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
Gay, lesbian and transgender men and women deserve a dedicated mental health professional. In my practice, I offer time-tested therapeutic techniques to overcome the emotional suffering of adults and teens with relationship problems, anxiety, stress, trauma, loss, depression, self-harm, phobias and addiction. My goal is sustained long-term improvement in individuals suffering from a wide variet...
I genuinely give from my heart. When I offer honesty, humility and openness my clients' begin to trust. I connect with compassion to those experiencing trauma stress, substance use or addiction, family conflict and relationship concerns. I like to build a bridge in sessions that develops trust, understanding and safety. I easily connect to those who have been incarcerated or with those who are...
My passion is to help others learn to work through there problems in everyday life. I believe that hard work and communication is key to developing the best life possible. I specialize in anxiety and trauma. I also offer bi-lingual counseling in Spanish. I am ready to help you gain skills and grow as a person. If you are interested please send me an email or give me a call!...
Sometimes life doesn't go the way we planned and we find ourselves realizing that we may need help. Whether you are stuck in the pits of depression, feeling controlled and taken over by your anxiety, need to find freedom and healing from a traumatic event, or just need a little extra support, I am here to help! While my passion is working with clients struggling with depression and traumatic...
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My services include psychological and psycho-educational assessment for children and adolescents. This can include assessment for psychological concerns, such as hyperactivity, inattention, anxiety, depression, and Autism. Assessment for psycho-educational concerns involves intellectual testing (or IQ), which examines cognitive processes, as well as achievement testing to investigate reading,...
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I think the ideal client is someone who is motivated to change. I am a practitioner of positive psychology and believe that every person has tremendous resources and just needs to discover these gifts. I think the Psychologist must build upon assets and strengths. I think that humans can build pyramids or travel to the moon when given the right encouragement and belief. I am a licensed clinical...
Would you like a full assessment including psychological testing? Perhaps for ADHD? Is stress or anxiety impacting your sleep, work, health and your relationships? Perhaps you're wondering if it's ever going to get better. You may fear that you are "going crazy." You've tried to do it on your own with different coping skills but it does not seem to work. You are not alone! Anxiety and depressio...
I have worked in the field of Counseling for 30 years, almost 20 of those with my LPC. I am a Christian and believe that helps me reach out to everyone I have worked with including troubled teenagers, Federal Bureau of Prison inmates, Buddhist and Muslims. I am certified in Reality Therapy and practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in general. I do believe that being Spiritual helps us all to de...
The Family Counseling Center offers relief and support for those struggling with mental health concerns. We are not here to judge, to stigmatize or to discredit. Our clients are treated with their mental health concern being of the upmost importance. We are your biggest advocates and want what is best for you. Our team is here to listen. Set some time aside to speak with one of our highly train...
I am a Licensed Profession Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have been established in the NWA area for some time. I enjoy working with individuals and families to resolve issues. I have assisted many people with change, reducing stress and to manage their challenges. I establish healthy, supportive, encouraging relationships with those I work with. I accept ages 10 and up. I...
Greetings - For many, it's been a rough year. The days are stressful in new (unwelcome) ways. You feel a sense of alone-ness that comes with anxiety. You like to be at home but not this much! It's hard to know how to manage emotions. We humans typically crowd out uncomfortable feelings and thoughts, but now it's quiet and we can't help but look squarely at our inner angst. This can be alarming ...
As a mental health counselor, it has always been my privilege to work alongside clients. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the connection that derives our humanity. Each individual has such a personal experience in which their life has been based. I believe in meeting clients where they are at, working toward personal goals, tailoring interventions to meet these needs, ...
I work with a diverse range of people who are seeking healing or relief from emotional pain. My favorite part of this process is working with art and dreams to uncover hidden issues and blocks, to begin again to lead a full and happy life. A part of the work is uncovering the shadow and connecting the conscious with the unconscious, where not just difficult parts hide, but gifts and creativity....
