Dr. Jacob Levy Moreno developed psychodrama, also called action methods, in the early 1900's. It is a unique, multidimensional ACTION approach to psychotherapy. It is a safe environment for people to explore issues and concerns in a gentle, non confrontational manner. For non-therapists, this method of psychotherapy allows participants to view their conflicts experientially from a different perspective and thus resolution is faster and long lasting. For therapists and counselors, action methods can be incorporated into an existing therapeutic model providing a new theoretical framework to increase the effectiveness of clinical skills and facilitate spontaneity and creativity in the therapeutic process.

Psychodrama is a group process and is also utilized in individual psychotherapy sessions. It explores an individual's world through action incorporating various modalities such as music, art, roleplay, story telling etc. to facilitate personal growth. Through enactment, clients enter the world of their issues in a safe non judgmental environment. During the enactment, they experience their world instead of talking about it. After each enactment, all participants share their stories. The power of the group sharing aids in the healing process.