Sean Paul Carleton MA, LCAT, RDT

When it comes to relationship issues, I focus on uncovering the emotional patterns that may be holding you back. Using drama therapy, we’ll explore your relationships through role-play and creative expression, allowing you to better understand dynamics, build healthier communication skills, and create deeper, more fulfilling connections with others. Together, we’ll work toward stronger, more authentic relationships that align with your needs and values.

I offer a space where you can explore and express difficult emotions that may feel overwhelming or stuck. Through drama therapy, we’ll use creative methods to help you reconnect with your sense of self, process feelings that are hard to express with words alone, and rediscover joy and meaning. My approach helps you break free from the weight of depression and move toward a brighter, more hopeful future.

I can help you manage anxiety through creative expression. Using drama therapy, we explore the underlying causes of your anxiety through techniques like role-play and storytelling. This allows you to process emotions safely and build practical tools to manage stress in real-life situations. Together, we’ll work to reduce your anxiety, helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and in control of your daily life.

As a registered drama therapist, I integrate elements of play therapy to help you safely explore emotions and experiences in a non-threatening way. Play therapy provides a space for creativity and spontaneity, allowing you to access deeper insights and process difficult feelings. This approach is especially effective for unlocking unconscious patterns and fostering emotional growth in a safe and engaging environment.

With extensive experience in psychodynamic therapy, I specialize in helping you explore unconscious thoughts, feelings, and patterns that influence your behavior. By gaining insight into these underlying forces, you can better understand yourself and your relationships. This approach supports long-term change by addressing the root causes of emotional struggles, helping you break free from recurring patterns and experience meaningful growth.

As a drama therapist, I use psychodrama techniques to help you explore and resolve conflicts through role-play and creative expression. Psychodrama allows you to step into different roles and perspectives, offering powerful insights and emotional release. This active, experiential approach helps you gain new understanding of your relationships, emotions, and behaviors, leading to deeper healing and transformation.