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
Experienced in working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Enjoys serving the needs of those individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, any behavioral disorders, dual diagnoses, and any stress related issues. Will work with your individual needs. Setting short term and long term goals. Work to establish healthy skills to create a balanced and harmonious...
A benevolent open-minded counselor with 25 years of expertise in the field of counseling visualizes the needs of the ideal client: to actively listen, to assist client to identify their needs, and to help them find means of reaching long-term goals, changing issues into solutions and finally helping them to become responsible individuals. I consistently demonstrate initiative and cooperation to...
I know what it’s like to suffer the painful changes that come from the grief surrounding significant loss, or deal with old wounds that prevent you from experiencing happiness in the present moment. It can be an emotional rollercoaster. I want to help you make sense of what you’re going through, and assist you with finding meaning in life. I am an interactive, narrative therapist whose goal is ...
My specialty is working with clients that have concerns related to their childhood/relationships or are looking to introspect deeply and reconnect with themselves. Perhaps you grew up in a toxic household and notice some lingering feelings. Sometimes it isn't until we begin or end a relationship that we notice we have certain issues that we need to address. Or, is there a part of you that feels...
I give my full, non-judgmental attention when my clients and I are mutually exploring their concerns, and I'm active and responsive to clients' agendas as we work on the practical changes they're seeking. Establishing a safe, loving space is vital to this process. I've learned that back behind a variety of issues, there are common roots. For example, many of us suffer from unhelpful thoughts th...
I seek to humanize mental health struggles and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing and living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to self actualization exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than...
Rhea enjoys and works best with client issues that exhibit symptoms-such as depressed, anxious, traumatic past history, marital conflict or communication issues, parenting power-struggles, domestic abuse and healing, and overall identity and purpose in one's personal walk. The need to internally search and find coping strategies, joy in life, and individual wholeness. Goals will be...
Are you dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, or communication? Are there things you haven't been able to resolve and want to get unstuck? Do you have goals you would like to reach in life? Do you want to function better and feel better? There are many reasons to participate in counseling. We are here to help. I offer individual, marital, and family counseling. I a...
I am a Native New Yorker who enjoys working in my community. I enjoy working with individuals who have decided they want an active partner, that will encourage, and, empower them to achieve goals set in treatment. I offer a safe space, active listening, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology. I also work cohesively with Millennials in life coaching and entrepreneurship ventures. My...
I offer a compassionate, honest, open and tailored approach to individuals and their families struggling with substance abuse issues I connect with a diverse population of individuals, from all walks of life and varying ages who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and family conflict. My clinical style employs listening, guiding and motivational interviewing as well as cognitive behavioral...
Okay, so you are here, that’s the first step. Not so bad, right? I would be happy to help you with whatever it is you are working through. When we meet, I hope that you will find a safe place where you are free to be yourself, without judgement. Together we can develop a plan that will have you living your best life. I believe that YOU are the expert of your own life. My approach is integrative...
We will all encounter challenges that shake the foundation of 'who we are.' Therapy is a space away from the world, a place to reflect on your life, and begin rebuilding yourself to be the person you want to be. You want lasting change and feel with the right support you can not only discover yourself, but your path in life well. Together, we will rediscover your strengths and awaken your...
Health is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." With purpose to link behavioral risk factors to outcomes so that early interventions can begin, we (Populations and Interventions Teams Company, PITC) address correlated conditions. We strive to make client experiences less complicated and complete considering the lack of...
Healing Ourselves Through Excellence and Preparation (H.O.T.E.P. Christian Services Inc.) We utilize Science and Spirituality to help my clients overcome conflict and challenges. We have over 25 years of experience in helping couples to live harmoniously and operate rationally. We provide the best quality services in helping individuals, couples and families to function effectively, children an...
Life can be hard. Having a safe, non-judgmental environment and someone to talk with that listens, can be helpful. I offer trauma sensitive and culturally aware therapy that encourages resilience, growth, and healing. Focusing on your strengths and values, we collaborate on what you need and what you want out of our time together. “Change is a process not an event.” -Barbara Johnson I have...
