Anger Management Therapists in Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

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Nia M Morris-Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
I can help by providing an array of services such as, anger management, trauma therapy, grief therapy, family therapy, couples and individual therapy.
Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.
I can help by providing an array of services such as, anger management, trauma therapy, grief therapy, family therapy, couples and individual therapy.
Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.
(504) 800-8381 View (504) 800-8381
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Victor Onuoha
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
I’m a warm, affirming, compassionate, and open-minded therapist who creates a non-judgmental safe space for individuals and couples from all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. I utilize new ideas and techniques to address negative thoughts & behaviors that are impacting clients' life. Cutting-Edge Counseling Services offers confidential in-person and online (telehealth) mental health counseling for teens, adults, and couples experiencing issues such as bipolar, grief, psychosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple’s & family conflict, male issues, anger management, gender & Identity issues, or pre/post incarceration.
I’m a warm, affirming, compassionate, and open-minded therapist who creates a non-judgmental safe space for individuals and couples from all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. I utilize new ideas and techniques to address negative thoughts & behaviors that are impacting clients' life. Cutting-Edge Counseling Services offers confidential in-person and online (telehealth) mental health counseling for teens, adults, and couples experiencing issues such as bipolar, grief, psychosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple’s & family conflict, male issues, anger management, gender & Identity issues, or pre/post incarceration.
(504) 233-6935 View (504) 233-6935
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Anedra Scott-Robertson
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119  (Online Only)
I am a PLPC who works with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, grief, anger management, and PTSD to name a few.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma? Are you finding it difficult to cope with situations that are happening in your life? Perhaps you are looking to connect with the right person to help you navigate this healing journey.
I am a PLPC who works with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, grief, anger management, and PTSD to name a few.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma? Are you finding it difficult to cope with situations that are happening in your life? Perhaps you are looking to connect with the right person to help you navigate this healing journey.
(504) 273-7937 View (504) 273-7937
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Melissa Kunimatsu
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
As a developmental psychologist, my goal is not to "cure" any specific disorder, but rather to promote awareness, understanding, and wellness in my clients as they grow and change. I provide individual psychotherapy for adult clients and specialize in a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, problems in communication, and interpersonal or family conflict. My primary role is supporting my clients to better understand the variables contributing to negative emotions or behaviors in order to make and maintain meaningful change in their lives.
As a developmental psychologist, my goal is not to "cure" any specific disorder, but rather to promote awareness, understanding, and wellness in my clients as they grow and change. I provide individual psychotherapy for adult clients and specialize in a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, problems in communication, and interpersonal or family conflict. My primary role is supporting my clients to better understand the variables contributing to negative emotions or behaviors in order to make and maintain meaningful change in their lives.
(504) 285-2425 View (504) 285-2425
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Demetra L Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I will help you identify your strengths and develop effective solutions to the issues, patterns, thoughts and actions you are experiencing in your life. I like to use humor regularly in my sessions and I take every possible measure to ensure that my office is safe for you to laugh, cry or express anger as needed freely. I see counseling as a process in which I and my clients will build a trusting relationship that will allow us to work together, explore and process present and past situations.
I will help you identify your strengths and develop effective solutions to the issues, patterns, thoughts and actions you are experiencing in your life. I like to use humor regularly in my sessions and I take every possible measure to ensure that my office is safe for you to laugh, cry or express anger as needed freely. I see counseling as a process in which I and my clients will build a trusting relationship that will allow us to work together, explore and process present and past situations.
(504) 226-6073 View (504) 226-6073
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Daniel Foy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
Working on oneself may come as a challenge, an obstacle that may stand in the way of you becoming a better version of who you would like to be. Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life, such as anxiety, anger issues, difficult events, depression or some form of trauma? Therapy can be useful in helping individuals manage those stressors, and improve relationships with significant others, family members, and most importantly self. It may seem difficult to acknowledge what you're going through mentally, but the first step is knowing that you want to be that better you in every sense.
Working on oneself may come as a challenge, an obstacle that may stand in the way of you becoming a better version of who you would like to be. Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life, such as anxiety, anger issues, difficult events, depression or some form of trauma? Therapy can be useful in helping individuals manage those stressors, and improve relationships with significant others, family members, and most importantly self. It may seem difficult to acknowledge what you're going through mentally, but the first step is knowing that you want to be that better you in every sense.
(504) 370-8401 View (504) 370-8401
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Taylor Roniger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
Taylor Roniger is a therapist experiened in dealing with problems of childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and parenting. She treats a range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, anger, social skill deficits, depression, grief, divorce, and trauma. She strives to help clients develop stronger, more positive relationships with their families, and with families to change and grow in ways that support all of its members.
Taylor Roniger is a therapist experiened in dealing with problems of childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and parenting. She treats a range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, anger, social skill deficits, depression, grief, divorce, and trauma. She strives to help clients develop stronger, more positive relationships with their families, and with families to change and grow in ways that support all of its members.
(504) 380-9887 View (504) 380-9887
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Elaine J Lane
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
My work with adolescents and adults as individuals, couples, families, and groups includes experience with Marriage and Relationship Counseling, Domestic Violence, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Suicide Prevention, Coaching, Parenting, Anger Management, Sexual Abuse and Crisis Intervention.
My treatment approach is to help clients gain insight and increase awareness in those areas of their lives that most need attention. Clients learn to identify the unconscious forces holding them back from being all that they are intended to be and to challenge and eventually replace the self-destructive beliefs and messages that have guided their thoughts, feelings and behavior. I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
My work with adolescents and adults as individuals, couples, families, and groups includes experience with Marriage and Relationship Counseling, Domestic Violence, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Suicide Prevention, Coaching, Parenting, Anger Management, Sexual Abuse and Crisis Intervention.
My treatment approach is to help clients gain insight and increase awareness in those areas of their lives that most need attention. Clients learn to identify the unconscious forces holding them back from being all that they are intended to be and to challenge and eventually replace the self-destructive beliefs and messages that have guided their thoughts, feelings and behavior. I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
(504) 383-5908 View (504) 383-5908
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Krystyn Bourg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
I enjoy helping my children, adolescents, and young adults work through their anxiety, ADHD, ASD, anger management, behavioral issues, and depression. I view counseling from a person-centered approach, while utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to address each client’s unique goals.
I enjoy helping my children, adolescents, and young adults work through their anxiety, ADHD, ASD, anger management, behavioral issues, and depression. I view counseling from a person-centered approach, while utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to address each client’s unique goals.
(504) 370-2566 View (504) 370-2566
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Tracy Brockman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
To Be a Therapist is the Greatest Honor I can imagine for myself. To sit with Individuals and be part of a system that promotes a BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE is such a gift that I can't believe I get paid for it. I've been a Therapist for over 20 yrs. and feel confident in my abilities. My specialties include, but are not limited to, Narcissistic Abuse and Personality Disorder, Marital Counseling, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Sexual Abuse and Anger Management. I exclude no one for their beliefs towards Religious, Sexual or Gender Preferences. All are welcome to my Practice.
To Be a Therapist is the Greatest Honor I can imagine for myself. To sit with Individuals and be part of a system that promotes a BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE is such a gift that I can't believe I get paid for it. I've been a Therapist for over 20 yrs. and feel confident in my abilities. My specialties include, but are not limited to, Narcissistic Abuse and Personality Disorder, Marital Counseling, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Sexual Abuse and Anger Management. I exclude no one for their beliefs towards Religious, Sexual or Gender Preferences. All are welcome to my Practice.
(504) 565-2921 View (504) 565-2921
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Joseph D Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, M-RAS, LPC-S, ABD
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119  (Online Only)
I'm skilled in helping families and parents work through a variety of issues, including behavioral issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders, anger management (Domestic Violence), Oppositional Defiance and Impulse Control Disorders, Family Conflicts, developing effective coping skills, working through loss and grief and adjusting to divorce and the blending of families to name a few.
In therapy I seek to provide his clients with the tools, guidance, and support to face life's challenges and difficulties. You will learn to empower yourself to utilize your inner strength and resilience to overcome obstacles.
I'm skilled in helping families and parents work through a variety of issues, including behavioral issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders, anger management (Domestic Violence), Oppositional Defiance and Impulse Control Disorders, Family Conflicts, developing effective coping skills, working through loss and grief and adjusting to divorce and the blending of families to name a few.
In therapy I seek to provide his clients with the tools, guidance, and support to face life's challenges and difficulties. You will learn to empower yourself to utilize your inner strength and resilience to overcome obstacles.
(504) 475-2351 View (504) 475-2351
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Shawn M Allen-Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
Clinical areas of focus includes addressing issues such as Anxiety, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Grief, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress, and other Clinical Issues.
Struggling with finding your true voice? Hesitant to make the best decision for yourself? Spending too much time worrying about what family, friends, or coworkers think or what they'd expect of you? Take a deep breath... Life is complicated. Balancing work, family, relationships, living life for others can overshadow living for oneself. It's not selfish, it's selfcare. It's important to take the time to address your personal needs and often caring for others can get in the way of doing so. Through a Therapeutic Alliance, Counseling creates a space where sorting through life's challenges and establishing balance becomes possible.
Clinical areas of focus includes addressing issues such as Anxiety, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Grief, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress, and other Clinical Issues.
Struggling with finding your true voice? Hesitant to make the best decision for yourself? Spending too much time worrying about what family, friends, or coworkers think or what they'd expect of you? Take a deep breath... Life is complicated. Balancing work, family, relationships, living life for others can overshadow living for oneself. It's not selfish, it's selfcare. It's important to take the time to address your personal needs and often caring for others can get in the way of doing so. Through a Therapeutic Alliance, Counseling creates a space where sorting through life's challenges and establishing balance becomes possible.
(504) 608-1533 View (504) 608-1533
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Sankofa Center, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
Call or Email Larry Hayes for a consultation now - Qualifications * Years in Practice: 25+ * School:Southern University at New Orleans * Year Graduated: 1986 * License No. and State: 3184 LA. Finances * Avg Cost (per session): $80 - $100 * Sliding Scale: Yes Payments : Cash, Check, Insurance Plans: Magellan Health Services, IBH, BlueCrossBlueShield, TriCare, Wellcom, United Health Care, Mental Health Network, Ullance Behavior Health Value Options, United New Directions Health Care, Medicare and Medicaid, Treating * Loss or Grief * Self Esteem * Trauma and PTSD: * Bipolar Disorder *Adoptions Personality Disorders * Gender: *Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) * Adults * Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) * Family/Marital Therapy *
Call or Email Larry Hayes for a consultation now - Qualifications * Years in Practice: 25+ * School:Southern University at New Orleans * Year Graduated: 1986 * License No. and State: 3184 LA. Finances * Avg Cost (per session): $80 - $100 * Sliding Scale: Yes Payments : Cash, Check, Insurance Plans: Magellan Health Services, IBH, BlueCrossBlueShield, TriCare, Wellcom, United Health Care, Mental Health Network, Ullance Behavior Health Value Options, United New Directions Health Care, Medicare and Medicaid, Treating * Loss or Grief * Self Esteem * Trauma and PTSD: * Bipolar Disorder *Adoptions Personality Disorders * Gender: *Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) * Adults * Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) * Family/Marital Therapy *
(504) 273-7139 View (504) 273-7139
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Convenience Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119  (Online Only)
My ideal client is seeking increased freedom to remove barriers to growth, and to work toward meeting self-identified goals while building on current strengths. Whether struggling with worrisome anxiety, feeling too depressed to enjoy, or behaving in ways that the client wants to change, I tend to take a person-centered, supportive approach to helping. Clients benefit from solution-focused approaches while increasing self-awareness to identify and use strengths, for greater ease of handling life's ups and downs, using clear, simple self-management tools and effective coping. I use psycho-education to ensure client's self-efficacy.
My ideal client is seeking increased freedom to remove barriers to growth, and to work toward meeting self-identified goals while building on current strengths. Whether struggling with worrisome anxiety, feeling too depressed to enjoy, or behaving in ways that the client wants to change, I tend to take a person-centered, supportive approach to helping. Clients benefit from solution-focused approaches while increasing self-awareness to identify and use strengths, for greater ease of handling life's ups and downs, using clear, simple self-management tools and effective coping. I use psycho-education to ensure client's self-efficacy.
(318) 310-4462 View (318) 310-4462
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Sarah (Sally) Johns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCHt
Verified Verified
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
Welcome to the first step in helping yourself. Therapy can be intimidating at first. It takes strength and awareness to ask for help. It is that strength that will help you through your situation. Through the counseling process, you can simplify and manage your life so it can be enjoyed vs. tolerated. Valued concepts are safety, self-care, confidentiality, and communication. New Orleans Counseling and Hypnosis Center emphasizes the importance of the safe relationship between client and therapist. Psycho-education is also used to encourage and develop healthy coping skills and self-care. Register at www.counselingnola.com to start your self care today!
Welcome to the first step in helping yourself. Therapy can be intimidating at first. It takes strength and awareness to ask for help. It is that strength that will help you through your situation. Through the counseling process, you can simplify and manage your life so it can be enjoyed vs. tolerated. Valued concepts are safety, self-care, confidentiality, and communication. New Orleans Counseling and Hypnosis Center emphasizes the importance of the safe relationship between client and therapist. Psycho-education is also used to encourage and develop healthy coping skills and self-care. Register at www.counselingnola.com to start your self care today!
(504) 777-3844 View (504) 777-3844
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Dr. Hope Gersovitz-Duncan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LPC-S, CCHt
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life, such as a loss of a relationship, difficult event, or shifts in career/job? Therapy can be useful in helping individuals cope with stress, and improve relationships with significant others, family members, and self. New Orleans Counseling & Hypnosis Center (NOCHC) values the healing qualities of a strong relationship between client and therapist. At NOCHC we use psycho-education to encourage better coping skills and self-care. NOCHC provides options to incorporate clinical hypnosis into treatment for those that are interested.
Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life, such as a loss of a relationship, difficult event, or shifts in career/job? Therapy can be useful in helping individuals cope with stress, and improve relationships with significant others, family members, and self. New Orleans Counseling & Hypnosis Center (NOCHC) values the healing qualities of a strong relationship between client and therapist. At NOCHC we use psycho-education to encourage better coping skills and self-care. NOCHC provides options to incorporate clinical hypnosis into treatment for those that are interested.
(504) 684-7364 View (504) 684-7364
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Ryan Sheehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
Therapy is a safe place in which we can grow into the people we want to become. All of us hit roadblocks in life - both internal and external. Therapy provides us a place where we can work on how to resolve these roadblocks and live a meaningful, satisfying life. I have experience with a wide range of clients, from adolescents to older adults. Whether you are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, a stressful life transition or relationship, or any other hurdle, I will provide the empathy and support you need to deal with them.
Therapy is a safe place in which we can grow into the people we want to become. All of us hit roadblocks in life - both internal and external. Therapy provides us a place where we can work on how to resolve these roadblocks and live a meaningful, satisfying life. I have experience with a wide range of clients, from adolescents to older adults. Whether you are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, a stressful life transition or relationship, or any other hurdle, I will provide the empathy and support you need to deal with them.
(504) 732-9093 View (504) 732-9093
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Heidi K. McKinley
MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119  (Online Only)
Hello! I specialize in complex stress and trauma (CPTSD), & other issues rooted in early life experiences and family of origin. I also specialize in inner critic work, anxiety, guilt, shame, depression, religious trauma, & spiritual issues. With a diverse background in the study of religion, creative writing, and psychology, I bring a unique and creative perspective to the counseling process. I use a collaborative, holistic approach to help you transform those parts of yourself that feel stuck in the past and to rewrite the narrative of your life. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward self acceptance and discovery.
Hello! I specialize in complex stress and trauma (CPTSD), & other issues rooted in early life experiences and family of origin. I also specialize in inner critic work, anxiety, guilt, shame, depression, religious trauma, & spiritual issues. With a diverse background in the study of religion, creative writing, and psychology, I bring a unique and creative perspective to the counseling process. I use a collaborative, holistic approach to help you transform those parts of yourself that feel stuck in the past and to rewrite the narrative of your life. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward self acceptance and discovery.
(504) 414-7269 View (504) 414-7269
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Gabrielle Lee - Sexual Trauma, Trauma & PTSD
Counselor, MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119  (Online Only)
I am a PLPC with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with trauma. I believe that through a combination of expressive arts and talk therapy, clients can achieve positive growth and healing. I hope my energetic and creative approach to therapy provides an environment where you feel welcomed, supported, and understood. I strive to consider your unique perspective and needs throughout the process of change by implementing various therapy modalities. My goal is to collaborate with you to help you feel empowered, supported, and encouraged throughout the therapeutic process.
I am a PLPC with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with trauma. I believe that through a combination of expressive arts and talk therapy, clients can achieve positive growth and healing. I hope my energetic and creative approach to therapy provides an environment where you feel welcomed, supported, and understood. I strive to consider your unique perspective and needs throughout the process of change by implementing various therapy modalities. My goal is to collaborate with you to help you feel empowered, supported, and encouraged throughout the therapeutic process.
(504) 826-3140 View (504) 826-3140
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Sanna J Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA 70119
May/June ’24: Sanna is now accepting new clients. Starting therapy is incredibly brave. You might not know where to begin, or even what could be wrong. You may wonder if change is even possible. All of this is normal, and I will help guide you through what can be an incredibly rewarding, but at times challenging experience. My name is Sanna, and I have gone through this firsthand as well. Together we will explore your past and present to find deeper meaning that will allow for healing and transformation, while also addressing symptoms and finding practical solutions. If you're looking for something deeper, you're in the right place.
May/June ’24: Sanna is now accepting new clients. Starting therapy is incredibly brave. You might not know where to begin, or even what could be wrong. You may wonder if change is even possible. All of this is normal, and I will help guide you through what can be an incredibly rewarding, but at times challenging experience. My name is Sanna, and I have gone through this firsthand as well. Together we will explore your past and present to find deeper meaning that will allow for healing and transformation, while also addressing symptoms and finding practical solutions. If you're looking for something deeper, you're in the right place.
(504) 717-4612 View (504) 717-4612

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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.