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
A. Richards Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC operates under the license of an LCSW. We are also licensed under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. We provide out-patient services for all substance related issues including assessments, drug testing for on the spot results, education and group therapy. We also also provide clinical supervision for those who are...
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Insurance covers HIPPA compliant video conferencing therapy if needed. I have spent almost thirty years working for school systems or non-profit agencies in both teaching and counseling roles. My focus now is developing counseling skills specific to help people of all ages recover from traumatic events and symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization...
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Leah is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in a range of therapeutic settings including private practice (currently), community mental health agencies, behavioral hospitals, and public schools. Her style is direct and supportive, and her clients often report that they appreciate her straight-shooting way of communicating. Leah loves working with adult men and women with issues...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas with 10 years of experience with depression, anxiety, ODD, trauma, addiction and anger just to name a few. I try very hard to make you as comfortable as possible in a therapeutic atmosphere focused on your goals and growth. My style is relaxed and compassionate, and I fully invest in providing a judgment-free environment to all...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My passion and dedication for helping people has spanned for 22 years. I have been providing direct care services through counseling and therapy for the past 15 years. My primary focus and specializations are mental health, substance use disorders and trauma. I am an EMDR therapist, but I also use a variety of therapeutic applications depending on the client and their...
Dr. Parrish is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an approach that is grounded in Reality Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. While recognizing that each and every individual is a product of his/her unique life experiences, relationships, and circumstances, he prides himself on creating open & honest therapeutic relationships. Dr. Parrish has over 10 years of private practice experience...
You are probably looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. I provide counseling that brings hope, healing, and restoration to those who are struggling with life issues and who sincerely desire to change. Romans 12:2 tells us that we are all transformed by the renewal of our minds and it would be my privilege to come alongside you in that process. Using the latest...
I have 17 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings providing individual and group counseling and treatment of substance use and mental health disorders. I believe the therapeutic relationship is extremely important and that the therapeutic process needs to be a collaborative effort. There is an intricate relationship between how we think, how we feel, and how we behave....
I, Maritza Martinez-Chinchilla am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas with over 38 years of relevant post-Masters experience. My goal is to help my clients realize success in their personal and professional lives. I have excellent Spanish and English language skills, and extensive cultural diversity and gender identity training. In addition to expertise in trauma resolution,...
