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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Everyone wants to have their life story heard, understood and honored. It is also important to integrate all of the aspects of who we are - mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, as well as our life experiences. Lynne has particular experience with people who are donor conceived, adopted, or others who find out their social parent isn't their biological parent (NPE/MPE) and deal with identity ...
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I am a client centered and solution focused helper with years of experience working with children and family, life span issues related to life transitions to include relationship issues, grief and loss, as well as court mandated services. Provide clinical therapy to clients seeking counseling with children and families, life span adjustment and difficulties, as well as court mandated services. ...
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Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York with extensive experience providing clinical services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings, including private practice, residential treatment, in-home and community environments, and secured correctional facilities. A majority of my practice consists of conducting in-depth psychological and...
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My clients provide feedback saying I make them feel comfortable and it is easy for them to share any concerns. I am compassionate and patient yet solution focused. People have the power and strength to change their lives what they need is not fear change. Therapy requires hard work, patience and commitment because people are capable of change, mental health and stability is possible....
"My area of specialization is in working with adults with trauma, PTSD, overwhelming stress, anxiety, and depression related problems. I have worked and am trained extensively with issues of PTSD, infidelity/betrayal (attachment traumas), childhood adveristy, grief, trust issues, combat, and past events that can create distress. Many events in the past can have a traumatic effect which can carr...
