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
Are you feeling "some type of way"? Are you struggling with "Who you want to be?", "Who you are?", or "Who others think you are?". Have others called you 'bipolar', 'dramatic', or 'sensitive? Are others consistently telling you to "get out of your feelings?" Progressing through Therapy, PLLC wants to support you with putting pieces together, so that you may live life instead of surviving life. ...
I understand the anxiety and awkwardness that comes with reaching out for help. My goal as a therapist is to make the process as comfortable and easy as possible. We can work together to create a safe space so that you may be free to be yourself. Life is hard! And sometimes it can seem to be too much to handle. My philosophy is to provide a safe and caring space so that you might transform...
I am a compassionate and solution focused therapist, trained in EMDR and I use an eclectic mix of interventions-based on your needs-to help you live your best life. I am skilled in working with a variety of clients, from high-functioning to the seriously mentally ill, including personality disorders of all types, and specifically dissociative identity disorder (multiple personalities). ADHD,...
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Welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I strive to do my very best to help you achieve your goals in all types of different areas of your life. My focus is client-centered and I am proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). We will start wherever you are and go from there. We will work on tackling your barriers that prevent you from reach...
I strive to actively listen to the concerns and needs of people seeking help for their situation. It is through the act of listening that I can learn the dynamics that each person is working through. Helping an individual overcome and work through those dynamics is what I try to do each session. This also includes helping someone create better direction for themselves by creating realistic goal...
Majority of my clients often feel they are held responsible for what is outside their control. Sometimes, clients are under a dark cloud of expectations to be met, but have no way to succeed. Clients become hard workers at trying to making others fulfilled at the expense of their own happiness. My goal is to help clients learn that it is perfectly acceptable to not have the approval and...
I am passionate about providing a comfortable, empathetic, and confidential environment, so that you have the space to process all of life’s challenges. I desire to work with people who are ready for change and I counsel from an eclectic theoretical orientation that incorporates cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches. Together, we can develop a personalized plan ...
( English | español ) Premier Family Counseling Group offers in person sessions and telehealth. Free consultations. Bilingual English/Spanish. Accepting New Clients. Accept most PPO insurance. We have 5 Licensed therapist with vast experience. Life has its ups and downs and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. I believe that having someone provide you genuine support and guidance can help manage...
Life can be a beautiful, enriching journey, but it also can be wrought with hardship, loss, and pain. Being seen and feeling heard by a safe person who cares can be extremely powerful and healing. I believe in building a relationship with my clients where they feel safe and accepted, yet challenged to grow. I have years of experience working with individuals with various challenges including...
Greetings! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and provider through Talkspace, a telehealth service provider. I view the counselor and client relationship as a partnership where we work together to reach your personal goals. I believe in creating an environment where clients feel safe and comfortable enough to share and explore their thoughts and feelings. I typically work with children/...
Hi there, I'm elated to see you make your move towards health and well-being; I hope to be a part of that journey, no matter how small. Therapy is both challenging and rewarding in all its fullness. In the foundation of our work together, I help you in becoming present, empowered, self-aware, a better communicator, connective, and in tune with the truth of who you are -- whether you choose to...
I believe it is helpful to have a safe place where you feel heard and supported. My aim is to assist you in identifying your strengths to improve your relationship with yourself and others. I believe your needs are unique which is why I use an integrative approach when working with children, teens, and adults. I provide strength-based interventions to assist you in uncovering your own resilienc...
I view therapy as a collaborative process that permits trust and growth to occur. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a long history of working with clients from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. I work towards recognizing your existing skills and strengths, and personalizing your treatment based on your needs and goals. I pull from a variety of therapeutic technique...
My mission is to provide quality therapy services while maximizing your personal, professional and behavioral health needs. I provide a wealth of professional experience along with empathy to meet your individual needs....
