Anger Management Therapists in Hoboken, NJ

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Piero Lecca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families who have struggled to overcome marital issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, anger issues, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. Most teen clients have difficulty socializing and fitting in with others in school. Many adult clients have trouble connecting with their family and feel inadequate during gatherings. Most children I see are unable to manage their anger, concentrate, or communicate with others in a respectful way. The couples I see have breakdowns in their communication, need help finding ways to resolve their differences and want to reignite their connection.
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families who have struggled to overcome marital issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, anger issues, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. Most teen clients have difficulty socializing and fitting in with others in school. Many adult clients have trouble connecting with their family and feel inadequate during gatherings. Most children I see are unable to manage their anger, concentrate, or communicate with others in a respectful way. The couples I see have breakdowns in their communication, need help finding ways to resolve their differences and want to reignite their connection.
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Steven D. Chen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
My areas of interests include depression, panic disorders, mood disorder, behavior problems, stress and anger management, employment related issues, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse disorders, life-stressor issues, and gambling issues.
I am a dual licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical addiction and drug counselor (LCSW and LCADC) with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in various care level and treatment environments. I strongly believe in the potential of the mind, body and spirit that empower each person to regain a balanced life, healthier relationship with others and the world. I am passionate in encouraging and empowering clients to learn and grow using various approaches meeting the unique needs of each client to resolve their issues.
My areas of interests include depression, panic disorders, mood disorder, behavior problems, stress and anger management, employment related issues, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse disorders, life-stressor issues, and gambling issues.
I am a dual licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical addiction and drug counselor (LCSW and LCADC) with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in various care level and treatment environments. I strongly believe in the potential of the mind, body and spirit that empower each person to regain a balanced life, healthier relationship with others and the world. I am passionate in encouraging and empowering clients to learn and grow using various approaches meeting the unique needs of each client to resolve their issues.
(201) 479-9760 View (201) 479-9760
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Bahiyyah Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAGCS
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I earned my masters at Rutgers University. My background includes experience with adolescents, adults, and families in private practice, residential, and educational settings. In my most recent role, I focused on supporting adolescents and adults facing challenges with depression, anxiety, grief, communication, anger, transitions, and other stress related challenges.I thrive most with clients dedicated to self-improvement and willing to put effort into positive change. Motivation is key for effective therapy, enabling clients to confront obstacles and utilize available resources.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I earned my masters at Rutgers University. My background includes experience with adolescents, adults, and families in private practice, residential, and educational settings. In my most recent role, I focused on supporting adolescents and adults facing challenges with depression, anxiety, grief, communication, anger, transitions, and other stress related challenges.I thrive most with clients dedicated to self-improvement and willing to put effort into positive change. Motivation is key for effective therapy, enabling clients to confront obstacles and utilize available resources.
(551) 210-4208 View (551) 210-4208
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Kim Thiessen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in NJ, helping individuals with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, family conflict, anger, stress, and loss.
Daily responsibilities can be challenging enough. Adding in stress, worry, irritability, poor sleep, sadness, conflict, or low motivation can make them feel impossible sometimes. Each person comes with their own struggles, but also strength, a voice, and the need to feel safe. I am here to support you in your process of gaining clarity and insight, whether it relates to those daily struggles or depression or trauma, and reduce at least some of those barriers.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in NJ, helping individuals with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, family conflict, anger, stress, and loss.
Daily responsibilities can be challenging enough. Adding in stress, worry, irritability, poor sleep, sadness, conflict, or low motivation can make them feel impossible sometimes. Each person comes with their own struggles, but also strength, a voice, and the need to feel safe. I am here to support you in your process of gaining clarity and insight, whether it relates to those daily struggles or depression or trauma, and reduce at least some of those barriers.
(551) 363-4684 View (551) 363-4684
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James Rokeach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
I also provide Anger Management treatment to those who are court involved.
Providing a supportive and compasionate environment, we focus on identifying the underlying factors to your problems/symptoms. We collaboratively establish clear goals and a plan to address the issues, thus leading to a happier, more productive life. I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. We will work together to determine if short or longer term treatment is best for you. I am a psychodynamically oriented clinician and also incorporate a Cognitive-Behavioral approach as well.
I also provide Anger Management treatment to those who are court involved.
Providing a supportive and compasionate environment, we focus on identifying the underlying factors to your problems/symptoms. We collaboratively establish clear goals and a plan to address the issues, thus leading to a happier, more productive life. I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. We will work together to determine if short or longer term treatment is best for you. I am a psychodynamically oriented clinician and also incorporate a Cognitive-Behavioral approach as well.
(201) 465-4146 View (201) 465-4146
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Krista Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Do you struggle in family, romantic or work related relationships? Maybe you experience anxiety, sadness or anger and are struggling with significant life transitions or past events which were traumatic? Or maybe you have had a loss of a person or pet in your life? Giving you the space to voice your feelings, needs, and thoughts is central to my work with you. I believe everyone has strengths that can be used to change any life situation. Our focus would be to identify these strengths to allow you to move forward in your journey.
Do you struggle in family, romantic or work related relationships? Maybe you experience anxiety, sadness or anger and are struggling with significant life transitions or past events which were traumatic? Or maybe you have had a loss of a person or pet in your life? Giving you the space to voice your feelings, needs, and thoughts is central to my work with you. I believe everyone has strengths that can be used to change any life situation. Our focus would be to identify these strengths to allow you to move forward in your journey.
(908) 529-8573 View (908) 529-8573
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Shumaila Shahid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor proudly serving the culturally diverse community of New Jersey for the past ten years. Specializing in supporting women, I extend my expertise to address a wide array of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationships, effective anger management strategies, & more. My professional journey has allowed me to foster a deep understanding of the unique challenges that each person may face, ensuring that the care I provide is of the highest quality and meets your individual needs.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor proudly serving the culturally diverse community of New Jersey for the past ten years. Specializing in supporting women, I extend my expertise to address a wide array of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationships, effective anger management strategies, & more. My professional journey has allowed me to foster a deep understanding of the unique challenges that each person may face, ensuring that the care I provide is of the highest quality and meets your individual needs.
(862) 684-4356 View (862) 684-4356
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David F Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Welcome! I exclusively do home visits on Staten Island. I am committed to your healing and future success. Let me help you to: Increase happiness and enjoyment in your life; decrease your suffering and become a better you; move from a position of mental illness to one of health and wellness; rid yourself of fear and anger. My goal is for you to feel strengthened and to discover new potentials for restoration, progress and transformation. Please check out my website! As an out of network provider I work for you. Expect to get 60 to 90% back from payment. I am also now a Medicare Provider, meaning I accept Medicare as payment.
Welcome! I exclusively do home visits on Staten Island. I am committed to your healing and future success. Let me help you to: Increase happiness and enjoyment in your life; decrease your suffering and become a better you; move from a position of mental illness to one of health and wellness; rid yourself of fear and anger. My goal is for you to feel strengthened and to discover new potentials for restoration, progress and transformation. Please check out my website! As an out of network provider I work for you. Expect to get 60 to 90% back from payment. I am also now a Medicare Provider, meaning I accept Medicare as payment.
(844) 811-4461 View (844) 811-4461
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Brittany J Dajczak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
My primary focus during my professional career has been supporting youth dealing with depression, anxiety, school difficulties, anger, and ADHD, but have experience working with much more.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! No current waitlist. My primary caseload consists of a mix of children, teens, and adults. Working with teens and children, we will work on peer relationships, anxiety, and school difficulties. We will also touch on anger management, coping skills, and emotion regulation! For adults, we will be working on anxiety and depression, life transitions, and identity. Every individual , whether a youth or adult, presents with their own complex needs and goals, and my focus will be to identify what those are, and how we can work together to best address them.
My primary focus during my professional career has been supporting youth dealing with depression, anxiety, school difficulties, anger, and ADHD, but have experience working with much more.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! No current waitlist. My primary caseload consists of a mix of children, teens, and adults. Working with teens and children, we will work on peer relationships, anxiety, and school difficulties. We will also touch on anger management, coping skills, and emotion regulation! For adults, we will be working on anxiety and depression, life transitions, and identity. Every individual , whether a youth or adult, presents with their own complex needs and goals, and my focus will be to identify what those are, and how we can work together to best address them.
(640) 203-3642 View (640) 203-3642
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Dr. Hebah Khalifa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
relationship differences, sexuality, grief/loss, body image issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, acculturation stress & family of origin issues.
I am happy to see you via video sessions (only) during this time. My name is Hebah (pronounced Hib-a), and I am excited you found my profile. Therapy is about discussing your problems, but that’s only the beginning. When you develop a relationship with an empathic, attuned therapist, you will find your inherent strength, heal old emotional wounds, discover new ways to solve problems and change how you live your life. I am a bilingual (English/Arabic) therapist with over ten years of psychotherapy experience. I use a straightforward, gentle, respectful, non-blaming, culturally sensitive approach to counseling.
relationship differences, sexuality, grief/loss, body image issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, acculturation stress & family of origin issues.
I am happy to see you via video sessions (only) during this time. My name is Hebah (pronounced Hib-a), and I am excited you found my profile. Therapy is about discussing your problems, but that’s only the beginning. When you develop a relationship with an empathic, attuned therapist, you will find your inherent strength, heal old emotional wounds, discover new ways to solve problems and change how you live your life. I am a bilingual (English/Arabic) therapist with over ten years of psychotherapy experience. I use a straightforward, gentle, respectful, non-blaming, culturally sensitive approach to counseling.
(718) 751-0298 View (718) 751-0298
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Shefali Samrai
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
My research interests include group relations, personality disorders, immigration, and my dissertation examined attachment, self-silencing, anger expression and relationship satisfaction.
Therapy, I believe, is a collaborative process through which I work with clients to progress toward well-being and an authentic engagement with life. As we address therapy goals that may involve reducing distress caused by symptoms, dealing with acute or longer term issues, or old patterns that are holding you back from growth, I listen for your voice, and seek to empower you to take ownership of your life and its direction. I strive to create a safe, accepting environment, where we work toward ameliorating distress, enhanced self-understanding, healthier choices, and living a more mindful, valued life.
My research interests include group relations, personality disorders, immigration, and my dissertation examined attachment, self-silencing, anger expression and relationship satisfaction.
Therapy, I believe, is a collaborative process through which I work with clients to progress toward well-being and an authentic engagement with life. As we address therapy goals that may involve reducing distress caused by symptoms, dealing with acute or longer term issues, or old patterns that are holding you back from growth, I listen for your voice, and seek to empower you to take ownership of your life and its direction. I strive to create a safe, accepting environment, where we work toward ameliorating distress, enhanced self-understanding, healthier choices, and living a more mindful, valued life.
(646) 798-2417 View (646) 798-2417
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Jessica Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, and general stress.
I'm glad you're here! I know therapy can be intimidating and I will make it a warm, empowering, and judgement-free experience. Together, we will work to understand your past, your current challenges, and set goals to unburden yourself.
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, and general stress.
I'm glad you're here! I know therapy can be intimidating and I will make it a warm, empowering, and judgement-free experience. Together, we will work to understand your past, your current challenges, and set goals to unburden yourself.
(201) 992-5721 View (201) 992-5721
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Melissa Bluford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
Therapy can help with difficult emotions like anger or low self-esteem. I can help you deal with daily issues, stressful situations, and habits you've been trying to break. I can help you come to grips with personal issues, help you to feel stronger in the face of challenges, and change behaviors that hold you back. I can also help you build relationship skills, figure out your goals, and strengthen your self-confidence. I always say that therapy can be like having a personal trainer for your brain, helping you exercise your mental and emotional muscles. Therapy can give you the tools to live a more fulfilling and healthy life.
Therapy can help with difficult emotions like anger or low self-esteem. I can help you deal with daily issues, stressful situations, and habits you've been trying to break. I can help you come to grips with personal issues, help you to feel stronger in the face of challenges, and change behaviors that hold you back. I can also help you build relationship skills, figure out your goals, and strengthen your self-confidence. I always say that therapy can be like having a personal trainer for your brain, helping you exercise your mental and emotional muscles. Therapy can give you the tools to live a more fulfilling and healthy life.
(856) 878-2370 View (856) 878-2370
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Susan Niznik
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
I believe that the therapeutic process is a valuable vehicle for positive change in a client's life. I help children, adolescents and adults find relief from depression, anxiety, and anger and develop coping skills to deal with the many stressors that life presents.
I believe that the therapeutic process is a valuable vehicle for positive change in a client's life. I help children, adolescents and adults find relief from depression, anxiety, and anger and develop coping skills to deal with the many stressors that life presents.
(609) 256-6113 View (609) 256-6113
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Rachel McDavid
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I take a collaborative approach with clients and their processes because I believe each person has an understanding of what works for them. I work with individuals, couples, families, friends and coworkers struggling with a variety of issues as well as anger and anxiety. Couples counseling: I can help you develop tools to create more understanding, and compassion for each other.
I take a collaborative approach with clients and their processes because I believe each person has an understanding of what works for them. I work with individuals, couples, families, friends and coworkers struggling with a variety of issues as well as anger and anxiety. Couples counseling: I can help you develop tools to create more understanding, and compassion for each other.
(646) 600-9259 View (646) 600-9259
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Bijal Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030  (Online Only)
I work with relational issues, communication, problems with sex and/or intimacy, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management, various mental and emotional disorders, aging parents, affective disorders, job related stress, social stressors, grief, self-esteem, and other challenges.
Are you looking to make a shift? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe therapy can be seen as a process of unpacking. Things often go unsaid, which can manifest into various effects on the body, such as anxiety. Although staying with your emotions can be difficult, it can often be the pathway to healing. My clinical experience has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our environment and relationships, as well as the positive shifts that can take place when offered supportive and validating resources.
I work with relational issues, communication, problems with sex and/or intimacy, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management, various mental and emotional disorders, aging parents, affective disorders, job related stress, social stressors, grief, self-esteem, and other challenges.
Are you looking to make a shift? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe therapy can be seen as a process of unpacking. Things often go unsaid, which can manifest into various effects on the body, such as anxiety. Although staying with your emotions can be difficult, it can often be the pathway to healing. My clinical experience has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our environment and relationships, as well as the positive shifts that can take place when offered supportive and validating resources.
(856) 776-7265 View (856) 776-7265
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Jerry L Fuller (Dba Jlf Counseling)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
My practice focuses on: personal and professional relationships, addiction, infidelity and anger management.
I believe that people are resilient and capable of overcoming very difficult situations. To that end, I am very interested in helping people reach their goals and to engage more fully in their personal and professional lives. As your therapist, my attention is focused on empowering you to find solutions that work in your life, that address your needs. My goal is to provide individualized care and to engage you in the process of change allowing you to take control and move toward your chosen goals.
My practice focuses on: personal and professional relationships, addiction, infidelity and anger management.
I believe that people are resilient and capable of overcoming very difficult situations. To that end, I am very interested in helping people reach their goals and to engage more fully in their personal and professional lives. As your therapist, my attention is focused on empowering you to find solutions that work in your life, that address your needs. My goal is to provide individualized care and to engage you in the process of change allowing you to take control and move toward your chosen goals.
(202) 999-3914 View (202) 999-3914
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J Victoria Laszlo - Laszlo Center 4 Hope Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Although people come to see me for a variety of reasons, my specialties are in the treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, substance abuse, gaming addiction, ACOA, trauma & sexual abuse, affairs/betrayal, anger issues and variety of sexual concerns - for males, females & couples, families, teenagers.
Are you unhappy, hurt, anxious or angry? Is your life or relationship in a bad place? Everything you tried isn't working? I'm here to help! While on a life journey toward meaning & happiness, sometimes we need to sort through the issues that hold us back or are a heavy weight to carry. Therapy is a place to do that sorting: in a safe & trusting environment, we go through our traveler's bag, keep what's our strengths & passions, resolve the entangled conflicts, and maybe leave behind what no longer serves us within our hearts. I would love to be your guide in this journey.
Although people come to see me for a variety of reasons, my specialties are in the treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, substance abuse, gaming addiction, ACOA, trauma & sexual abuse, affairs/betrayal, anger issues and variety of sexual concerns - for males, females & couples, families, teenagers.
Are you unhappy, hurt, anxious or angry? Is your life or relationship in a bad place? Everything you tried isn't working? I'm here to help! While on a life journey toward meaning & happiness, sometimes we need to sort through the issues that hold us back or are a heavy weight to carry. Therapy is a place to do that sorting: in a safe & trusting environment, we go through our traveler's bag, keep what's our strengths & passions, resolve the entangled conflicts, and maybe leave behind what no longer serves us within our hearts. I would love to be your guide in this journey.
(732) 903-2388 View (732) 903-2388
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Harry Albert Green
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030
In addition to treating anxiety and depression, we offer anger management counseling, cooperative parenting and parental reunification counseling, and sex offender specific treatment.
I am a forensic and clinical psychologist with expertise in conducting psychological evaluations in legal contexts. More specifically, I conduct evaluations including those for child custody, violence and sex-offender risk assessment, independent medical evaluations, fitness for duty, fitness to carry a firearm, international adoption, and child custody evaluations.
In addition to treating anxiety and depression, we offer anger management counseling, cooperative parenting and parental reunification counseling, and sex offender specific treatment.
I am a forensic and clinical psychologist with expertise in conducting psychological evaluations in legal contexts. More specifically, I conduct evaluations including those for child custody, violence and sex-offender risk assessment, independent medical evaluations, fitness for duty, fitness to carry a firearm, international adoption, and child custody evaluations.
(856) 292-6064 View (856) 292-6064
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Katherine Weber
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Do you ever find yourself thinking, isn’t life supposed to be more beautiful than this? Maybe you are navigating a big life transition and feel lost. Does your anger get the best of you and often find you say things you later regret? Does it seem like you have no problem meeting others' needs but fail to be reliable to your own? Are relationship troubles consuming you? Is your child struggling in school or too sad to go? Or maybe you can’t remember the last day you and your child didn’t have an argument. I am passionate about helping individuals find security within themselves to find security in other aspects of their lives.
Do you ever find yourself thinking, isn’t life supposed to be more beautiful than this? Maybe you are navigating a big life transition and feel lost. Does your anger get the best of you and often find you say things you later regret? Does it seem like you have no problem meeting others' needs but fail to be reliable to your own? Are relationship troubles consuming you? Is your child struggling in school or too sad to go? Or maybe you can’t remember the last day you and your child didn’t have an argument. I am passionate about helping individuals find security within themselves to find security in other aspects of their lives.
(973) 434-5077 View (973) 434-5077
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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.