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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Meg is a licensed therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, women's emotional health, domestic violence, mood disorders, adolescent behavior, life adjustment issues, trauma and PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. Additionally, she has a strong practice in substance abuse/dependence. Meg is in private practice in the Memorial area of Houston, TX. She is a Licensed Chemical and Dependency...
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Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to discuss your problems? Do you need a counselor who can really connect with you? Are you in need of someone who will listen to you in a supportive environment? I can help! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor; practicing for fifteen years. I specialize in working with depression, women's issues, relationship concerns, online counseling, a...
Let's get straight to it - you're here because you are struggling or are stuck and I'm here to help. I focus on relationships, whether it's one with your spouse, significant other, kids, friends, work, and even with yourself. I'm a solution-focused therapist who is to the point and loves highly motivated clients that are ready for change. We'll work backwards from the solution you want, only...
I'm a licensed clinical social worker(psychotherapist), professor, life coach, consultant, trainer, author &motivational speaker with over 20 year's experience. My Team and I at Great Joy Counseling &Consulting Services are committed to providing specialized services in a variety of treatment modalites. When asked what sets me apart from others in the field, clients cite my keen insight,...
Scott A. Wright, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years expertise working with children, adults, couples, families, groups and organizations to uncover their purpose and function to their fullest potential. He believes in what works. His personalized and integrative approach to health, wellness and development leads to comprehensive and customized solutions that encourage clients...
https://www.dspsychotherapy.org --- Dripping Springs Psychotherapy Directory is an online resource that profiles licensed mental health professionals providing therapy services in Dripping Springs and the surrounding areas. The purpose of this directory is to connect community members seeking mental health support with a local therapist. Psychotherapists listed on our directory provide therapy...
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