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 worked in a multitude of different settings including inpatient hospitalization, residential, in-home, school, and outpatient, which provide valuable experience. No matter the setting, I prides myself in rapport building and finding the motivation in the client and family to make necessary changes. In addition to being a licensed professional counselor, I am also a Board Certified Behavi...
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from Liberty University with his PhD in...
Limitless Counseling PLLC uses a HIPPA approved telehealth technology to provide statewide services in North Carolina. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health. I enjoy using humor to ease tension and lighten the mood, as I building rapport and helping people feel supported. When working with clients, I help them identify natural support systems, set healthy boundaries, develop copin...
I believe everyone has a story to tell. Your story matters, and it matters to me. All of our stories are unique and different. How you think about yourself affects many aspects of your life, that you may not even be aware of. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space that is HIPAA compliant for you to for a therapeutic alliance that both of us create. It is your story and your place to be heard &...
I work with a multitude of clients to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner, teaching them various coping skills. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with those suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, addiction and those having a hard time finding themselves. I believe in the importance of building rapport...
( English | español ) Are you overwhelmed with situations that are currently presenting themselves within your life? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, misunderstood, or lost? Do you feel as if you are seeking the person you used to be or wish to achieve the potential you know you have? These feelings can be challenging, but positive change is possible through mindful self-exploration. In...
My ideal client is any person wanting to work on themselves, regardless of what brought you here. Most of my clients have a goal of feeling in control of themselves and their lives. I specialize as a trauma therapist, specifically working with clients with domestic violence, sexual assault and trauma history. I also have a strong background working with law enforcement, military families, and...
I am a Baby Boomer. I realize I have probably lived three-quarters of my life, during which I have experienced most of the situations one can experience throughout one's life. I still have a positive outlook on the time I have left, and I want all of my generation to feel that their presence on this earth has made a difference. I have counseled families who promised to "never put Mom in a nursi...
Navigating through this life can become difficult and because we are human, we are vulnerable and face challenges. As a licensed therapist, I have successfully aided clients in managing difficulties utilizing evidenced-based practices, implementing a holistic approach, while analyzing the big picture. My experience working in various levels of care and with different populations has afforded me...
Where there is hope, there is healing. I provide a warm, safe, caring, non-judgemental space for you to express and process upsets and pain while gaining insight and hope. This is a safe place where you do not have to suppress any part of yourself - all your thoughts, feelings and beliefs are valued and understood. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or re...
MySpectrum is an outpatient therapy practice located at 707 North Courthouse Road in North Chesterfield, Virginia. We offer outpatient counseling and coaching to any person, on any spectrum. We focus on the Autism Spectrum, Mental Health Spectrum, Substance Use Spectrum, and the Whole Life Spectrum. Our philosophy is that any person, regardless of situation, should have access to skilled...
If you’re feeling anxious, nervous, stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place. At times in our life we all feel the desire to be healthier. Using evidence-based treatment and modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused theories, Nick is an empathetic clinician who loves working with parents, adolescents, and adults in order to help them...
Are you struggling with addiction? Are you trying to navigate the trials of your life? Are you trying to find balance in your life again? Or for the first time? I love working with clients who are motivated for change and are willing to put in the hard work. I love helping clients solve their puzzles and find what they need and want in their lives. I also welcome any partners or family members ...
Everyone deserves to live a life that they love and to be the person that they want to be. However, it can be hard to do that when life can be unfair, unpredictable, yet somehow wonderful all at the same time. If you find yourself in a place you never thought you would be, I would be honored to help you make a comeback and help you live your life to the fullest, with confidence as you gain...
