Anger Management Therapists in 27413
Debra A Weigl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27413
I remember many years ago, while in graduate school, a professor stating that the client may not remember the therapist's words but will remember the connection or alliance that was forged. This statement speaks to the fact that fundamentally it is the working relationship which drives change. Therefore, it is extremely important that you find a therapist who strives to "get you."
I remember many years ago, while in graduate school, a professor stating that the client may not remember the therapist's words but will remember the connection or alliance that was forged. This statement speaks to the fact that fundamentally it is the working relationship which drives change. Therefore, it is extremely important that you find a therapist who strives to "get you."
Claudia Davies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27413 (Online Only)
Hello there and welcome to my safe space. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I have several years of clinical experience working with individuals, families and groups of various ages, race, nationalities, and ethnicities. I have experience working in outpatient, psychiatric behavioral health, and hospice settings. Therapy is a partnership, and as partners, together, we will determine what therapeutic intervention(s) is best for you. My goal is to use what I know, to do what I can, to help you navigate and cope with life in whatever capacity that may look like for you.
Hello there and welcome to my safe space. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I have several years of clinical experience working with individuals, families and groups of various ages, race, nationalities, and ethnicities. I have experience working in outpatient, psychiatric behavioral health, and hospice settings. Therapy is a partnership, and as partners, together, we will determine what therapeutic intervention(s) is best for you. My goal is to use what I know, to do what I can, to help you navigate and cope with life in whatever capacity that may look like for you.
Anger Management Therapists
How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.