Anger Management Therapists in Manchester, CT

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Jason C Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
I am here to help you manage, cope and flourish against barriers to a better well-being. I believe that people have the tools, knowledge and experience to contribute to their advancement. I meet people where they are at in their stage of life and assist in the process of change. My approach is a combination of motivation interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus techniques, substance abuse therapy, anger management and safety approach.
I am here to help you manage, cope and flourish against barriers to a better well-being. I believe that people have the tools, knowledge and experience to contribute to their advancement. I meet people where they are at in their stage of life and assist in the process of change. My approach is a combination of motivation interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus techniques, substance abuse therapy, anger management and safety approach.
(860) 512-7459 View (860) 512-7459
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Shirley Higgins MA, LADC, LMFT, MCAP, LLC.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LADC, LMFT, MCAP, SAP
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06041
Many years of counseling and therapy experience, providing help for clients with anxiety, anger, PTSD, or referred/mandated by legal system, substance abuse agencies, doctors, psychiatrist, or others.
Welcome Veterans, Military, Civilians, and Seniors. I am now Licensed in both Florida and CT, current office location in Florida, with teletherapy in both CT and FL. Accepting Tricare, VA Community Care Network, Medicare, and most commercial insurances. You have a journey, and if there is stress, anxiety or other problems get in your way, lets walk the journey together and figure it all out. We will find your inner strength. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone you can trust. My office is quite private and calm. Let’s Talk.
Many years of counseling and therapy experience, providing help for clients with anxiety, anger, PTSD, or referred/mandated by legal system, substance abuse agencies, doctors, psychiatrist, or others.
Welcome Veterans, Military, Civilians, and Seniors. I am now Licensed in both Florida and CT, current office location in Florida, with teletherapy in both CT and FL. Accepting Tricare, VA Community Care Network, Medicare, and most commercial insurances. You have a journey, and if there is stress, anxiety or other problems get in your way, lets walk the journey together and figure it all out. We will find your inner strength. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone you can trust. My office is quite private and calm. Let’s Talk.
(860) 566-8130 View (860) 566-8130
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Jody Koval - Growth Through Change
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040  (Online Only)
Hello, I am experienced in helping successfully cope with life's adjustments (including stress and anger management, relationship issues, addiction, grief, and caregiver issues). Life's changes can leave us challenged with feelings of uncertainty, frustration, hopelessness, isolation, and depression. I utilize an eclectic approach (mostly Mindful Cognitive Behavorial) as everyone is different and within the complex individual, moments and experiences are different as well. I strive to work with each individual, with compassion, patience, and dignity, with the goal that they can fully function and live their life to its fullest.
Hello, I am experienced in helping successfully cope with life's adjustments (including stress and anger management, relationship issues, addiction, grief, and caregiver issues). Life's changes can leave us challenged with feelings of uncertainty, frustration, hopelessness, isolation, and depression. I utilize an eclectic approach (mostly Mindful Cognitive Behavorial) as everyone is different and within the complex individual, moments and experiences are different as well. I strive to work with each individual, with compassion, patience, and dignity, with the goal that they can fully function and live their life to its fullest.
(860) 756-5792 View (860) 756-5792
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Simple Talks Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
His specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief counseling, anger management, domestic violence, couples therapy.
Welcome! We are so excited that you took the time to drop in, explore our services and how they may suit your needs. It is our hope to assist you with identifying solutions to your presenting issues and promote mental and emotional wellness.
His specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief counseling, anger management, domestic violence, couples therapy.
Welcome! We are so excited that you took the time to drop in, explore our services and how they may suit your needs. It is our hope to assist you with identifying solutions to your presenting issues and promote mental and emotional wellness.
(860) 847-8532 View (860) 847-8532
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Larry J Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger, substance use, parenting issues, DCF, reunification/foster care, I can help.
Life is a journey. However, there are times along that journey when we get stuck as we are making progress. We want to keep moving but the distance back looks too scary and the journey ahead looks too far. That is where finding help comes in. My name is Larry J. Smith, LMSW, and I am a licensed therapist. I have Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology, and a Master’s degree in Social Work. If you’re looking to engage in effective therapy, while enjoying a relaxed, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment, let’s work together to come up with some solutions.
If you are struggling with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger, substance use, parenting issues, DCF, reunification/foster care, I can help.
Life is a journey. However, there are times along that journey when we get stuck as we are making progress. We want to keep moving but the distance back looks too scary and the journey ahead looks too far. That is where finding help comes in. My name is Larry J. Smith, LMSW, and I am a licensed therapist. I have Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology, and a Master’s degree in Social Work. If you’re looking to engage in effective therapy, while enjoying a relaxed, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment, let’s work together to come up with some solutions.
(860) 891-2746 View (860) 891-2746
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Carlene Davis
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MA
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
I look forward to meeting new clients - people who are ready to make life changes. My approach is to help others become aware of what triggers their negative feelings of rejection, abandonment, anger and hurt. Together we explore ways to eliminate unwanted behaviors and to learn positive ways to relate to others. I will help you on a road of self-discovery as you learn to identify and to understand your feelings and their origins. I like to do all of this with a sense of humor and positive reinforcement. I enjoy being with people on their journey. EXPERIENCE WITH FIRST RESPONDERS(POLICE, FIRE, CORRECTIONS, EMT).
I look forward to meeting new clients - people who are ready to make life changes. My approach is to help others become aware of what triggers their negative feelings of rejection, abandonment, anger and hurt. Together we explore ways to eliminate unwanted behaviors and to learn positive ways to relate to others. I will help you on a road of self-discovery as you learn to identify and to understand your feelings and their origins. I like to do all of this with a sense of humor and positive reinforcement. I enjoy being with people on their journey. EXPERIENCE WITH FIRST RESPONDERS(POLICE, FIRE, CORRECTIONS, EMT).
(959) 265-0886 View (959) 265-0886
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Kristen Diekmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients that are facing various issues including anxiety, anger management, relationship and family issues.
Therapy can help to decrease stress or anxiety, improve communication in relationships and make a positive shift in your overall well-being. If you are considering seeing a therapist, it can be difficult to know how to choose one. It makes a big difference to find someone that you feel comfortable talking to and feel that you can trust. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort. I strive to build on the strengths of my clients and help them to develop plans to achieve their goals.
I work with clients that are facing various issues including anxiety, anger management, relationship and family issues.
Therapy can help to decrease stress or anxiety, improve communication in relationships and make a positive shift in your overall well-being. If you are considering seeing a therapist, it can be difficult to know how to choose one. It makes a big difference to find someone that you feel comfortable talking to and feel that you can trust. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort. I strive to build on the strengths of my clients and help them to develop plans to achieve their goals.
(860) 967-3124 View (860) 967-3124
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T.R.U.E. Self Counseling LLC (Steve)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06042
My skills include supporting youth and young adults in overcoming issues such as conflict resolution, anger management, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, and trauma.
Youth and young adults today continue to face challenges that affect their daily lives, from anxiety and depression to low self-esteem and poor decision-making. Building trust with caring adults can be difficult and uncomfortable, so my therapy style focuses on creating a safe and open space where you can talk about anything hindering your success. Together, we will explore evidence-based tools, techniques, and methods many other therapists use to improve mental health and well-being.
My skills include supporting youth and young adults in overcoming issues such as conflict resolution, anger management, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, and trauma.
Youth and young adults today continue to face challenges that affect their daily lives, from anxiety and depression to low self-esteem and poor decision-making. Building trust with caring adults can be difficult and uncomfortable, so my therapy style focuses on creating a safe and open space where you can talk about anything hindering your success. Together, we will explore evidence-based tools, techniques, and methods many other therapists use to improve mental health and well-being.
(860) 891-3051 View (860) 891-3051
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Simple Talks Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
Stephany Hunt is an LMSW who is dedicated to helping individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, grief and anger management.
Stephany Hunt is an LMSW who is dedicated to helping individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, grief and anger management.
(860) 809-4198 View (860) 809-4198
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Cheryl Wilczak
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042
Areas of expertise include marriage and relationship counseling; divorce counseling; coping with work stress; anger management training; and treatment for trauma, depression and anxiety.
The world has profoundly changed for most of us in the last years. Depression, anxiety, adjustment and relationship troubles...Are you locked in a destructive cycle that you can't break alone? Has some traumatic event in your life continued to haunt you even after months or years? Emotional problems often develop if we feel that we have lost control over some critical area of our lives. Overwhelming feelings can seem to come from nowhere, isolating us or holding us back. The right therapist can help you to feel less alone, find relief and get your life on track. Damaged relationships can be repaired, becoming deeper and healthier.
Areas of expertise include marriage and relationship counseling; divorce counseling; coping with work stress; anger management training; and treatment for trauma, depression and anxiety.
The world has profoundly changed for most of us in the last years. Depression, anxiety, adjustment and relationship troubles...Are you locked in a destructive cycle that you can't break alone? Has some traumatic event in your life continued to haunt you even after months or years? Emotional problems often develop if we feel that we have lost control over some critical area of our lives. Overwhelming feelings can seem to come from nowhere, isolating us or holding us back. The right therapist can help you to feel less alone, find relief and get your life on track. Damaged relationships can be repaired, becoming deeper and healthier.
(203) 212-8275 View (203) 212-8275
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Anna Hartney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
My specialties are depression, anxiety, women's issues, relationship issues, communication skills, anger management, self esteem, and assertiveness skills/boundary setting (getting out of toxic relationships).
I enjoy helping people to see how amazing they are - we can lose sight of this fast when not feeling our best. I have a very down to earth approach and I'm all about identifying and using your own strengths to solve issues, foster and build empowerment, and move past shame and self criticism. Therapy is different for each person depending on your needs, preferences, and goals. The experience should be judgement free, safe, and understanding, which is crucial. I have been practicing through the lens of constant anti racism, anti imperialism, anti oppression and Liberation focused training, which I place the utmost importance on.
My specialties are depression, anxiety, women's issues, relationship issues, communication skills, anger management, self esteem, and assertiveness skills/boundary setting (getting out of toxic relationships).
I enjoy helping people to see how amazing they are - we can lose sight of this fast when not feeling our best. I have a very down to earth approach and I'm all about identifying and using your own strengths to solve issues, foster and build empowerment, and move past shame and self criticism. Therapy is different for each person depending on your needs, preferences, and goals. The experience should be judgement free, safe, and understanding, which is crucial. I have been practicing through the lens of constant anti racism, anti imperialism, anti oppression and Liberation focused training, which I place the utmost importance on.
(860) 736-3360 View (860) 736-3360
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Carmen I Santos
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
I treat the full spectrum of mental health issues: Depressive Disorders including Post Partum Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Eating Disorders, relationship issues, Anger/Stress Management Psychological, Sexual, Physical Trauma,Grief and loss, Life/Career Transitions, Drug and Alcohol Assessments, Relapse Prevention Work, Domestic Violence, Adult Learning Disorders and Attention Problems,Elder Care Issues.
About Dr. Santos: I have been in practice in Connecticut for over 30 years. I have worked in out-patient and in-patient settings, a college counseling center and with a number of employee assistance programs. I have a breath of knowledge that is quite diverse, covering the full spectrum of mental health issues. My commitment is to provide a highly professional, confidential service in an environment that is safe and promotes personal growth and healing for any number of emotional and other mental health difficulties. I am bilingual-bicultural in Spanish and English. I see individuals, couples and families.
I treat the full spectrum of mental health issues: Depressive Disorders including Post Partum Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Eating Disorders, relationship issues, Anger/Stress Management Psychological, Sexual, Physical Trauma,Grief and loss, Life/Career Transitions, Drug and Alcohol Assessments, Relapse Prevention Work, Domestic Violence, Adult Learning Disorders and Attention Problems,Elder Care Issues.
About Dr. Santos: I have been in practice in Connecticut for over 30 years. I have worked in out-patient and in-patient settings, a college counseling center and with a number of employee assistance programs. I have a breath of knowledge that is quite diverse, covering the full spectrum of mental health issues. My commitment is to provide a highly professional, confidential service in an environment that is safe and promotes personal growth and healing for any number of emotional and other mental health difficulties. I am bilingual-bicultural in Spanish and English. I see individuals, couples and families.
(860) 265-4734 View (860) 265-4734
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Dana Wilcox
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, ERYT500
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
I have clinical experience working with grief, couples, anger management, and adults with anxiety related struggles.
I believe building a healthy connection with yourself is the springboard to living a more fulfilling life and can enhance your ability to form deeper relationships. It is so important to do our own personal work, but I always wonder how much deeper we could go if we were able to share our growth with others? What would be different if we were able to be honest with our loved ones, share in our joy, or set healthy boundaries? I am passionate about helping people better understand themselves so that they can show up in their relationships more centered and grounded.
I have clinical experience working with grief, couples, anger management, and adults with anxiety related struggles.
I believe building a healthy connection with yourself is the springboard to living a more fulfilling life and can enhance your ability to form deeper relationships. It is so important to do our own personal work, but I always wonder how much deeper we could go if we were able to share our growth with others? What would be different if we were able to be honest with our loved ones, share in our joy, or set healthy boundaries? I am passionate about helping people better understand themselves so that they can show up in their relationships more centered and grounded.
(860) 598-8173 View (860) 598-8173
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Matthew P Bohonowicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Hello! So you’re looking for a therapist? Well here is what I offer: A fast-paced and collaborative approach to identifying and solving the problem at you want to focus on. Utilizing a version of solution-focused therapy that I have created over nearly 20 years in practice, I will teach you how to use Awareness and Practice to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors that are causing issues for you. These are abilities that you have been using since birth and in this approach we take advantage of your experience with them to address those issues, ultimately creating the change you are looking for.
Hello! So you’re looking for a therapist? Well here is what I offer: A fast-paced and collaborative approach to identifying and solving the problem at you want to focus on. Utilizing a version of solution-focused therapy that I have created over nearly 20 years in practice, I will teach you how to use Awareness and Practice to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors that are causing issues for you. These are abilities that you have been using since birth and in this approach we take advantage of your experience with them to address those issues, ultimately creating the change you are looking for.
(860) 481-6290 View (860) 481-6290
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T.R.U.E Self Counseling L.L.C Dr. Yolanda Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, LCDC, LADAC
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042  (Online Only)
Perhaps you are struggling with how to cope with life stressors, family, friends, relationships, finances, work related issues, etc. Whatever brings you to therapy or whatever your background is, I welcome you with compassion and competence to bring your issues to an active listener who understands and will empathize with you. I view the therapeutic alliance as an opportunity to build rapport and establish a professional relationship with a caring attitude and nonjudgmental space for you to free your mind.
Perhaps you are struggling with how to cope with life stressors, family, friends, relationships, finances, work related issues, etc. Whatever brings you to therapy or whatever your background is, I welcome you with compassion and competence to bring your issues to an active listener who understands and will empathize with you. I view the therapeutic alliance as an opportunity to build rapport and establish a professional relationship with a caring attitude and nonjudgmental space for you to free your mind.
(860) 926-2633 View (860) 926-2633
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Branch and Vines Counseling Corner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
I believe that counseling should be affordable, accessible, and pursued without shame. Let's be honest, we have ALL encountered things in our lives that have impacted our mood, feelings, behaviors, thoughts, reasoning, judgement, decision-making and beliefs. Making the decision to invest in yourself and your personal wellness through counseling, takes courage. At Branch and Vines Counseling Corner, high value is placed on the pursuit of wellness and balance through connection. You do not have to isolate or navigate difficulty all by yourself.
I believe that counseling should be affordable, accessible, and pursued without shame. Let's be honest, we have ALL encountered things in our lives that have impacted our mood, feelings, behaviors, thoughts, reasoning, judgement, decision-making and beliefs. Making the decision to invest in yourself and your personal wellness through counseling, takes courage. At Branch and Vines Counseling Corner, high value is placed on the pursuit of wellness and balance through connection. You do not have to isolate or navigate difficulty all by yourself.
(959) 777-5279 View (959) 777-5279
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Christopher R Dumas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06041
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed in Connecticut as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2000. I specialize in adult individual and family counseling and I have worked in CT for years. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, a highly effective treatment model used by quality programs around the world. I also use tools which target the unhealthy, self-sabotaging, and destructive thoughts and behaviors that have outlived their usefulness and tend to persistently result in sustained misery. A recent addition of spirituality has led to dramatic results in my patients
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed in Connecticut as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2000. I specialize in adult individual and family counseling and I have worked in CT for years. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, a highly effective treatment model used by quality programs around the world. I also use tools which target the unhealthy, self-sabotaging, and destructive thoughts and behaviors that have outlived their usefulness and tend to persistently result in sustained misery. A recent addition of spirituality has led to dramatic results in my patients
(860) 481-6786 View (860) 481-6786
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Lourie C Bonsu
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MSOL
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06042  (Online Only)
I am an EMDR Trained with advance training in BPD as an attachment/complex trauma and Certified Internalized Somatic Trauma Therapist "ISTT.” I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. Trauma can take any form - developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.
I am an EMDR Trained with advance training in BPD as an attachment/complex trauma and Certified Internalized Somatic Trauma Therapist "ISTT.” I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. Trauma can take any form - developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.
(860) 792-5891 View (860) 792-5891
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Shontelle Brewster
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Hi there! You being here means you are taking steps to work on making changes in your life. Are you struggling with past/present situations which have been affecting you? What about struggling with negative and unwanted thoughts? Unhealthy relationships and emotional distress? Allow me to help you explore, unlock and re-invent your unique story to become the most healthy and powerful you.
Hi there! You being here means you are taking steps to work on making changes in your life. Are you struggling with past/present situations which have been affecting you? What about struggling with negative and unwanted thoughts? Unhealthy relationships and emotional distress? Allow me to help you explore, unlock and re-invent your unique story to become the most healthy and powerful you.
(475) 267-1192 View (475) 267-1192
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Melody Poitras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042  (Online Only)
Melody Poitras is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience. She has worked in a variety of settings including residential group homes, court programs and adult outpatient clinics. She is passionate about helping adult clients to navigate the many challenges they experience. Melody specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use and major life transitions.
Melody Poitras is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience. She has worked in a variety of settings including residential group homes, court programs and adult outpatient clinics. She is passionate about helping adult clients to navigate the many challenges they experience. Melody specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use and major life transitions.
(860) 807-1930 View (860) 807-1930
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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.