Reality Therapy in New Mexico
Dayspring Counseling & Wellness, LLC.
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LADAC, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Preferred Clinical Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-education and others.
Dr. Gary "Skip" Ritter says he feels a connection when helping others develop insight to make positive changes in their lives. Skip believes that thoughts and feelings are the impetus that drive human behavior. His approach then to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Theory. In creating a paradigm shift from negative thoughts and feelings to increased positive thoughts and feelings, maladaptive behaviors often dissipate. Skip also believes that traumatic experiences exacerbate the lives of many of his clients and therefore, utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Preferred Clinical Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-education and others.
Dr. Gary "Skip" Ritter says he feels a connection when helping others develop insight to make positive changes in their lives. Skip believes that thoughts and feelings are the impetus that drive human behavior. His approach then to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Theory. In creating a paradigm shift from negative thoughts and feelings to increased positive thoughts and feelings, maladaptive behaviors often dissipate. Skip also believes that traumatic experiences exacerbate the lives of many of his clients and therefore, utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Jonathan has an eclectic approach to counseling, with his main influences being existential psychotherapy, holistic counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based counseling. He also regularly utilizes humanistic and psychodynamic approaches, the Gottman method, narrative therapy, person-centered counseling, systemic therapy, reality therapy, rational emotive therapy, and constructionist therapy. Jonathan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) in 2018 and his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) from the University of New Mexico in 2021.
Jonathan has an eclectic approach to counseling, with his main influences being existential psychotherapy, holistic counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based counseling. He also regularly utilizes humanistic and psychodynamic approaches, the Gottman method, narrative therapy, person-centered counseling, systemic therapy, reality therapy, rational emotive therapy, and constructionist therapy. Jonathan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) in 2018 and his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) from the University of New Mexico in 2021.
Rena Hoskins (A Choice In Mind Counseling)
Counselor, MS, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87105 (Online Only)
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, primarily Relational and based in Choice Theory/ Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal and others.
I am an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and my passion is to provide a safe space for both adolescents and adults, from all backgrounds, who are motivated to recover from all of life's stressors. I like to help clients learn how to acknowledge and process their past, but focus on their Here & Now, and what they want in their future. Tell me what you want, and we will figure out how to get there!
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, primarily Relational and based in Choice Theory/ Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal and others.
I am an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and my passion is to provide a safe space for both adolescents and adults, from all backgrounds, who are motivated to recover from all of life's stressors. I like to help clients learn how to acknowledge and process their past, but focus on their Here & Now, and what they want in their future. Tell me what you want, and we will figure out how to get there!
New Growth Counseling & Therapeutic Services LLC
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Her approach lies in the foundations of Psychoanalytic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Reality Therapy.
As a Licensed therapist, Ms. Barner is a creative and passionate mental health professional who believes that all individuals have the ability to learn and thrive successfully. Her therapeutic approach is confidential, supportive, and provides a safe place to talk about difficult things. She works on the belief that the person you are today is a combination of several factors. Some of these factors are early childhood and adult relationship experiences, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors. Her belief is that therapy is not a process that labels you, but an avenue that can help overcome life’s challenges.
Her approach lies in the foundations of Psychoanalytic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Reality Therapy.
As a Licensed therapist, Ms. Barner is a creative and passionate mental health professional who believes that all individuals have the ability to learn and thrive successfully. Her therapeutic approach is confidential, supportive, and provides a safe place to talk about difficult things. She works on the belief that the person you are today is a combination of several factors. Some of these factors are early childhood and adult relationship experiences, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors. Her belief is that therapy is not a process that labels you, but an avenue that can help overcome life’s challenges.
Luisa M. Elberg-Urbina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chaparral, NM 88081
My preferred theoretical approaches are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), which look at the connection between thoughts, and feelings; Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, Existential, Trans-Personal models, and Behavior Modification.
The client will determine the outcomes, and I guide the client to solutions through the discovery of the client's own resources. Therapy will allow the client to overcome painful experiences; therapy will empower the client to achieve his/her own healing. Life events shape us into who we are, but when it hurts, we know something must be changed. Then, it becomes very important not to be alone in our perspectives or pain.Therapy is an ongoing process of change. Senderos (or pathways), means the exploration of new ways to have a happier life. I have been practicing as therapist for more than ten years.
My preferred theoretical approaches are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), which look at the connection between thoughts, and feelings; Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, Existential, Trans-Personal models, and Behavior Modification.
The client will determine the outcomes, and I guide the client to solutions through the discovery of the client's own resources. Therapy will allow the client to overcome painful experiences; therapy will empower the client to achieve his/her own healing. Life events shape us into who we are, but when it hurts, we know something must be changed. Then, it becomes very important not to be alone in our perspectives or pain.Therapy is an ongoing process of change. Senderos (or pathways), means the exploration of new ways to have a happier life. I have been practicing as therapist for more than ten years.
Dr. Valerie Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87122 (Online Only)
I utilize multiple modalities that may include: CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, Exposure/Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Reality Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, and Parenting.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
I utilize multiple modalities that may include: CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, Exposure/Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Reality Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, and Parenting.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
Nancy W Olivas
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADAC
Verified Verified
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Waitlist for new clients
Common sense approach. Client focused. Mental health and substance abuse counseling for individuals, couples and families. In addition to face to face sessions, telehealth and phone sessions are available. Strong focus anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD.
Common sense approach. Client focused. Mental health and substance abuse counseling for individuals, couples and families. In addition to face to face sessions, telehealth and phone sessions are available. Strong focus anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD.
Patrick Ficke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New Mexico. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. He has since obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has begun working on his doctorate in Psychology.
Patrick Ficke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New Mexico. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. He has since obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has begun working on his doctorate in Psychology.
The Lighted Path, LLC. Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87110 (Online Only)
Greetings. My name is Mandi. I am the Clinical Director-Mental Health Therapy Services for The Lighted Path LLC. Do you struggle with life's stressors? We can help! I have been a therapist for over 10 years. We use present, strength, and faith based focused modalities, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Psychoeducation, and Christian Counseling (when requested), in this practice. In your first session, we will discover what brought you to therapy, the most appropriate and helpful ways to assist you in making healthier changes, and a prolonged well-being.
Greetings. My name is Mandi. I am the Clinical Director-Mental Health Therapy Services for The Lighted Path LLC. Do you struggle with life's stressors? We can help! I have been a therapist for over 10 years. We use present, strength, and faith based focused modalities, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Psychoeducation, and Christian Counseling (when requested), in this practice. In your first session, we will discover what brought you to therapy, the most appropriate and helpful ways to assist you in making healthier changes, and a prolonged well-being.
Dr. Danielle Riddle Price
Counselor, PsyD , LCPC , LPCC , LMHC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (Online Only)
I absolutely love trees! (made you look, lol). Seriously though, I do love trees & their similarities to us. They provide beauty, shade, healing, & support, all while remaining rooted. I view therapy as a branch of support, much like the sturdy limbs of a tree. Just as trees grow & change with the seasons, I believe therapy can help individuals & families navigate the various seasons of life, providing support & guidance along the way. For the past 25 years, I've specialized in working with children, adolescents & their families from diverse populations. It takes courage to seek support & strength to follow through.
I absolutely love trees! (made you look, lol). Seriously though, I do love trees & their similarities to us. They provide beauty, shade, healing, & support, all while remaining rooted. I view therapy as a branch of support, much like the sturdy limbs of a tree. Just as trees grow & change with the seasons, I believe therapy can help individuals & families navigate the various seasons of life, providing support & guidance along the way. For the past 25 years, I've specialized in working with children, adolescents & their families from diverse populations. It takes courage to seek support & strength to follow through.
Kids Counseling is a non-profit children's core service agency. We provide an array of services that when used together encourages positive outcomes for individuals and families in need. We serve the Las Vegas, Mora and surrounding areas. SPECIALIZED AND CERTIFIED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND FAMILIES Out-Patient Services; Community Support Services; Child Psychiatric Services; Peer Support; Family Support Services; Infant Mental Health; Parent Education Services.
Kids Counseling is a non-profit children's core service agency. We provide an array of services that when used together encourages positive outcomes for individuals and families in need. We serve the Las Vegas, Mora and surrounding areas. SPECIALIZED AND CERTIFIED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND FAMILIES Out-Patient Services; Community Support Services; Child Psychiatric Services; Peer Support; Family Support Services; Infant Mental Health; Parent Education Services.
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At Blue Phoenix Therapy, we understand that every woman’s journey is unique, and our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care that acknowledges and addresses the complex intersections of gender, trauma, and mental health. Our specialized practice is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing space where women can explore their experiences, heal from trauma, and reclaim their strength. Our team of licensed therapists and mental health professionals is deeply committed to supporting women through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other trauma-related issues.
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I am an Independent Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 20 plus years of experience. My education, license, and experience make me an appropriate candidate for you to contract with me. I embrace and integrate an individual’s spirituality within herself/himself and/or a spirituality within their faith tradition. I provide clinical counseling to adults for trauma related effects of past physical, emotional, and neglect abuse; and grief/bereavement, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse issues. My clients have been and continue to be ethnically diverse.
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Completely You Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated with areas in your life? Do you feel anxious or depressed with your job or your relationships? If you are seeking support from someone outside of your circle, I am here to help. We can work together to address the areas of your life you are current struggling with and needing support. Sometimes just talking out our concerns with someone can help us see things more clearly and be able to take action to heal and improve our life.
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated with areas in your life? Do you feel anxious or depressed with your job or your relationships? If you are seeking support from someone outside of your circle, I am here to help. We can work together to address the areas of your life you are current struggling with and needing support. Sometimes just talking out our concerns with someone can help us see things more clearly and be able to take action to heal and improve our life.
Jann is prepared to assist clients between the ages of 14-45. Jann believes that goal-oriented therapy is important, but all client goals can be widely different. Jann employs her training in various modalities to provide an integrationist approach to therapy to provide individualized therapy to each and every client that enters the therapy space.
Jann is prepared to assist clients between the ages of 14-45. Jann believes that goal-oriented therapy is important, but all client goals can be widely different. Jann employs her training in various modalities to provide an integrationist approach to therapy to provide individualized therapy to each and every client that enters the therapy space.
Yzetta (Zee) Martinez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87110 (Online Only)
Empowering adolescents and adults from multi-cultural backgrounds using evidence-based interventions to overcome personal obstacles and improve well-being. My professional philosophy is that people desire a fulfilling life despite the past, present or future situations or traumas. Therefore, I gracefully support my clients in their work to improve intrinsic self-worth and self-awareness. With each client, my heart grows fonder for this work and I am grateful to be a part of your new journey! Are you ready to change your mindset? If so, allow me to support you in this beautiful life of YOURS!
Empowering adolescents and adults from multi-cultural backgrounds using evidence-based interventions to overcome personal obstacles and improve well-being. My professional philosophy is that people desire a fulfilling life despite the past, present or future situations or traumas. Therefore, I gracefully support my clients in their work to improve intrinsic self-worth and self-awareness. With each client, my heart grows fonder for this work and I am grateful to be a part of your new journey! Are you ready to change your mindset? If so, allow me to support you in this beautiful life of YOURS!
Every individual and family has unique strengths. We want to help individuals and families nurture creativity, change and development and to build a foundation in which they do not hold themselves hostage to past mistakes or ways of understanding.
Every individual and family has unique strengths. We want to help individuals and families nurture creativity, change and development and to build a foundation in which they do not hold themselves hostage to past mistakes or ways of understanding.
Everyone has the capacity to heal no matter how profoundly wounded they are. Each individual's path to healing will be unique and for the best chance of long term recovery a person needs to find a healthy balance within their body, mind and spirit. It is my intention to help each client find the unique treatment team to help them achieve this balance.
Additionally, I am experienced in affective, eating and personality disorders, substance abuse and trauma.
I also understand how each of these interact with one another and can cause even more distress within each person.
Everyone has the capacity to heal no matter how profoundly wounded they are. Each individual's path to healing will be unique and for the best chance of long term recovery a person needs to find a healthy balance within their body, mind and spirit. It is my intention to help each client find the unique treatment team to help them achieve this balance.
Additionally, I am experienced in affective, eating and personality disorders, substance abuse and trauma.
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As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) and military veteran, my focus is to serve other military veterans and their families. Although serving the military community is my primary focus, I am certainly open and available to others seeking guidance and support. Whether you are dealing with the stress of a recent deployment, transitioning out of the military, having separation anxiety, communication/relationship issues, or dealing with PTSD, there is no need to navigate these life struggles on your own. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness and counseling can help.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) and military veteran, my focus is to serve other military veterans and their families. Although serving the military community is my primary focus, I am certainly open and available to others seeking guidance and support. Whether you are dealing with the stress of a recent deployment, transitioning out of the military, having separation anxiety, communication/relationship issues, or dealing with PTSD, there is no need to navigate these life struggles on your own. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness and counseling can help.
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Reality Therapy
Is reality therapy evidence-based?
Reality therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapies. However, some research does indicate that reality therapy might be helpful for people with addiction, and may be effective in treating social anxiety in young people.
How long does reality therapy last?
Reality therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Reality therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of reality therapy long after treatment has ended.
Does reality therapy work?
Reality therapy can help a person manage concerns such as eating disorders, addiction, substance use, anxiety, phobias, and relationship difficulties. This type of therapy encourages a person to be accountable for their behaviors. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure. Reality therapy can be useful in one-on-one therapy or in group sessions. This method may be used with children, families, and adults.
What are the limitations of reality therapy?
This therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the therapist focuses on choices made by the individual in the present day. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over others. This format may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every client.