

Krista Verrastro
Krista Verrastro, Master of Arts (MA), Registered Drama Therapist (RDT), and Board Certified Trainer (BCT) (she/her), combines drama therapy, talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and coaching to provide transformative support. She specializes in helping individuals who feel used, abused, neglected, and rejected, empowering them to move from surviving to thriving. Krista’s expertise includes supporting clients who have experienced various types of abuse or relational challenges that lead to feelings of disconnection from themselves and others. She also facilitates therapeutic workshops both online and in person, offering a supportive and healing space for personal growth.
Business Information
Krista Verrastro
301 Main Street
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136, United States
Hours of Operation
Coaching for Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience, & Life Transformation
Duration:
30 Minutes
Price:
$75.00
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Duration:
50 Minutes
Price:
$150.00
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Conditions Addressed
Offering
Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming, especially when you are striving to cultivate healthier relationships, set boundaries, enhance self-esteem, or transition into a new phase of life. Coaching provides a structured yet creative space to explore your goals, overcome obstacles, and actively shape the life you desire.
What Coaching Can Help You Achieve
This coaching process is designed to help you:
✅ Develop emotional resilience and stress management techniques
✅ Cultivate self-awareness and self-care practices that align with your needs
✅ Strengthen your relationships—whether personal, professional, or familial
✅ Establish and maintain healthy boundaries with confidence
✅ Overcome people-pleasing tendencies and step into self-empowerment
✅ Boost self-esteem and create a positive, fulfilling life
✅ Navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence
✅ Improve communication and assertiveness skills for better connections
✅ Reignite joy, creativity, and playfulness in your daily life
A Unique Approach to Coaching
My background as a drama therapist adds a creative and experiential dimension to traditional coaching. Instead of only talking through challenges, we incorporate vision boards, role-playing, storytelling, and embodied exercises to help you:
🌟 Visually and physically explore your goals and strengths
🌟 Identify and prepare for potential obstacles in a hands-on way
🌟 Step into your inner confidence and personal power
🌟 Reframe limiting beliefs and create a forward-focused mindset
Neuroscience-Informed Coaching
In addition to creative techniques, this coaching model integrates neuroscience-based education to help you understand the mind-body connection and how stress affects your well-being. Learning about your nervous system allows you to:
🔹 Recognize stress triggers and regulate your emotions more effectively
🔹 Improve communication and self-advocacy in personal and professional settings
🔹 Shift from reactive patterns to intentional, empowered decision-making
The Structure of Coaching
Coaching is action-oriented, present-focused, and forward-moving. While therapy often explores how past experiences influence current behavior, coaching helps you:
➡️ Identify where you are right now
➡️ Clarify where you want to be
➡️ Take strategic steps to get there
This process does not diagnose, treat mental health conditions, or process trauma but rather supports goal-setting, personal growth, and skill-building.
Engagement Method
In-Person
Virtual
Additional Information
• Consultation Required - Please contact me to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. This consultation will allow us to discuss your goals and determine if we are a good fit to work together.
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