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
Your new journey starts at Watson Behavioral Health where you will get a combination of therapeutic interventions that are tactical and beneficial to many of life's stresses. We are suited and skilled in various areas of child and adolescent behavioral issues, mental health, family conflict, marriage issues, etc. We look forward to hearing from you....
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I am a Professional Licensed Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. I have several years of experience dealing with mental health issues such as depression, ADHD, PTSD, ODD and anxiety as well as other behavioral issues. I have experience working with individuals, families and couples. I believe counseling is a collaborative relationship in which we work together to solve problems in whi...
I have had the privilege to work with at risk youth & their families from 2004 to 2010 before starting my practice. I have addressed issues related to drug/alcohol abuse, self-esteem, depression, family conflict, stress, and school-related issues. I have also worked with adults who deal with the same issues plus more. I've worked with couples & families (blended families) dealing with trust,...
Let's talk about your concerns in a confidential setting that feels like home. You will receive unconditional and unbiased honesty and support from a Licensed Professional Counselor who is certified in Family Trauma. You will feel appreciated, accepted, and understood. Each client is guided according to their own personal needs related to their own culture and life style. This is not a "one...
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My goal and desire as your counselor is to provide a safe place to explore and express your thoughts and feelings without judgment or condemnation, which allows you to grow and make the necessary changes to be more fulfilled in your life and relationships. It is likewise my job to supply you with skills and tools that can be used in your daily life outside of therapy. My approach in assisting y...
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, families, and couples. As a psychotherapist, I believe in assisting clients to better their relationship with others, to understand and achieve a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. At times we react to life's adversities with fear and anger, burying our joy and hope. Through...
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Hello! My name is Mike Craddock, and I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you to achieve your counseling goals. My work ranges from depression to addiction issues. I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. I also have the unique distinction of being a military combat Veteran and specialize in military issues. I offer free 20 minute face-to-face and phone...
ACCEPTING Pastoral Counseling Patients This practice is for children is 5 to 18. Women and men 21 to 60+. The central focus of this practice is to help patients navigate and over come various types of traumas - in all of its forms... depression, anxiety, cultural trauma, and medical. This practice does provide pastoral counseling, along with various therapeutic modalities. Our focus is on...
Life is an amazing gift. It brings excitement and adventure but also can be quite frustrating and overwhelming. My approach to therapy is transparent, curious, and compassionate. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relational issues, and pre/postnatal maternal mental health. I use a combination of different therapeutic approaches which depends on needs. If ...
