Taxonomy Code 101200000X
Drama Therapist
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 101200000X
- Grouping:
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification:
- Drama Therapist
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- Drama therapists are trained in the intentional use of drama and theatre processes to achieve therapeutic goals. Drama therapists provide psychotherapy for individuals living with mental health and behavioral concerns that may result in psychological suffering, impaired relationships, or distress in daily activities. Drama therapy promotes wellness and healing within the context of a therapeutic relationship for individuals of varying ability levels across the lifespan. Drama therapy can take many forms depending on individual and group needs, skill and ability levels, interests, and therapeutic goals. Processes and techniques may include improvisation, theater games, storytelling, and enactment.
- Notes:
- Source: North American Drama Therapy Association, www.nadta.org [1/1/2021: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 101200000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for drama therapist grouped under behavioral health & social service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 276 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is drama therapist of which 183 are registered as females, 46 registered as males and 47 are organizations.
101200000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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