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 an LCSW and Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional. I provide individual and family therapy and provide a variety of interventions based on needs, including: attachment-based interventions, DBT/mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, child-centered play therapy, Theraplay, and TF-CBT. I have provided treatment for adults and children dealing with Mood Disorders, Anxiety...
Do you need some help getting your life back on track? My goal is to help you break down barriers and feel empowered so that you are able to live your best life. I specialize in working with adolescence, young adults, and adults struggling with (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, mood disorder, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, relationship issues, and those experiencing difficult life...
My focus is directed towards a client’s strengths. In today’s society it becomes Increasingly difficult to just “keep up”. I focus on the positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that helped them achieve satisfaction. When feeling imbalanced or down on oneself it sometimes is difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place, that’s whe...
**10/22/20 - Erin is not currently accepting new clients at this time. This will be updated as soon as she starts to accept new clients again.** Erin is often described as accepting and empathetic, along with funny and real, and she uses these tools to help clients feel engaged in both getting to know her and also feeling supported as they move towards their goals in therapy. She uses a direct...
“We all hurt and experience the brokenness of a heart that desperately desire pure love from those who say they love us and would protect us. Sometimes we damage our own self and don’t know how to pick up the pieces of our life and put it back together again. Guilt, and shame overpowers us so we leave our lives in shambles and inflict more pain.” Your life does not have to remain like this. I a...
My specialty is providing couples and sex psychotherapy. Relationships are foundations of life and can be affected by many things, such as communication, sexual needs/desires, or addictions. Our bodies experience change as we develop or go through major life changes. Sometimes they can be difficult to understand or manage. I provide a safe space to discuss intimate issues while eliminating...
Are you feeling hopeless? Unhappy? Anxious and trouble identifying triggers? Stuck? Do you have conflict within your relationships? My goal is to guide clients towards Hope, Happiness, and Healing through self-exploration, analyzing thoughts and beliefs, and making positive behavioral changes. During the initial visit, through exploration and open-ended questions, I will identify your presentin...
I am not accepting new clients at this time. I am passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, adjustment, depression, grief, body image, anger management, domestic violence survivors and other mental health related concerns. I approach counseling from a person-centered mindset with shared responsibility for the counseling process in mind. Once a counseling...
Have you ever read this quote? “I love when people that have been through hell walk out of the flames carrying buckets of water for those still consumed by the fire.” I would like to believe that I am this person. I’m the one carrying those buckets of water. Life is difficult for even the strongest among us and at some point, everyone gets weary. Deciding to start therapy is an act of bravery i...
You deserve to to feel happy and in control of your life! At times we find ourselves relying on unhealthy coping skills when we feel depressed, anxious, grief, or just dealing with life in general. The trauma of our past often affects our present and we do not realize that is the root cause of our feelings. You maybe suffering from chronic pain or illness that contributes to your feelings of...
I am accepting clients that work in professional services as essential workers such as Mental Health, Legal Systems, Healthcare Systems, Education, etc... My client may have difficulties adjusting to our new normal since the COVID 19 Pandemic. My client may feel underappreciated and undercompensated with work/life demand and need support through different life transitions. My client may be...
The therapy environment is a safe space. Emotional, physical and psychological safety is critical when working to overcome trauma, work through anxiety and build resilience. My role is to provide a trusting therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable and empowered to create lasting and meaningful change. Dr. Christina Baker is a licensed behavioral health therapist in the state of Ohio,...
I believe we are all doing our best, but sometimes we can feel stuck, whether it’s in our relationships, jobs, or general way of thinking. I work collaboratively with you to rewrite your story and move forward in a meaningful way. I specialize in working with you to address anxiety, stress, depression, low self-worth, trauma and their impact on your life. The techniques I use include Cognitive...
I know firsthand that searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s my goal to create a safe and free environment for others to express themselves. I have extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan including couples, adolescents, and families with various life issues including trauma, relationship conflicts, parent-child relational issues, adolescent an...
Life has many dilemmas, but at the same time, we have the strength to thrive, when supported through an engaging, therapeutic relationship. Through collaboration and insight, I will help you develop new skills and meaningful and lasting changes to achieve your dreams and aspirations. Specialties include depression and anxiety, relationship/family conflict, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, traum...
