Where Improv Meets Therapy – A Psychologist’s Journey

Written by Wang Chia-Chi, psychologist & improviser.  

Let’s connect → tomoewcc@gmail.com | Instagram

 

Hi, I’m Wang Chia-Chi —

an improviser, playbacker, and licensed psychologist based in Taipei, Taiwan.

I believe that improvisation and psychotherapy are both rooted in presence, curiosity, and deep listening — and that when combined, they offer powerful ways to connect, heal, and grow.

I currently work at Better Help Clinic, where I support adults navigating relational issues, emotional overwhelm, and trauma. My approach to therapy is integrative and relational — drawing from psychodynamic theory, expressive arts, and embodied practices. Whether in the therapy room or on stage, I care deeply about helping people reclaim their voice, feel seen, and stay connected to their inner life.

I’m also a performer, musician, and improv coach at Inprint Theatre — a Playback Theatre ensemble made up of actors, musicians, and psychologists/drama therapists.

Improvising Real Life: On Stage with Inprint Theatre

At Inprint Theatre, we honor the spirit of Playback Theatre. By combining it with the playful, spontaneous, and creative elements of improvisational theatre, we turn real-life moments into theatrical expression. During our shows, we listen to personal stories shared live by audience members, then bring those stories to life on stage — through improvised theatre, music, clowning, and live illustration — and offer them back to the storyteller as a creative gift.

How to Use Improv Skills to Enhance the Effectiveness of Trauma Therapy?

Written by Wang Chia-Chi, psychologist & improviser.  

Let’s connect → tomoewcc@gmail.com | Instagram

Trauma therapy is a significant topic in psychotherapy. However, I've always wondered, "What is the right way to work with emotional trauma?"

With this question in mind, I joined my colleague, Hung-Ru Chen's workshop "Healing Magic in the Counseling Room." 

During the course, when he shared the presentation on "Integration of Trauma Therapy Schools," my eyes lit up...

Oh my, I got it.

School of Trauma Therapy

In the workshop, Hung-Ru listed the trauma therapy schools that he commonly used as follows:

• Hypnosis
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Psychodrama
• Gestalt Therapy
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Somatic Experiencing (SE)

Each school has its own focus and intervention methods, such as: