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 have a motto I try to live by which is "Pain is real, suffering is optional". I try to frame this concept with every new person I see. We all get pain, no one gets a pass on this. Some pain is of our own doing. Other pain just comes to us without doing anything. I try to help people recognize what pain they may be harboring and help them learn how to turn down the intensity of their suffering...
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UNABLE TO SEE NEW CLIENTS. I specialize and compassionately work with children/teens, families, and young adults. In addition I also provide support for parents to navigate various issues that may arise in your child's life including: Divorce, substance use, co-parenting difficulty, reintegration therapy, defiance/anger, trauma, grief/loss, domestic violence, multi-sibling families, and many ot...
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I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience who approaches therapy with warmth, compassion, and creativity. I help adults, couples, and teens identify maladaptive patterns that hinder living life in authentic and purposeful ways. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and strength-based at its core, and therapeutic techniques used stem from an integrative, mind-body approach...
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Anyone ages 6+ experiencing life adjustment difficulties. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents; however, enjoy working with adults as well. I use a holistic approach which explores mental, physical and emotional connection and balance....
It is our personal journey through life that shapes who we have become today. Working with individuals in a safe and therapeutic environment, we approach the root cause of present concerns. This becomes an essential step in the healing process. Understanding more about ourselves allows us to find meaning in our perceptions of the world in which we live. Today I actively counsel individuals of a...
At some point during our life I believe that we have all wanted to hear "it's ok", "me too", to be supported or reinforced through challenging times. I enjoy working with patients involved in the judicial systems (criminal, juvenile, and divorce), children and adults affected by trauma, patients who have feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as, those who just need someone to talk to. I...
Hi! My name is Ian and I'm here for you. Do these sound familiar; "I've always had anxiety", "I'm not good enough", "I'll never find someone", "can our marriage be saved?" Anxiety, depression, and feelings of being alone or betrayed are very powerful and real experiences that can be overwhelming. I'm here to help you heal and grow. Everyone deserves to have someone in their corner that they can...
Everyone encounters problems... Healthy people seek solutions. Our rigorous training and over 40 years experience equip us to address a wide range of challenges. Christian Family Institute (CFI) has been providing professional counseling and therapy services to individuals and families in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area since 1977. The institute staff members are trained professional counselors with...
I am compassionate, understanding, and supportive. I care deeply about others and the struggles life brings. I believe every person has the ability to make positive changes in their life. I provide effective counseling to families, couples, and individuals that will encourage life changes in many ways....
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work from the University of Illinois and a Master of Arts in Education from Olivet Nazarene University. I have several years of experience working as a child welfare caseworker and school social worker. I have assisted clients with grief, anxiety, depression, school refusal, anger management, self-esteem, developmental disorders an...
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor serving the Washington, Iowa area. Having a wealth of life experience provides me with a level of sensitivity and empathy with others that brings a unique enrichment to the counseling experience. I am genuine, nonjudgmental, passionate, and a bit unconventional. As a member of the National Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, and Chi...
My goals as a therapist are simple: To help you overcome your current problems through honest reflection and collaboration in an empathetic, non-judgmental and trusting therapeutic relationship. I want you to leave my office feeling stronger, more resilient, self-aware, and hopeful about your future. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, substance issues, a challenging transition...
