Anger Management Therapists in Bloomington, IL
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Jan Holmes Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701 (Online Only)
" Shame presents as low self esteem, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, painful relationships, and isolation.
I specialize in working with people around issues of shame that result from addictions, co-dependency, trauma, adoption related issues and more.
" Shame presents as low self esteem, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, painful relationships, and isolation.
I specialize in working with people around issues of shame that result from addictions, co-dependency, trauma, adoption related issues and more.
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Frandy Raso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
I specialize in helping folks who experience depression, anxiety, social phobias, personality disorders, PTSD, OCD, and anger management issues.
Hello! I know sometimes the most difficult part of beginning the counseling process is finding a caring and compassionate counselor with whom you can connect. Look no further. Stressors such as financial worries, family, relationship, or work concerns, and chronic pain or illness are just a few struggles that may change behavior and mood. I strive to create a warm, helpful, non-judgmental environment in which you will feel safe, supported, and heard.
I specialize in helping folks who experience depression, anxiety, social phobias, personality disorders, PTSD, OCD, and anger management issues.
Hello! I know sometimes the most difficult part of beginning the counseling process is finding a caring and compassionate counselor with whom you can connect. Look no further. Stressors such as financial worries, family, relationship, or work concerns, and chronic pain or illness are just a few struggles that may change behavior and mood. I strive to create a warm, helpful, non-judgmental environment in which you will feel safe, supported, and heard.
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Charles Alex Parlette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61704
I have seen the positive healing effects of counseling not only in my personal life, but in the life of my clients. Everyone is unique and has their own highs and lows, and I love being with people when they are in both spaces. I want everyone that I work with to feel like they are understood, heard, and that they matter. I strive to be able to provide a space for everyone to grow into their best self.
I have seen the positive healing effects of counseling not only in my personal life, but in the life of my clients. Everyone is unique and has their own highs and lows, and I love being with people when they are in both spaces. I want everyone that I work with to feel like they are understood, heard, and that they matter. I strive to be able to provide a space for everyone to grow into their best self.
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I understand that taking the first step and reaching out for help and support is challenging, now more than ever. I believe that making your Mental Health a priority is the key to your overall wellness and happiness. It is very important to me to provide a judgment free, supportive environment where you can focus on just that, your overall wellness and goals. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist actively licensed in both Illinois and California. I have extensive experience with a wide array of clientele.
I understand that taking the first step and reaching out for help and support is challenging, now more than ever. I believe that making your Mental Health a priority is the key to your overall wellness and happiness. It is very important to me to provide a judgment free, supportive environment where you can focus on just that, your overall wellness and goals. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist actively licensed in both Illinois and California. I have extensive experience with a wide array of clientele.
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Valerie Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61702 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
There is a quote that says, “Life is a journey that is not to be feared and planned but to be traveled and enjoyed.” However, with many of us, no matter how much and succinctly we plan our life, things do not go as we plan which affects our happiness (depression) and trigger our fears (anxiety). Seeking help to manage the journey can make all the difference and can help with taking the focus off of the detours of the journey that causes the unhappiness while placing joy on the ability to see the lesson and beauty in the detours.
There is a quote that says, “Life is a journey that is not to be feared and planned but to be traveled and enjoyed.” However, with many of us, no matter how much and succinctly we plan our life, things do not go as we plan which affects our happiness (depression) and trigger our fears (anxiety). Seeking help to manage the journey can make all the difference and can help with taking the focus off of the detours of the journey that causes the unhappiness while placing joy on the ability to see the lesson and beauty in the detours.
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Like many of the families we work with, you may be feeling stuck. Perhaps you've read books, skimmed websites, and talked to friends and family in an effort to address your child's emotional or behavioral issues...yet he/she still seems to be struggling. Turning to someone else for help can feel like a big step. After all, as your child's parent, who knows him/her better than you? We agree. Thrive Child Psychology works in partnership with youth and families to get to the root of challenges, establish goals, and use research-based tools to achieve them.
Like many of the families we work with, you may be feeling stuck. Perhaps you've read books, skimmed websites, and talked to friends and family in an effort to address your child's emotional or behavioral issues...yet he/she still seems to be struggling. Turning to someone else for help can feel like a big step. After all, as your child's parent, who knows him/her better than you? We agree. Thrive Child Psychology works in partnership with youth and families to get to the root of challenges, establish goals, and use research-based tools to achieve them.
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It’s okay to not be okay. I’m here to meet you where you are and work together to get you where you want to be. I offer a warm, safe environment where you will not feel judged. I love being a therapist. I am passionate about mental health and love to help people become happier, healthier, and more connected. Over and over, I’ve seen the power of therapy to transform lives. I believe that by treating my clients with the greatest compassion and understanding, I model for them a better way to treat themselves. I show them what it feels like to be accepted for the things they thought were unacceptable.
It’s okay to not be okay. I’m here to meet you where you are and work together to get you where you want to be. I offer a warm, safe environment where you will not feel judged. I love being a therapist. I am passionate about mental health and love to help people become happier, healthier, and more connected. Over and over, I’ve seen the power of therapy to transform lives. I believe that by treating my clients with the greatest compassion and understanding, I model for them a better way to treat themselves. I show them what it feels like to be accepted for the things they thought were unacceptable.
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Adulting can really suck sometimes, am I right? I’m Barb and I think we all struggle at times and could use some help getting things back on track. I’m not here to tell you what to do, but to help guide you to your answers. I take a down-to-earth, no nonsense approach to therapy. No “so how does that make you feel” or “so what I hear you saying is” from me. We’re just having a conversation to help give you some guidance.
Adulting can really suck sometimes, am I right? I’m Barb and I think we all struggle at times and could use some help getting things back on track. I’m not here to tell you what to do, but to help guide you to your answers. I take a down-to-earth, no nonsense approach to therapy. No “so how does that make you feel” or “so what I hear you saying is” from me. We’re just having a conversation to help give you some guidance.
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Hi there, I'm Stacey Monroe, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of clinical experience. Over the years, I've worked with diverse populations in multiple settings, including medical social work, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), community mental health, homeless services, and private practice. As a unique individual, you deserve an approach that is tailored to your needs. While I take an eclectic approach to therapy, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop tools for success.
Hi there, I'm Stacey Monroe, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of clinical experience. Over the years, I've worked with diverse populations in multiple settings, including medical social work, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), community mental health, homeless services, and private practice. As a unique individual, you deserve an approach that is tailored to your needs. While I take an eclectic approach to therapy, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop tools for success.
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If you are reading this there is good chance you are considering therapy. I sincerely respect that and commend you! Taking the next step to make "the call" is a courageous and self-honoring act, one I want to encourage you to carry out. It would be my honor to work with you in a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship to, mutually, seek to better understand your struggles, collaboratively develop specific, attainable goals, and develop a sound strategy for reaching those goals, all in an environment that supports you. Working together I will strive to help you feel heard, accepted, understood, and hopeful.
If you are reading this there is good chance you are considering therapy. I sincerely respect that and commend you! Taking the next step to make "the call" is a courageous and self-honoring act, one I want to encourage you to carry out. It would be my honor to work with you in a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship to, mutually, seek to better understand your struggles, collaboratively develop specific, attainable goals, and develop a sound strategy for reaching those goals, all in an environment that supports you. Working together I will strive to help you feel heard, accepted, understood, and hopeful.
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Deanne Bajaj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61704
Do you feel like life is just too hard? Are you looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to share? I would love to help you! I believe in meeting people where they are at and working with them to take small steps or huge leaps in the directions they’d like to go! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked with individuals with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, relationship issues, addictions, chronic medical conditions, and financial difficulties. I love helping people, and I feel it is a gift to journey through triumphs and challenges with the individuals I counsel!
Do you feel like life is just too hard? Are you looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to share? I would love to help you! I believe in meeting people where they are at and working with them to take small steps or huge leaps in the directions they’d like to go! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked with individuals with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, relationship issues, addictions, chronic medical conditions, and financial difficulties. I love helping people, and I feel it is a gift to journey through triumphs and challenges with the individuals I counsel!
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Cynthia M Jagodzinski (Harbaugh)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
Life is a journey that requires moments of reflection on where we have been in order to make decisions about where life can lead us next. Meeting with a therapist enables individuals and families the opportunities to be curious as to why patterns exist and encourages you to ask the questions - is this working for me? Would change benefit me? I am an attachment based therapist that works from a strengths base to encourage individuals to tolerate the discomfort that comes with introspection and inspire growth.
Life is a journey that requires moments of reflection on where we have been in order to make decisions about where life can lead us next. Meeting with a therapist enables individuals and families the opportunities to be curious as to why patterns exist and encourages you to ask the questions - is this working for me? Would change benefit me? I am an attachment based therapist that works from a strengths base to encourage individuals to tolerate the discomfort that comes with introspection and inspire growth.
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Do thoughts like "I can't shake my past", "I don't think this pain will ever go away", or "I'm stuck" preoccupy your mind? Often, when something traumatic happens, it can get trapped in your brain with the original picture, sounds, thoughts, and feelings. Since the experience is stuck there, it continues to be triggered whenever a reminder comes up. It can be the basis of a lot of discomfort and negative emotions. We can process those memories so they are no longer disturbing using an evidence based treatment called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Do thoughts like "I can't shake my past", "I don't think this pain will ever go away", or "I'm stuck" preoccupy your mind? Often, when something traumatic happens, it can get trapped in your brain with the original picture, sounds, thoughts, and feelings. Since the experience is stuck there, it continues to be triggered whenever a reminder comes up. It can be the basis of a lot of discomfort and negative emotions. We can process those memories so they are no longer disturbing using an evidence based treatment called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
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Megan Murphy (Shoreline Therapy Pllc)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFRC, ACE-CPT, NREMT-B
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61704 (Online Only)
From first responders to healthcare workers, military service members, and others who have faced a crisis, these experiences can shatter relationships, erode confidence, and disrupt the very fabric of our lives. Whether you're struggling to make sense of a traumatic event, navigating the aftermath of a crisis, looking for ways to cope with the daily demands of your high-stakes career or simply seeking support in the stressors of your day. I'm here to support you and navigate the high and low tides of life, working towards a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world.
From first responders to healthcare workers, military service members, and others who have faced a crisis, these experiences can shatter relationships, erode confidence, and disrupt the very fabric of our lives. Whether you're struggling to make sense of a traumatic event, navigating the aftermath of a crisis, looking for ways to cope with the daily demands of your high-stakes career or simply seeking support in the stressors of your day. I'm here to support you and navigate the high and low tides of life, working towards a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world.
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It is easy to become sidetracked from the things we value most by the busyness of life. Has your relationship with your spouse lost its spark? Are you angry with little hope for a positive future? Do you feel defeated when trying to interact with your teen/child with everyday battles? If you are a person of faith and long to be your best, I can help! As a Christian Licensed Therapist, I have helped hundreds of families work through personal & relational conflict and challenging circumstances.
It is easy to become sidetracked from the things we value most by the busyness of life. Has your relationship with your spouse lost its spark? Are you angry with little hope for a positive future? Do you feel defeated when trying to interact with your teen/child with everyday battles? If you are a person of faith and long to be your best, I can help! As a Christian Licensed Therapist, I have helped hundreds of families work through personal & relational conflict and challenging circumstances.
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Christopher Myers
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61704
Not accepting new clients
Accepting new clients. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds to develop individualized treatment strategies and use measurement-based techniques to ensure that we are on the right track. I am a proud Christian, devoted husband, and loving father to four children. I am a licensed and board certified Clinical Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience providing psychological assessment, treatment and consultation to Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel across the world. I am a proud Army veteran, who served 11 years on Active Duty, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Accepting new clients. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds to develop individualized treatment strategies and use measurement-based techniques to ensure that we are on the right track. I am a proud Christian, devoted husband, and loving father to four children. I am a licensed and board certified Clinical Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience providing psychological assessment, treatment and consultation to Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel across the world. I am a proud Army veteran, who served 11 years on Active Duty, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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W. Keith Jihan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, PCGC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61701 (Online Only)
Are you managing recent concerns or long term problems in your life? Are you struggling with understanding, managing, or accepting your own thoughts or feelings? Regardless of what bring us to therapy we are seeking to reduce our own suffering or the suffering of those we love. We may have been struggling so long we have become skeptical about our ability to change or our ability to tolerate our circumstances. We can all learn to face difficulties and our own emotions and situations skillfully.
Are you managing recent concerns or long term problems in your life? Are you struggling with understanding, managing, or accepting your own thoughts or feelings? Regardless of what bring us to therapy we are seeking to reduce our own suffering or the suffering of those we love. We may have been struggling so long we have become skeptical about our ability to change or our ability to tolerate our circumstances. We can all learn to face difficulties and our own emotions and situations skillfully.
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Kjerstine Maas
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
Those things that hurt, instruct (Benjamin Franklin). It is often through pain and adversity that we experience growth and create change in our lives. My role is to provide support and guidance during this process. Deciding to seek therapy can be difficult. I provide a safe, comfortable environment in which to gain self awareness and work towards goals. I am continually inspired by my clients' insight, courage, strength, and capacity for change.
Those things that hurt, instruct (Benjamin Franklin). It is often through pain and adversity that we experience growth and create change in our lives. My role is to provide support and guidance during this process. Deciding to seek therapy can be difficult. I provide a safe, comfortable environment in which to gain self awareness and work towards goals. I am continually inspired by my clients' insight, courage, strength, and capacity for change.
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I consider myself an optimist and seek to find the best in the people I meet. I have an out-going nature. I love people and I love life and seek to help others find the same joy, even in bleak circumstances. I would like to note that I can be comfortable in most environments, working with most age groups and mental health conditions. I am a supporter and friend of the LGBTQ+ community, and I am a strong believer in the ideal that everyone should be treated equally with respect and dignity, especially when it comes to getting good mental health support and therapy when needed.
I consider myself an optimist and seek to find the best in the people I meet. I have an out-going nature. I love people and I love life and seek to help others find the same joy, even in bleak circumstances. I would like to note that I can be comfortable in most environments, working with most age groups and mental health conditions. I am a supporter and friend of the LGBTQ+ community, and I am a strong believer in the ideal that everyone should be treated equally with respect and dignity, especially when it comes to getting good mental health support and therapy when needed.
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Life presents us with challenges and it helps to have someone who can be present with us; carefully listen to us; and be skilled at helping us through the challenges we face. As a therapist, I believe it is important to provide a comfortable space that allows you to work through difficult issues with acceptance and support.
Life presents us with challenges and it helps to have someone who can be present with us; carefully listen to us; and be skilled at helping us through the challenges we face. As a therapist, I believe it is important to provide a comfortable space that allows you to work through difficult issues with acceptance and support.
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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.