Anger Management Therapists in Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
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Cameron Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
She uses evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with a Humanistic approach to treat individual with mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, stress/trauma related disorders, anger management, grief and relational problems.
Cameron Lewis is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a passion for holding space for others & helping client's see their truest potential. Cameron graduated from the University of San Francisco and has earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. Cameron has several years of experience working with adolescents, teens, adults and individuals with development differences & co-occurring disorders in variety of settings including in-home, school-based setting, and private practice.
She uses evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with a Humanistic approach to treat individual with mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, stress/trauma related disorders, anger management, grief and relational problems.
Cameron Lewis is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a passion for holding space for others & helping client's see their truest potential. Cameron graduated from the University of San Francisco and has earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. Cameron has several years of experience working with adolescents, teens, adults and individuals with development differences & co-occurring disorders in variety of settings including in-home, school-based setting, and private practice.
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My name is Erika Diaz, and I am a Spanish speaking therapist. As a therapist, I am passionate about providing Spanish therapeutic services for children, teens and adults who are in need of support around family communication issues, family healing adversities and environmental challenges that come with change. As a therapist, I am aware that it is difficult for families and children to seek therapy and accept support. I am enthusiastic about working with individuals facing adversities including depression, anxiety, family/life stressors, anger management, trauma, low self esteem, and appropriate communication.
My name is Erika Diaz, and I am a Spanish speaking therapist. As a therapist, I am passionate about providing Spanish therapeutic services for children, teens and adults who are in need of support around family communication issues, family healing adversities and environmental challenges that come with change. As a therapist, I am aware that it is difficult for families and children to seek therapy and accept support. I am enthusiastic about working with individuals facing adversities including depression, anxiety, family/life stressors, anger management, trauma, low self esteem, and appropriate communication.
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Hans Reihling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
I help reduce the intensity of conflicts to create a safe space in which emotions other than anger can be expressed.
Do you feel like living with a roommate in marriage? I provide transformative counseling for couples and individual men who want to be empowered to become better partners. There is a way out of chronic stress, irritability, and out of control sexual behavior. I strongly believe that you are so much more than the problems you are facing right now. If you want to be a better partner, parent, or person, contact me and get a free consultation. It is my passion to provide the attention and care you deserve.
I help reduce the intensity of conflicts to create a safe space in which emotions other than anger can be expressed.
Do you feel like living with a roommate in marriage? I provide transformative counseling for couples and individual men who want to be empowered to become better partners. There is a way out of chronic stress, irritability, and out of control sexual behavior. I strongly believe that you are so much more than the problems you are facing right now. If you want to be a better partner, parent, or person, contact me and get a free consultation. It is my passion to provide the attention and care you deserve.
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Gina helps adolescents and adults with alcohol and substance use, addiction, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, codependency, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, job-related stress, life changes, parenting challenges, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, and women’s issues.
Gina helps adolescents and adults with alcohol and substance use, addiction, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, codependency, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, job-related stress, life changes, parenting challenges, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, and women’s issues.
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Denesia Joseph
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Are you challenged by life or unexpected surprises? It may seem like despair and hopelessness are your only options. The support of therapy in a comfortable and safe environment can be the differences from feeling low, excessive worries and living in fear. I am available, you do not have to face your mental health challenges alone. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorder treatment can help and relieve intense symptoms, by finding the courage to ask for help.
Are you challenged by life or unexpected surprises? It may seem like despair and hopelessness are your only options. The support of therapy in a comfortable and safe environment can be the differences from feeling low, excessive worries and living in fear. I am available, you do not have to face your mental health challenges alone. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorder treatment can help and relieve intense symptoms, by finding the courage to ask for help.
Reflections Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I began career with Child Protective Services and after licensing moved into Psychiatric Acute Care where I worked with children, adolescents, and adults who suffered from substance abuse, domestic violence, post traumatic stress disorder, and major mental health illnesses.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I began career with Child Protective Services and after licensing moved into Psychiatric Acute Care where I worked with children, adolescents, and adults who suffered from substance abuse, domestic violence, post traumatic stress disorder, and major mental health illnesses.
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Diedra helps children and adolescents with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, trauma, and PTSD. Her treatment philosophy is integrative, process-oriented, and developmentally based.
Diedra helps children and adolescents with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, trauma, and PTSD. Her treatment philosophy is integrative, process-oriented, and developmentally based.
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Carie Bassett
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
My name is Carie Bassett, and I am a Licensed Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I chose to change careers after years of working in the Finance Industry because of my deep desire to understand an individual’s emotional processes and ability to heal. I have gained valuable life and educational experience and work with individuals who are experiencing family conflicts, anxiety, depression, and having difficulty navigating through life transitions and stressors. I look forward to being a partner on your journey and assisting you in accomplishing your goals.
My name is Carie Bassett, and I am a Licensed Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I chose to change careers after years of working in the Finance Industry because of my deep desire to understand an individual’s emotional processes and ability to heal. I have gained valuable life and educational experience and work with individuals who are experiencing family conflicts, anxiety, depression, and having difficulty navigating through life transitions and stressors. I look forward to being a partner on your journey and assisting you in accomplishing your goals.
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Jessica Rosas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Jessie (she/they) is a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. She has experience in dealing with a wide range of clinical and relational problems. Jessie is passionate about serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
Jessie (she/they) is a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. She has experience in dealing with a wide range of clinical and relational problems. Jessie is passionate about serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
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Joseph Licon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
My ideal client is someone who seeks not just relief, but clear understanding. They may grapple with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, yearning for peace and fulfillment. Their needs might extend beyond temporary fixes; they want understanding and sustainable growth. They aspire to reclaim joy, rebuild relationships, and rediscover purpose. They want to break free from limiting beliefs and patterns, embracing authenticity and empowerment. Together, we'll navigate their inner complexities, unlocking their innate resilience and guiding them toward a life aligned with their truest aspirations.
My ideal client is someone who seeks not just relief, but clear understanding. They may grapple with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, yearning for peace and fulfillment. Their needs might extend beyond temporary fixes; they want understanding and sustainable growth. They aspire to reclaim joy, rebuild relationships, and rediscover purpose. They want to break free from limiting beliefs and patterns, embracing authenticity and empowerment. Together, we'll navigate their inner complexities, unlocking their innate resilience and guiding them toward a life aligned with their truest aspirations.
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Vanessa Villasenor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Currently accepting new clients at A Place of Growth. Welcome, my name is Vanessa Villasenor and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist who has experience providing child, teen and adult therapy in San Diego. The first goal will be to create a safe and comfortable counseling environment to and it is important to find a therapist that will work with you and whom you feel comfortable with in order to make the most progress. I provide a variety of counseling environments and styles to address your needs and have experience working with military families including both active duty members as well as their family members.
Currently accepting new clients at A Place of Growth. Welcome, my name is Vanessa Villasenor and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist who has experience providing child, teen and adult therapy in San Diego. The first goal will be to create a safe and comfortable counseling environment to and it is important to find a therapist that will work with you and whom you feel comfortable with in order to make the most progress. I provide a variety of counseling environments and styles to address your needs and have experience working with military families including both active duty members as well as their family members.
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Melanie Collaco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome! My name is Melanie "Mel" Collaco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Diego, CA with over 10 years of experience in the social work field. I have worked extensively alongside with first responders and with adults primarily focusing on mood disorders, trauma symptoms, life transitions, relationship challenges and so much more.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Melanie "Mel" Collaco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Diego, CA with over 10 years of experience in the social work field. I have worked extensively alongside with first responders and with adults primarily focusing on mood disorders, trauma symptoms, life transitions, relationship challenges and so much more.
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Dr. Jainie Behling
Psychological Associate, MACP, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
I have been offering mental health services for close to twenty years and I have found it to be such an amazing tool that so many people can use for significant personal growth. I know it can feel lonely when we don't want to burden our loved ones with our pain, so by using therapy, we often experience the freedom of having a safe place to talk while also experiencing positive change. Please consider taking the next step with investing in yourself by reaching calling my office to schedule an appointment.
I have been offering mental health services for close to twenty years and I have found it to be such an amazing tool that so many people can use for significant personal growth. I know it can feel lonely when we don't want to burden our loved ones with our pain, so by using therapy, we often experience the freedom of having a safe place to talk while also experiencing positive change. Please consider taking the next step with investing in yourself by reaching calling my office to schedule an appointment.
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Lorna Hecht
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Is your concern a relationship dilemma? A problem with a child? Substance abuse, anxiety or depression? Symptoms-physical, emotional, or social-are embedded in relationship processes in the family. The goal is to modify the process, which can lead to a reduction in symptoms. When one person in a relationship makes the decision to "show up" in a more deliberate, thoughtful way, the dynamic will change. Any motivated client can become that person. I will lend a hand in your effort through an understanding of relationships and how tension spreads through anxious systems, affecting groups and individuals.
Is your concern a relationship dilemma? A problem with a child? Substance abuse, anxiety or depression? Symptoms-physical, emotional, or social-are embedded in relationship processes in the family. The goal is to modify the process, which can lead to a reduction in symptoms. When one person in a relationship makes the decision to "show up" in a more deliberate, thoughtful way, the dynamic will change. Any motivated client can become that person. I will lend a hand in your effort through an understanding of relationships and how tension spreads through anxious systems, affecting groups and individuals.
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Yvette A Aguayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
As a San Diego native, I am familiar and sensitive to the needs of the military, families of all cultures, as well as the court mandated client. I'm committed to the uplift of my community and am a child activist at heart. I'll empower you to lead YOUR definition of a successful life. Whether you're a veteran, anxiety-filled parent, or deciding the future of your marriage, you don't have to face this difficult time alone. I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.
As a San Diego native, I am familiar and sensitive to the needs of the military, families of all cultures, as well as the court mandated client. I'm committed to the uplift of my community and am a child activist at heart. I'll empower you to lead YOUR definition of a successful life. Whether you're a veteran, anxiety-filled parent, or deciding the future of your marriage, you don't have to face this difficult time alone. I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.
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Katelyn Rahlfs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Hello, my name is Katie Rahlfs. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with A Place of Growth to provide all clients with a safe and supportive environment to work toward their goals. I have experience working with couples and individuals of all ages and diverse populations.
Hello, my name is Katie Rahlfs. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with A Place of Growth to provide all clients with a safe and supportive environment to work toward their goals. I have experience working with couples and individuals of all ages and diverse populations.
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Mary McWalters
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Hello and welcome! My name is Mary (she/her) and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker and a San Diego native. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship conflicts. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time or reconnecting with it, we can work together to achieve an improved and more rewarding quality of life.
Hello and welcome! My name is Mary (she/her) and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker and a San Diego native. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship conflicts. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time or reconnecting with it, we can work together to achieve an improved and more rewarding quality of life.
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Elisa Smerik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108
Elisa has over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and families. She uses Gestalt therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to support your self-discovery and transformation. Elisa’s practice is grounded in humanistic principles, honoring the uniqueness of each person.
Elisa has over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and families. She uses Gestalt therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to support your self-discovery and transformation. Elisa’s practice is grounded in humanistic principles, honoring the uniqueness of each person.
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Khristine Anthony
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Everyone deserves to live a life filled with purpose, meaning and pleasure. From time to time, we struggle with the unavoidable difficulties of life and begin to feel anxious, down, or sometimes feel stuck. I appreciate helping clients engage in self-exploration so that they can cease struggling and start living a life they want to live. We all deserve to have gratifying relationships with ourselves and other. We all deserve to have gratifying relationships with ourselves and other. Sometime, however, conditions get in the way. We may be incognizant of the motivations behind our actions.
Everyone deserves to live a life filled with purpose, meaning and pleasure. From time to time, we struggle with the unavoidable difficulties of life and begin to feel anxious, down, or sometimes feel stuck. I appreciate helping clients engage in self-exploration so that they can cease struggling and start living a life they want to live. We all deserve to have gratifying relationships with ourselves and other. We all deserve to have gratifying relationships with ourselves and other. Sometime, however, conditions get in the way. We may be incognizant of the motivations behind our actions.
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Dr. Larkin Hoyt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
For 20 years, Dr. Hoyt has worked with women struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety. She uses CBT/ACT, and Polyvagal therapies promoting skill building to regulate body and brain connections. She integrates techniques to manage your stress response cycle, while teaching mindfulness, and processing past trauma to promote psychological well-being in a judgement free space.
For 20 years, Dr. Hoyt has worked with women struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety. She uses CBT/ACT, and Polyvagal therapies promoting skill building to regulate body and brain connections. She integrates techniques to manage your stress response cycle, while teaching mindfulness, and processing past trauma to promote psychological well-being in a judgement free space.
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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.