Where Improv Meets Therapy – A Psychologist’s Journey

Written by Wang Chia-Chi, psychologist & improviser.  

For speaking and training enquiries → 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, in Taipei, Taiwan. My clinical training is in relational and trauma-focused work. 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. This site is about speaking and training. No clinical service is offered here.

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: