Reality Therapy in Saint Lawrence County, NY
Kathryn J Ort
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Canton, NY 13617 (Online Only)
My ideal client is motivated for positive change in their lives.
My ideal client is motivated for positive change in their lives.
Online Therapists
Carol J Merrihew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Tupper Lake, NY 12986 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 30 years of clinical social work experience providing services to adolescents, adults and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My current practice mainly focuses on treating adjustment and mood disorders, recovery from trauma, stress reduction, couple therapy, life transition and aging issues. I favor a holistic approach and use a variety of therapeutic modalities. I enjoy working closely with primary care providers and prescribers to achieve best possible outcomes. I favor a strength based, positive approach using compassionate care.
I have over 30 years of clinical social work experience providing services to adolescents, adults and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My current practice mainly focuses on treating adjustment and mood disorders, recovery from trauma, stress reduction, couple therapy, life transition and aging issues. I favor a holistic approach and use a variety of therapeutic modalities. I enjoy working closely with primary care providers and prescribers to achieve best possible outcomes. I favor a strength based, positive approach using compassionate care.
Christine Pallas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rome, NY 13440 (Online Only)
You have a story. It is full of experiences, some good and some not what you expected to face in your life. You may be struggling to make sense of it all and feel like no one could ever understand what you are feeling, what you think, or why you do things the way you do. You wish you had support but often feel that no one is there and no one hears you. I hear you. You are a survivor - a warrior - you can't be anything less than that getting as far as you have. You have hopes and dreams and what you may not realize is that you have the strength to overcome. Your best is yet to come!
You have a story. It is full of experiences, some good and some not what you expected to face in your life. You may be struggling to make sense of it all and feel like no one could ever understand what you are feeling, what you think, or why you do things the way you do. You wish you had support but often feel that no one is there and no one hears you. I hear you. You are a survivor - a warrior - you can't be anything less than that getting as far as you have. You have hopes and dreams and what you may not realize is that you have the strength to overcome. Your best is yet to come!
Creekside Counseling Services Watertown & Oswego
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Watertown, NY 13601
CreekSide Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, better known as CreekSide Counseling Services; is a privately owned mental health counseling practice based in Oswego, and Watertown, NY. CreekSide Counseling Services serves clients’ needs in every way possible. With a staff of licensed professionals the individual needs of each client can be met. Each member of the staff has their own specializations, however, all are qualified to handle issues with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, panic, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, coping with disability, life transitions, divorce and separation just to list a few.
CreekSide Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, better known as CreekSide Counseling Services; is a privately owned mental health counseling practice based in Oswego, and Watertown, NY. CreekSide Counseling Services serves clients’ needs in every way possible. With a staff of licensed professionals the individual needs of each client can be met. Each member of the staff has their own specializations, however, all are qualified to handle issues with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, panic, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, coping with disability, life transitions, divorce and separation just to list a few.
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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.