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 earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and then her Master’s degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am licensed as a Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Maryland Approved Supervisor. I have many years of counseling and management experience across a vast variety of treatment settings include: private practice, inpatient...
My goal as a psychotherapist is to provide you with a genuine, warm, caring experience where your thoughts and feelings can be held and mended over time. Sharing the negatives of one's life and self can be such a debilitating experience. Whether you just need a listening ear or a more directive approach, I am honored to be a witness and participant in whatever modality you feel works for you....
Have you been thinking about starting therapy for awhile? Haven't been feeling like yourself lately? Are you feeling depressed and or anxious and you don't know why? Do you feel like you haven’t recovered from the breakup of a relationship? Are you a couple whose relationship is currently struggling? We often have an idea of what our best life would look like but need the tools and support to g...
My passion is helping people live their best lives. I enjoy helping people learn to relax, cope with challenges in a healthy way, and enjoy life. Most of the discomfort we experience is due to our own thoughts. I help individuals identify maladaptive thoughts and behaviors as well as past experiences that are continuing to affect them today. I am also a trained yoga instructor and I help...
The focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I help individuals focus on the Solution. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances and wanted emotions. I am able to help you recover...
"CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND YOU CHANGE YOUR WORLD" – NORMAN VINCENT PEALE - Willing to seek answers is one of the first steps in healing the soul. The most resilient individuals have traveled through the Darkness. Knowing your strengths will help you explore options for change. I have witnessed firsthand what mental illness can do to an individual and the family. The power of positive thinking,...
I am deeply committed to removing barriers and creating achievable paths to healing. I bring humor, heart, directness, authenticity and 20 years working with children, teenagers, families and adults using a solution focused, mindful and client centered approach. My ideal clients are families, teenagers, children and parents; women wanting to discover empowerment and healthy relationships with...
Adolescents and adults seek a counselor for a number of reasons. You are likely feeling down and mentally fatigued, overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, scared, or you may be struggling with substances. You are valuable, and you deserve a peaceful and fulfilling life. I am here to help you achieve your goals, and build tools to help you manage adversity. Since 2005 I have enjoyed working in outpatient...
*Unfortunately, I am not able to take on new clients at this time.* I enjoying aiding clients and their families through their personal trials. While my specialization lies within the contexts of Grief and Trauma related issues, I have an overall passion to assist clients though any challenge they face in life. My specialty in Grief, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety, is birthed from an awareness ...
Christine completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana and then her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. She has 12 years of community services and counseling experience across a variety of treatment settings to include; dual diagnosis, mental health, substance use and forensic residential treatment, detoxificatio...
Tiffany believes therapy is not a one size fits all and that different approaches or modalities may work for a client or situation and not another. Her therapeutic interests include trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, personality disorders, relationships, Narcissistic Personality Abuse Awareness. She has a passion for helping others discover issues related to self worth,...
An integrative holistic therapist and life coach, I work from a humanistic-existential-spiritual perspective. Integrative mental health care makes use of all scientifically proven alternative methods in combination with conventional therapies to support healing and maintain optimal health. Interactions of mind and body are understood as central to the healing process and whole health. The focus...
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Plus+, and evidence-based practices. With a relaxed atmosphere, and a collaborative approach we find clarity and creative solutions for anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, career, trauma, and motivational stuck points. I enjoy helping clients learn to exercise more flexible thinking, and experience a full range of emotions to achieve greater balan...
I specialize in individualism, the principle of being independent and self-reliant. In session you will work to increase your insight, awareness and self-worth. We will look at the details of your life and discover patterns of behaviors to understand who you are and who you want to be. In session you will work towards attaining clarity and strength. You will work towards understand what is miss...
I work best with motivated individuals who will work with me and be courageous enough to be honest about their feelings, and fears. My clients are expected to do assignments, readings and offer feedback. I thoroughly enjoy the progress that an individual can make through self-discovery that counseling offers. Ultimately we are the masters of our own lives, and it is by allowing the individual t...
