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
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Hello, I have over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health field, primarily in private practice. Prior to that I have worked as a Youth Minister and directed a group home for adolescents. I have had lots of success working with couples in conflict, and individuals with depression and anxiety issues. I believe that my job as your therapist is to help you uncover and develop your personal gif...
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After working in two different behavioral health settings, I have experience working with a wide assortment of clients and a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. I have experience and deep interest, in counseling individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, & behavioral issues. I also specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder and have received specialized...
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I love working with struggling couples that have a desire to try to work things out. I enjoy sharing wisdom with couples that want to start things off right. I personally approach these things from a Christian worldview but am flexible and willing to work with everyone. I have training in systems and family theories, parenting, marriage therapy, and sex therapy. I have a lot of crisis experienc...
I believe establishing a trusting and safe relationship in which a client is an active and equal participant is absolutely crucial for any counseling process. I tailor my approach to each client's needs by drawing on different aspects of my experience and training. A lot of my work has been with anxiety, depression, codependency, perfectionism, trauma, relationships and cultural identity issues...
