Anger Management Therapists in Punta Gorda, FL

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Catherine Bukovitz
Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CAP
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33950  (Online Only)
of Corrections and Probation for the State of Florida, Charlotte, Lee, and Sarasota County, Department of Children and Families, and the Southwest Florida Safety Council for substance abuse, batterers intervention, and anger management.
A happy life is your birthright. Together in a respectful and collaborative relationship we can determine what prevents you from the experience of life you want and were intended to have. I keep up to date with the latest research in psychotherapy and brain neurology and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, unstable personal or work relationships. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) which is the only non-medicinal therapy in effectively treating trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
of Corrections and Probation for the State of Florida, Charlotte, Lee, and Sarasota County, Department of Children and Families, and the Southwest Florida Safety Council for substance abuse, batterers intervention, and anger management.
A happy life is your birthright. Together in a respectful and collaborative relationship we can determine what prevents you from the experience of life you want and were intended to have. I keep up to date with the latest research in psychotherapy and brain neurology and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, unstable personal or work relationships. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) which is the only non-medicinal therapy in effectively treating trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
(941) 206-2480 View (941) 206-2480
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Laura Kohn
Counselor, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33950  (Online Only)
I have specialized experience in trauma and abuse, anxiety disorders, and depression, and I have worked with anger management and frozen grief.
I like to step outside of the "What's wrong with you?" model of treatment and build upon and expand your current strengths and talents. For some of my clients, this involves helping them use their existing skills in different ways, and for others, it's about assisting them to recognize and claim their innate wisdom and strengths. I use a real-world approach to treatment and am a master at breaking down complex issues into bite-sized pieces that can easily be absorbed and integrated.
I have specialized experience in trauma and abuse, anxiety disorders, and depression, and I have worked with anger management and frozen grief.
I like to step outside of the "What's wrong with you?" model of treatment and build upon and expand your current strengths and talents. For some of my clients, this involves helping them use their existing skills in different ways, and for others, it's about assisting them to recognize and claim their innate wisdom and strengths. I use a real-world approach to treatment and am a master at breaking down complex issues into bite-sized pieces that can easily be absorbed and integrated.
(954) 532-8539 View (954) 532-8539
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Meghan Bellamy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Punta Gorda, FL 33982  (Online Only)
I specialize in addressing a range of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma-related disorders, and stress management through the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
You're path to healing starts here, with compassionate therapy tailored to your unique journey. I am a licensed therapist dedicated to delivering exceptional counseling services to clients through a variety of therapeutic approaches and treatments. This includes addressing client's emotional, behavioral, social, and spiritual needs. Together, we will establish treatment goals designed to promote a healthier lifestyle, reduce suffering, and foster positive coping strategies.
I specialize in addressing a range of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma-related disorders, and stress management through the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
You're path to healing starts here, with compassionate therapy tailored to your unique journey. I am a licensed therapist dedicated to delivering exceptional counseling services to clients through a variety of therapeutic approaches and treatments. This includes addressing client's emotional, behavioral, social, and spiritual needs. Together, we will establish treatment goals designed to promote a healthier lifestyle, reduce suffering, and foster positive coping strategies.
(239) 510-8901 View (239) 510-8901
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Jessica Pino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33982  (Online Only)
I enjoy my work and am dedicated to helping those motivated to change. Healing and learning new ways to navigate through challenges can be difficult, but I promise to be with you every step of the way. We aren't meant to go through hard times alone. We are meant to grow together through support and empathy.
I enjoy my work and am dedicated to helping those motivated to change. Healing and learning new ways to navigate through challenges can be difficult, but I promise to be with you every step of the way. We aren't meant to go through hard times alone. We are meant to grow together through support and empathy.
(239) 421-4659 View (239) 421-4659
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Janie J Brynolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, CAC, CCHt, CTHt
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33950  (Online Only)
The great poet Rumi wrote "out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." This quote really encompasses a therapeutic setting for me. A place where there is no judgement and you are heard with warmth and high regard. In my sessions you can be expect to be treated with kindness, empathy and be received with no judgement. This is my private practice, which means, you will not have a therapist turnover in a few months. I’m very personable and real. I will care about you.
The great poet Rumi wrote "out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." This quote really encompasses a therapeutic setting for me. A place where there is no judgement and you are heard with warmth and high regard. In my sessions you can be expect to be treated with kindness, empathy and be received with no judgement. This is my private practice, which means, you will not have a therapist turnover in a few months. I’m very personable and real. I will care about you.
(239) 230-1499 View (239) 230-1499
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Joan E Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Punta Gorda, FL 33983  (Online Only)
My name is Joan Flynn and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a psychotherapist since 2001 and have worked in a variety of settings including acute care hospitals and outpatient clinics. I had my own practice for many years but am now semi-retired and offering tele-health appointments. I have always enjoyed my work and look forward to meeting new clients. I offer a safe place for clients to share their concerns and challenges. My approach is supportive and non-judgmental and fully participate in each session by offering feedback and suggestions regarding therapeutic techniques.
My name is Joan Flynn and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a psychotherapist since 2001 and have worked in a variety of settings including acute care hospitals and outpatient clinics. I had my own practice for many years but am now semi-retired and offering tele-health appointments. I have always enjoyed my work and look forward to meeting new clients. I offer a safe place for clients to share their concerns and challenges. My approach is supportive and non-judgmental and fully participate in each session by offering feedback and suggestions regarding therapeutic techniques.
(941) 241-0975 View (941) 241-0975
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Rachael Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33983  (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed with your life and feel like you have to be everything to everyone? Do you have trouble setting boundaries and communicating in your relationships? How different would your life be if you were no longer struggling with stress and anxiety and able to conquer life's challenges as they come? What would it feel like to freely speak your thoughts and gain a new perspective from an impartial person? How different would you feel if you acquired a new coping skill to manage emotions during stress, or learned to communicate more effectively in your relationships? I am here to help you make this a reality.
Are you overwhelmed with your life and feel like you have to be everything to everyone? Do you have trouble setting boundaries and communicating in your relationships? How different would your life be if you were no longer struggling with stress and anxiety and able to conquer life's challenges as they come? What would it feel like to freely speak your thoughts and gain a new perspective from an impartial person? How different would you feel if you acquired a new coping skill to manage emotions during stress, or learned to communicate more effectively in your relationships? I am here to help you make this a reality.
(941) 265-8533 View (941) 265-8533
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Alix Bergstrom
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
I believe in an eclectic, empathetic, client-centered approach and utilize a wide variety of therapeutic techniques. I specialize in assisting children, adolescents, teens, and young adults develop and maintain effective coping skills, healthy relationships with family, friends, and peers, and increasing recognition of their self-worth. I believe humans are constantly learning to navigate the world around us and seek meaningful, authentic connections with others - that involves art, play, and many other creative endeavors, in and out of therapy.
I believe in an eclectic, empathetic, client-centered approach and utilize a wide variety of therapeutic techniques. I specialize in assisting children, adolescents, teens, and young adults develop and maintain effective coping skills, healthy relationships with family, friends, and peers, and increasing recognition of their self-worth. I believe humans are constantly learning to navigate the world around us and seek meaningful, authentic connections with others - that involves art, play, and many other creative endeavors, in and out of therapy.
(941) 213-5479 View (941) 213-5479
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Brooke Tominey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33983  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Thank you for starting your healing journey! I have clinical experience working with clients of all ages, but primarily I have had the most experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. For couples therapy, I am Level 1 Gottman and Prepare/Enrich certified. I also have experience caring for people who live with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, loss/grief, LGBTQ+ issues, and dual diagnosis. Additionally, I help clients with family and relationship conflicts, gender/sexuality concerns, self-esteem, coping skills, interpersonal skills and relationships, trauma, adjustment disorders, and more.
Hello and welcome! Thank you for starting your healing journey! I have clinical experience working with clients of all ages, but primarily I have had the most experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. For couples therapy, I am Level 1 Gottman and Prepare/Enrich certified. I also have experience caring for people who live with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, loss/grief, LGBTQ+ issues, and dual diagnosis. Additionally, I help clients with family and relationship conflicts, gender/sexuality concerns, self-esteem, coping skills, interpersonal skills and relationships, trauma, adjustment disorders, and more.
(352) 706-4084 View (352) 706-4084
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Cristy Clark
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33983  (Online Only)
Cristy Clark is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been in the mental health field for over 15 years. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University and then she received a post-master’s degree, Specialist in Education, from Barry University with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling. Cristy has experience and training in a variety of therapeutic approaches; such as Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Strength Based approaches as well as Trauma Informed Care.
Cristy Clark is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been in the mental health field for over 15 years. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University and then she received a post-master’s degree, Specialist in Education, from Barry University with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling. Cristy has experience and training in a variety of therapeutic approaches; such as Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Strength Based approaches as well as Trauma Informed Care.
(941) 241-3126 View (941) 241-3126
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Anne R Goldstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
My goal is to assist you with whatever challenge you may be facing including anxiety, depression, coping with a life change or any of the other issues you may be dealing with and also to help you develop effective coping skills to deal with life's stressors.
My goal is to assist you with whatever challenge you may be facing including anxiety, depression, coping with a life change or any of the other issues you may be dealing with and also to help you develop effective coping skills to deal with life's stressors.
(941) 241-0964 View (941) 241-0964
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Cora Taylor
Counselor, Psy, S, LMHC, PA
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, and Long-Covid. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, and Long-Covid. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
(941) 740-8699 View (941) 740-8699
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Bethanie Wooten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33982  (Online Only)
Welcome you're healing starts here, with compassionate therapy that is client centered based on your needs. I am a licensed therapist dedicated to delivering outstanding counseling services to clients through a variety of therapeutic approaches and treatments. My goal is to facilitate, gently challenge at times, and guide your journey to wellness by helping you change the things that are no longer working for you to find more balance and peace in your life. Together we can explore what seems to be standing in the way of what you want for yourself, to provide you further insight and to help you grow to a healthier place.
Welcome you're healing starts here, with compassionate therapy that is client centered based on your needs. I am a licensed therapist dedicated to delivering outstanding counseling services to clients through a variety of therapeutic approaches and treatments. My goal is to facilitate, gently challenge at times, and guide your journey to wellness by helping you change the things that are no longer working for you to find more balance and peace in your life. Together we can explore what seems to be standing in the way of what you want for yourself, to provide you further insight and to help you grow to a healthier place.
(941) 297-3848 View (941) 297-3848
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Shantell Gina Pepe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, C-TFCBT, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Post-traumatic stress and acute trauma affect how we see ourselves and the world around us. We can become isolated, hopeless, and consumed by negative thoughts. Trauma therapy can help change how you respond to past events and help uncover the source of maladaptive thinking and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Post-traumatic stress and acute trauma affect how we see ourselves and the world around us. We can become isolated, hopeless, and consumed by negative thoughts. Trauma therapy can help change how you respond to past events and help uncover the source of maladaptive thinking and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
(239) 932-3027 View (239) 932-3027
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Fern Ridge Counseling, LLC & Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
At Fern Ridge Counseling, LLC & Wellness Center we are dedicated to providing support as you navigate through life's difficult terrain. We are here to provide integrative support and acceptance in your journey to heal from personal struggles and emotional distress. Our counselors provide individual, marriage, and family therapy, and telepsychology, allowing us to serve you remotely. We offer true Wyoming wellness from Halotherapy, chromotherapy, red light therapy, infrared therapy, and neurofeedback. Don't do this alone, call today to schedule an appointment and allow our professionals to find solutions that are right for you.
At Fern Ridge Counseling, LLC & Wellness Center we are dedicated to providing support as you navigate through life's difficult terrain. We are here to provide integrative support and acceptance in your journey to heal from personal struggles and emotional distress. Our counselors provide individual, marriage, and family therapy, and telepsychology, allowing us to serve you remotely. We offer true Wyoming wellness from Halotherapy, chromotherapy, red light therapy, infrared therapy, and neurofeedback. Don't do this alone, call today to schedule an appointment and allow our professionals to find solutions that are right for you.
(307) 209-9262 View (307) 209-9262
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Jennifer Seven Avery-Williams
Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Punta Gorda, FL 33982  (Online Only)
Are you feeling restless and frustrated and want more out of your life but not sure exactly what that looks or feels like? Uncomfortable in your own skin or in your relationships? Do you ever wonder if the conflict and pain we all experience could be seen as an opportunity for growth instead of distance? My entire aim in life and in therapy is to strive to reimagine relationship conflict or struggle as an invitation to find the very thing we all want and are largely unsure of how to get: love and meaning.
Are you feeling restless and frustrated and want more out of your life but not sure exactly what that looks or feels like? Uncomfortable in your own skin or in your relationships? Do you ever wonder if the conflict and pain we all experience could be seen as an opportunity for growth instead of distance? My entire aim in life and in therapy is to strive to reimagine relationship conflict or struggle as an invitation to find the very thing we all want and are largely unsure of how to get: love and meaning.
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Cristina F Finnegan
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
I offer Individual, Family, Couples and Group Counseling. I also accept many private insurances, as well as work on a sliding scale for all self-pay individuals. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you and provide you with a safe and private environment during this time. We are approved through the Charlotte County Courts, probation, pre-trial services and Judges to help clients with court requirements for drug/alcohol testing or court mandated treatment. Please contact me to discuss your individual needs.
I offer Individual, Family, Couples and Group Counseling. I also accept many private insurances, as well as work on a sliding scale for all self-pay individuals. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you and provide you with a safe and private environment during this time. We are approved through the Charlotte County Courts, probation, pre-trial services and Judges to help clients with court requirements for drug/alcohol testing or court mandated treatment. Please contact me to discuss your individual needs.
(941) 214-4953 View (941) 214-4953
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Southwest Florida Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
Thank you for considering me for your mental health needs. I have helped children/adolescents with behavioral challenges, adults with mood, work, and parenting concerns, couples/families with communication issues, and elderly clients facing grief/loss. I have provided extensive assessment/consultation services to Florida's juvenile justice and child welfare systems, as well as academic testing for school-age children. One current area of interest is electronic overuse among children/adults. I understand the challenges facing youth raised in the digital age, and the work, family, and extracurricular demands on a parent's time.
Thank you for considering me for your mental health needs. I have helped children/adolescents with behavioral challenges, adults with mood, work, and parenting concerns, couples/families with communication issues, and elderly clients facing grief/loss. I have provided extensive assessment/consultation services to Florida's juvenile justice and child welfare systems, as well as academic testing for school-age children. One current area of interest is electronic overuse among children/adults. I understand the challenges facing youth raised in the digital age, and the work, family, and extracurricular demands on a parent's time.
(941) 254-2855 View (941) 254-2855
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Amanda McDonald Kennard
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33951  (Online Only)
The struggle is real and transitions in life are hard. If you are struggling with life's challenges, you are NOT alone. My name is Dr. Amanda M. Kennard and I will assist you in changing your life. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor. I create individualized interventions for each client, no matter how hard the problem. I meet each client where they currently are in their life and assist them in attaining where they want to be in their life.
The struggle is real and transitions in life are hard. If you are struggling with life's challenges, you are NOT alone. My name is Dr. Amanda M. Kennard and I will assist you in changing your life. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor. I create individualized interventions for each client, no matter how hard the problem. I meet each client where they currently are in their life and assist them in attaining where they want to be in their life.
(941) 344-2316 View (941) 344-2316
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Candis L. Jackson
Counselor, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
Most sessions are treatment oriented using a cognitive behavior approach, however I also do a lot of work with adults abused as children. I work with many dually diagnosed clients -substance abuse and mentally ill . Referrals are made to Dr. Bennett McAllister if medications are deemed a possibility. He also uses TMS treatments for depression. I also see a lot of clients with posttraumatic stress disorder and complicated trauma experiences.
Most sessions are treatment oriented using a cognitive behavior approach, however I also do a lot of work with adults abused as children. I work with many dually diagnosed clients -substance abuse and mentally ill . Referrals are made to Dr. Bennett McAllister if medications are deemed a possibility. He also uses TMS treatments for depression. I also see a lot of clients with posttraumatic stress disorder and complicated trauma experiences.
(941) 256-2329 View (941) 256-2329
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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.