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
I am a (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and (LADC) Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been licensed since 1999, and provide therapy services, consultation and supervision. I have worked with families, foster families, couples, children, adolescent, teens and adults. I have provided individual, family and group services. I assist with...
We all have issues in our lives that cause stress, anxiety, anger, irritability, frustration, sadness, lack of concentration, even problems with functioning daily at work and home. If you are stuck and are having problems with moving forward, do not deny or avoid your mental state. Your emotions are letting you know, you need help. Help is not a weakness, it's a strength. It's loving you enough...
Is your life like a puzzle with many pieces scattered about? Have you tried to put the pieces together by yourself to no avail? I would love to work side by side with you putting those pieces together so you can begin to experience greater satisfaction and fulfillment in "your world." I work with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and adults. I facilitate self-discovery,...
Brian McKenna helps individuals and families gain skills for life so they can achieve a healthy level of functioning, renewed hope, and happiness in their lives. His collaborative approach involves other essential relationships and resources to optimize outcomes, fostering a strong therapeutic alliance between himself and the individual. These two strategies are the most important factors to...
As a practicing psychotherapist since 1992, I have the honor of assisting clients with the emotional issues that create obstacles and/or roadblocks in all areas of their lives. My compassionate and caring approach is solution-focused and action-oriented, and I believe all clients have the capacity for change within themselves. Clients willing to engage in the emotion and thought based therapeut...
Life is a journey that wasn't meant to be done alone. No matter the circumstances that led you here, I look forward to partnering with you through the process. I work to meet people where they are in their phase of life. My goal is to assist you in identifying your strengths, goals and passion to empower change. The name of my practice comes from the gem, Amethyst. Known as a meditative and...
Dr. Nicole Bailey, LCSW, PhD (pronouns: she/they) who is a Queer/Gender-fluid person of color; Sex-Positive and Trauma- Informed trained therapist. I help individuals of the LGBTQIA+/sexuality or romantic minority communities to restore balance and reconnect to their inner strengths. My therapeutic styles are guided by a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with an integration of Afro-Spiritualit...
We have caring providers who work with children and adults through all transitional stages of life. Our providers work with anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, as well as any family/marriage/couple issues. Our services are trauma-focused and providers utilize a client-centered approach. We are a trauma-focused agency with experience working with clients of all ages who have adjustment, anxi...
When life hurts, I can help. Are you struggling with difficulties that have you feeling depressed, angry, worried, or guilty? Are your relationships at home or work in trouble or conflict? I help individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, pornography, coping w/chronic illness, sexual problems, PTSD, OCD and much more. I started out...
Andrew approaches counseling with humility, compassion, and reverence for his clients. Andrew Provides a uniquely open and nonjudgmental atmosphere that allows his clients the freedom to express themselves and grow as individuals. Andrew has a diverse history of life experiences that affords him the ability to engage empathically with his clients. He has extensive experience with people of many...
In counseling, I utilize an integrative approach that combines reality therapy, person-centered, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I have 14 years experience working with adults in a 12-step program. This experience has given me tools and knowledge that can help others achieve their goals. I also have over 3000 hours of experience working with children 6-18 on issues such as ADHD, behavio...
I work with the notion that people are naturally motivated to find meaning in their lives. As people search for meaning they may suffer emotionally, spiritually and psychologically and respond reactively rather than attentively. Counseling is a way to observe the reactive patterns in your life that are causing you to suffer. I will support you in discovering options to your life's challenges. I...
Dr. Terry J. Lain, M.D. is the Medical Director and lead Psychiatrist at Integrity Behavioral Management. Dr. Lain has provided psychiatric treatment for over 22 years. Integrity Behavioral Management specializes in working with adults, adolescents and children who are in need of mental/ behavioral health services. Integrity's clientele includes, but is not limited to, those who are experiencin...
Built on trust and honesty, a strong therapeutic alliance allows appropriate insight into another's life and situation. Tamara enjoys working with both teens and adults. Her treatment scope includes stress management, coping with anxiety, combating depression, and alleviating helplessness and hopelessness....
