Anger Management Therapists in Dahlonega, GA
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LifeWorks Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
Dahlonega, GA 30533
We started LifeWorks in 1995 & serve North Georgia with three locations - Gainesville, Dahlonega, and Clarkesville. We each have over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, groups, and facilitating workshops and retreats. We are also trained hypnotherapists. We work with many issues including anxiety & depression, relationships, substance abuse, anger, self-esteem, stress, & abuse issues. Our approach is to view individuals holistically - mind, body, & spirit.
We started LifeWorks in 1995 & serve North Georgia with three locations - Gainesville, Dahlonega, and Clarkesville. We each have over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, groups, and facilitating workshops and retreats. We are also trained hypnotherapists. We work with many issues including anxiety & depression, relationships, substance abuse, anger, self-esteem, stress, & abuse issues. Our approach is to view individuals holistically - mind, body, & spirit.
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There are times in our lives when we get stuck - in relationships or with feelings of anxiety, fear, depression, anger, low self esteem, stress or loss. These thoughts and feelings get in the way of our happiness and our ability to function optimally. Old coping skills, which once worked for us, we still use because they are familiar and comfortable but are no longer helpful and often become part of the problem. I consider my ability to connect with you, to "be real", to be trustworthy, mindfully present and to provide a safe space by being nonjudgmental & empathetic to be the foundation for your positive change.
There are times in our lives when we get stuck - in relationships or with feelings of anxiety, fear, depression, anger, low self esteem, stress or loss. These thoughts and feelings get in the way of our happiness and our ability to function optimally. Old coping skills, which once worked for us, we still use because they are familiar and comfortable but are no longer helpful and often become part of the problem. I consider my ability to connect with you, to "be real", to be trustworthy, mindfully present and to provide a safe space by being nonjudgmental & empathetic to be the foundation for your positive change.
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Hello. My name is Barbara Phillips, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. I have 23 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience includes treating clients who need help with anxiety, depression. stress management, anger management, grief management, and self-esteem. issue. I work with adults 18 years old to 90 years old. The conditions I feel comfortable treating include anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, grief, and self-esteem issues.
Hello. My name is Barbara Phillips, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. I have 23 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience includes treating clients who need help with anxiety, depression. stress management, anger management, grief management, and self-esteem. issue. I work with adults 18 years old to 90 years old. The conditions I feel comfortable treating include anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, grief, and self-esteem issues.
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I also work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, anger, sleep problems, and coping with family transitions (divorce, remarriage, blended families).
You have taken an important step to explore the possibility of therapy to help you address your life circumstances. I will provide an atmosphere of safety and comfort for you to explore areas of your life for which you are seeking better outcomes. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of concerns. Parenting is one of my passions both personally and professionally. I have trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, a proven intervention for children with challenging behaviors that promotes positive parent-child relationships and interactions while teaching parents effective child management skills.
I also work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, anger, sleep problems, and coping with family transitions (divorce, remarriage, blended families).
You have taken an important step to explore the possibility of therapy to help you address your life circumstances. I will provide an atmosphere of safety and comfort for you to explore areas of your life for which you are seeking better outcomes. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of concerns. Parenting is one of my passions both personally and professionally. I have trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, a proven intervention for children with challenging behaviors that promotes positive parent-child relationships and interactions while teaching parents effective child management skills.
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Charles L Britt, Jr., MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Since 1998 my cognitive-behavioral therapy approach has benefited a variety of client issues such as depression, anxiety, substance disorders, anger disorders, and couples work.
Are you or do you know someone who is suffering from problems such as depression, anxiety, anger or addiction? Many of us at times find ourselves or our loved ones trapped and having difficulty finding a way out of the problems life brings. Through the suffering and the pain we are tempted to give up in despair, unable to see a way through the confusion and hopelessness.As a Christian counselor I seek to minister to the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the individual, couple or families who may be struggling with various problems.
Since 1998 my cognitive-behavioral therapy approach has benefited a variety of client issues such as depression, anxiety, substance disorders, anger disorders, and couples work.
Are you or do you know someone who is suffering from problems such as depression, anxiety, anger or addiction? Many of us at times find ourselves or our loved ones trapped and having difficulty finding a way out of the problems life brings. Through the suffering and the pain we are tempted to give up in despair, unable to see a way through the confusion and hopelessness.As a Christian counselor I seek to minister to the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the individual, couple or families who may be struggling with various problems.
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SkyeHelps Counseling & Wellness - Skye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CPCS, EMDR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Skye McIntyre is a trauma therapist who focuses on working with adults and couples. She enjoys helping people develop relationships between their True Self and parts that were created in childhood. Skye utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is Internal Family Systems informed and EMDR certified. Skye has developed her own therapeutic tool: The Tree. Skye is available Monday through Thursday for online and in-person appointments at the SkyeHelps office in Dahlonega, Georgia.
Skye McIntyre is a trauma therapist who focuses on working with adults and couples. She enjoys helping people develop relationships between their True Self and parts that were created in childhood. Skye utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is Internal Family Systems informed and EMDR certified. Skye has developed her own therapeutic tool: The Tree. Skye is available Monday through Thursday for online and in-person appointments at the SkyeHelps office in Dahlonega, Georgia.
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SkyeHelps Counseling & Wellness - Emily
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dahlonega, GA 30533
My approach to counseling is inspired by a Pema Chödrön, “Only to the degree that we’ve gotten to know our personal pain, only to the degree that we’ve related with pain at all, will we be fearless enough, brave enough, and enough of a warrior to be willing to feel the pain of others.” My therapeutic approach is determined by your unique needs. You determine how you spend your time in counseling. I pull from various theories and modalities including Person-Centered, IFS, Feminist, Existential and Multicultural therapies. Together we will examine your strengths, values, relationships, patterns, and goals.
My approach to counseling is inspired by a Pema Chödrön, “Only to the degree that we’ve gotten to know our personal pain, only to the degree that we’ve related with pain at all, will we be fearless enough, brave enough, and enough of a warrior to be willing to feel the pain of others.” My therapeutic approach is determined by your unique needs. You determine how you spend your time in counseling. I pull from various theories and modalities including Person-Centered, IFS, Feminist, Existential and Multicultural therapies. Together we will examine your strengths, values, relationships, patterns, and goals.
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My name is Kesha Greene. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. I have over 20 years working in the behavioral health field from various settings. I am a highly skilled, empathetic, and compassionate. I have over 10 years' experience of facilitating individual and group therapy within the community, school setting, and residential environments. I have a strong educational background working with diverse populations and an advanced understanding of client needs. My experience comes from working as a school-based therapist working with children and adolescents, as well as adults.
My name is Kesha Greene. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. I have over 20 years working in the behavioral health field from various settings. I am a highly skilled, empathetic, and compassionate. I have over 10 years' experience of facilitating individual and group therapy within the community, school setting, and residential environments. I have a strong educational background working with diverse populations and an advanced understanding of client needs. My experience comes from working as a school-based therapist working with children and adolescents, as well as adults.
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Hello everyone, my name is Christian Waller and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience. I have provided both individual and group therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. Although my primary focus is working with processing trauma and reducing the effects of traumatic stress, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, concerns with discovering/exploring sexuality and/or gender expression, addictions, and other areas that individuals would like to process in our therapeutic relationship.
Hello everyone, my name is Christian Waller and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience. I have provided both individual and group therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. Although my primary focus is working with processing trauma and reducing the effects of traumatic stress, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, concerns with discovering/exploring sexuality and/or gender expression, addictions, and other areas that individuals would like to process in our therapeutic relationship.
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Joe Stapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Waitlist for new clients
I am unable to accept new patients at this time. Are you at a point where you or a loved one has lost hope? With over 27 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, marriages, and families, I've seen many find hope that was previously absent by using a short-term, targeted, and effective approach to counseling. Each therapist has unique strengths. Mine is working through tough problems other therapists don't prefer to treat by seeing clients in their homes rather than in an office. Most people are able to see a significant change within 6 months. Counseling should not last forever and neither should your struggles
I am unable to accept new patients at this time. Are you at a point where you or a loved one has lost hope? With over 27 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, marriages, and families, I've seen many find hope that was previously absent by using a short-term, targeted, and effective approach to counseling. Each therapist has unique strengths. Mine is working through tough problems other therapists don't prefer to treat by seeing clients in their homes rather than in an office. Most people are able to see a significant change within 6 months. Counseling should not last forever and neither should your struggles
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Would you like to improve the quality of your relationships and be more fulfilled both personally and professionally? Therapy can help! Does it feel like you keep repeating the same mistakes and you can't figure out why? Are you struggling to heal from loss or past trauma? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here.
Would you like to improve the quality of your relationships and be more fulfilled both personally and professionally? Therapy can help! Does it feel like you keep repeating the same mistakes and you can't figure out why? Are you struggling to heal from loss or past trauma? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here.
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Christine M Shaheen-Ball
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Coming to a therapist is an enlightening experience, it can make a once chaotic and out of control life become peaceful and have meaning. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy as my main methods for therapy; however, I draw from other therapy types to give my clients the best therapeutic experience. I love working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience lies in behavior management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life changes, adjustment issues and addiction issues as it related to the addict and to the family. I see a lot children from blended and divorced families.
Coming to a therapist is an enlightening experience, it can make a once chaotic and out of control life become peaceful and have meaning. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy as my main methods for therapy; however, I draw from other therapy types to give my clients the best therapeutic experience. I love working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience lies in behavior management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life changes, adjustment issues and addiction issues as it related to the addict and to the family. I see a lot children from blended and divorced families.
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Gina Parris LMFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, MSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dahlonega, GA 30533 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I strive to create a safe space in which every person feels respected and comfortable sharing their struggles. Many persons who come to me for treatment are having trouble with relationships, mood or anxiety problems, career issues or work stress, or parenting and blended family difficulties. I listen and give feedback to help you tap into your inner strengths and resources in approaching problems. I assist you in setting goals for therapy and work to provide research based tools and techniques to best meet those goals.I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, couples, and families of all configurations.
Hello and welcome! I strive to create a safe space in which every person feels respected and comfortable sharing their struggles. Many persons who come to me for treatment are having trouble with relationships, mood or anxiety problems, career issues or work stress, or parenting and blended family difficulties. I listen and give feedback to help you tap into your inner strengths and resources in approaching problems. I assist you in setting goals for therapy and work to provide research based tools and techniques to best meet those goals.I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, couples, and families of all configurations.
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Are you feeling lost or stuck in life, unsure about your next move? Whether it's a decision about your career path, problems with your relationships, self-doubt, or a desire for self-exploration, you know it's time for a change. You're tired of merely surviving; you want to thrive. Everyone has their own struggles, and whether you're overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with low mood, facing challenges in your relationships, navigating a difficult transition in your life, or grappling with questions of identity, self-worth, or purpose, you deserve to live a life that you love. I'm here to help you take steps in that direction.
Are you feeling lost or stuck in life, unsure about your next move? Whether it's a decision about your career path, problems with your relationships, self-doubt, or a desire for self-exploration, you know it's time for a change. You're tired of merely surviving; you want to thrive. Everyone has their own struggles, and whether you're overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with low mood, facing challenges in your relationships, navigating a difficult transition in your life, or grappling with questions of identity, self-worth, or purpose, you deserve to live a life that you love. I'm here to help you take steps in that direction.
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Beyond Today Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Are you overwhelmed with trying to find the right therapist for you or your family member? Has your search left you frustrated and confused? Our practice is multi-disciplinary, meaning we treat all ages and a variety of specializations. The counselors of Beyond Today Counseling Center all provide compassionate and evidenced base care to the individuals and families who seek our services. With this variety of professional expertise, we are able to meet a multitude of treatment needs. If for some reason we are not able to help you at this time, we will help you find someone in the area who we think will be a good fit for you.
Are you overwhelmed with trying to find the right therapist for you or your family member? Has your search left you frustrated and confused? Our practice is multi-disciplinary, meaning we treat all ages and a variety of specializations. The counselors of Beyond Today Counseling Center all provide compassionate and evidenced base care to the individuals and families who seek our services. With this variety of professional expertise, we are able to meet a multitude of treatment needs. If for some reason we are not able to help you at this time, we will help you find someone in the area who we think will be a good fit for you.
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Kimberly Motley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dahlonega, GA 30533 (Online Only)
Have you been thinking about therapy and struggling with where to begin? Sometimes taking the first step is the most difficult one. I can help you take that first step with a warm and encouraging approach to therapy. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using a client-centered philosophy.
Have you been thinking about therapy and struggling with where to begin? Sometimes taking the first step is the most difficult one. I can help you take that first step with a warm and encouraging approach to therapy. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using a client-centered philosophy.
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Joseph Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Not accepting new clients
Here you will find a safe place without condemnation. You'll have the space to discover your wisdom, what really works for you, and what you want out of life with a caring person to listen and come alongside you on that journey. We can use several therapeutic approaches to meet your needs, but at the core of every session, we focus on human potential, recovery, and resiliency. As you begin therapy, we'll focus on developing your personal life-orienting aspirations as well as gaining the understanding and empowerment to face your unique challenges.
Here you will find a safe place without condemnation. You'll have the space to discover your wisdom, what really works for you, and what you want out of life with a caring person to listen and come alongside you on that journey. We can use several therapeutic approaches to meet your needs, but at the core of every session, we focus on human potential, recovery, and resiliency. As you begin therapy, we'll focus on developing your personal life-orienting aspirations as well as gaining the understanding and empowerment to face your unique challenges.
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Kathy A Howell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Addressing spirit, soul, body--each area affecting the others significantly. We facilitate healing through life's emotional issues that affect spiritual and physical health. I assist the hurting person to let go of painful emotions, distorted thinking patterns and ineffective behaviors. These issues are addressed by therapy modalities such as Critical Incident Debriefing, hypnosis, meditation/centering, EMDR, EFT, beliefs restructuring, life/health coaching, divorce recovery, & Spiritual awakening/ascention.
Addressing spirit, soul, body--each area affecting the others significantly. We facilitate healing through life's emotional issues that affect spiritual and physical health. I assist the hurting person to let go of painful emotions, distorted thinking patterns and ineffective behaviors. These issues are addressed by therapy modalities such as Critical Incident Debriefing, hypnosis, meditation/centering, EMDR, EFT, beliefs restructuring, life/health coaching, divorce recovery, & Spiritual awakening/ascention.
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Aleta L. Sisson, MA, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, GA 30528
I am licensed in GA, VT, & MT, practicing for 33 years. I specialize in treating Post-traumatic Stress DO using EMDR, a trauma therapy which transforms lives, allowing people to put the past in the past and live fully in the present. I am certified as an Emotionally Focused Couple’s therapist (EFT), the only research supported couples therapy. I assist with traumatic grief from sudden loss, which completely disorients and is rarely understood. To empower clients, I emphasize overall health & the benefits of optimal nutrition, exercise, & stress reduction, actions they can take on their own to improve their lives.
I am licensed in GA, VT, & MT, practicing for 33 years. I specialize in treating Post-traumatic Stress DO using EMDR, a trauma therapy which transforms lives, allowing people to put the past in the past and live fully in the present. I am certified as an Emotionally Focused Couple’s therapist (EFT), the only research supported couples therapy. I assist with traumatic grief from sudden loss, which completely disorients and is rarely understood. To empower clients, I emphasize overall health & the benefits of optimal nutrition, exercise, & stress reduction, actions they can take on their own to improve their lives.
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Total Victory Alliance
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, HS-BCP
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30506 (Online Only)
Dr. Crystal Toombs has worked extensively with young adults and adults. Her counseling approach seeks to empower, motivate, and encourage individuals in the fact that regardless of the barriers they face, they can be successful. Total Victory Alliance (TVA) seeks to assist individuals in locating the keys to holistic living. This is based on motivation, insight, and a transformed mind. TVA employs counseling techniques that will unleash hidden potential in every individual so that through empowerment they will be able to overcome life’s difficult circumstances.
Dr. Crystal Toombs has worked extensively with young adults and adults. Her counseling approach seeks to empower, motivate, and encourage individuals in the fact that regardless of the barriers they face, they can be successful. Total Victory Alliance (TVA) seeks to assist individuals in locating the keys to holistic living. This is based on motivation, insight, and a transformed mind. TVA employs counseling techniques that will unleash hidden potential in every individual so that through empowerment they will be able to overcome life’s difficult circumstances.
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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.