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
My counseling style is warm, grounded and nurturing. I value respect, sensitivity, compassion and exploration; I treat people as such. My approach combines humanistic, psychodynamic, and depth perspectives; utilizing cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and body-centered practices to cultivate greater awareness and a deeper understanding of yourself. If you are ready to courageously step into you...
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Reaching out for guidance and therapy can be difficult and scary, but it is a brave first step toward receiving help. I strive to create a warm, genuine, open, supportive, safe, and empathetic therapeutic environment. My goal is to create hope in the client. This type of environment allows me to hear your story and work alongside you to create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs ...
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We have the ability within us to create the life we are thrilled to live. It can be helpful to have someone to hold us accountable and encourage us while providing a safe and welcoming space. l will provide you with support and guidance as you address the dissonance in your life, align yourself with your desires and create a more meaningful life of purpose that will lead to increased health and...
You can now get the best therapy and assessment by video conferencing or by phone, with a very experienced and kind doctor. Most people see me because of stress, family issues, depression, anxiety, medical problems.Your treatment should be covered by your health insurance. Sessions as low as $60 with pre-paid retainer plan if no insurance! Sessions are 30 to 60 minutes. You can schedule online...
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Life these days comes with enough challenges. Having someone to listen without judgement shouldn’t be one of those. That is where I come in as your Therapist. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address and overcome past and present obstacles in your life. I am committed to helping people overcome addictions and learn ways to manage their depression, anxiety, low self-esteem,...
I am a Christian counselor and Prepare Enrich facilitator. I am a therapist trained to help my clients to develop the skills needed to improve their psychological well-being and their relationship with others. I am here to guide you during the adjustment period. I can enrich your well-being in all areas: emotional, relational, mental, and physiological. I am a certified yoga instructor who...
A native of Central Illinois, David is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has worked with diverse populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on recovery from opioid and other types of addictions. Additional areas of interest include mid-life transitions and encore careers, gender and LGBTQ+...
I am passionate about championing women & marriages. Regardless of the reason that counseling is being sought out, I feel honored to be allowed into your story, to provide a listening ear & a supportive environment for emotional growth & healing. I love working with couples desiring to improve their communication, connection, & intimacy within their relationship. Building a strong marital...
