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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern. I received my Master's degree from Liberty University and my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. My experience has primarily been in couples therapy and in individual therapy surrounding addiction, anxiety and depression. My life long goal has been to strengthen families and I want to crea...
Over 13 years clinical experience, strong skills with experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed therapy, Crisis Intervention, Substance use, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT, co-occurring disorder. With compassion, empathy, warmth, and rapport I work with clients to become the best version of themselv...
My ideal client is one who is searching for meaning in life, healing of emotional wounds and self acceptance. I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I specialize in substance abuse, anxiety and depression. Starting therapy is a huge step in a person's life. It can be scary and emotionally taxing, but so rewarding. I love to serve those who want support and guidance while navigating through...
Welcome! I am an LPC with specialties in play therapy, family therapy, and trauma informed care. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 6 years. Some of my clinical experience includes school-based counseling, parenting psycho-education, behavior and anger management, working with those who have experienced trauma, severe distress associated with mental illness,...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Skip feels a connection when helping others develop insight to make positive changes in their lives. Skip believes that thoughts and feelings are the impetus that drive human behavior. His approach then to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Theory. In creating a paradigm shift from negative thoughts and feelings to increased positive thoughts and feelings,...
Soul Sage is the practice of embodiment, psycho-therapy, manifestation journaling, meditation, and building rituals of connection. Céleste leans into transformation to transcend the patterns of thought and behavior that perpetuate dissonance and the imposition of self-misidentification, self-doubt, compassion fatigue, and stress. Celeste works with you through self-discovery and by excavating t...
If you are experiencing anxiety, indecision and frustration in your life and have a desire to more successfully cope with the current Covid Virus crisis or any life, work and relationship upsets, I am a perfect fit for You. My work is through video/phone sessions. I aim to create a comfortable partnership with you based on caring, attentive listening and tailor made coaching suggestions. I am n...
“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” My clinical experience includes working with adults, children, adolescents or families who are struggling with challenging behaviors, toxic relationships and/or complex emotions. These struggles can cause profound sadness that physically hurts inside of you. I specialize in flushing out negative thought patterns and working through traumat...
For me, the ideal psychotherapy clients are people who have experienced life's challenges and are motivated to make changes. They have goals they wish to complete to improve their life. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to work with me while being fully engaged in the process. New techniques and behaviors can be scary and I am here to help my clients along the way. I have a Masters deg...
Humanistically trained and solution focused; Therapy is a journey where together we will move away from focusing on the "problems" that are identified/exist and work on finding and maintaining solutions....
This pandemic has pushed the limits on normal life in so many ways and if you feel overwhelmed by it all, you are not alone. Maybe the existing cracks in your “normal” world are now blown so wide open you cannot see the other side? Through my work in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings I have witnessed first-hand how damaging stress, anxiety, depression, insecurities, lonelines...
Hi there, glad to see you taking the first step towards finding a therapist. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of NJ and PA. I am a certified Trauma-Focused CBT therapist. I have worked as an outpatient and inpatient therapist, assisting individuals with the process of transitioning back to an independent life. I also have worked as a family-based therapist for over two years ...
Hi, my name is Bill Deggs; Family & Youth Therapy is the incorporated name of my private practice. I have a general practice where I work with both children and adults. I believe that a safe and trusting relationship is the foundation for all therapeutic work, and I am passionate about utilizing Strength-Based approaches to achieving better Mental Health. My focus includes anxiety, depression,...
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience providing assistance to clients with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma issues, eating disorders and postpartum depression. I work with children(5 and up), adolescents(ages 11 and up), young adults, couples, families and women. As a licensed clinical social worker I believe in focusing on all...
I am a licensed Psychologist in Greenville, SC and Ca. I work with my patients in helping them through Individual Counseling, working with them to overcome anxiety and depression. I have worked intensively with couples. When couples have problems in communication, and several other important issues have become as road blocks in their way to stay connected. I provide the following ; Help my...
