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
During this stressful period of coping with the pandemic, Teletherapy is available so you won't need to leave your home. I am a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Michigan. I have over thirty years of Post Doctorate clinical experience as an outpatient, private practice Psychologist in Lapeer. Throughout my career, I have practiced using a Cogniti...
I am a bilingual Spanish- Speaking Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to introduce clients with effective coping skills in a safe and judgement free environment where clients can learn positive ways to achieve their goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with difficult situations such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, domestic violenc...
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What we don't need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.--Brene Brown. I currently hold a license in Clinical Social Work and a license in addiction counseling. I’m compassionate about counseling and helping others achieve their dreams. I’m committed to empowering and supporting individuals on their path toward healing, change and growth. I offer a cognitive behavioral orientation...
Please email or call for free consultation so I can get a better understanding of what you are wanting and your goals for counseling. I am a proud Army Veteran working in the field of counseling since 2015. Prior to becoming a therapist, I earned my undergraduate degree in Special Education. I have experience working with combat veterans, CPS, couples, children, families, LGBTQ community,...
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Jourdan Travers is a well-respected psychotherapist who has experience working at premier treatment facilities, including Promises Treatment Center and Malibu Vista. Her therapy style is a blend of various techniques with a holistic and coaching twist. She assists clients in moving through distressing thoughts, managing overwhelming emotions and urges, and focusing on their strengths to achieve...
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I believe therapy should be a place to process your experiences, as well as receive helpful feedback and tangible ways to help make changes in your life. My role is to be active and involved, while supporting you to figure out the personal and structural changes you can make to live the life you want. My style is empathetic, non-judgmental, creative, and direct. My intention is for my clients t...
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I focus on treating emotional issues such as anxiety; depression; trauma; alcohol and substance abuse; and relationship issues. Navigating life’s challenges can leave us feeling unsure of how to move forward, or that we are not our best selves, or that we are not living in a way we want to be living. Each of our paths through life are different, and each of our challenges are different. Some of...
