Anger Management Therapists in Eden Prairie, MN
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Stepping Stones Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
We complete court ordered Chemical Health assessments/Rule 25's, domestic abuse and anger management evaluations.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
We complete court ordered Chemical Health assessments/Rule 25's, domestic abuse and anger management evaluations.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
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Teresa Anne Conlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
I have been working as a licensed therapist since 2015 with individuals, families and couples who have struggled with traumatic events, depression, anxiety and anger issues.
I provide a judgement-free therapy environment. My clients set goals, work to achieve those goals and move forward with their lives. I want my clients to experience feeling empowered, in control and accomplished. There is no issue or circumstance we can't work through together. I am excited about the training I have as a Psychedelic Assisted Therapist to use extremely safe and effective medicine like Ketamine. I use oral doses of Ketamine to facilitate a more enhanced therapy experience. Ketamine as a tool in the therapy session helps my clients feel more confident and at ease while facing challenging parts of their history.
I have been working as a licensed therapist since 2015 with individuals, families and couples who have struggled with traumatic events, depression, anxiety and anger issues.
I provide a judgement-free therapy environment. My clients set goals, work to achieve those goals and move forward with their lives. I want my clients to experience feeling empowered, in control and accomplished. There is no issue or circumstance we can't work through together. I am excited about the training I have as a Psychedelic Assisted Therapist to use extremely safe and effective medicine like Ketamine. I use oral doses of Ketamine to facilitate a more enhanced therapy experience. Ketamine as a tool in the therapy session helps my clients feel more confident and at ease while facing challenging parts of their history.
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Jason Rohman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Waitlist for new clients
A majority of people who struggle with substance use and behavioral addictions also suffer with co-occurring mental health issues like depression, anxiety, anger, or ADHD. Managing these co-occurring issues alone is not recommended. Some bounce back and forth from therapists to treatment centers for management, making no progress in the disconnected process. The recommended approach is co-occurring treatment, and I have helped hundreds of people recover their lives by helping them manage addiction while exploring, uncovering, and improving their inner lives and their relationships with others.
A majority of people who struggle with substance use and behavioral addictions also suffer with co-occurring mental health issues like depression, anxiety, anger, or ADHD. Managing these co-occurring issues alone is not recommended. Some bounce back and forth from therapists to treatment centers for management, making no progress in the disconnected process. The recommended approach is co-occurring treatment, and I have helped hundreds of people recover their lives by helping them manage addiction while exploring, uncovering, and improving their inner lives and their relationships with others.
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I conduct the following types of psychological evaluations: ADHD, General Mental Health/Diagnostic, Anger Assessments, Pre-surgical Psychological Evaluations, and Court-Ordered Evaluations.
Are you contemplating therapy? Asking yourself if you really need it? The decision to participate in therapy is very personal and rarely straightforward. The majority of clients I work with are competent, well-functioning individuals who are struggling in some way or are feeling dissatisfied, unhappy, or stuck. Whether it's regarding a past experience, your everyday life, your relationship, fears about the future, or something more devastating or extraordinary, therapy can help.
I conduct the following types of psychological evaluations: ADHD, General Mental Health/Diagnostic, Anger Assessments, Pre-surgical Psychological Evaluations, and Court-Ordered Evaluations.
Are you contemplating therapy? Asking yourself if you really need it? The decision to participate in therapy is very personal and rarely straightforward. The majority of clients I work with are competent, well-functioning individuals who are struggling in some way or are feeling dissatisfied, unhappy, or stuck. Whether it's regarding a past experience, your everyday life, your relationship, fears about the future, or something more devastating or extraordinary, therapy can help.
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Samantha Morgan-O'Rourke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Waitlist for new clients
I have a special interest in working with shame, perfectionism and anger.
Struggle is not sign of failure. It is a sign you are human. If you are struggling, you are not alone. There is hope. Over the past 20+ years, I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings and circumstances. My clients have experienced relief from depression, anxiety and trauma. Couples have improved their communication and connection. Families have developed peaceful, effective solutions to emotional and behavior problems.
I have a special interest in working with shame, perfectionism and anger.
Struggle is not sign of failure. It is a sign you are human. If you are struggling, you are not alone. There is hope. Over the past 20+ years, I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings and circumstances. My clients have experienced relief from depression, anxiety and trauma. Couples have improved their communication and connection. Families have developed peaceful, effective solutions to emotional and behavior problems.
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David Joseph Staton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
I’ve worked over 20 yrs with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds/cultures who struggle with issues across the spectrum. I’m very real, authentic, and down-to-earth in counseling and believe in the importance of warmth and humor. I am equipped to help individuals who struggle with everything from anxiety, depression, and anger to bipolar, schizophrenia, complex trauma, and even ritual abuse or other severe traumas. There is peace and calm in my presence, and I can help you grow in those qualities and find stability, even in the storms of life. I would love to help guide and support you through your current life challenges.
I’ve worked over 20 yrs with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds/cultures who struggle with issues across the spectrum. I’m very real, authentic, and down-to-earth in counseling and believe in the importance of warmth and humor. I am equipped to help individuals who struggle with everything from anxiety, depression, and anger to bipolar, schizophrenia, complex trauma, and even ritual abuse or other severe traumas. There is peace and calm in my presence, and I can help you grow in those qualities and find stability, even in the storms of life. I would love to help guide and support you through your current life challenges.
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Naomi Montgomery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. I believe in having a non-anxious and non-judgmental presence and honoring all parts of the self: emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. In my work with clients, having unconditional positive regard and prioritizing the client-therapist relationship have been paramount to change. Although couples and romantic relationships are my passion, I also enjoy working with individuals and families.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. I believe in having a non-anxious and non-judgmental presence and honoring all parts of the self: emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. In my work with clients, having unconditional positive regard and prioritizing the client-therapist relationship have been paramount to change. Although couples and romantic relationships are my passion, I also enjoy working with individuals and families.
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Many of us have faced struggles. It's like when you're having a tough day but put on a brave face for the world, hoping nobody notices the cracks beneath the surface. Understand that I create a safe space by establishing boundaries, offering hope, and skilled guidance to explore these issues. I aim to provide knowledgeable, individualized, compassionate care in a supportive, client-centered therapeutic environment while providing knowledge and resources to empower clients to live their best lives! I’m Dr. Laura Petracek, a Clinical Psychologist and author of 2 books with over 30 years of experience in psychotherapy.
Many of us have faced struggles. It's like when you're having a tough day but put on a brave face for the world, hoping nobody notices the cracks beneath the surface. Understand that I create a safe space by establishing boundaries, offering hope, and skilled guidance to explore these issues. I aim to provide knowledgeable, individualized, compassionate care in a supportive, client-centered therapeutic environment while providing knowledge and resources to empower clients to live their best lives! I’m Dr. Laura Petracek, a Clinical Psychologist and author of 2 books with over 30 years of experience in psychotherapy.
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I'd be a good fit if you're motivated, curious, open, flexible in thought, committed to the therapy process, and willing to do hard work. I'll work hard, too. If your needs and goals are to feel calmer, have a more integrated sense of self, feel more secure and confident, to grow and expand your thought processes, to organize past life events, develop/increase spirituality, work towards independence, and promote holistic well-being through the use of evidenced-based techniques and theories, I'd be a good fit! I also love pets. I have 2 dogs & 2 cats. I have training and certification in pet loss and grief. I value all relationships.
I'd be a good fit if you're motivated, curious, open, flexible in thought, committed to the therapy process, and willing to do hard work. I'll work hard, too. If your needs and goals are to feel calmer, have a more integrated sense of self, feel more secure and confident, to grow and expand your thought processes, to organize past life events, develop/increase spirituality, work towards independence, and promote holistic well-being through the use of evidenced-based techniques and theories, I'd be a good fit! I also love pets. I have 2 dogs & 2 cats. I have training and certification in pet loss and grief. I value all relationships.
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Four words represent the heart of my counseling focus while working with adults and couples for over 25 years. These words are: Hurts, Habits, Home and Heaven. 1) HURTS are past or recent wounds that a person needs help and healing from; 2) HABITS are repetitive and unwanted emotions, thoughts and activities that control a person; 3) HOME represents our most important relationships between partners, spouses and friends, but where confusion, conflict and disconnection can occur; and 4) HEAVEN represents the importance of one's faith in God for finding love, direction, and assurance that we matter in this life and beyond.
Four words represent the heart of my counseling focus while working with adults and couples for over 25 years. These words are: Hurts, Habits, Home and Heaven. 1) HURTS are past or recent wounds that a person needs help and healing from; 2) HABITS are repetitive and unwanted emotions, thoughts and activities that control a person; 3) HOME represents our most important relationships between partners, spouses and friends, but where confusion, conflict and disconnection can occur; and 4) HEAVEN represents the importance of one's faith in God for finding love, direction, and assurance that we matter in this life and beyond.
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Olivia I. Jewett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual therapy for adults as well as couples and families. My areas of focus are with past traumas, abuse, addictions, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-harming behaviors, abandonment, Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and loss. My other areas of concentration are marriage counseling, the challenges of parenting, sibling conflicts, infidelity, and conflict resolution skills. I offer pre-marital counseling focusing on the transition into marriage, establishing effective communication skills, hearing/understanding partner perspective, assumptions made about partner's thoughts/experiences, and how the couple can approach challenges life may bring to their relationships.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual therapy for adults as well as couples and families. My areas of focus are with past traumas, abuse, addictions, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-harming behaviors, abandonment, Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and loss. My other areas of concentration are marriage counseling, the challenges of parenting, sibling conflicts, infidelity, and conflict resolution skills. I offer pre-marital counseling focusing on the transition into marriage, establishing effective communication skills, hearing/understanding partner perspective, assumptions made about partner's thoughts/experiences, and how the couple can approach challenges life may bring to their relationships.
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Andrew Garbers
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
I work with most clients, however, my focus is on relationships. I believe everything we do and person we engage with is a relationship, whether it's an intimate partner, friend, sibling, family or your relationship to self. I want to work with you if you are willing to engage the therapy process. Therapy is challenging and happens mostly outside of the one hour session a week (at most). I will meet you where you are at if you commit to do the hard work on your end.
I work with most clients, however, my focus is on relationships. I believe everything we do and person we engage with is a relationship, whether it's an intimate partner, friend, sibling, family or your relationship to self. I want to work with you if you are willing to engage the therapy process. Therapy is challenging and happens mostly outside of the one hour session a week (at most). I will meet you where you are at if you commit to do the hard work on your end.
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My mission is to empower individuals to grow and reach their full potential by working through life's challenges in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions are client-focused, allowing room for the individual to create personal goals. The therapeutic relationship is a safe place to explore the self and process problematic or stressful issues. By sharing thoughts and feelings, core beliefs unfold, allowing for greater insight. In therapy, we can work to diminish turmoil, restore our connections to others and reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness and frustration.
My mission is to empower individuals to grow and reach their full potential by working through life's challenges in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions are client-focused, allowing room for the individual to create personal goals. The therapeutic relationship is a safe place to explore the self and process problematic or stressful issues. By sharing thoughts and feelings, core beliefs unfold, allowing for greater insight. In therapy, we can work to diminish turmoil, restore our connections to others and reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness and frustration.
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Brett Sharockman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Individually, I work with adult men. My primary goal is to develop a relationship and create an atmosphere in which you feel safe and comfortable to talk about anything. My role is to walk alongside you, support you, and provide you with resources during this part of your story. I incorporate concepts and skills relating to how you think, how you process and respond to stressors, and how you communicate in your primary relationships. I also work with couples using a hope-focused approach, which seeks to foster love and commitment, grow your emotional connection, and strengthen your relationship.
Individually, I work with adult men. My primary goal is to develop a relationship and create an atmosphere in which you feel safe and comfortable to talk about anything. My role is to walk alongside you, support you, and provide you with resources during this part of your story. I incorporate concepts and skills relating to how you think, how you process and respond to stressors, and how you communicate in your primary relationships. I also work with couples using a hope-focused approach, which seeks to foster love and commitment, grow your emotional connection, and strengthen your relationship.
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Thomas R. Tucker, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Online Only)
Incidents from your past may interfere with your present life. A moment may trigger vivid memories, painful feelings, and intrusive negative thoughts. Your coping strategies may seem insufficient, and at times you may feel stuck with intense emotions and rumination. My specialty is helping people to heal from the impact of past adversity and trauma. I believe that everyone has within them innate capacities to heal and grow, and to discover and develop their inner strengths and wisdom. I have advanced training and expertise in evidence-based methods (EMDR, DBT, and Somatic Therapy) that can help you to recover from the past.
Incidents from your past may interfere with your present life. A moment may trigger vivid memories, painful feelings, and intrusive negative thoughts. Your coping strategies may seem insufficient, and at times you may feel stuck with intense emotions and rumination. My specialty is helping people to heal from the impact of past adversity and trauma. I believe that everyone has within them innate capacities to heal and grow, and to discover and develop their inner strengths and wisdom. I have advanced training and expertise in evidence-based methods (EMDR, DBT, and Somatic Therapy) that can help you to recover from the past.
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Shelly Harvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Congratulations on taking this first step towards improving your health and relationships. Are you feeling stuck, worried, disappointed, or a whole host of difficult emotions right now? I get it. As a working mom, wife, friend, dog lover and self-proclaimed artist, I often find myself overwhelmed with all that's going on around me. It's easy to let that feeling take away your joy and lose sight of what matters most in life. I believe all people just want to feel a sense of belonging and contributing. A true sense of self. I think this is achieved in community with others and I am here to help you get there.
Congratulations on taking this first step towards improving your health and relationships. Are you feeling stuck, worried, disappointed, or a whole host of difficult emotions right now? I get it. As a working mom, wife, friend, dog lover and self-proclaimed artist, I often find myself overwhelmed with all that's going on around me. It's easy to let that feeling take away your joy and lose sight of what matters most in life. I believe all people just want to feel a sense of belonging and contributing. A true sense of self. I think this is achieved in community with others and I am here to help you get there.
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Eden Therapy Center - Nancy Lowe
Counselor, LPCC, LADC, EMDR, COD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Waitlist for new clients
Eden Therapy Center, a place for new beginnings, is a holistically oriented mental health clinic where the Integrative Behavioral Health Model is the guideline for client care. This model respectfully incorporates the biochemistry of the body, the psychology of the mind, and the effervescence of the spirit. Employed professionals in the Mental Health and complementary wellness fields such as Massage Therapy & Ayurvedic medicine work together using evidence-based practices and consultation among each other that helps clients move toward their best selves and away from decades of pain whether it shows up as depression, anxiety, PTSD.
Eden Therapy Center, a place for new beginnings, is a holistically oriented mental health clinic where the Integrative Behavioral Health Model is the guideline for client care. This model respectfully incorporates the biochemistry of the body, the psychology of the mind, and the effervescence of the spirit. Employed professionals in the Mental Health and complementary wellness fields such as Massage Therapy & Ayurvedic medicine work together using evidence-based practices and consultation among each other that helps clients move toward their best selves and away from decades of pain whether it shows up as depression, anxiety, PTSD.
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Katy S Wait
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
I am dedicated to the belief that every person has an emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual life that needs to be supported and nurtured. In a setting that is caring, supportive, and ethical, I work to empower individuals, couples and families to manage their own well-being. I am committed to treating my clients with dignity, gentleness and respect.
I am dedicated to the belief that every person has an emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual life that needs to be supported and nurtured. In a setting that is caring, supportive, and ethical, I work to empower individuals, couples and families to manage their own well-being. I am committed to treating my clients with dignity, gentleness and respect.
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Shawn is a therapist and coach who works with adults and children of all ages. Shawn has a particular interest in how we as people thrive, heal, and rise. Prior to becoming a therapist, Shawn spent twenty five years as a leader in supply chain, where he developed a deep respect for all people and the way in which we are all interconnected. He utilizes a client centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Shawn is a therapist and coach who works with adults and children of all ages. Shawn has a particular interest in how we as people thrive, heal, and rise. Prior to becoming a therapist, Shawn spent twenty five years as a leader in supply chain, where he developed a deep respect for all people and the way in which we are all interconnected. He utilizes a client centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Life can feel very uncertain and stressful at times. Are you struggling with increased fears and anxieties? Whether you are experiencing painful emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we can work together to explore and identify what you need to achieve your personal goals and improve your overall quality of life.
Life can feel very uncertain and stressful at times. Are you struggling with increased fears and anxieties? Whether you are experiencing painful emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we can work together to explore and identify what you need to achieve your personal goals and improve your overall quality of life.
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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.