Anger Management Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
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My name is Joshua Pelfrey, a licensed clinical social worker. I have been in the counseling field for more than 15 years as both an addiction counselor and clinical social worker. I help individuals and couples with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, and more. I specialize in motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, and anger management. I consider myself an ally in the therapeutic process with the goal of helping my clients unlock their potential.
My name is Joshua Pelfrey, a licensed clinical social worker. I have been in the counseling field for more than 15 years as both an addiction counselor and clinical social worker. I help individuals and couples with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, and more. I specialize in motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, and anger management. I consider myself an ally in the therapeutic process with the goal of helping my clients unlock their potential.
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Jack May
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMF, CSAT
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (Online Only)
Jack May's ideal client faces challenges like sex addiction, financial disorders, anger management, or relationship struggles, including couples work. They feel overwhelmed and seek a non-judgmental space to explore their difficulties. They need compassionate guidance and accountability to break unhealthy patterns, manage emotions, and improve relationships. Their goals include gaining control, achieving financial stability, and fostering deeper connections. Driven by a desire for growth, they seek a fulfilling, balanced life.
Jack May's ideal client faces challenges like sex addiction, financial disorders, anger management, or relationship struggles, including couples work. They feel overwhelmed and seek a non-judgmental space to explore their difficulties. They need compassionate guidance and accountability to break unhealthy patterns, manage emotions, and improve relationships. Their goals include gaining control, achieving financial stability, and fostering deeper connections. Driven by a desire for growth, they seek a fulfilling, balanced life.
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Jenny Ziesenhenne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Welcome, I’m happy you’re here! I work with children and individuals of all ages suffering with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, eco-anxiety/grief, anger, relationship issues, isolation, and life transitions. I offer a safe environment to explore emotions and express your authentic self, with the intention to improve your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, and your extended systems. We’ll be a good match if you want a warm, gentle, accepting presence to guide you through the process of therapy.
Welcome, I’m happy you’re here! I work with children and individuals of all ages suffering with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, eco-anxiety/grief, anger, relationship issues, isolation, and life transitions. I offer a safe environment to explore emotions and express your authentic self, with the intention to improve your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, and your extended systems. We’ll be a good match if you want a warm, gentle, accepting presence to guide you through the process of therapy.
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Diana Lambeth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
If the relationship you are in is struggling, if you feel alone or as if you keep having the same fight, if you are struggling with some type of betrayal or anger I can help. In your first sessions we will discover the things that are holding your relationship back from being what you thought it could be when you first met. As we work together I will help you identify where new skills are needed and get you headed toward the relationship you have been longing for.
If the relationship you are in is struggling, if you feel alone or as if you keep having the same fight, if you are struggling with some type of betrayal or anger I can help. In your first sessions we will discover the things that are holding your relationship back from being what you thought it could be when you first met. As we work together I will help you identify where new skills are needed and get you headed toward the relationship you have been longing for.
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Carly Yates
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
I work with individuals & couples over the age of 25 and specialize in anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, PTSD, anger, and difficult childhoods/pasts. I'm a "trauma-informed therapist" with awareness placed on the complex impact of certain experiences, often resulting in chronic suffering, overwhelm, or fear of abandonment.
I work with individuals & couples over the age of 25 and specialize in anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, PTSD, anger, and difficult childhoods/pasts. I'm a "trauma-informed therapist" with awareness placed on the complex impact of certain experiences, often resulting in chronic suffering, overwhelm, or fear of abandonment.
New Beginnings Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
We offer confidential psychological counseling and assessment services to individuals, couples and families in the greater Santa Barbara area. Experienced counselors are here to help clients explore life transitions, relationship issues and a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, compulsive behaviors, substance use, job loss and stress, aging, isolation and anger management. Many clients experience a 15% reduction in overall distress after only eight sessions. Counselors are ready and able to serve you. We will match your needs with the education and experience of our clinicians to find the best person to assist you.
We offer confidential psychological counseling and assessment services to individuals, couples and families in the greater Santa Barbara area. Experienced counselors are here to help clients explore life transitions, relationship issues and a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, compulsive behaviors, substance use, job loss and stress, aging, isolation and anger management. Many clients experience a 15% reduction in overall distress after only eight sessions. Counselors are ready and able to serve you. We will match your needs with the education and experience of our clinicians to find the best person to assist you.
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I have extensive experience in working with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, sexual disorders, self esteem, anger management, intimacy, past or recent trauma, change of life, physical illness, emotional and physical abuse.
Life is challenging. We are expected to manage relationships, work, sickness, finances, and other stresses. Many of us come to experience significant anxiety, shame, anger, or depression in coping with the world. Whether you are facing an immediate crisis or longstanding concern, psychotherapy can help. With over 25 years of experience, I have assisted people in developing more effective ways of living. My therapeutic approach is informed by current neuroscience research, contemporary relational psychoanalytic thinking, phenomenology, and child development research.
I have extensive experience in working with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, sexual disorders, self esteem, anger management, intimacy, past or recent trauma, change of life, physical illness, emotional and physical abuse.
Life is challenging. We are expected to manage relationships, work, sickness, finances, and other stresses. Many of us come to experience significant anxiety, shame, anger, or depression in coping with the world. Whether you are facing an immediate crisis or longstanding concern, psychotherapy can help. With over 25 years of experience, I have assisted people in developing more effective ways of living. My therapeutic approach is informed by current neuroscience research, contemporary relational psychoanalytic thinking, phenomenology, and child development research.
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Anger management and domestic violence, grief, depression, life changes, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, bi-polar disorder and more.
My theoretical orientation is psychodynamic. Using the most appropriate and beneficial modality that fits with the client and their needs. I work collaboratively with a client to arrive at their personal goals in therapy. I have found life is a journey of learning how to live to the fullest with all the gifts that we possess and discovering others along the way. With all the experiences that we have in this life, a persons perspective makes a huge difference in how they experience it. My hope is to help find the perspective that helps alleviate suffering and creates a space for healing and thriving.
Anger management and domestic violence, grief, depression, life changes, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, bi-polar disorder and more.
My theoretical orientation is psychodynamic. Using the most appropriate and beneficial modality that fits with the client and their needs. I work collaboratively with a client to arrive at their personal goals in therapy. I have found life is a journey of learning how to live to the fullest with all the gifts that we possess and discovering others along the way. With all the experiences that we have in this life, a persons perspective makes a huge difference in how they experience it. My hope is to help find the perspective that helps alleviate suffering and creates a space for healing and thriving.
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Kristine Schwarz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I enjoy working with clients struggling with the challenges of interpersonal relationships and the daily and often overwhelming realities of every day life. I typically provide the best support for clients who want to have a collaborative relationship with their therapist. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, relational abuse, substance use, and life, relationship and career transitions. I provide a safe space for clients to heal and support them as needed through recognized therapeutic interventions and appropriate community and/or professional referrals.
I enjoy working with clients struggling with the challenges of interpersonal relationships and the daily and often overwhelming realities of every day life. I typically provide the best support for clients who want to have a collaborative relationship with their therapist. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, relational abuse, substance use, and life, relationship and career transitions. I provide a safe space for clients to heal and support them as needed through recognized therapeutic interventions and appropriate community and/or professional referrals.
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Adrienne Oxton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-person and telehealth available. I work with adolescents, adults and couples. We all experience anxiety, depression, anger, stress and sometimes the trauma that can occur in our families, our relationships, our friendships, our workplaces and our everyday lives. Some of these stressors are triggered when we break-up, begin a new relationship, start a new job, start at a new school etc. Some individuals need to be sat with and have a space held for them, some are looking for collaborative support and guidance on their life's struggles.
In-person and telehealth available. I work with adolescents, adults and couples. We all experience anxiety, depression, anger, stress and sometimes the trauma that can occur in our families, our relationships, our friendships, our workplaces and our everyday lives. Some of these stressors are triggered when we break-up, begin a new relationship, start a new job, start at a new school etc. Some individuals need to be sat with and have a space held for them, some are looking for collaborative support and guidance on their life's struggles.
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Michael Tozzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (Online Only)
The heart of my work is providing a safe and supportive space for you to freely express and explore your inner world. With this foundation, we can examine the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or experiences that are creating distress in your life. Feelings like sadness, anxiety, shame, anger, and relational conflicts invite us to listen closely and learn from the important stories they carry. Together, we can work to identify the root causes of your struggles, and develop new ways of relating to yourself, your story, and the world around you, giving way to lasting relief and a meaningful and authentic life.
The heart of my work is providing a safe and supportive space for you to freely express and explore your inner world. With this foundation, we can examine the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or experiences that are creating distress in your life. Feelings like sadness, anxiety, shame, anger, and relational conflicts invite us to listen closely and learn from the important stories they carry. Together, we can work to identify the root causes of your struggles, and develop new ways of relating to yourself, your story, and the world around you, giving way to lasting relief and a meaningful and authentic life.
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Nancy R Belknap
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAS-CAD, CCAPP, ACRPS
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
She works with families and couples in the recovery process and with seniors who struggle with prescription medication use/abuse, and all the incumbent challenges of aging, loss, loneliness, grief and anger.
Nancy's counseling work focuses on adults, seniors, families and couples who struggle with addictive disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief or depression. Nancy's 25 years of practice and experience provide you the opportunity to develop and bring into focus your very best self. Her proficiency and specialties are in providing tools and skills to support recovery from addictions, grief & loss, trauma, and the relational challenges that so often accompany these life challenges, with the intent and hope to facilitate the recognition of your own strengths and your ability to participate, fully, in your own life and those of your loved ones.
She works with families and couples in the recovery process and with seniors who struggle with prescription medication use/abuse, and all the incumbent challenges of aging, loss, loneliness, grief and anger.
Nancy's counseling work focuses on adults, seniors, families and couples who struggle with addictive disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief or depression. Nancy's 25 years of practice and experience provide you the opportunity to develop and bring into focus your very best self. Her proficiency and specialties are in providing tools and skills to support recovery from addictions, grief & loss, trauma, and the relational challenges that so often accompany these life challenges, with the intent and hope to facilitate the recognition of your own strengths and your ability to participate, fully, in your own life and those of your loved ones.
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Throughout my years of experience, I have helped children, adolescents, and adults manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, including post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, anger management, stress management issues, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, and others.
Life can be challenging at times, and taking the step to improve your quality of life is important. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and my approach to therapy starts with providing a warm, welcoming environment and building a strong foundation. I work hard to ensure a safe and comfortable space for my clients. My passion is helping people heal and grow through their experiences and challenges. I will provide an open space for you to explore your challenges, learn more about yourself, and grow through these difficult times.
Throughout my years of experience, I have helped children, adolescents, and adults manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, including post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, anger management, stress management issues, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, and others.
Life can be challenging at times, and taking the step to improve your quality of life is important. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and my approach to therapy starts with providing a warm, welcoming environment and building a strong foundation. I work hard to ensure a safe and comfortable space for my clients. My passion is helping people heal and grow through their experiences and challenges. I will provide an open space for you to explore your challenges, learn more about yourself, and grow through these difficult times.
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I am skilled in working with persons navigating: crises, disaster, traumatic stress, grief, burnout, compassion fatigue, abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, faith struggles, marriage or relationship challenges, sexual challenges or addictions, high sensory-processing sensitivity, premarital, perinatal, postpartum, launching kids, or caring for dependents.
I primarily work with leaders and their family members to find healthy work/life rhythms, manage stress, heal from trauma, and develop strategies for health. As a pastor and licensed clinical psychologist (PSY35006), I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children who are facing varying challenges in life to find pathways through pain and into healing, growth, and vitality.
I am skilled in working with persons navigating: crises, disaster, traumatic stress, grief, burnout, compassion fatigue, abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, faith struggles, marriage or relationship challenges, sexual challenges or addictions, high sensory-processing sensitivity, premarital, perinatal, postpartum, launching kids, or caring for dependents.
I primarily work with leaders and their family members to find healthy work/life rhythms, manage stress, heal from trauma, and develop strategies for health. As a pastor and licensed clinical psychologist (PSY35006), I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children who are facing varying challenges in life to find pathways through pain and into healing, growth, and vitality.
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I can help process feelings of grief, confusion, sadness, exhaustion, and anger that come from major life challenges.
Hello, I'm Tonya Bauhofer, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe every person has the strength within them to solve their problems and improve their wellness, therapy provides a safe place to explore and leverage those strengths. I am a partner and encouraging coach on your journey to creating your definition of a happy, healthy lifestyle. My passion is working with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families. Anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, anxieties with life transitions, loss, grief, divorce.
I can help process feelings of grief, confusion, sadness, exhaustion, and anger that come from major life challenges.
Hello, I'm Tonya Bauhofer, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe every person has the strength within them to solve their problems and improve their wellness, therapy provides a safe place to explore and leverage those strengths. I am a partner and encouraging coach on your journey to creating your definition of a happy, healthy lifestyle. My passion is working with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families. Anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, anxieties with life transitions, loss, grief, divorce.
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Dr Holli Stewart & Associates in Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , MA, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Dr. Holli Stewart has multiple specialties in Psychology with two Masters, PHD & 30 years of experience. w/children as young as 2 years, teens, adults & couples. Her specialties include: Play Therapy, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety w/ Panic, Family conflict (such as past or current abuse, domestic violence, & reunification), Depression, Chronic Pain, & OCD. In general self esteem, life transition skills & identifying patterns that contribute to current stressors are incorporated into care. Dr Stewart also treats anger substance & co-dependency. She’s written a psychological advice column for 24 years,taught classes and many news & radio shows.
Dr. Holli Stewart has multiple specialties in Psychology with two Masters, PHD & 30 years of experience. w/children as young as 2 years, teens, adults & couples. Her specialties include: Play Therapy, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety w/ Panic, Family conflict (such as past or current abuse, domestic violence, & reunification), Depression, Chronic Pain, & OCD. In general self esteem, life transition skills & identifying patterns that contribute to current stressors are incorporated into care. Dr Stewart also treats anger substance & co-dependency. She’s written a psychological advice column for 24 years,taught classes and many news & radio shows.
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There are crisis moments in everyone's life when we feel overwhelmed and lack solutions to problems. Together we search for answers to questions that may appear overwhelming, enabling you to feel positive in the face of life transitions. Toni has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She recently relinquished her license, however continues using skills expanded over time. Together you will solve concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, and anger management. Toni employs a practical approach focusing on empathy and mutual respect. Her method focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy, humanism, and mindfulness.
There are crisis moments in everyone's life when we feel overwhelmed and lack solutions to problems. Together we search for answers to questions that may appear overwhelming, enabling you to feel positive in the face of life transitions. Toni has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She recently relinquished her license, however continues using skills expanded over time. Together you will solve concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, and anger management. Toni employs a practical approach focusing on empathy and mutual respect. Her method focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy, humanism, and mindfulness.
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I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.
Thank you for reading my profile. Hello, Gloria Guevara-Moreno, LCSW. I'm a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping and supporting all clients. I welcome every client to give me a chance to help them to improve their quality of life. I provide my client with an opportunity to verbalize their feelings, needs, thoughts, and concerns in a safe therapeutic environment. I'm a great listener. Listening to clients' needs and concerns allows them to feel validated and develop trust with their therapist. I simply work to have open and sincere communication with my clients.
I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.
Thank you for reading my profile. Hello, Gloria Guevara-Moreno, LCSW. I'm a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping and supporting all clients. I welcome every client to give me a chance to help them to improve their quality of life. I provide my client with an opportunity to verbalize their feelings, needs, thoughts, and concerns in a safe therapeutic environment. I'm a great listener. Listening to clients' needs and concerns allows them to feel validated and develop trust with their therapist. I simply work to have open and sincere communication with my clients.
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Dr. Todd McGinnis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals with various emotional disorders, including anxiety, anger, depression, and poor impulse control.
I am deeply honored and excited to work with you. With trust being at the heart of our partnership. I bring empathy and compassion to create a safe, non-judgmental space where your well-being is my top priority. I am committed to continuous growth and transparency, staying updated with the latest knowledge and techniques, and fostering open communication. I see our relationship as a partnership. Trust will be built through empathy, continuous learning, and respect for your autonomy. I am here for you every step of the way and eager to embark on this transformative journey together.
I specialize in helping individuals with various emotional disorders, including anxiety, anger, depression, and poor impulse control.
I am deeply honored and excited to work with you. With trust being at the heart of our partnership. I bring empathy and compassion to create a safe, non-judgmental space where your well-being is my top priority. I am committed to continuous growth and transparency, staying updated with the latest knowledge and techniques, and fostering open communication. I see our relationship as a partnership. Trust will be built through empathy, continuous learning, and respect for your autonomy. I am here for you every step of the way and eager to embark on this transformative journey together.
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Sasha M. James
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93102 (Online Only)
Sometimes you find yourself overwhelmed with emotion, unable to see clearly and haunted by your past. You don't trust easily and struggle to follow rules. Traditional therapy has fallen short for you. Addiction, in one form or another, has complicated your life. You crave relief. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression and anger management with clients who don't enjoy therapy. Taking a multi-faceted approach, I use humor, candor, compassion, and connection to shift perspectives and ease anxieties, allowing you to make healthier decisions, gain more control over the direction of your life, and feel more empowered.
Sometimes you find yourself overwhelmed with emotion, unable to see clearly and haunted by your past. You don't trust easily and struggle to follow rules. Traditional therapy has fallen short for you. Addiction, in one form or another, has complicated your life. You crave relief. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression and anger management with clients who don't enjoy therapy. Taking a multi-faceted approach, I use humor, candor, compassion, and connection to shift perspectives and ease anxieties, allowing you to make healthier decisions, gain more control over the direction of your life, and feel more empowered.
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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.