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
I've been working with children since 1991, mostly at the elementary and preschool age level. In the 90's I developed a passion for play therapy and began my own training and experience. Twenty years later I have my ideal space at Cashman Center where I provide play therapy every day, addressing everything from anxiety to trauma to attachment, teaching new skills including assertiveness,...
I believe everyone has the capacity to grow and change as well as heal. I also believe the counseling relationship should be a good fit. I provide psychological services to adults, adolescents and children. As a Registered Play Therapist I allow the child to express feelings in a safe playful environment. I offer individual and group process for adolescent struggling with life challenges. If...
Using a straight forward, respectful, non-blaming approach to counseling, my specialities include relationship issues, sexuality, grief/loss, co-dependency, self esteem, body image issues, life transitions, gender, anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin issues, and gas lighting recovery. I will often utilize journaling, narrative therapies, EMDR, grounding and somatic techniques,...
I currently am not taking new clients at this time. During this time we can not only be physically isolated, but feel mentally isolated as well. Finding the right therapist to process life, relationships, stressors, & difficult/traumatic events can be crucial to health & wellness. I consider it a privilege to walk with individuals and/or couples through life's changing seasons & circumstances. ...
Dr. Susan B. Wilkie (PhD, LPC, LMFT, NCC, NCSC) is currently a Professor and Founding Director of the Marriage & Family Therapy Program at Pfeiffer University's Graduate School in Charlotte. She is an experienced, licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in private practice. Dr. Wilkie graduated from the University of Maryland with an undergraduate...
Healing Minds and Hearts at Counseling Connections. I have been working with adults, children and families for the last 17 years addressing depression, anxiety, anger and defiant behaviors, grief, relationship issues, low self-esteem, conflict resolution and problem solving skills. It is a pleasure to help others learn skills to communicate and improve and change their life in a positive...
I am a Catholic therapist who helps INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, and FAMILIES in pain to experience deep personal and relational healing by using the top faith- and evidence-based treatments so that they can love with more peace, holiness, and joy. I help INDIVIDUALS: (1) Restore peace through deep healing and resolve various internal problems (Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Post-traumatic stress, OC...
I believe in rebuilding a happy and fulfilling life. As your therapist, it is my desire to develop a supportive and caring relationship with my clients and most of all, to instill hope. I will be committed to you and will work with compassion and creativity as we progress through your own personal journey. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues which span from addictions,...
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the Mahoning and Trumbull County areas. I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and obtained my Master's Degree in Counseling from Youngstown State University in 2000. In 2016, I opened my own private practice in Austintown, OH called Individualized Trauma Care. I am trained in Eye Movement...
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will he...
Which path you chose will either allow you to experience peace and contentment or leave you feeling so overwhelmed as you struggle with feelings of frustration, doubt, anger, sadness, anxiety, shame, guilt, fear or hopelessness. You are not broken, in need of fixing. Rather, you are deeply hurt, in need of care. By identifying with some of these emotions you may feel unsure of what to do next,...
I am a private practitioner and I am accepting new clients. I maintain a general clinical practice and have extensive experience treating clients in various settings such as community mental health, school-based and private practice. In addition to my private practice, I am currently the district-wide adjustment counselor for Northbridge Public Schools. I bring an in-depth understanding of mood...
****************************NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*****************I believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship. It is my goal to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health, and to address the individual needs of my clients, while always considering the uniqueness of each person's experience and understanding of the world. I am an advocate for the use of...
I am a bilingual English/Spanish LCSW therapist. My experience has allowed me to work with children, adults, and families in order to help them reach their full potential. I consider myself an eclectic therapist where I am able to draw upon different treatment modalities in order to help my clients achieve their goals. I'm a team player and feel that when working with clients its important for ...
My greatest passion in life has always been people, interpersonal relationships, and the work it takes to become the best version of yourself. My approach to psychotherapy is integrative and based on the unique needs of each individual client. By incorporating a client centered, strengths-based style, I help to foster personal growth and empower individuals to reach their goals. Together, we ca...
