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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We all need a friendly ear, especially in difficult times. With someone in your corner you can build the coping skills needed to handle life's challenges with confidence. Macomb Therapy Group works with adults, adolescents, families and couples. Our clinicians have experience counseling people from a range of backgrounds and ages; facing a variety of challenges: from individuals dealing with...
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I specialize in working with 12 year old clients and older. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with substance abuse and addiction, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. I have worked with other clients on a lesser degree that have various other disorders, such eating disorders, sexual disorders, gender identity issues, those on the autism spectr...
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Great job in beginning a journey toward fulfillment! I am Dr. Andrew Watley and I am a licensed professional counselor here in my home state, Louisiana. I am happy to work with you in whatever areas you feel are important in your life. I work with clients of many different ages and backgrounds. I work with clients of many varying concerns but I specialize with clients who are members of the LGB...
Hello, my name is Annette Pelletier. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Southern Utah. If you are here, you are likely seeking out help and support. I have been there, and recognize how challenging it can be to take that first step of contacting someone such as myself. It takes self-awareness and courage to recognize it's something you need for yourself. I have several years’ experience...
