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
Please, come as you are. Sometimes we all need extra support navigating the challenges life throws our way. I am here for you. I invite you into a safe environment and purposeful relationship that honors your confidentiality. I will come along side of you wherever you are in your present circumstances, and will not judge you for any reason. I will work with you to create a plan for healing and...
My approach begins with guiding children, adolescents and adults in understanding and managing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we establish a safe and supportive relationship for optimal self-learning and personal growth. We create strategies for lifetime success through the use of customized activities and evidence based therapies, that develop awareness and promote healing....
I am a reality cognitive therapist so I incorporate activities when working with children and adolescents such as Karate, archery, and various games to create a bonding process. After we go through the bonding phase, we work together to construct a treatment plan which includes homework assignments and projects. I am also trained in the family system approach. Philosophy- we assist individuals,...
I believe in treating the client as a whole person, and not a diagnosis. I treat each client with empathy, integrity, and respect. I work with all ages from child to senior citizens to criminal offenders. I have over 25 years of experience in health care and case management. Each client will receive 100% of my knowledge and education during your personal recovery. I also offer professional...
I am focused on helping individuals who may be going through a difficult time period in their life and are currently struggling with depression, adjustment issues, life transitions, divorce, parenting struggles, anxiety, grief and loss, recurrent relationships difficulties, family problems, body image, and overall feeling of hopelessness. My approach to therapy is client centered and team...
In 35 years as a psychologist I have seen what works. I am an active therapist who takes the time to listen closely, then use my varied experience and expert knowledge to help you reach your goals. Call for a free phone consultation, I'll be glad to speak with you. I use results-focused psychodynamic, insight, cognitive, and analytic approaches. Sessions are in a warm historical office in a...
I will teach you how to develop confidence and belief in yourself. I will teach you how to be a strong and assertive man or woman. I will teach you the skills needed to develop high quality and fulfilling personal and business relationships. My therapeutic approach is results oriented. I specialize in teaching men and women how to have very high quality and rewarding personal relationships. I a...
I specialize in therapy focusing on helping individuals, couples, children and families cope with the everyday challenges of life. I strive to facilitate personal growth and alleviation of pain. I have a successful background in helping clients learn to establish what they want to be different in their lives and seek out strengths for accomplishing those changes. Through a relaxing, safe and...
I have practiced as a professional counselor since 1985, initially in Delaware and then in Pennsylvania. My experience has been with both adults and children in general practice. I have given presentations on the topics of parenting, suicide, stress management, ethics, community resources, and LGBTQI issues. I have facilitated support groups for adoptive parents and moderated activity groups fo...
Sometimes life hurts and we find ourselves feeling alone. Things happen that we just can't explain. The world can sometimes seem cruel and we struggle to find our way. My passion is to empower others and to help them see their worth. I offer a caring, non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to share what is in your heart. Take that first step with me and we can find the answers...
My philosophy is that our lives are like a journey. The journey can start out good or bad. There might be some extremely difficult times where we hit some rough spots or take the wrong turn, but ultimately we have the power to determine how the journey ends. I believe that we gain power, hope and growth when we identify something positive in every situation. I recognize that this is not an easy...
This trying time has prompted me to offer video counseling, covered by most insurances, and at a reasonable rate for private pay clients using a secure, HIPAA compliant platform. I have more than 17 years of experience working with individual adults and couples to address a variety of behavioral and relationship issues, and challenging life experiences. I use a number of therapeutic modalities...
I specialize in working with adults, college students and adolescents dealing with trauma, abuse and dissociation issues, mood disorders, and life changes including transitions, grief and loss issues. Clients seeking lasting change in their lives or just looking for help to identify goals towards finding balance in their daily lives, as well as individuals seeking to align with and live their...
Welcome! Starting a path to healing is a journey of learning and evolving. In my role as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my mission is to educate, advocate, and empower all individuals to restore hope and ignite change through holistic practice. Every individual has the ability to be a healthier version of themselves. The therapeutic process and interventions helps clients build awareness an...
Beth M Holloway, MA, LPC has been working in the mental health field since 2005. Her counseling approach comes from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play-Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Mrs. Holloway has extensive clinical experience, in working with adults, children, adolescents, women's issues, parenting and blended family issues as well as...
