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
Work with adolescents and their families is where my passion lies. I understand and believe that the system a person is operating in can impact all parts of one's life experience. I believe it is important in therapy to meet you where you are at and explore where you want to go. Creating a path to becoming your most authentic self is one of the most rewarding and challenging acts you can do. I ...
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I have been working with children, teens, adults and couples for over 17 years. I enjoy helping people with internal struggles and achieving their goals by identifying and removing obstacles that are potentially standing in their way. Counseling is customized for each individual depending on needs and personalities. I work to provide a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel free to expres...
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These difficult and unprecidented times are causing an increase in anxiety and depression. I am a Chrsitian who is a counselor, I work with people of all faiths as well as those who do not have any particular spiritual viewpoint. It is my aim to treat all of my clients with compassion and integrety. I will take the time to get to know you, and to help you get to know yourself. Throughout the...
My passion is helping others rediscover their resiliency. Everything we need in order to heal comes from within - when we slow down and listen. I am skilled at helping others create balance in their lives by reconnecting with their resiliency in order to create meaningful change. I use a down to earth approach using compassion and humor to move you towards growth, healing and personal insight. ...
Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, I have witnessed a lot that has helped me as a psychologist. I am experienced with working with children who have trauma and/or behavioral issues and adults who have mental health issues ranging from minimal stress to schizophrenia. I have worked with families that are dealing with infertility, infidelity, and separation. I am also a certified school...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and just don't know what else to do? In therapy, I provide an environment in which you can feel safe and encouraged when working through relationship issues or to make changes when life has become too stressful. I will work with you to help bring back hope, peace, and balance into your life. Change may not be easy but it is possible. I speak Spanish fluently and h...
Welcome to Assurance Counseling Services. We are a dedicated team of Licensed Professional Counselors that are focused on providing exemplary therapy to our clients. Assurance therapists are experienced and able to support the issues that clients face. We are committed to our clients and place them as a top priority. We have a passion for helping people and empowering them to make positive chan...
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I am not currently accepting new clients due to maternity leave. I work to establish a comfortable, trusting relationship with my clients as we work together to identify, process, and challenge the barriers life puts in their way. I believe every person has the power to overcome any obstacle and create a better life for themselves. No problem is too big or too small, and everyone deserves the...
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Do you need help in these times? I am a LCSW with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and their families. I provide individual and family therapy for clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, substance use/abuse, stress, self-esteem, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues. I provide a collaborative approa...
Life is full of challenges. Some challenges we can navigate our way though and some challenges we need help with through therapy. I think of therapy as one on one education especially meant for the client. With many therapy models to draw from, I take an integrated approach to therapy. I choose the most appropriate model for each individual client. I have, also, been trained in EMDR therapy. Al...
Restorative Counseling Services utilizes a culturally competent client-centered approach to facilitate and address the social-emotional needs of boys, young men and adults. Restorative Counseling Services assists with building resiliency, decision making, overcoming obstacles, and equipping them with the skills to enhance decision making. As practitioners we are driven to understand and help yo...
