uncertainty, and builds confidence.

Therapeutic improv is all about the process, not the performance. It’s less about being funny and more about personal growth and achieving therapeutic goals. We focus on being present, connecting with others, playing, and taking risks in a supportive environment. There’s no audience to impress and no pressure to be funny, though humor often shows up naturally!

Each therapeutic improv group is tailored to fit its members’ goals, challenges, or diagnoses. It’s a flexible, transformative tool shaped to help you wherever you are. Research shows it’s effective for reducing stress, easing depression, enhancing communication, building self-esteem, and much more.

The real magic happens when we start to connect what we do in the group to our lives outside of it. The work doesn’t stop when the session ends; we reflect, process, and draw real-life parallels. Therapeutic improv gives us the freedom to try on new roles, experiment with how we relate to others, and practice the changes we want to see in ourselves. It’s a playful rehearsal for life, helping us build awareness, strengthen relationships, and make meaningful shifts in how we show up in the world.

If you’re interested in individual sessions, contact us here to schedule a consult.