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
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I believe the essential ingredient to a successful working relationship with a counselor is about finding a good fit. I would honor the opportunity to embrace your life story in order to support change that directs you toward growth and a meaningful life. I work to educate and challenge individuals as they make present moment choices that fit their individual life needs. I am a Veteran. I posse...
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My ideal client involves a person that desires true fulfillment. A person that seeks true transformation. A person that is ready to live out their true purpose. A person that believes that their greatest desires are possible with the right help. A person that has been hurt, betrayed and dissatisfied with life’s circumstances but is ready for a true change. A person that believes in the power of...
“I work under the assumption that there is a path already in place for each individual in each circumstance, that will lead them out of the limitations and difficulties of their situation to the fuller life they desire. I work under the assumption that we are eternal human souls operating within the context of divine guidance; that our own great soul impulse is ever-present, leading us step by...
I have openings within 4-5 weeks at this time. I joined New Leaf Counseling in Spring 2020 with over nine years of experience in therapy, case management, and advocacy work. I have worked in a variety of professional settings, and I currently work with adolescents and adults of all ages. I am accepting new individual clients ages 12 and up. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, and I enjo...
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We all struggle at times and our struggles are our own, do not compare what may feel catastrophic to you to what others are dealing with. I have been practicing for 10 years and revolve my practice around person-centered therapy; non-judgement, genuineness & positive regard. I will accept you for who you are and we will start where you are. My goal is helping you reach your goals. I find that...
