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 am the owner of Summit Healing Center and am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Do you feel like things are unbalanced, unmanageable and overwhelming? I believe thru all of life's challenges and obstacles we have a potential hidden within us that with support, empathy and compassion we can achieve and sustain. I am committed to supporting you find...
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I provide individual, couples, and group therapy utilizing various therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each client. I work with both children and adults offering a compassionate and empathetic approach. In sessions, I collaboratively work with every client to help meet or exceed expected therapeutic goals and objectives. In individual therapy, I offer a unique therapeutic approach...
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“It is an honor that you trust me with the most intimate details of your life. The journey we take on together will result in everlasting change.” Thank you, Mark. I have over 32 years experience as a Psychotherapist in the South Florida Community — The new focus of my practice is providing Virtual Sessions, 7 days per week to address the COVID-19 Crisis. I provide Affordable and Dedicated...
I was raised and spent the majority of my life in Corpus Christi. I have been married for almost 30 years and I have two grown children. I graduated from Ray H.S., received my Bachelor’s degree in Education from Corpus Christi State University. I went on to earn my Master’s degree in Educational Administration and in the past worked for CCISD as a teacher, parent facilitator, and counselor. I...
Looking for someone to help you or a loved one work through a difficult time? Then I look forward to hearing from you! I have, and continue to work with young adults and adults. I am looking to help support clients on their personal journey in a safe and supportive setting. My goal in treatment is to tailor each client's experience based on their presenting needs. My approach is one that is...
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medica...
