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
My goal is to help individuals discover their potential for change, explore options for effective decision-making, and experience positive outcomes. We will work together to better understand, resolve, or add new perspective to problems and current challenges in your life. I specialize in working with children and teens with behavior and adjustment issues, social skills deficits, anxiety and mo...
*I am currently not accepting new clients* Adolescence and young adulthood is one of the most challenging times during our lives. Struggling to manage symptoms of anxiety or overcome times of sadness can sometimes require a little extra help and that is where I come in. This time time-period is not only challenging for the individual, but also for families and I offer support services for both....
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I am one of 30 therapists certified to do CPT in the state of Texas, which is the therapy used for trauma and PTSD. I work with various populations including active duty service members from the air force,army,navy and marines as well as the international pilot training wing, their families, veterans, and clients of all ages. My clients include...
I am presently accepting new clients. I welcome a variety of clients including individuals, couples, and polyamorous relationships. I appreciate working with LGBTQ+ clients and any associated subcultures. I believe the process of counseling is a shared journey as we work towards creating and achieving your goals together. As a person-centered, solution-focused, and existential counselor, my goa...
Are you are a young adult in college or grad school, or a new professional role feeling slightly overwhelmed or even excited, but facing scenarios that are not quite what you were expecting on a daily basis? Change is hard, even when it’s exactly what you may have wanted. I work with clients who may be feeling unsatisfied or stuck in their lives. Sometimes a client may simply want a safe and...
I counsel and minister to women, men, adolescents, young adults and couples specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Major Life Change, PTSD, Addiction, Marital Issues, Feeling Lost, Alone, Eating Disorders, Frustrated and just in need of someone to listen. I care and can help! My mission is to help clients with their mental health and life's trials by encouraging hope, breaking cyclical...
I have substantial life experience beginning with the Army after graduating high school. I stayed in the military for eight years where I gained experience of what a soldier and a soldier's family deal with as a family. I have a teaching degree and taught school for ten years where I gained extensive experience with working with children. Finally, I joined an outpatient MHC where I worked as an...
Kristin has a wide array of experience and is a highly regarded and knowledgeable clinician. She works with children, youth, and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client and family. She's been providing high-quality services for over 10 years. Kristin assists clients coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and sexual trauma. She utilizes a ble...
We at The O.I.L. (Overcomers in Life) Group have a passion for Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Approach and Cognitive Behavioral evidenced based practices that yield results. As a result of these therapies, we have seen countless of individuals reduce their anxieties and irrational thoughts; overcoming their traumas to go on and live healthy and productive lives. It is meant for every cli...
My approach focuses on helping you understand yourself and develop a compassionate relationship with your Self. With humor and gentleness, I will help you find blind spots and obstacles and help you clear the way to your best life. Along the way, I can teach you how to listen and trust your Self, empower you and give you tools to navigate life's most difficult obstacles. I especially enjoy work...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Karnes, Wilson, and Bexar County with over 10 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in both the mental health and juvenile settings. I value the relationships I have with my clients and facilitate in a nonjudgmental environment, I believe that each client is unique and their treatme...
Please call regarding schedule availability. For the remainder of 2020, appointments are online. I am licensed in Indiana and Virginia. I have over 20 years of experience in the social services industry, serving adult populations, in clinical and crisis settings. My work is focused on adults with an emphasis on treating those with depression, anxiety, prolonged stress, and unresolved traumas. I...
My clientele includes young adults working in the technology industry with social anxiety, depression and general anxiety. I am also a trained yoga practitioner and dancer and have created an excellent system teaching self love, relaxation skills and confidence. I have worked for nearly ten years with a wide variety of clients in multiple settings-- from hospitals where I have sat on national...
As a clinician my background and experience are anchored and reflected in the lives of those I've had the privilege to serve in areas that include but are not limited to: Community -Based Mental Health Services for Children and Families, Foster Care, NYS Department of Corrections (female and male facilities), Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Relational Discord. As a United States Marine...
