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
Are you ready for change? I am invested in helping you find the better you! I have over 20 years working with Adults, children and families. I work with all age groups whom are struggling with ADHD, Depression ,Anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief,, as well as anger management problems. I specialize with children and adolescents, ages 5 to 18. I am experienced in Play Therapy , Family therapy and anxiet...
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Amy Hublou is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Amy earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and provides traditional talk therapy as well as a variety of Nature-Based therapies with a special emphasis on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). Amy has a passion for outdoor experiential learnin...
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I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals with depression or anxiety or who have experienced trauma or grief. Check out my website at philomathcounseling.com for more information and give me a call or send me an email. Grief and trauma are my specialties. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and I am trained in EMDR. I also use observational mindfulness, parts work,...
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Please e-mail for appointment. I offer HIPPA compliant online video counseling sessions. I have a great affinity for working with clients who are suffering with grief and loss issues such as a death or loss of a relationship. Depression, anxiety and adjustment issues are areas in which I have extensive experience. Women's issues are another area in which I work. I enjoy working with active duty...
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