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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People need solutions that work in real life. What I love most about the work I do, is that although I initially see people when they feel challenged or confused, as we work together they find courage, develop new skills, and feel more confident about themselves and in their lives. I have a passion for helping others, and with my insight and creative approach, I am able to help people to make...
With 7 years' experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I am qualified to work with children, adolescents, families, and adults. My preferred clients are children and adolescents and their families; however, I truly enjoy the young adult and middle age women I have been privileged to work with as private clients. My passion is equine assisted psychotherapy, as well as any...
( English | español ) Tired of feeling nervous, worried, confused, angry or sad? Feel better, happy, increase your focus and self-esteem. Make an appointment to free yourself from suffering. Individual, children, couples, and family therapy are available. Spanish speaking therapist. No sufras más.¿ Si te sientes triste, confundido, ansioso, temeroso, más enojado(a) de lo normal, sin valor, y...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a member of various professional organizations. I received my M.A. in School Counseling from The George Washington University in 2011 and gained my credentials for private counseling in Virginia in 2016. I am currently in my 3rd year of education as a PhD student in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of the Cumberlands....
Welcome and Thank you for visiting my page!! I have 18 years of experience , empowering women,children and families to attune to their hearts and create a meaningful life.Whether you have been impacted by traumas or life events that have created a sense of imbalanced, self -doubt or negative patterns of behavior, healing is possible. In addition, I have provided psychotherapy for adults and...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping people identify and achieve their personal goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, depression, and stress. I want to help you live your best life. I am a spouse of a military veteran of 30 years and want to help individuals learn how to cope with their daily life struggles. I specialize in marital an...
