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
Kasie takes an unique, interdisciplinary approach to healing that stems from her personal and professional background. As a mental health counselor, Kasie adopts an integrative method that includes person-centered therapies, cognitive behavioral therapies, humanistic theories, mindfulness, and transpersonal therapies. Kasie’s education provides her with specializations in Women’s Issues, Men’s...
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I work with people of all ages to help them manage anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, and much more. I work with the individual to more clearly define what brings them to therapy as well as work out strategies to manage the thoughts and/or behaviors that are stopping the person from living to their potential. Then together we make a plan on how to reach your goals. I am a Registere...
I am currently not accepting new clients. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for my first available appointment, feel free to email me thought this site. ***Calling to make a therapy appointment and then walking into a counseling office for the first time are two of the hardest things for a person to do. It takes courage even to come this far. You have what it takes to complete th...
It is much harder for us to show kindness and compassion than it is to judge ourselves because we are not strong enough to push through everything with a smile. I hope to assist you with learning how to extend the kindness you give to others to yourself. I have experience with individuals across the lifespan experiencing significant emotional distress and with those struggling with transitionin...
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My aim is to collaborate in the process of restoration of people lives—providing compassion in order to renew hope. Thus, helping each individual and/or family I work with to experience an increasingly enriched life. I have a vast breadth of experience, but specialize in addictions, and working with teens/young adults as well as their families. As a result of my comprehensive clinical experienc...
For me, therapy begins by first establishing a healthy and therapeutic relationship that is supported with a safe environment. Through therapy we will work together in conquering struggles, problems, discussing life events and building from the ground up. Our work will be honest and empathetic because I believe that this is what begins the stages of healing. My work comes with nine years of...
Thank you for viewing my profile! I am President and Clinical Director of Suffolk Psychotherapy Inc, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), Chaplain and former EMT. I have had the privilege of providing therapeutic services to veterans at the Hampton VA Medical Center. As a Counselor with National Counseling Group and the Norfolk CSB, I assiste...
If you are dealing with any of these issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, anger management, marital and family conflict, job related stress) I am confident that in a strong therapeutic collaboration with me, your treatment goals will be met. I use a strengths based approach with the understanding that for successful therapy the client needs to have active...
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address a range of concerns including mood disorders, eating disorders, complex trauma and substance use. My specialties include working with youth & adults to address substance use and self-harm, working with illness and chronic pain, grief and loss with a focus on cancer and the journey post treatment as well as problematic gambling and its...
As a former first responder, Andrea has many years of lived and work experience of the effects of trauma and PTSD. She has worked with people of all ages to overcome life's obstacles, substance abuse, difficult emotions, loss, and grief. Her practice includes a mindfulness-based approach and deep cultural sensitivity. Meeting your personal goals of gaining awareness of thoughts, feelings, and...
Hi! My name is Jamie Pease and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island. I have been working for over 10 years in a behavioral health setting and am a qualified and committed therapist who is here to help guide you through life’s challenges. I am currently working in office space on Front Street in Woonsocket RI with parking. Is the office setting not what your'e looki...
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