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
Life is full of challenges, and sometimes these can lead to stress and feelings of hopelessness that effect our everyday lives and relationships. I am here to provide a safe, caring, and compassionate environment that will encourage you to find your strengths and create internal motivation to facilitate change in your life. My focus is to help you recognize and explore your choices for achievin...
If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. I am a true believer that everyone can change despite life's challenges. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, trauma, addiction, etc., and have seen complete change from near hopeless situations. I have experience helping those struggling with family conflict, communicati...
With over 20 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Argosy University Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Holt specializes in Reality Therapy. She is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to children and adolescents, couples, anxiety and trauma. Dr. Holt is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. ...
I work from a Narrative Therapy approach to counseling which is a helpful tool to assist clients to look at their lives critically and holistically and to process changes they want in their lives and relationships. I work collaboratively to unearth themes of problems AND strengths, strategies my clients have already attempted to work through their problems, strengthen self-identity and awarenes...
My role as a therapist is to help individuals reach their full potential and improve quality of life. I utilize treatments that support individuals in decreasing symptoms of mental health issues, increasing communication skills, removing barriers to wellness, increasing awareness of self-identity, as well as understanding the nuances of culture and how culture impacts an individual's path to...
It is one of my primary goals to create a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment that will allow you to explore difficult topics and gain greater knowledge of yourself, others, and your relationships. I'm a licensed professional counselor experienced in dealing with a range of life issues, including depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship issues, and identity concerns. The...
You have everything within yourself to become who you were born to be. I work with clients of all ages who are ready to make a positive and sustainable change in their lives. I will help you fulfill your purpose by discovering your natural strengths, so, as stated by Matthew Kelly, you can "become the best version of yourself." Because I believe a client's support network plays an integral part...
*TELETHERAPY*As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I provide mental health and substance abuse outpatient services helping individuals and couples relieve pain, address struggles and improve various aspects of life. My goal is to help increase self-awareness, facilitate growth and provide tools for better coping, functioning and problem resolution. I want my clients to lead more...
I am an LCPC practicing for 17 years; specializing in Individual, Couple & Family Therapy. I am also a Life Coach & Board-Certified Clinical Supervisor. Areas of focus are Trauma, Depression & Anxiety. My theoretical framework is comprised of CBT, DBT, SFBT, ACT and Reality-Based. I utilize strategies & techniques from various other theories, as proficiency allows and needs dictate, including E...
I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing emotional distress. I provide rational behavioral approaches to improve thinking and emotional responses to achieve greater outcomes. By changing our belief systems, we can alter our experiences....
I am committed to effect change through the process of psychotherapy using a direct, reality based approach. Although I draw from many different therapeutic modalities, my theoretical orientation is consistent with cognitive-behavioral theories. I believe social learning, modeling, and reinforcement all play a significant role in how ones personality developes, how one thinks, behaves, & feels ...
My Philosophy is simple, start where you are at in the process. My approach is to work with you and together we would develop goals and expectations on what you want to work on. It is a collaborative effort in order to help you make progress and sustain change once progress is made. Even though I'm seen as the professional, to me your're the professional of you're life and its my job to help gu...
This is a very difficult time for everyone. Fears, uncertainty, loneliness, and a lot of anxiety is going around. Time for you to feel heard, understood, appreciated, validated, and accepted for who you are. Let's work together to get through this unprecedented time. I have experience working with adults dealing with many different life concerns. I work with LGBTQIA including non-binary and gen...
You've taken a courageous step to reach out for help. If you're struggling in your marriage, I want you to know that I specialize in Christian Couples Counseling by assisting couples to enhance and strengthen their relationship. I support couples on their journey toward re-establishing their emotional connection by focusing on three systems: friendship, conflict, and shared meaning. My approach...
Let me help you increase self awareness while improving functioning and personal growth through a skills based learning approach. I have more than a decade treating emotional, behavioral and relational difficulties. In session, goals will be identified and personalized based on what you would like to achieve through counseling. I feel that a professional, trusting connection between a client an...
