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
My therapeutic style is genuine, honest, and practical. I practice many theoretical approaches to better fit your individual needs. My focus is you and how you can reach your full potential. I am ready to partner with you and your present challenges, to work on solutions for your ideal future. I look forward to a therapeutic relationship to assist you as you face life difficulties and explore...
I am now accepting new clients with a wide variety of goals and circumstances. I am looking to create a partnership to help unlock your potential, overcome challenges, strive for success, and manage difficult situations/negative life experiences. Every individual is extremely valuable, unique, and deserving of the support necessary to have a good quality of life, peace, and satisfaction....
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic &...
“Building A Foundation For A Healthier You.” Providing therapeutic counseling to children, couples, and adults. Evidenced-based approach to assist clients with identifying their strengths to reach their optimal potential by developing confidence, skills for coping, and problem solving. “Let’s Strive Together” Registered Play Therapist I am accepting new clients and I work evening hours....
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." Mahatma Gandhi I believe that everyone is seeking happiness and would like to achieve their full potential. Sometimes there can be roadblocks that we need to overcome. Finding the right therapist can help us to overcome these hurdles and move on to lead happier healthier lives. I specialize in working with adults ...
Our mission is to provide effective clinical interventions and rehabilitative services to individuals in need in order to bring change and improvement to their quality of life. We work with clients to improve specific behaviors and our client's relationships. We believe that all people have the ability to make the changes necessary for us to live productive and healthy lifestyles. Our ability t...
My background includes inpatient and out patient medical and psychiatric social work. My clients needs vary from brief situational stresses to long term individual and family treatment.My practice also consist of providing assessments for custody, in-home health care, adoptions, court mandated treatment and multicultural family dynamics . My specialty is individual and family treatment..My M.S....
I grew up near London, England. As a child I traveled often, living in the Middle East for several years, and visiting much of Asia. Through my travels, I eventually came to the States as a youth and settled in the Midwest. In my free time, you can find me working out, advocating for leading a healthy lifestyle, or reading. From a professional perspective, I have worked in the mental health fie...
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider. Over the last 12 years, I have worked with a variety of clients including women and children who have experienced domestic violence. I have facilitated anger management groups and have worked with families in the foster care system. I also have several years of experience working with individuals that...
Congratulations, you have shown courage in taking the first steps in your journey towards change. Whether these changes are in thinking, behavior, or feeling, I would consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to help you in your journey of self-exploration and healing. I understand the courage and strength it takes to become vulnerable throughout the therapeutic process, therefore I stron...
Life transitions (like moving, changing careers, or becoming a parent) are never easy, however they happen. There are plenty of books, web sites, professional “experts,” and well-meaning know-it-all observers who are ready to tell you exactly what you need to do to be healthy and successful. Sometimes direct advice targeted at a specific solution can be helpful. Often, though, these “quick fixe...
I work with children, teens, young adults and parents who are struggling with anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders. My patients typically experience conflicts within their family system and may have challenges that impact home life, school/work and social experiences. I specialize in helping children, teens and young adults understand difficult emotions and develop effective coping skil...
When you are hurting you need someone to talk to who will help you figure out what to do. There are always changes we can make to be less miserable. I particularly enjoy working with couples having marital problems, with teenagers, and with people dealing with grief and loss. I am a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work and have worked with all ages in private practice for many year...
As a therapist, I aim to instill hope that change is possible. I assist each child, family, adult and couple to make change happen. This is done by creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals and families feel comfortable talking about their concerns openly and freely. From my past work with adults and my 20+ years at Nationwide Children's Hospital, I utilize a solution-focused...
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I earned my bachelor's degree in History from Taylor University; a Master's degree in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University; and a Master's degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. I have over 25 years of experience working in counseling, training, higher education, non-profit administration, and...
