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
Welcome! My name is Rashona French, and I’m very passionate about bringing harmony into the lives of people in the community. People contact me when they need someone to coach them through both internal and external challenges that have become too difficult to manage on their own. I use my ability to resolve conflicts to help those who care about living a well balanced, healthy, and authentic...
At this time, we have a clinician who has openings for new clients with United, NHP of RI, & Harvard Pilgrim insurance only. We offer mental health counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We support survivors of trauma, families struggling with parenting and difficult relationships, and those struggling with various mental health difficulties. Our prior and concurrent clinica...
The client will determine the outcomes, and I guide the client to solutions through the discovery of the client's own resources. Therapy will allow the client to overcome painful experiences; therapy will empower the client to achieve his/her own healing. Life events shape us into who we are, but when it hurts, we know something must be changed. Then, it becomes very important not to be alone i...
Currently not accepting new clients. I have always respected the power of stories. The real stories about our lives. We share our experiences, hear about our ancestors, and define who we are in this world through stories. Everyone’s story is important. Everyone has the right to author their own story and live their authentic life. In session we will focus on using your strengths and values to...
Do you have a child, preteen, or adolescent that has behavioral issues? Is your child bullied at school? Does your child have trouble 'fitting in' or not making friends easily? Has your child experienced trauma or neglect? My passion has always been working with those that need a little extra help. Having my own special needs child and working in the school district as a Special Ed teacher for...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Good day! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor & have been in practice for 9 yrs. I provide therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, families, & groups. I treat depression/bipolar, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, IDD/Autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and other issues. I have these certifications: Trauma Focused CBT, Sex Offender Treatment, & Military Counselo...
You might be seeking therapy because you feel like no one has your back, that you just can't handle how much crap keeps pilling up on you, because you doubt your ability to manage the craziness of life, the heaviness of it, the complications of family that you love, but who don't always treat you with love and care, you feel weighed down by "failures" and unable to see your strength and success...
Welcome. If you are searching this site, you are probably looking for help for yourself, your family or someone you care about. I know this is an important step and I hope that the information on my listing can assist you in finding what you need. I am a counseling psychologist with a background in the treatment of anxiety, depression and other common mental health concerns and a specialty in...
My personal mission is to offer a therapeutic atmosphere for an open dialogue between client and therapist. Sessions must be a collaborative effort whether they include individuals or groups. Clients must feel comfortable in conveying their problems openly and honestly in a non-judgmental environment. I believe in offering a therapeutic therapy session each time we meet. My goal is to listen an...
22 years of counseling and social work experience. I look at the whole person, including; their childhood experiences, past trauma, relationships, family systems/family/support systems, health and wellness, lifestyle, choices, life skills, stress management, healthy outlets, communication, self-awareness, life-balance, values and beliefs, financial, self-care, and other influences. This holisti...
Stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and drama...We have all encountered them! But, you don't have to face these common life difficulties alone. I am here to help. With extensive training and experience, I provide a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that is safe for you. Though it is sometimes necessary to look at history, I believe that time and energy are bette...
At the Resilience Counseling & Training Center (RCTC), I assist you in enhancing your resilience quotient, RQ, and to build your personal, marital and family resilience enabling the realization of a happier and more fulfilling personal, professional, marital, and/or family life. I provide a variety of resilience focused services including: Counseling & Therapy (Individual, Marital, Family), Par...
Utilizing a collaborative approach, I’m passionate about helping Individuals develop and embrace a strong sense of autonomy. I firmly believe that only you can give yourself permission to live the life you desire. I work in a transformational manner to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors in effort to increase confidence, self-awareness, and control over one's own life. Throughout the...
It can be difficult to come to a psychologist's office to speak about our lives and people often suffer in silence because they believe their problems are too large, too small, unimportant or that nothing can bring about change. It is important to work through the things that cause us depression, anxiety or discomfort. Therefore, I approach every person as a special individual having unique...
I specialize in women and teen issues. I have years of experience working with children with autism and implementing behavior supports. I have provided couple and family therapy as well. I also provide Christian based therapy, helping individuals find their faith and strength by the word of God. I am a certified EMDR therapist. This modality is extremely effective for individuals with depressio...
