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
** Doing video sessions during these times. Reach out if you need to talk*** ...... I have 17 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and singles. I work primarily with clients that are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and self harming behaviors. I believe everyone has a story and that story helps to define them by the way they perceive it. I...
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I am a compassionate, empathetic, engaging and challenging therapist. I utilize the many disciplines I have integrated over the almost 30 years of practicing as a Licensed, Marriage, Family therapist. I am also a Certified Addiction Specialist #C-4020. I tailor treatment to each individual, couple, and family. I will help guide you on your journey of change. I wrote the first book on Attention...
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Having practiced and taught in multiple areas of behavioral health for more than 30 years I believe the ideal client is any client willing to get to the root of the problem and put forth the effort necessary for their health and betterment. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between both client and practitioner and I believe by working together any disorder can be managed or overcome. My practice...
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Tiffany L. Sullivan, LPC, RPT, NCC, CPCS, Psychotherapist -- I currently hold a Bachelor's of Science in Human Services and a Master's of Science in Community Counseling from Mercer University. I am also credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Play Therapist (RPT), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). I have over...
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life's about creating yourself," George Bernard Shaw. I provide a safe, supportive and encouraging environment to help you tackle life's challenges. I have worked with individuals battling addiction, navigating life transitions, and coping with trauma. I enjoy helping individuals confronting addiction, addressing LGBT issues and sexual identity questions, and...
Does your past seem to keep showing up uninvited in your present? Do you feel really misunderstood? Are you having a hard time getting out of your own way? Do you need support getting through the growth process? Are you seeking clarity on your purpose in life? If you are seeking support as you work to master yourself, improve interactions with others, or navigate life's challenges I can help yo...
