Anger Management Therapists in Park West, San Diego, CA
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Sylvia Padilla Sullivan, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
When someone significant in your life is acting out, it’s maddening. Is it them?..is it you? Are you weighed down with the effects of being raised by emotionally immature parents? Regardless, something has to shift. If you're in that space with your child, parent, or someone else; you know it can be a source of real suffering. There may be anger, depression, anxiety..it is stressful at the very least. Don't do this alone. Let's talk.
When someone significant in your life is acting out, it’s maddening. Is it them?..is it you? Are you weighed down with the effects of being raised by emotionally immature parents? Regardless, something has to shift. If you're in that space with your child, parent, or someone else; you know it can be a source of real suffering. There may be anger, depression, anxiety..it is stressful at the very least. Don't do this alone. Let's talk.
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Nancy Lê
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Therapy is a precious and unique space, you will virtually sit with me to process and uncover the profound and deeper parts of yourself. My role and objective is to create a warm and inviting place in which you feel safe to show up as you are, to feel all the emotionally charged feelings, and relate to yourself in a way you may have not ever known or seen in yourself – in a more kind, loving, compassionate, and graceful manner.
Therapy is a precious and unique space, you will virtually sit with me to process and uncover the profound and deeper parts of yourself. My role and objective is to create a warm and inviting place in which you feel safe to show up as you are, to feel all the emotionally charged feelings, and relate to yourself in a way you may have not ever known or seen in yourself – in a more kind, loving, compassionate, and graceful manner.
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Dr. Rodger S. Questin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Accepting the responsibility to change is not an easy task but it’s highly rewarding once you take the initiative. We will carefully work through your barriers in order to reconstruct your future. Let's find out what is and isn’t working while co-creating practical strategies and tools that fit your unique needs and challenges. Together, we will break through stagnation developing a meaningful relationship with yourself and others on your journey towards manifesting unlimited possibilities. Let's create cognitive and perceptual shifts that transform obstacles into valuable opportunities for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Accepting the responsibility to change is not an easy task but it’s highly rewarding once you take the initiative. We will carefully work through your barriers in order to reconstruct your future. Let's find out what is and isn’t working while co-creating practical strategies and tools that fit your unique needs and challenges. Together, we will break through stagnation developing a meaningful relationship with yourself and others on your journey towards manifesting unlimited possibilities. Let's create cognitive and perceptual shifts that transform obstacles into valuable opportunities for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
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We all go through ups and downs; times when we’re mad, sad, angry, nervous or afraid. Whether you’re going through a big life change or things just don’t seem like they’re going your way, it’s normal to experience these feelings. But when the feelings don’t go away, when they linger for weeks, months or even years, you might need help getting your life back on track. Help is available, you don't have to suffer in silence. Recovery from these feelings is possible and I am available to help you when you are ready. Take the first step towards healing.
We all go through ups and downs; times when we’re mad, sad, angry, nervous or afraid. Whether you’re going through a big life change or things just don’t seem like they’re going your way, it’s normal to experience these feelings. But when the feelings don’t go away, when they linger for weeks, months or even years, you might need help getting your life back on track. Help is available, you don't have to suffer in silence. Recovery from these feelings is possible and I am available to help you when you are ready. Take the first step towards healing.
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United Performance Consulting Sports Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of a practice called United Performance Consulting (UPC) Sports Psychology. My current mission is focused on assisting high school and college student athletes to develop the skills to perform at their best in all areas of life. The process begins with assessment and identification of goals and opportunities for growth and change. Next, we work together to meet these goals using a combination of mental performance training, sports psychology and clinical psychology services that lead to behavior change and greater success.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of a practice called United Performance Consulting (UPC) Sports Psychology. My current mission is focused on assisting high school and college student athletes to develop the skills to perform at their best in all areas of life. The process begins with assessment and identification of goals and opportunities for growth and change. Next, we work together to meet these goals using a combination of mental performance training, sports psychology and clinical psychology services that lead to behavior change and greater success.
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Lauren Elisabeth Pichard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Unresolved trauma and shame can create a variety of unwanted psychological, physical, spiritual and financial consequences. Through integration of the self and resolution of shame and trauma people often feel more energetic, less triggered by outside events, experience improved health and may see shifts in their relationships and finances. When you Heal Yourself, you can Love Your Life.
Unresolved trauma and shame can create a variety of unwanted psychological, physical, spiritual and financial consequences. Through integration of the self and resolution of shame and trauma people often feel more energetic, less triggered by outside events, experience improved health and may see shifts in their relationships and finances. When you Heal Yourself, you can Love Your Life.
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When a client initiates therapy, we begin a journey together that involves getting curious. Problems are like puzzles and sometimes we don’t even feel like we have all the right pieces. It can feel overwhelming. You might be feeling lonely, isolated or confused. I appreciate the courage it takes to make that first call, but that often is the hardest step. I like laying out the steps and plans for you to feel stronger and clearer.
When a client initiates therapy, we begin a journey together that involves getting curious. Problems are like puzzles and sometimes we don’t even feel like we have all the right pieces. It can feel overwhelming. You might be feeling lonely, isolated or confused. I appreciate the courage it takes to make that first call, but that often is the hardest step. I like laying out the steps and plans for you to feel stronger and clearer.
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Drew Scott
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
Waitlist for new clients
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
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Javier Crespo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103
In my practice, I support individuals embracing life’s experiences, from overcoming challenges like anxiety and depression to enhancing family and relationship dynamics. Ideal clients seek both relief and deeper understanding from their experiences. From children blossoming in school to adults navigating significant life changes, each brings unique goals—strengthening relationships, mastering emotional regulation, or rekindling purpose. Together, we transform challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
In my practice, I support individuals embracing life’s experiences, from overcoming challenges like anxiety and depression to enhancing family and relationship dynamics. Ideal clients seek both relief and deeper understanding from their experiences. From children blossoming in school to adults navigating significant life changes, each brings unique goals—strengthening relationships, mastering emotional regulation, or rekindling purpose. Together, we transform challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
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Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
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Anastasia Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.
I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.
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IInsomnia affects every facet of your life. Your insomnia might be making you feel depressed or anxious, frustrated with poor memory or mental “fog,” or like you’re constantly sick. However it’s manifesting, you’re starting to see the effects: relationships are suffering, work is slipping, life feels dull, and you feel helpless to stop it. You need sound solid sleep because you need to feel better, but even more than that, you want to get to the root of this problem altogether...so you can get rid of it for good. You’re ready to not stress every night as you lie awake, to heal past wounds in your life, and to feel hope again.
IInsomnia affects every facet of your life. Your insomnia might be making you feel depressed or anxious, frustrated with poor memory or mental “fog,” or like you’re constantly sick. However it’s manifesting, you’re starting to see the effects: relationships are suffering, work is slipping, life feels dull, and you feel helpless to stop it. You need sound solid sleep because you need to feel better, but even more than that, you want to get to the root of this problem altogether...so you can get rid of it for good. You’re ready to not stress every night as you lie awake, to heal past wounds in your life, and to feel hope again.
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Nancy (Locke) Capers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
Depressed? Anxious? Not quite feeling your best self? When we're having relationship problems, sometimes we just can't untangle them on our own. It's not uncommon to feel inadequate, or like you can't adapt to circumstances. I provide a safe environment for you to examine what's happening in your life. Through insight, behavioral changes, and emotional awareness we will explore your issues. I've been working with individuals and couples for well over 30 years. I specialize in working with stepfamilies/stepparents. Give me a call.
Depressed? Anxious? Not quite feeling your best self? When we're having relationship problems, sometimes we just can't untangle them on our own. It's not uncommon to feel inadequate, or like you can't adapt to circumstances. I provide a safe environment for you to examine what's happening in your life. Through insight, behavioral changes, and emotional awareness we will explore your issues. I've been working with individuals and couples for well over 30 years. I specialize in working with stepfamilies/stepparents. Give me a call.
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Crystal Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I believe we all have a deep longing and capacity to be whole and connected to ourselves and others. NeuroScientists have validated this biological need for healthy connections as well as social researchers like Dr Brene Brown who are normalizing this desire in all of us to know and be known. My training goes beyond traditional talk therapy and encompasses Somatic and Neuroscientific practice that enables people to get to the root of their disconnection so that they can feel more alive and connected to themselves. Through the practice of integrating the mind, body, and spirit we become more whole and connected.
I believe we all have a deep longing and capacity to be whole and connected to ourselves and others. NeuroScientists have validated this biological need for healthy connections as well as social researchers like Dr Brene Brown who are normalizing this desire in all of us to know and be known. My training goes beyond traditional talk therapy and encompasses Somatic and Neuroscientific practice that enables people to get to the root of their disconnection so that they can feel more alive and connected to themselves. Through the practice of integrating the mind, body, and spirit we become more whole and connected.
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Minerva Romano Correa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Avoid the commute and try Online therapy! I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). A very effective and helpful therapy that cuts talk time in half, and focuses on releasing present and past emotional distress. I also use the latest mindfulness techniques, among others, to provide you with a personalizad and comprehensive treatment. It is not uncommon for someone to find themselves in a state of emotional reaction, due to negative childhood experiences, life challenges, trauma or constant relationship problems. This is not only an emotional response, but a physical and spiritual one as well.
Avoid the commute and try Online therapy! I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). A very effective and helpful therapy that cuts talk time in half, and focuses on releasing present and past emotional distress. I also use the latest mindfulness techniques, among others, to provide you with a personalizad and comprehensive treatment. It is not uncommon for someone to find themselves in a state of emotional reaction, due to negative childhood experiences, life challenges, trauma or constant relationship problems. This is not only an emotional response, but a physical and spiritual one as well.
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The team at Therapy Changes is committed to providing focused guidance when you need it most - when going it alone can feel overwhelming and hopeless. Our therapists are all Licensed Clinical Psychologists in the state of California who have received extensive training to make assessments and guide treatment in a professional caring environment. Therapists at Therapy Changes believe in a positive, action-oriented approach to therapy. This approach begins by providing you with relief from the symptoms that negatively impact your life, teaching you tools and techniques to help you feel more like you again.
The team at Therapy Changes is committed to providing focused guidance when you need it most - when going it alone can feel overwhelming and hopeless. Our therapists are all Licensed Clinical Psychologists in the state of California who have received extensive training to make assessments and guide treatment in a professional caring environment. Therapists at Therapy Changes believe in a positive, action-oriented approach to therapy. This approach begins by providing you with relief from the symptoms that negatively impact your life, teaching you tools and techniques to help you feel more like you again.
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Susan Heemstra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you and your partner dealing with lack of intimacy, betrayal, addiction, or communication issues? I value effective & solution-focused therapy for couples. I help you make effective changes to feel more content and fulfilled in your relationships and life. It is a priority to understand how your background, identity, and relationships influence who you are in order to help you develop insight and useful strategies to improve your life and relationships. I practice Emotiion Focused Therapy (EFT) and have completed all 3 levels of Gottman Method training.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you and your partner dealing with lack of intimacy, betrayal, addiction, or communication issues? I value effective & solution-focused therapy for couples. I help you make effective changes to feel more content and fulfilled in your relationships and life. It is a priority to understand how your background, identity, and relationships influence who you are in order to help you develop insight and useful strategies to improve your life and relationships. I practice Emotiion Focused Therapy (EFT) and have completed all 3 levels of Gottman Method training.
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Chris Cessna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park West, San Diego, CA 92101
Not accepting new clients
I have been helping men, women, and teens work through a variety of mental health concerns for the last 14 years, with a specialized focus in working with trauma and addictions. Creating space for curiosity and compassion towards parts of ourselves that have been helping us cope, I love the opportunity to help people pay attention to their experience in new ways and find freedom from the things that have kept them feeling stuck.
I have been helping men, women, and teens work through a variety of mental health concerns for the last 14 years, with a specialized focus in working with trauma and addictions. Creating space for curiosity and compassion towards parts of ourselves that have been helping us cope, I love the opportunity to help people pay attention to their experience in new ways and find freedom from the things that have kept them feeling stuck.
Online Therapists
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Cameron Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
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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Sierra Family Therapy Center San Diego
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130
At Sierra Family Therapy, we offer a wide range of treatment to provide deep healing and recovery. We offer Individual, Family, Couples, and Child/Adolescent treatment. We work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, dealing with grief, loss, loneliness, interpersonal relationships, trauma work using EMDR/Brainspotting, resolving sexual difficulties, healing childhood wounds, eating disorders, learning effective communication and anger release, overcoming money and power struggles, exploring purpose and meaning in life, and freeing creativity, spontaneity and joy.
At Sierra Family Therapy, we offer a wide range of treatment to provide deep healing and recovery. We offer Individual, Family, Couples, and Child/Adolescent treatment. We work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, dealing with grief, loss, loneliness, interpersonal relationships, trauma work using EMDR/Brainspotting, resolving sexual difficulties, healing childhood wounds, eating disorders, learning effective communication and anger release, overcoming money and power struggles, exploring purpose and meaning in life, and freeing creativity, spontaneity and joy.
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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.