Krista Verrastro - Drama Therapist

Krista Verrastro - Drama Therapist Drama Therapist & EMDR Therapist * I help people who feel used, abused, neglected, or rejected I provide individual therapy. See my website for details.

I help teens and adults who feel used, abused, neglected, or rejected. I specialize in helping people who have experienced abuse-related trauma or who feel different for other reasons. I enjoy helping my clients transform from surviving to thriving, meaning that I help them reclaim their power and help them have satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I also facilitate workshops for and give lectures to various populations (e.g. other mental health professionals and students).

The rain stopped this morning in time for me to get in a hike without worrying about getting rained on. The river and re...
11/09/2025

The rain stopped this morning in time for me to get in a hike without worrying about getting rained on. The river and remaining pops of fall foliage soothed me.
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May you find things that soothe you today.
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I was really trying to savor the last of the fall foliage during this morning’s hike. Most trees were already bare, whic...
11/08/2025

I was really trying to savor the last of the fall foliage during this morning’s hike. Most trees were already bare, which felt so odd since it was so unseasonably warm in the 60’s. I know every season has plus sides, but I wish fall (especially the time of beautiful foliage) lasted longer!
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The sunset, almost full moon, and my favorite tree outside of my office in its red autumn glory. May you have a night as...
11/04/2025

The sunset, almost full moon, and my favorite tree outside of my office in its red autumn glory. May you have a night as serene as this scene.
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Today has been one of those days filled with little joys:-An unexpected Halloween themed trail at the park I went to for...
10/26/2025

Today has been one of those days filled with little joys:
-An unexpected Halloween themed trail at the park I went to for my morning hike
-A mostly blue sky with abundant sunshine making the fall foliage pop
-A visit to a local farm stand, where I bought pumpkins and pet some goats
-A matcha latte on the way home (not pictured).
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I thoroughly enjoyed a 2 hour hike this morning. Though it started off as very chilly, the abundant sunshine made the le...
10/25/2025

I thoroughly enjoyed a 2 hour hike this morning. Though it started off as very chilly, the abundant sunshine made the leaves appear to be glowing. I’m trying to savor this fleeting part of the season as much as possible.
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My order of candy corn and mallocreme pumpkins from arrived today. As a vegan since 2010, it’s been years since I’ve ha...
10/25/2025

My order of candy corn and mallocreme pumpkins from arrived today. As a vegan since 2010, it’s been years since I’ve had these things since store bought ones aren’t vegan. These are a nice treat! The texture is spot on, and they aren’t overly sweet.
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Have an unbe-leaf-ably fall-tastic day!🍁I saw this huge leaf during a morning hike.🍁
10/23/2025

Have an unbe-leaf-ably fall-tastic day!
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I saw this huge leaf during a morning hike.
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10/19/2025

I had a beautiful autumn hike along a river filled with solitude and peace. I heard water, wind, leaves rustling in the wind, crickets, and birds… no humans or traffic.
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There was good turn out at the No Kings event in Columbia, MD. Senator Van Hollen, a veteran, and others spoke. Everythi...
10/18/2025

There was good turn out at the No Kings event in Columbia, MD. Senator Van Hollen, a veteran, and others spoke. Everything was peaceful and kind.
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The fall foliage during this morning’s hike was beautiful even against the overcast sky. I enjoyed spending time on a tr...
10/18/2025

The fall foliage during this morning’s hike was beautiful even against the overcast sky. I enjoyed spending time on a trail that paralleled a river.
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10/18/2025

Happy International Drama Therapy Week! From October 13th to 19th, we celebrate the therapeutic practice of dramatherapy all over the world.

This annual week is hosted by the World Alliance of Dramatherapy which brings together membership based organizations dedicated to promoting the profession.

Do you have an example, story, article, or workshop coming up about the benefits of drama therapy? Share it with us!

10/18/2025

This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the current evidence on the effectiveness of drama-based therapies on mental health outcomes. The outcomes showed that drama-based therapies are effective in contributing to clients’ mental health, with similar effects as shown in other psychotherapies.

Read the full study here: https://tinyurl.com/46ny9ynv

Reference: Orkibi, H., Keisari, S., Sajnani, N. L., & de Witte, M. (2025). Effectiveness of drama-based therapies on mental health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies.Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 19(4), 878–895. https://doi.org/10.1037/aca0000582

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301 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD
21136

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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+14438850970

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I help people who feel used, abused, neglected, or rejected. I specialize in helping people who have experienced abuse-related trauma or who feel different for other reasons. I enjoy helping my clients transform from surviving to thriving, meaning that I help them reclaim their power and help them have satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I provide individual therapy and group therapy. I also facilitate workshops for and give lectures to various populations (e.g. other mental health professionals, law enforcement, and students). See my website for details.

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