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
WEEKEND AND AFTER HOURS AVAILABILITY. "To thine own self be true...thou canst not then be false to any man." - Shakespeare. Do not let anyone dictate who you are or who you "should" be. Everything from day to day responsibilities, relationships, social pressure, and trauma can steal our joy. The feelings of distress, fear and shame are a heavy burden that you do not have to bear alone. I am her...
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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Dawn is a Master's level professional counselor pursuing licensure. She graduated from Liberty University with a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling. Dawn believes that the path to healthier living requires a partnership between counselor and client. Dawn is a Christian counselor who values the opportunity to practice in a faith-based setting for clients who w...
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I believe that the most important indicator of success in therapy for any client is how comfortable the client feels with their therapist. Once their comfort level is established with me- the work can begin in a positive and practical manner for Adults and Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Multicultural Issues, Couples, Women's Issues, and Work Related Issues to name a few . I incorpor...
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As a solution focused therapist, my goal is to empower you to find your own strengths. My approach to therapy is to assist you to heal from past wounds and cope with current issues in nurturing and non-judgmental manner. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with many types of disorders - including learning difficulties, Attention Deficit Disorders, Post Traumatic Stres...
"We repeat what we don't repair." - Christine Langley-Obaugh My approach to counseling is open, encouraging, and to understand each situation as a unique opportunity to find both solutions and resolution. My goal is to walk alongside you in order to help discover the beliefs and emotions that are causing depression, anxiety, fear, and anger. I believe that you write your own story and are in...
