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
I am an independent dual counselor with over 7 years experience with both mental health and substance use treatment. I specialize particularly in dealing with trauma, impulsive behavior, and relationship issues. Gaining skill in managing these and other issues that effect your ability to build positive and effective relationships with others. My goal is to aid you in building a life you want, e...
My joy in working with adults, is being a support for you when dealing with challenging life changes like the myriad of crises that ensued from the COVID19 quarantine of 2020 that had us all questioning the purpose of life. I enjoy building a trusting therapeutic relationship as I'm committed to support you in managing these problems and help facilitate change in order to relieve some stress an...
Hello my name is Aleicha Carter I am a licensed professional counselor and a minister. I am compassionate about helping others find peace and freedom from past and present pains. I provide a safe non-judgmental environment in which you can be truly heard and understood no matter what issues you are facing. Within this non-judgmental environment you can safely work to strengthen your own abiliti...
**CURRENTLY HAVE A WAIT LIST**Breakthrough Therapy Solutions (BTS) is currently telehealth-only due to Covid-19. I am a Board Certified National Certified Counselor (NCC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have over 7 years experience working with various populations and helping clients with a wide array of symptoms. I use a person-centered, goal...
BALANCE, FIND YOUR VOICE, TAKE A STEP. Abraham Maslow said, "The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short." I hope you're aware: You have already accomplished something that frightens others: You had the courage to help yourself and find a therapist. That's the most important step. Progress can be intimidating, I understand. Isn't it true, though? Finally...
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Those are just two of the areas in which I specialize. My philosophy is that people are stronger than we allow ourselves to believe. Individuals who are having mental or emotional struggles often need to have a trusted person to serve as an emotional outlet. My objective as a mental health professional is to provide clients with a safe, confidential, ...
Are you worried during this global pandemic? Please know that our counselors are here. We are offering both online and in person sessions for people in our communities. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your mental health needs. We must come together in this time of COVID-19 crisis and support one another. You may worry that what you feel right now may get worse, or you're thinkin...
I received a Master of Social Work from Tulane University, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Writing Arts from State University of New York at Oswego. I have worked in community-based mental health as well as private practice. Before counseling, I taught in schools in New Orleans and Boston, working w...
Counseling is a journey and admitting that you need help is one of the hardest and most rewarding things you will do. This is an active journey that we will take together. Often we feel that activity and movement will help us to feel better, but underneath that unrest is a range of psychological processes such as depression, overwhelming stress, perfectionism, and anxiety. Choosing to ignore yo...
Northern Virginia's Teen Addiction Specialist. If you believe that your teen is using drugs, you must act quickly. Many parents' initial response to their teen's substance use is to impose harsh punishment in an effort to force their teen to stop using. This approach is not only ineffective but it can irreparably damage your future relationship with your child. We guide parents through every st...
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are...
I appreciate the process of counseling--the insight that can be gained through the therapeutic relationship can foster positive, sustained change over one's lifetime. There are many struggles that we face in our daily lives and I see counseling as a way to determine how we can develop resiliency to overcome these situations and learn transferable skills for future challenges. I enjoy working wi...
Have you been experiencing difficulties with relationships in your life. Are patterns of discomfort in your own skin causing all types of problems including anxiety and depression for you. If so, you know all too well the need to cope, but may struggle finding a way. Do you feel less as a person? Do you feel the stigma of stress prevents you from having a full and thriving life with others beca...
Joshua Tree Counseling provides mental health counseling, divorce/relationship recovery and relationship & life coaching. A major component of my treatment philosophy is that you, the client, are the driving force in your treatment. I provide diagnoses and outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health issues including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorders, and many oth...
I have been working primarily with adolescents and children for over 20 years. I have a very direct and realistic approach that has great success working with the most challenging teens, especially. I also welcome parents who are having difficulty with this challenging transitional time in raising teenagers as well. In addition I work with couples to promote positive communication to strengthen...
