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
An Spanish speaking Counselor. Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist with more than 18 years of experience in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field. I have passion for helping those who are struggling with real life issues thru empowering their personal strengths. I worked with people from different cultures and ages, children, adolescents and adults. Before starting my Private Practice I work...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (TX# 69871) and I provide individual, couple, family and group counseling with these guiding principles: Changing what we do is key to changing how we feel and to getting what we want. Focus on the here and now. All problems have exceptions. Find what works and do more of it. Small changes can lead to big results. I received my Master of Education in...
Hello, I am Jennifer R. Trefonas, MS, LMHC, MHP. I was initially licensed in FL in 1992, moved to WA 2002; licensed WA 2001. I ENJOY assisting INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, & CHILDREN in overcoming obstacles. I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact me for HELP with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, bullying, grief, feeling shamed, taken advantage of, abuse of any kind,...
It is my belief that quality of life is promoted by breaking through barriers that prevent wholistic growth of the the individual and/or family unit. Thus, it has been my professional goal to empower individuals, families and communities over the last 20 years from my clinical and educational experiences. My clinical expertise covers the following: Impulse Control Problems, Post-Traumatic Stres...
I believe therapy provides a "safe place" to let ones guard down without ever having to feel judged especially in today's world. Positive growth and change is always possible when we are appreciated and empowered....
LIFE PSYCHOTHERAPY is a private psychotherapy practice offering counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, couples, families, and groups. Since each person is unique, the approach to therapy is unique as well, combining existential philosophy with cognitive behavioral tools. The outcome empowers a person to feel empowered to take concrete actions in order to change or cope w...
**** I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENT via Telehealth! **** Congratulations, you have taken the first step toward change by reaching out for help. Are you interested in continuing that process while taking a deeper look at your relationships with self and others? It is my hope to create a safe, therapeutic space so that you can grow and learn internally and externally through the use of my 10 years of...
My journey to becoming a healer began in 2009 with a vision of creating a safe place that supports the emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical health of men and women. I provide individual, couple's, family, and group therapy with a primary practice located in Waxhaw, NC. I offer empowerment and compassion to my clients in effectively navigating life's challenges using a holistic...
NOW taking Blue Cross/Blue Shield! Looking for a professional who is passionate about working with women's issues and couples? I specialize in helping young women who want to find relief from anxiety discover ways to feel more relaxed and confident. I also assist struggling couples who want to improve their relationship, learn ways to communicate better, and become stronger friends and partners...
Parenting may be the hardest job you've ever had but you're not ready to quit. As a parent, you may often feel frustrated and overwhelmed when trying to manage the daily struggles between you and your child. I offer individual, family, and parent-child relationship therapy to help improve presenting symptoms and behaviors such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavior problems. CALL FOR A FREE...
I believe that each person wants to be heard, accepted, and validated. I also believe each person has the ability to ease emotional pain, gain clarity, and create joy. I strive to build a genuine, supportive therapeutic relationship with each client to help achieve these goals. I have counseled for 18 years in a variety of settings, to include a community mental health agency, private practice,...
Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for people to explore options for a happy and healthier life for themselves and the people they love is the cornerstone of my approach to therapy. I strive to provide quality services for people of all ages, groups, and family units that embrace a solution-focused model. With an extensive professional background working with children and families as ...
It takes courage to recognize and begin to accept that you need help beyond your own measures. I believe that you as clients are the expert and I am here to collaborate with you by focusing on your strengths. I will be there to support you as we delve deeper into your family and life experiences to try to bring peace to your life. Using an eclectic approach with client-centered principals at th...
"YOU REALLY CAN HAVE A LIFE OF ABUNDANCE, PEACE, LIFE, AND JOY!” You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I Promise you that I am as real as a therapist can get! When you have tried things and they are not working for you, its time to try something different, and I pride myself in being different and not every other therapist. Life is to short to hold onto...
I am a second-generation Christian family therapist who has been in practice since 1987, married for 34 years, 2 adult twin daughters, and now 2 sons (both daughters married). My overall philosophy is to assist clients in bringing balance to their lives by examining the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of their lives. It is important to see the individual as a part of a system, as wha...
