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
Figuring out life is not easy, especially if you're trying to do it alone. Feeling heard, understood, and cared for with someone who is authentic & compassionate can be so helpful for your health, happiness, & wellbeing. When I meet with a new client, whether as an individual, or as a couple or family, I support each person so they do not feel alone while sorting out the hard stuff that can get...
We work with people who are suffering with ADHD/ADD, Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, TBI's, Peak Performance,PTSD, etc. We specialize in alternative treatment using Neurofeedback along with Biofeedback. We offer Counseling, Coaching, and Meditation Healing. We apply a holistic approach to bring healing and hope to our clients. Our goal is to provide an environment that is warm and caring for...
There's a myth in that you can't ever get over traumatic events, so you have to learn to live with them. I don't believe that. Within a nonjudgmental, caring atmosphere, and using a blend of the best of traditional and innovative approaches, I can help you get to a place of healing and renewal. We all encounter problems that are difficult to understand without assistance. I want to work with yo...
I work with young adults and children that are having a hard time coping with things like anxiety, depression, identity, and divorce. I also work with adults that are struggling with stress, anxiety, and life management. I am currently accepting new clients for weeknight and Saturday appointments. Call for an appointment or schedule online at my website (www.goldenoutlookcounseling.com). Free...
My goal is to provide a warm and accepting environment for individuals to explore feelings and life experiences that may allow for personal reflection and growth. We all may experience a feeling of being "stuck" at some point in our lives and may be unsure of how to move forward. I believe the path forward is discovered through personal reflection and self-exploration. I enjoy working with...
Joe is 1992 Graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master's in Social Work and has been licensed in Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 1996. Joe has over two decades of experience as a therapist providing Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy. Joe provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: solution focused treatment designed to provide understanding,...
I have spent a majority of my career working with children and adolescents, I also see adults that are having difficulty managing symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as relational issues. When working with children/adolescents, I place great emphasis on the relationship and communication in order to reduce behavioral symptoms. Current Adjunct Professor at Whitworth University. Registered...
I have been successfully treating children, adults, and marriage issues for over twenty years. My passion is working with children helping them develop to the highest potential possible. Children are people too!! I work out of a non judgmental stance and the highest positive regard for my patients. I work with children on issues of ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, attachment,...
I work with EDMR, Gief/Loss, Bipolar, Cluster B Personality Issues, Hypnosis, Complex Trauma, PTSD, DID, Attachment Issues, ODD/Conduct Disorder Issues, Depression, Juvenile Sex Offending and Victims, LGBTQ Community, EAP Referrals, Long and Short Term Therapy, Christian Counseling to those with this interest. I work with age groups from 7 years of age and up. Psycho-sexual Assessments ( sexual...
My goal is to provide solution focused and compassionate treatment. I draw upon my more than twenty years of experience to work with each client, to address those primary issues which brought one into treatment and to join with my clients on their path towards greater functioning and stability. I have a passion for helping my clients to address those behavioral patterns that interfere with heal...
I enjoy helping people. I am able to address many issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction issues, relationship concerns, sexuality concerns, and many more. I offer a comfortable environment for my clients and will work with you to find the solutions that you need. I love the work that I do! I have an addiction certification and I feel that I view addiction work in a different way than...
Dr. James Montford, Jr. has a passion for marriage and family counseling, teens, young adult males, and those that struggle with substance abuse and other addictions. James specializes in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. AREAS OF FOCUS: Men's Issues, Marriage and Family, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self-mutilating behavior, Sexual Addictions, and Identity Issues, Eating...
One of my greatest rewards as a therapist is helping clients to change their lives for the better. I have over 17 years of individual and family therapy experience. I take pride in providing a respectful, non-judgmental setting, with active listening and offering questions to support the process of self awareness. I have gained considerable experience working with a number of life problems...
I believe a big part of therapy is understanding the nature of change: how hard it is, what gets in the way, what helps create change. If you're ready and willing and needing to change - I'd love to work with you. I have ten years experience helping adults, adolescents, couples and families who have struggled with significant problems: anger, depression, suicide, relationship problems, trauma,...
