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
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...
Calling a therapist is scary, but this fear only lasts until the first call is made. Meeting you where you are in life and helping you become your best is what I will do as your therapist. My clients testify that they found happiness and true love as a result of therapy sessions with me. Relationship issues, dating to find a right partner, anxiety, depression and trauma don't have to become you...
[NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME] Maybe, you're looking for help with your marriage, or help with a personal life issue, or you want to work through the pain of past hurts or the grief of a significant loss? Counseling provides the opportunity for healthy change, personal growth and healing. I work from an integrated and holistic cognitive-behavioral perspective. I focus on helping my clien...
Hello, and welcome! I know firsthand that making the initial contact for therapy can often be the hardest part- I'm here for you. I take an open minded, curious, down to earth approach creating a warm and safe environment. We will go at your pace, digging deep when you are ready or scratching the surface of what is on your mind and in your heart. Whether you have pervasive anxiety, unresolved...
I'm a counselor/psychotherapist and I specialize in three things: #1, Depth Psychology with a strong Jungian focus #2, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and the Traumatic Recovery Process #3, Psychotherapy for Physicians, Executives and Senior leaders working through crisis. I'm certified in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. My passion for working with people experiencing post...
We all go through things that can cause you to feel angry, nervous, ashamed, hurt, disappointed, confused, unbalance, or even just concerned. It is often those experiences mixed with negative feelings/emotions that can create chaos or disharmony on our life's. It is my belief that any issue, no matter how big or small, left unresolved has the potential to birth new experiences that can either...
We provide therapy and evaluations that help keep you and your family focused on achieving your goals and enjoying life. We are the premier source of counseling care and mental health assessment in the Mansfield and South Arlington area. Our goal is to help adults, teens, children, and families lead happy, well-balanced lives by helping them deal effectively with their problems or concerns. The...
Welcome! Thank you for taking time to collaborate with Perseverance Counseling, LLC. At Perseverance Counseling our slogan is "championing your ability to hurdle life's obstacles". For over ten years, I have provided counseling services to adolescents, teenagers and adults. I have worked with individuals in correctional, community, school and hospital settings. Also, I have provided counseling ...
Hello, I am Patrice Cox. I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2010. I received my masters degree from Clark Atlanta University and my undergraduate degree from Georgia State University. I have been working in the field of counseling since 2004. I have experience working with individuals who deal with issues such as: anxiety, depression, stress management, substance abuse, grief,...
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified addictions counselor and have worked with adults and adolescents since 1997. My current and former experience has taken place in various locations including high schools, colleges, outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation, and both group and individual private practices. Whether you are working through a tough situation or wish to explore...
To Be a Therapist is the Greatest Honor I can imagine for myself. To sit with Individuals and be part of a system that promotes a BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE is such a gift that I can't believe I get paid for it. I've been a Therapist for over 20 yrs. and feel confident in my abilities. My specialties include, but are not limited to, Narcissistic Abuse and Personality Disorder, Marital Counseling,...
Making the decision to look for help can be difficult and where do you start? With so many therapist being listed it's hard to decide which one to choose based on a simple profile and picture. Maybe you've tried therapy in the past and found that it wasn't a very helpful endeavor for you. You still are struggling with some problems yet don't know what else to do. That's why I offer a free initi...
A good fit between a therapist and client is essential to the best possible outcome. Using a holistic approach, I partner with each client to help bring clarity to the change process so that you can build on what is working. Many people don't know what's wrong. Simply that things are not right. I specialize in relationships, stress reduction, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and grief....
I respect client's current emotional state and provide a safe, secure environment for our sessions. I also listen to client needs in an empathic, nonjudgmental way. Counseling techniques can vary based on the client's emotional and mental state, age, issue(s), goals and time restraints. Specialties include substance abuse, trauma, grief, anger management, anxiety, depression, as well as marriag...
Dr. Jonathan Hoistad has been involved with Developmental Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Health Psychology; and Neuropsychology. He has worked with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings. He is expert in Psychological evaluations for ADHD; Learning problems; and emotional problems. His doctoral research on Dialysis and Transplantation has prepared him to help people with...
