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
In my approach to therapy I view individuals as a complex entity. Together, we will develop a safe and non-judgmental place for self-exploration and reflection on personal values, beliefs and actions. We will work as a team to adapt and adjust behaviors and emotional responses that are no longer useful. We will create healthier and more thoughtful ways of living to support inner balance and...
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I view individuals as healthy; they simply may be part of a system (like marriage; family; workplace; social group) that is out of balance. Because of this imbalance, it can affect the way you feel and think. You might be experiencing anxiety; depression; agitation; sleeplessness and more, which can be symptoms of your body telling you to take care of yourself. Our work will take a compassionat...
I care - this statement is the foundation and basis of my therapeutic beliefs. My goal is to assist with the journey you are seeking for your life. I am culturally sensitive and experienced in working with individuals who are dealing with issues relating to sexual performance, marital/relationship issues and family dynamics. As a person of color, I am competent with addressing matters surroundi...
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