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
I see each client as a value added individual with a diverse worldview. I offer custom designed problem solving tools to help each client make mental health healing a solution focused goal to successfully attain. I teach each client how to "Get Up, Be Raised Up, and Grow!" (Ezekial 37, John 5, Isaiah 61, Psalm 1). Acorns n' Bones strives to provide a safe, non-judgmental Christian environment...
I specialize in working with individuals in early recovery from trauma, betrayal or addiction issues. My experience includes working with co-occurring issues related to addiction; PTSD, partners of sex addiction, trauma bonding, depression, anxiety, sex addiction, Love addiction/Love avoidance, pain management, combat trauma, codependency, intimacy issues, grief counseling and process addiction...
Your Whole Life Can Change! Every single day, people are realizing the incredible benefits of working with a professional therapist. In fact, it shows an incredible amount of self-awareness for someone to realize when they need additional support in their lives. With each of my clients, we work together to develop a distinctive plan to help you produce the changes in your life that you've alway...
Sylphia Lindsay, LMHC, CAP, CTT, also trained in somatic experience (SE). My philosophy is that counseling is an important aspect of personal growth for all persons. I believe that in a person's journey, growth is about guidance - seeing yourself through a different lens. That can be found spiritually, through self-help, individual therapy, etc. I believe the growth starts within the person, an...
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I specialize in working with people in transition, individuals, couples and young adults. As a Generalist with an emphasis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I tailor my approach to each individual I work with. I want to fully understand your story; however, I recognize it is important for you to feel comfortable. My first job is to help you become comfortable enough to begin sharing your story....
We all have the power to make choices which can change the quality of our lives. At times, It can be difficult to make those choices and take action when we are held back by emotional pain. It takes courage to face this pain, whether it be from anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, or challenging life transitions. Most often others do not understand what we are experiencing even if we try ...
Everyone deserves a safe place to be able to openly talk and express themselves. I am a Mental Health Counselor who believes that no two people have had the same experience, and everyone deserved to be treated with unconditional positive regard. I am trained to assist people who struggle with anxiety, depression, alcohol and/or substance use and abuse, social difficulties, transitional struggle...
I like caring for individuals who faces diverse challenges, and experience in healing individuals to gain strength. I am an Associate Licensed Counselor, who encourages individuals to address issues that create distraction in their lives. I have a passion for people and I believe that within each individual they have the ability to transform toward a healthy lifestyle. In treatment I utilize a...
Are there days when you feel like a failure, let yourself down? Or your family down?, trouble concentrating, thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way? Is it hard for you to get out of bed or your home? Go to school or work? Get along with others? Relationship/marriage problems? Are you a worrier? I have treated all forms of mental illness including depressio...
Hi! My name is Amberly Hamilton and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I obtained both my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Georgia. Since graduation, I have worked in the private practice setting gaining experience working with children and teens, ages 3-18. I am also a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), where...
Life can sometimes be really hard. Sometimes by our own doing, sometimes because of someone else, and sometimes you just don't feel "right". These bumps (or mountains sometimes!) can be tough to get through. Whether it's you, your marriage or relationship, or your family that is struggling, I want to work together with you to get you back where you need to be. I value authenticity and I desire ...
Family can be a source of joy and strength but can also be chaotic and overwhelming at times. I know that life transitions and big events can be challenging for individuals and that sometimes having an outside resource to talk to can be helpful. If you are struggling to start a family, dealing with pregnancy/postpartum related mental health concerns, pursuing kinship care/foster care/adoption, ...
As a licensed therapist of more than thirty years, my focus has been on helping couples, families and individuals make positive and healthy changes. Clients who are engaged in the counseling process experience increased self-awareness that brings hope and confidence for the future. I'm actively involved in the process, asking clarifying questions, making observations and offering solid counsel ...
At Upswing Counseling, we're all about family therapy--kids of all ages, parents and couples. We love caring for kids and families through creative therapy-designed with a child's age in mind, research informed and unexpectedly fun! Our therapists have extensive training in play therapy, a love for "hard to reach" kids, and the know-how to train and support parents in more challenging family...
