Anger Management Therapists in Tallahassee, FL
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Anew Life Counseling and Consulting Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301
We have trained staff to provide effective therapeutic services to those who are experiencing challenges such as mental health disorders, traumatic experiences, poor anger management, anxiety, or a crisis- to name a few.
At ‘Anew Life' we understand that life is challenging and full of unexpected events for any and everyone. These events can leave deep emotional scars, painful memories, and setbacks if not appropriately addressed. The emotions can cause a person to act, live, and think in ways they usually wouldn’t. Anew Life wants to help that individual, couple, or family set a fresh course for their life. To achieve this goal, we continuously make it our priority to provide a therapeutic environment that is centered around growth, clarity, and a new beginning. After all, we all have needed a fresh start in our lives at one time or another!
We have trained staff to provide effective therapeutic services to those who are experiencing challenges such as mental health disorders, traumatic experiences, poor anger management, anxiety, or a crisis- to name a few.
At ‘Anew Life' we understand that life is challenging and full of unexpected events for any and everyone. These events can leave deep emotional scars, painful memories, and setbacks if not appropriately addressed. The emotions can cause a person to act, live, and think in ways they usually wouldn’t. Anew Life wants to help that individual, couple, or family set a fresh course for their life. To achieve this goal, we continuously make it our priority to provide a therapeutic environment that is centered around growth, clarity, and a new beginning. After all, we all have needed a fresh start in our lives at one time or another!
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I help clients with relationship issues, toxic workplace concerns, anger management, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, assertiveness training, career choices, and other concerns.
Thank you for visiting my page. I offer a safe and judgment-free opportunity for people to discuss problems or challenges they are facing. I work with a diverse combination of professionals, blue collar workers, parents, graduate students, agency administrators, LGBTQs, and others. I enjoy helping clients explore alternatives for understanding the past, experiencing the present, and moving into the future. My approach involves talking in plain language and, as appropriate, with a bit of lightness and humor.
I help clients with relationship issues, toxic workplace concerns, anger management, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, assertiveness training, career choices, and other concerns.
Thank you for visiting my page. I offer a safe and judgment-free opportunity for people to discuss problems or challenges they are facing. I work with a diverse combination of professionals, blue collar workers, parents, graduate students, agency administrators, LGBTQs, and others. I enjoy helping clients explore alternatives for understanding the past, experiencing the present, and moving into the future. My approach involves talking in plain language and, as appropriate, with a bit of lightness and humor.
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Nicole Lara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with overwhelming thoughts and feelings? Do you feel stuck and not progressing to your natural potential? I've been there, and want to help you break free from the prison you feel trapped in. I help people, just like you, find a balance in their life, nurture self-love, and learn to let go of anger and resentments that are holding you back. Together, we can find and build on your strengths, create healthy relationships, and manage negative thoughts and feelings.
Do you struggle with overwhelming thoughts and feelings? Do you feel stuck and not progressing to your natural potential? I've been there, and want to help you break free from the prison you feel trapped in. I help people, just like you, find a balance in their life, nurture self-love, and learn to let go of anger and resentments that are holding you back. Together, we can find and build on your strengths, create healthy relationships, and manage negative thoughts and feelings.
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Diane Jenkins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32399 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging! There are times that we all need an unbiased ear that will hear the concerns of your heart without judgment! If that is what you are looking for, you need to schedule an appointment with me. Let’s get it off your chest. Together we can tackle those hurdles and move towards a healthier you! My name is Diane Jenkins. I am a nationally certified (NCC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), who provides professional counseling services for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, anger, & relationship conflict.
Life can be challenging! There are times that we all need an unbiased ear that will hear the concerns of your heart without judgment! If that is what you are looking for, you need to schedule an appointment with me. Let’s get it off your chest. Together we can tackle those hurdles and move towards a healthier you! My name is Diane Jenkins. I am a nationally certified (NCC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), who provides professional counseling services for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, anger, & relationship conflict.
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Chelsea is a licensed mental health counselor with areas of specialization in addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management and relational difficulty. Chelsea works with adolescents and adults. Her approach to therapy utilizes person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques. Chelsea supports clients using cognitive restructuring, promoting healthy boundaries, positive behavior change, and assisting clients reach their treatment goals.
Chelsea is a licensed mental health counselor with areas of specialization in addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management and relational difficulty. Chelsea works with adolescents and adults. Her approach to therapy utilizes person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques. Chelsea supports clients using cognitive restructuring, promoting healthy boundaries, positive behavior change, and assisting clients reach their treatment goals.
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J. J. Widener
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Waitlist for new clients
Up front, I'm not the therapist for everyone. I don't have a flowery sales pitch about self-fulfillment and safe spaces, I'll probably be wearing an old t-shirt and jeans, I encourage expressive profanity, and I have more tattoos than your average therapist. Most of my caseload is trauma and PTSD. Much of the trauma work involves complex trauma with co-occurring dissociation, personality disorders, substance abuse, and anger. My work with trauma clients includes adult and adolescent survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, both active duty and retired military personnel, and first responders.
Up front, I'm not the therapist for everyone. I don't have a flowery sales pitch about self-fulfillment and safe spaces, I'll probably be wearing an old t-shirt and jeans, I encourage expressive profanity, and I have more tattoos than your average therapist. Most of my caseload is trauma and PTSD. Much of the trauma work involves complex trauma with co-occurring dissociation, personality disorders, substance abuse, and anger. My work with trauma clients includes adult and adolescent survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, both active duty and retired military personnel, and first responders.
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, depression, anger, PTSD, insomnia), your uniqueness demands an eclectic approach.
Dr. Stephen Hill is a Licensed Psychologist with over 17 years of clinical experience in the treatment of anxiety, depressive, trauma-related, and adjustment disorders. Presenting issues often include relationship difficulties, difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep, grief and loss, irritability, feeling misunderstood, occupational burnout, inappropriate guilt, self-doubt, being overwhelmed by life's stressors, and wanting to overcome negative thinking and depressive immobilization.
, depression, anger, PTSD, insomnia), your uniqueness demands an eclectic approach.
Dr. Stephen Hill is a Licensed Psychologist with over 17 years of clinical experience in the treatment of anxiety, depressive, trauma-related, and adjustment disorders. Presenting issues often include relationship difficulties, difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep, grief and loss, irritability, feeling misunderstood, occupational burnout, inappropriate guilt, self-doubt, being overwhelmed by life's stressors, and wanting to overcome negative thinking and depressive immobilization.
Lang Counseling and Consulting Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301
We have experience and training in a wide array of mental health disorders and conditions including but not limited to: trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, family and couples counseling, anger management, and behavior modification.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step on the journey to a new beginning. Change is hard but it is not impossible and we are passionate about helping individuals change the landscape of their lives. Balance equals Happiness, and our clinicians will help you navigate the path that leads to self-discovery and self-acceptance. The balance that you desire is within reach. LCCG provides a safe, unrestricted and non-judgmental environment. Our clinicians will assist you in developing and implementing the appropriate coping skills to bring about positive change.
We have experience and training in a wide array of mental health disorders and conditions including but not limited to: trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, family and couples counseling, anger management, and behavior modification.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step on the journey to a new beginning. Change is hard but it is not impossible and we are passionate about helping individuals change the landscape of their lives. Balance equals Happiness, and our clinicians will help you navigate the path that leads to self-discovery and self-acceptance. The balance that you desire is within reach. LCCG provides a safe, unrestricted and non-judgmental environment. Our clinicians will assist you in developing and implementing the appropriate coping skills to bring about positive change.
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Terance E Keenan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Not accepting new clients
Gulf Wind Counseling was founded with a vision of providing high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults regardless of socio-economic background. We develop treatment strategies based on the specific needs of clients using evidence-based therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Typical challenges we can help with include depression, anxiety, anger, opposition, defiance, family conflict, couples conflict, school refusal, blended families, manic behavior, grief, trauma and substance misuse.
Gulf Wind Counseling was founded with a vision of providing high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults regardless of socio-economic background. We develop treatment strategies based on the specific needs of clients using evidence-based therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Typical challenges we can help with include depression, anxiety, anger, opposition, defiance, family conflict, couples conflict, school refusal, blended families, manic behavior, grief, trauma and substance misuse.
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I myself have worked with a professional to better understand my anger and perfectionistic tendencies in my personal life.
I have over 9 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations in non-profit and University settings, including minors, couples, college students, and adults, as well as people of different races and ethnicities. I specializes in working with adults and couples looking for practical steps toward personal growth and improved relationships. I help people understand why they are stuck where they are and figure out ways they can help themselves move forward in a way that is holistic and realistic.
I myself have worked with a professional to better understand my anger and perfectionistic tendencies in my personal life.
I have over 9 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations in non-profit and University settings, including minors, couples, college students, and adults, as well as people of different races and ethnicities. I specializes in working with adults and couples looking for practical steps toward personal growth and improved relationships. I help people understand why they are stuck where they are and figure out ways they can help themselves move forward in a way that is holistic and realistic.
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Angelica Baeza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home.
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home.
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Sion Doman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home.
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home.
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I've had over 20 years of experience in the field, working with many issues including a variety of sexual issues, abuse, crisis intervention, anxiety, depression and anger. I work with both youth and adults.
I've had over 20 years of experience in the field, working with many issues including a variety of sexual issues, abuse, crisis intervention, anxiety, depression and anger. I work with both youth and adults.
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Rhonda Lugo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32399 (Online Only)
Some of my specialty areas include Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mood Disorder and Life Coaching.
My goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Let's work together to create a custom plan that fits your unique needs and pace. Therapy can be daunting for most, but rewarding once the work is done with a trusted, skilled and experienced professional.
Some of my specialty areas include Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mood Disorder and Life Coaching.
My goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Let's work together to create a custom plan that fits your unique needs and pace. Therapy can be daunting for most, but rewarding once the work is done with a trusted, skilled and experienced professional.
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Marcus Lewis - Approved E M D R Consultant
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Change is possible for everyone, regardless of your past doings and experiences. Within YOU lies the strength that can help you live your best life. As a therapist, I’ve helped many people who felt hopeless or stuck work through their struggles and access that inner strength. You have what it takes! Whether its anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, or life transitions, I’m confident that we can work one-on-one or in a group setting (family and friends can attend depending on the need).
Change is possible for everyone, regardless of your past doings and experiences. Within YOU lies the strength that can help you live your best life. As a therapist, I’ve helped many people who felt hopeless or stuck work through their struggles and access that inner strength. You have what it takes! Whether its anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, or life transitions, I’m confident that we can work one-on-one or in a group setting (family and friends can attend depending on the need).
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Erika Cooley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Adhering to a trauma informed, strengths based approach, I have worked with individuals and families of varying ages and backgrounds, focusing on various concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and attachment issues, anger management, self-esteem, and parenting skills.
As a clinician, I strongly believe that each individual is their own expert. When things become complicated, it is often hard to put ourselves in the driver’s seat and take control. Through practice, I hope to help you find that strength within to overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges. My interest in mental health peaked after college, when I worked with a therapeutic recreational program for children. Witnessing others find and develop their own strengths, I saw how empowering this can be, motivating me to continue to be an agent for change.
Adhering to a trauma informed, strengths based approach, I have worked with individuals and families of varying ages and backgrounds, focusing on various concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and attachment issues, anger management, self-esteem, and parenting skills.
As a clinician, I strongly believe that each individual is their own expert. When things become complicated, it is often hard to put ourselves in the driver’s seat and take control. Through practice, I hope to help you find that strength within to overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges. My interest in mental health peaked after college, when I worked with a therapeutic recreational program for children. Witnessing others find and develop their own strengths, I saw how empowering this can be, motivating me to continue to be an agent for change.
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Amanda Gregory - North Florida Dbt Center
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSW-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Waitlist for new clients
Do you sometimes feel like you are drowning in your emotions? Does anger, sadness, and fear keep impacting your life in ways you don't want it to? Do you struggle with thoughts of self-harm, of not being good enough, or feeling like you are empty inside? Do you struggle with feelings of extreme anger and do you sometimes "erupt"? Or does your child struggle with intense "temper tantrums", self-harming behavior, or suicidal behaviors? Or does your loved one struggle with these things and it's negatively impacted YOUR life and you just don't know how to cope anymore?
Do you sometimes feel like you are drowning in your emotions? Does anger, sadness, and fear keep impacting your life in ways you don't want it to? Do you struggle with thoughts of self-harm, of not being good enough, or feeling like you are empty inside? Do you struggle with feelings of extreme anger and do you sometimes "erupt"? Or does your child struggle with intense "temper tantrums", self-harming behavior, or suicidal behaviors? Or does your loved one struggle with these things and it's negatively impacted YOUR life and you just don't know how to cope anymore?
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My focus is on Depression, Substance Abuse/Recovery, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Experiential Therapy, Relationships, LGBTQ, Co-Dependency, Anger, and PTSD. I enjoy working with people who are ready for a change, and I will provide a compassionate & safe platform for you to unfold your given potential while implementing a distinct and personalized plan for your recovery.
My focus is on Depression, Substance Abuse/Recovery, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Experiential Therapy, Relationships, LGBTQ, Co-Dependency, Anger, and PTSD. I enjoy working with people who are ready for a change, and I will provide a compassionate & safe platform for you to unfold your given potential while implementing a distinct and personalized plan for your recovery.
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I provide healthy communication strategies, mindfulness skills, trauma-focused therapy, coping strategies, strengths identification, supportive psychotherapy, anger management, & more.
Are you looking for relief from symptoms of PTSD, seeking emotional validation, or even yearning to feel "just a little bit better"? Are you ready to explore your emotions, practice new strategies for healing, find forgiveness for yourself, and learn to set and work towards achieving your own treatment goals? My specialty is treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflicts, and more. Anyone who is ready to feel empowered and take back control of their life is my ideal client.
I provide healthy communication strategies, mindfulness skills, trauma-focused therapy, coping strategies, strengths identification, supportive psychotherapy, anger management, & more.
Are you looking for relief from symptoms of PTSD, seeking emotional validation, or even yearning to feel "just a little bit better"? Are you ready to explore your emotions, practice new strategies for healing, find forgiveness for yourself, and learn to set and work towards achieving your own treatment goals? My specialty is treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflicts, and more. Anyone who is ready to feel empowered and take back control of their life is my ideal client.
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A Time to Change Counseling Center, P.A.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301
With children I often see behavior issues relating to their life stressors as well as issues related to impulse control or anger management.
I have extensive experience with mood disorders, trauma and addictions and work with all ages. I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate. My clients often state when they first spoke to me they felt immediately at ease and did not feel judged. I am able to assist my clients in seeing patterns in their life story and work to identify and change core beliefs such as "I'm not good enough", "I'm defective" or "I cannot trust others."
With children I often see behavior issues relating to their life stressors as well as issues related to impulse control or anger management.
I have extensive experience with mood disorders, trauma and addictions and work with all ages. I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate. My clients often state when they first spoke to me they felt immediately at ease and did not feel judged. I am able to assist my clients in seeing patterns in their life story and work to identify and change core beliefs such as "I'm not good enough", "I'm defective" or "I cannot trust others."
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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.