Reality Therapy states that individuals, not mental health issues, are responsible for their actions and behavior. People make choices that help them get their needs met, but some of these choices are unhelpful, leading to poor relationships skills and ways of relating to others. The therapist’s goal is to motivate individuals to take responsibility for their choices and behavior.
Counselors traditionally use Reality Therapy in prisons and schools. They can use it for individuals, couples, or groups.
Some mental health professionals claim Reality Therapy doesn’t validate mental health diagnoses.
Motivation, behavior, choices, and action are core components in Reality Therapy. Your therapist might help you understand each of these concepts and how they apply to your life. Therapists often spend time asking clients what their needs are. These can range from small things, such as desiring to rid yourself of a bad habit, to larger-scale issues, such as wanting to get your needs more fully met by your partner. Your therapist will help you decide what behaviors can more efficiently get your needs met.
Much of Reality Therapy involves identifying how your behavior, thus far, hasn’t been helpful. Once you gain this understanding, you will be more likely to make choices that align with getting your needs met in healthy, positive ways.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Reality Therapy
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I am a licensed mental health counselor with 15+ years experience working in community mental heath. I utilized both brief and long-term treatment methods to treat patients from adolescents through adulthood. My approach is open, mindful and non-judgmental. It is also client-centered and solution-focused. I use an eclectic style, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help...
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Counseling is a tool one uses to identify personal shortcomings as well as gaining insight into one's own self-exploration. My approach to counseling begins with establishing a working collaboration with the client. As a therapist, I believe it is my responsibility to demonstrate to each client that they are in a safe, trusting, environment, and to help them understand why they are having...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (IEHP or Private Pay ONLY)*** At the core, therapy is really about two things; Client-therapist fit and client's readiness to do the work. That's it! So, if you're ready to do the work, and we get along well, that's half the battle right there. Hi, I'm Jeremiah. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anger,...
I have been a licensed therapist since 2007. I pursued this profession due to my passion for helping others.I have ten years experience. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. I ran an after school program and summer program for almost nine years. I have a Bachelor of Science in Art Education and a Masters of Rehabilitation of Counseling. I am currently finishing up my Bachelors o...
