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Monica Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056
I have experience in working with people that have substance abuse disorders, anger management issues, trauma, mood disorders, phase of life issues, and personality disorders.
As a therapist I always aim to provide a safe, caring, confidential space for people to come to share their struggles and goals. I want to provide an environment that will help people work through their struggles to obtain their goals. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Supervisory Designation and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Akron with a Master of Social Work. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field. I enjoy working with adults and there is no cap on age!
I have experience in working with people that have substance abuse disorders, anger management issues, trauma, mood disorders, phase of life issues, and personality disorders.
As a therapist I always aim to provide a safe, caring, confidential space for people to come to share their struggles and goals. I want to provide an environment that will help people work through their struggles to obtain their goals. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Supervisory Designation and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Akron with a Master of Social Work. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field. I enjoy working with adults and there is no cap on age!
(234) 233-7847 View (234) 233-7847
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Noelmi Hechabarria Menendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056  (Online Only)
I have often explained the following analogy to motivate my patients to thrive: Replenish Your Well. The well water represents your resiliency; your ability to manage and respond appropriately to your environmental stressors. The bucket represents environmental and/or life stressors. Life is going to take buckets of water out of your well. Many people experience numerous life stressors, such as, financial problems, interpersonal relationship stressors, anxiety, depression, mood instability, etc.
I have often explained the following analogy to motivate my patients to thrive: Replenish Your Well. The well water represents your resiliency; your ability to manage and respond appropriately to your environmental stressors. The bucket represents environmental and/or life stressors. Life is going to take buckets of water out of your well. Many people experience numerous life stressors, such as, financial problems, interpersonal relationship stressors, anxiety, depression, mood instability, etc.
(234) 219-2175 View (234) 219-2175
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Taufika Hafiz Sakhawat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056  (Online Only)
You are the expert on your life; you are the one who knows what goal you want to set up for your happiness. Do not let your stress, anxiety, depression, and self-defeating thoughts hold you back from your goal. People are often diagnosed with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Risk factors for SUD usually include trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. Acknowledging the symptoms are often difficult, with the therapy you will find your strength, triggers, and patterns and will be able to perceive a positive world to have a successful happy life.
You are the expert on your life; you are the one who knows what goal you want to set up for your happiness. Do not let your stress, anxiety, depression, and self-defeating thoughts hold you back from your goal. People are often diagnosed with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Risk factors for SUD usually include trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. Acknowledging the symptoms are often difficult, with the therapy you will find your strength, triggers, and patterns and will be able to perceive a positive world to have a successful happy life.
(330) 331-6785 View (330) 331-6785
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The Cole Center
Counselor, LPCC, PhD, LISW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056
We are a small private practice, established to grow a brand based on transparency in therapy, clinicians who are passionate about their jobs and ongoing interpersonal and professional growth. Our clinicians are trained to treat all mental health diagnoses. Contact us for help selecting which therapist may meet your personal needs including scheduling, insurance coverage, and unique styles.
We are a small private practice, established to grow a brand based on transparency in therapy, clinicians who are passionate about their jobs and ongoing interpersonal and professional growth. Our clinicians are trained to treat all mental health diagnoses. Contact us for help selecting which therapist may meet your personal needs including scheduling, insurance coverage, and unique styles.
(216) 342-3771 View (216) 342-3771
Photo of Keisha S Rivers, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Keisha S Rivers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056
Welcome! I am glad that you have come to my page. I am here to offer you a safe, relaxing and open environment so that we may work through any obstacles that you may be facing. Trauma, broken relationships, life changes, maternal issues, hard times, depression, parenting and marriage struggles-these things happen to even the strongest people and sometimes you just need someone to "hear" you. Learning how to cope with life's challenges will decrease feelings of hopelessness and sadness. Releasing negative thoughts will allow you to leave feeling "lighter" and replace them with positive thoughts and goals, hopeful for a better future
Welcome! I am glad that you have come to my page. I am here to offer you a safe, relaxing and open environment so that we may work through any obstacles that you may be facing. Trauma, broken relationships, life changes, maternal issues, hard times, depression, parenting and marriage struggles-these things happen to even the strongest people and sometimes you just need someone to "hear" you. Learning how to cope with life's challenges will decrease feelings of hopelessness and sadness. Releasing negative thoughts will allow you to leave feeling "lighter" and replace them with positive thoughts and goals, hopeful for a better future
(234) 231-8581 View (234) 231-8581
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Affirming Autism, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056  (Online Only)
Are you suffering from caregiver burnout? Are you worried you aren't doing all you can to best support your autistic family member? Are you anxious about your child's future? Do you feel isolated, stressed, or stuck? While autism is a neurodevelopmental disability, there is neither a physical nor ethical reason to treat it unless autism traits are affecting your quality of life, health, job, relationships, etc. Autism itself does not get better or worse with time. It's simply a different way of receiving and processing the world. Much of the stress parents experience comes from misunderstanding their child's support needs.
Are you suffering from caregiver burnout? Are you worried you aren't doing all you can to best support your autistic family member? Are you anxious about your child's future? Do you feel isolated, stressed, or stuck? While autism is a neurodevelopmental disability, there is neither a physical nor ethical reason to treat it unless autism traits are affecting your quality of life, health, job, relationships, etc. Autism itself does not get better or worse with time. It's simply a different way of receiving and processing the world. Much of the stress parents experience comes from misunderstanding their child's support needs.
(234) 813-4882 View (234) 813-4882
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Western Reserve Psychological Associates,Inc
PhD
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment.
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment.
(330) 650-5338 View (330) 650-5338

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Dr. Benjamin L Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Having received training in both Clinical and Forensic psychology, I deliver targeted Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies to diverse client populations, tailored to the specific needs of each individual. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositional Defiant, Anger), Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), and Sexual Dysfunction. I also treat violent and non-violent criminal offenders, sex offenders, perpetrators of domestic violence, and various other forensic populations.
Having received training in both Clinical and Forensic psychology, I deliver targeted Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies to diverse client populations, tailored to the specific needs of each individual. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositional Defiant, Anger), Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), and Sexual Dysfunction. I also treat violent and non-violent criminal offenders, sex offenders, perpetrators of domestic violence, and various other forensic populations.
(216) 279-5514 View (216) 279-5514
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Dezi Marlow
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, BBA
Verified Verified
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
My focus areas are individual and group therapy, assertiveness training, self-esteem, anger management, anxiety disorders, stress management, cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused and depression.
My practice will serve as a safe and non-judgmental environment that builds self-esteem by allowing each client to contribute in a creative and unique way. Secondly, I want to provide a non-traditional intervention to help each client manage difficult emotions due to past and present experiences through conversation and movement. My mission is to encourage each client/student to embrace who they are by accepting the positive things that they can contribute to society. My ultimate goal is for each person to go on and share their corrective experiences with the world.
My focus areas are individual and group therapy, assertiveness training, self-esteem, anger management, anxiety disorders, stress management, cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused and depression.
My practice will serve as a safe and non-judgmental environment that builds self-esteem by allowing each client to contribute in a creative and unique way. Secondly, I want to provide a non-traditional intervention to help each client manage difficult emotions due to past and present experiences through conversation and movement. My mission is to encourage each client/student to embrace who they are by accepting the positive things that they can contribute to society. My ultimate goal is for each person to go on and share their corrective experiences with the world.
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Marbury & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSSA, LSW
Verified Verified
Maple Heights, OH 44137  (Online Only)
Tanisha Askew-Gingerich has 17 years experience as a licensed practitioner with an emphasis on high-risk groups, children, youth, and families, and groups who experience high levels of discriminatory practices. Trained in both clinical intervention and drug and alcohol addiction, the ultimate goal is to help every client lead a healthier and more functional lifestyle. She has previously conducted research in HIV, worked as an admitting practitioner for psychiatric ER, private practice, conducted anger management groups, court liaison for Cuyahoga County , and has served underprivileged youth and communities.
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(216) 478-4833 View (216) 478-4833
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Christopher Kline
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hudson, OH 44236
He helps people with transition and change, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and anger.
Christopher D. Kline, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who has had the pleasure of working with adults and adolescents for over 20 years in a number of different settings, from university counseling centers, community-based outreach programs, and private psychology practice, to working with corporate executives and teams. Dr. Kline received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron, a Masters of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of Akron, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of Wooster.
He helps people with transition and change, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and anger.
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(234) 269-6200 View (234) 269-6200
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Bridgette Inukiha'angana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, OH 44067  (Online Only)
I am a trauma informed and multiculturally aware clinician that has experience working with individuals that range in age from 5 years old - adulthood and families that are impacted by many mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, symptoms of PTSD and C-PTSD, mood disorders, relational issues, anger management dysfunctional family dynamics, etc.
Many types of experiences can impact your life causing stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues and other negative patterns. Investigating these present and past patterns can empower positive changes! I believe childhood and adulthood interweave into a persons current reality and the therapy space is a place to untangle the childhood events that continue to impact your current life. My belief that people are constantly changing to better suit their needs drives my enthusiasm to walk with client’s to become the version of themselves they desire to be, while also loving and respecting the current version of who they are.
I am a trauma informed and multiculturally aware clinician that has experience working with individuals that range in age from 5 years old - adulthood and families that are impacted by many mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, symptoms of PTSD and C-PTSD, mood disorders, relational issues, anger management dysfunctional family dynamics, etc.
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Lori Wolfe
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Hudson, OH 44236  (Online Only)
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Joshua Stanley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hudson, OH 44236
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Verified Verified
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW, -S
Verified Verified
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Cognitive therapy is the most effective treatment available for depression, anxiety, and anger.
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Cognitive therapy is the most effective treatment available for depression, anxiety, and anger.
When they enter counseling with me, clients are experiencing depression and anxiety. Usually it is moderate to severe; at times it is in response to a current stressful event or loss, for some clients, their depression is long standing. It is not unusual at all for a new client to have seen therapists previously, without benefit. Yet, after four to six sessions, they tell me that they have already started to experience much benefit, with this also being obvious from there presentation of self, and body language. With further sessions, the client moves into an exalted state of happiness or even euphoria. Remarkable & Joyous to see!
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Cindy Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Aurora, OH 44202
I will help you gain control over symptoms of anxiety, OCD, depression, panic, ADHD, low self esteem, anger, mood swings and more.
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Jerome C Rivers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACPC, LPCC-S, LIMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44128  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feelings of anger/irritability, sadness, or hopelessness? Have you experienced trauma, panic attacks anxiety and/or addiction? Do you long to have someone to care enough to listen, understand and/or help you without judgement? I welcome all who feel that they need a listening ear. Those that feel that they need help to put the puzzle pieces back together when things seem to no longer make sense.
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Chase Harshbarger
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Brecksville, OH 44141
Are you feeling stuck? Are you having a hard time making changes in you life? You may have experienced trauma or stressful events which have impacted how you view yourself, others, and the world. You might have feelings of being on edge, anxious, nervous, numb, or inferior and be unsure of why or where they came from. You might overwhelm yourself several responsibilities or tasks to avoid uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. You may struggle with knowing your own limits leading to burn out or shut down. You might struggle with telling others “no”leading to resentment or anger which impacts your relationships.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you having a hard time making changes in you life? You may have experienced trauma or stressful events which have impacted how you view yourself, others, and the world. You might have feelings of being on edge, anxious, nervous, numb, or inferior and be unsure of why or where they came from. You might overwhelm yourself several responsibilities or tasks to avoid uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. You may struggle with knowing your own limits leading to burn out or shut down. You might struggle with telling others “no”leading to resentment or anger which impacts your relationships.
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Linda Freund
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudson, OH 44236
I work collaboratively with you to identify the issues that are causing depression, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem problems, and to uncover and replace patterns that are preventing your healing and growth.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage and hope. When we are feeling overwhelmed with our emotions or life's stresses, or stuck in patterns we don't know how to break, it can be difficult to imagine seeing and experiencing ourselves differently. You are capable of exploring and replacing old patterns of thinking and behavior that are not serving you. Are you interested in increasing your ability to cope with difficult feelings, building insight and self-understanding, having more compassion for yourself, learning new skills, and improving your connection and intimacy with others? I can help you on your journey.
I work collaboratively with you to identify the issues that are causing depression, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem problems, and to uncover and replace patterns that are preventing your healing and growth.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage and hope. When we are feeling overwhelmed with our emotions or life's stresses, or stuck in patterns we don't know how to break, it can be difficult to imagine seeing and experiencing ourselves differently. You are capable of exploring and replacing old patterns of thinking and behavior that are not serving you. Are you interested in increasing your ability to cope with difficult feelings, building insight and self-understanding, having more compassion for yourself, learning new skills, and improving your connection and intimacy with others? I can help you on your journey.
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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.