Therapy for Actors

A part of my practice, that I continue to treasure, is therapy for people on the road. Because I trained and practiced in LA for almost twenty years and my own musical background (BS in Music Education, cello major) this was a natural connection. As my LA clients began to go on the road in musicals we would continue to do weekly phone sessions. This grew by word of mouth through many regional and touring productions such as Phantom, Jekyl and Hyde, 3hree, Ragtime 1776, Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon, etc...

Life in the arts is difficult enough, but life on the road and on tour has it's own unique challenges. Constant change, being away from one's familiar home, making sense out of a "moving community," and certain-uncertainty add to the "normal" challenges of day to day life. It has been my privilege to work with many brilliant and talented people over the years. The typical things we have focused on are: relationships, anxiety, depression, fear of failure/success, self esteem, loneliness, financial issues and the constant challenge of maintaining a life somewhere else.

Under these circumstances phone sessions are the best and only practical option. This works well because actors are so used to being in touch with their feelings and personal contact is often not necessary. Once a week there is a familiar place to go and just take care of yourself no matter where you are in the country. (The only drawback can be putting up with my little dyslexic time zone problem)

This is what some people on the road have to say about their experience:

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"I have worked with Dr. McCord and have found her to be an amazing support over the years. As an actor that has spent over 7 years on the road, the only type of therapy that was possible for me was therapy by phone. Wendy is AMAZINGLY intuitive and has a gift for knowing exactly what I am feeling or experiencing by the sound and inflection of my voice. I have found therapy by phone to be equally as effective for me as in person. Wendy has been an amazing support in what could be a very lonely profession. I don't know what I would have done without her compassion, kindness and incredible insight."

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"I don't know how I would have gotten through some very difficult life situations without you."

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"Thank You for doing what you do so well!!"

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Under Actors Equity, Union Labor Life Insurance, the sessions of $120 are covered at 50% after the yearly deductible.

You are invited to set up a free initial 20 minute consultation call after which time you may choose to continue for the full hour.

If you feel that emotional therapy is not what you need, I would like to recommend a truly wonderful "Life and Business of the Business Coach." His name is Roger DeWitt, he is also phone based and can be reached at 917-686-0157 or at http://www.lifeartistrycoaching.com. Please visit him.

Contact Wendy at:

480-540-0074

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