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
Welcome, brave soul! Oftentimes, it can be a challenge to ask for help or know when to ask for help. I'm here to reassure you that you're taking the a step in the direction toward wellness and self-help as you allow me to be part of that journey. My goal in our collaborative work together is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you will feel heard, accepted, and supported. ...
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I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar,...
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I have been in the counseling field for over 10 years and I use an eclectic approach to counseling and performance skills coaching. I specialize in clients with PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and relationship issues. I also specialize in athletes that are looking to improve their performance, become elite, or struggling to perform. I am an LCPC and CAADC trained in general men...
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I like to work with people who are internally motivated to learn and grow and desire to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Whatever challenges they are facing I want them to know that working with me will at some point mean paying attention to and allowing themselves to feel their feelings. A conscious relationship with self is had through attending to the feelings we have about ourselves....
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At Rapha CCC we know there is depression, anxiety, suicide and it's all real. We want to help lessen the pain people are feeling and help them constructively. When people cannot hold a job, Let us help you understand do you work better for people or with people. People come to us when they are destructive not only in their own life, but also cause destruction in the lives of others. People tend...
Josh has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples and is well versed in grief therapy, anxiety and depression, issues pertaining to suicide, issues pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community, and special issues pertaining to adolescents. He has worked on several non-profit boards advancing the access to mental health resources, educating the public on depression and suicide, working for...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor excellent at supporting individuals and couples who are struggling to successfully navigate conflict or life stressors in a transparent and safe manner. I prioritize the needs of each client and have unique skills that allow me to build strong therapeutic relationships with each client efficiently and authentically. I focus on the strengths and skills of t...
