Anger Management Therapists in Jamestown, RI
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I continuously strive to give the most individualized care and support that I can, to best meet the needs of each client. In order to do so, I get to know my clients so that I can better understand them, their needs, their weaknesses and most importantly their strengths. In doing so, I am able to more effectively work with them to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and the reasons driving their mal-adaptive behaviors and choices. With a better understanding of oneself and one's actions, the steps towards making desired positive changes become more clear and attainable.
I continuously strive to give the most individualized care and support that I can, to best meet the needs of each client. In order to do so, I get to know my clients so that I can better understand them, their needs, their weaknesses and most importantly their strengths. In doing so, I am able to more effectively work with them to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and the reasons driving their mal-adaptive behaviors and choices. With a better understanding of oneself and one's actions, the steps towards making desired positive changes become more clear and attainable.
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Meg Bartlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Jamestown, RI 02835 (Online Only)
Real change requires conscious effort and action, in addition to a deeper understanding of old patterns. As your therapist, I'll listen to your story, and perhaps hear an unspoken one in the spaces between your words. Good therapy is about empathetic listening, holding space, and developing trust so you can safely identify patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving which may be holding you back; explore possibilities; and develop self-awareness about yourself. Sometimes just being heard inspires us to consciously choose to change the nature of our underlying thoughts, and thus move toward personal growth and transformation.
Real change requires conscious effort and action, in addition to a deeper understanding of old patterns. As your therapist, I'll listen to your story, and perhaps hear an unspoken one in the spaces between your words. Good therapy is about empathetic listening, holding space, and developing trust so you can safely identify patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving which may be holding you back; explore possibilities; and develop self-awareness about yourself. Sometimes just being heard inspires us to consciously choose to change the nature of our underlying thoughts, and thus move toward personal growth and transformation.
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Jason's holistic therapy approach analyzes how personal beliefs shape disruptive behaviors. Rooted in Adlerian, existential, and constructivist views, he uses Socratic dialogue to understand clients' life experiences, challenge faulty assumptions, and guide self-awareness. His goal is to empower clients to reframe perspectives, increase social interest, and create strategies that redirect their desire for significance into cooperative, socially-beneficial ways of courageously solving life tasks with greater satisfaction.
Jason's holistic therapy approach analyzes how personal beliefs shape disruptive behaviors. Rooted in Adlerian, existential, and constructivist views, he uses Socratic dialogue to understand clients' life experiences, challenge faulty assumptions, and guide self-awareness. His goal is to empower clients to reframe perspectives, increase social interest, and create strategies that redirect their desire for significance into cooperative, socially-beneficial ways of courageously solving life tasks with greater satisfaction.
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Jack Moynehan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jamestown, RI 02835
Not accepting new clients
Welcome. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serving individuals, couples, families and adolescents.
My therapeutic approach is pragmatic and solution-focused. I try to create a supportive, goal-oriented environment where we can work together to develop coping skills for the anxiety, depression, anger--any of the corrosive emotions, that can arise from relational and emotional conflicts.
Welcome. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serving individuals, couples, families and adolescents.
My therapeutic approach is pragmatic and solution-focused. I try to create a supportive, goal-oriented environment where we can work together to develop coping skills for the anxiety, depression, anger--any of the corrosive emotions, that can arise from relational and emotional conflicts.
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My specializations are men's issues, parenting, anger and identity.
Psychotherapy work begins with a view that human beings are health-seeking and 'risk-takers.' My style as a therapist is to nurture and to collaborate with you as you confront challenge. My practice is creative, alive, and rooted in contact and relationship. I will collaborate with you to support your development into the healthy person you were meant to be. We may work indoors or in nature, with conventional talk therapy or experientially. Therapy sessions begin with a 50-yard walk from your parked car to the office-cabin amongst hay fields, trails, horses and ponds.
My specializations are men's issues, parenting, anger and identity.
Psychotherapy work begins with a view that human beings are health-seeking and 'risk-takers.' My style as a therapist is to nurture and to collaborate with you as you confront challenge. My practice is creative, alive, and rooted in contact and relationship. I will collaborate with you to support your development into the healthy person you were meant to be. We may work indoors or in nature, with conventional talk therapy or experientially. Therapy sessions begin with a 50-yard walk from your parked car to the office-cabin amongst hay fields, trails, horses and ponds.
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Starlett Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newport, RI 02841 (Online Only)
Trauma, anxiety, and depression often lead to sadness, anger, or other complicated feelings.
Therapy is a collaborative/interactive process that allows you the freedom as well as the privacy to discuss issues that are too painful or difficult to discuss with your family and/or friends. Together, we will explore what brings you distress as well as what brings you relief. Therapy is designed to help empower you to accomplish mental health wellness and treatment goals. For therapy to be most effective, it is imperative that you take an active part in your treatment journey.
Trauma, anxiety, and depression often lead to sadness, anger, or other complicated feelings.
Therapy is a collaborative/interactive process that allows you the freedom as well as the privacy to discuss issues that are too painful or difficult to discuss with your family and/or friends. Together, we will explore what brings you distress as well as what brings you relief. Therapy is designed to help empower you to accomplish mental health wellness and treatment goals. For therapy to be most effective, it is imperative that you take an active part in your treatment journey.
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Book on Amazon, Releasing Toxic Anger for Women. Pre sales until 12/1/25. New seminar Transforming Anger to Love, to Launch mid January 2025. Practice Full/Wait List. Using video-therapy and tele-therapy Dr. Wilner will help you reduce stress, manage anger, experience pleasure, achieve success, quell anxiety, enhance love relationships, develop trust, and improve communications. Having 40 years experience working with clients, supervising therapists, and facilitating workshops, she will teach you techniques to bring balance and positivity into your life. , contact Karyne if you are ready to experience life change.
Book on Amazon, Releasing Toxic Anger for Women. Pre sales until 12/1/25. New seminar Transforming Anger to Love, to Launch mid January 2025. Practice Full/Wait List. Using video-therapy and tele-therapy Dr. Wilner will help you reduce stress, manage anger, experience pleasure, achieve success, quell anxiety, enhance love relationships, develop trust, and improve communications. Having 40 years experience working with clients, supervising therapists, and facilitating workshops, she will teach you techniques to bring balance and positivity into your life. , contact Karyne if you are ready to experience life change.
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Main areas of specialization includes sleep-related issues and Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Military/Veteran's Issues, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Aging, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Communication Issues, Grief, Panic Disorders, Coping Skills, Smoking Cessation and changes for healthy lifestyles.
The process of selecting a therapist can add stress to the issue you are seeking help for. You want someone knowledgeable, someone you feel comfortable with, someone you can trust, and most of all, someone who will take the time to really listen to you and understand what you are experiencing. I've been a mental health professional for over 25 years working in settings including community mental health, private practice, and over half my career in military hospitals and clinics. I offer Telehealth to Hawaii. Florida, Virginia, & Rhode Island residents. Appointments outside of work hours for those on the East Coast available.
Main areas of specialization includes sleep-related issues and Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Military/Veteran's Issues, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Aging, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Communication Issues, Grief, Panic Disorders, Coping Skills, Smoking Cessation and changes for healthy lifestyles.
The process of selecting a therapist can add stress to the issue you are seeking help for. You want someone knowledgeable, someone you feel comfortable with, someone you can trust, and most of all, someone who will take the time to really listen to you and understand what you are experiencing. I've been a mental health professional for over 25 years working in settings including community mental health, private practice, and over half my career in military hospitals and clinics. I offer Telehealth to Hawaii. Florida, Virginia, & Rhode Island residents. Appointments outside of work hours for those on the East Coast available.
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Nancy R Guertin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, RI 02871
I provide treatment for issues of self-esteem, trauma, life changes, communication problems, parenting, marital challenges, interpersonal conflicts, grief, stress, anger management, mood disorders.
I have 25+ years working in the field of mental health with children, adolescents, and adults. My wide range of experiences provides me with the knowledge and skills to help people through difficult times in their lives and guide them through the challenges, and sometimes, difficult transitions and adjustments. My job is to provide clients with new skills that empower them to look at their issues from a new perspective and empower them to engage in a change process.
I provide treatment for issues of self-esteem, trauma, life changes, communication problems, parenting, marital challenges, interpersonal conflicts, grief, stress, anger management, mood disorders.
I have 25+ years working in the field of mental health with children, adolescents, and adults. My wide range of experiences provides me with the knowledge and skills to help people through difficult times in their lives and guide them through the challenges, and sometimes, difficult transitions and adjustments. My job is to provide clients with new skills that empower them to look at their issues from a new perspective and empower them to engage in a change process.
![Photo of Tiffany Bourquin, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/472b46ad-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Some treatment approaches include CBT, Trauma Work, DBT, Workshops, Stress Mastering, Social Skills, PositiveParenting, Anger Management, treatment for Anxiety, Depression, & more!.
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious? Have you tried therapy before but not get the direction or feedback you needed? Do you want to improve your life, career, relationships and not sure how? Finding new ways to deal with old struggles without direction & support can be overwhelming and feel impossible. Therapy can teach you healthy & effective ways to cope with life's challenges & achieve a healthy balanced lifestyle. You deserve to live with ease. Our CIB therapists will partner with you to cultivate a life that is satisfying, enjoyable, and peaceful. Your life can change in a day. Let today be that day. We serve all ages.
Some treatment approaches include CBT, Trauma Work, DBT, Workshops, Stress Mastering, Social Skills, PositiveParenting, Anger Management, treatment for Anxiety, Depression, & more!.
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious? Have you tried therapy before but not get the direction or feedback you needed? Do you want to improve your life, career, relationships and not sure how? Finding new ways to deal with old struggles without direction & support can be overwhelming and feel impossible. Therapy can teach you healthy & effective ways to cope with life's challenges & achieve a healthy balanced lifestyle. You deserve to live with ease. Our CIB therapists will partner with you to cultivate a life that is satisfying, enjoyable, and peaceful. Your life can change in a day. Let today be that day. We serve all ages.
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My specialties include treating anxiety, anger management, depression, relationship issues and substance use and alcohol use disorders, among others. In practice, I pull from a variety of person-centered, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness-based stress reduction.
My specialties include treating anxiety, anger management, depression, relationship issues and substance use and alcohol use disorders, among others. In practice, I pull from a variety of person-centered, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness-based stress reduction.
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Welcome! Deciding to come to therapy is a big step. Whether you are still contemplating that decision or you are ready to take action and make changes, I will meet you where you are and support your process with compassion and patience. I take an integrated approach to treatment that is grounded in cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and utilize elements of solution focused therapy and DBT tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, trauma, anger management, academics and/or healthy relationships.
Welcome! Deciding to come to therapy is a big step. Whether you are still contemplating that decision or you are ready to take action and make changes, I will meet you where you are and support your process with compassion and patience. I take an integrated approach to treatment that is grounded in cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and utilize elements of solution focused therapy and DBT tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, trauma, anger management, academics and/or healthy relationships.
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Michelle Solitro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Greenwich, RI 02818
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I have 16+ years experience working in schools, community mental health, a hospital and a group private practice providing home based, outpatient and day treatment therapy. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks, depression, self-injurious behavior, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, attention and behavioral problems, post traumatic stress disorder, parenting skills, social skills, trauma, anger management, low self esteem and relationship difficulties.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I have 16+ years experience working in schools, community mental health, a hospital and a group private practice providing home based, outpatient and day treatment therapy. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks, depression, self-injurious behavior, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, attention and behavioral problems, post traumatic stress disorder, parenting skills, social skills, trauma, anger management, low self esteem and relationship difficulties.
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Welcome. Addiction can be a lonely. I know you wish you could control it and have tried to many times. It is powerful and can take everything from your life you ever wanted, including your life. I know, I was an active alcoholic and addict for 17 years. My addiction brought me to a place of desperation. Because of that I have been blessed with 33 years of recovery. If your life is unmanageable, Let me show you how to improve the quality of your life, so that you can feel comfortable looking in the mirror again.
Welcome. Addiction can be a lonely. I know you wish you could control it and have tried to many times. It is powerful and can take everything from your life you ever wanted, including your life. I know, I was an active alcoholic and addict for 17 years. My addiction brought me to a place of desperation. Because of that I have been blessed with 33 years of recovery. If your life is unmanageable, Let me show you how to improve the quality of your life, so that you can feel comfortable looking in the mirror again.
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Frank Sorensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LCDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Frank Sorensen, M.Ed, LMHC, LCDP is a psychotherapist with over twenty years experience counseling adolescents and adults with substance abuse and mental health issues. He has worked with diverse populations in various clinical settings such as hospitals, prisons, residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs. Frank obtained his Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College in 1999. Frank has a deep respect for each individual he encounters in his practice. He sees the innate goodness and the potential for wholeness in every person.
Frank Sorensen, M.Ed, LMHC, LCDP is a psychotherapist with over twenty years experience counseling adolescents and adults with substance abuse and mental health issues. He has worked with diverse populations in various clinical settings such as hospitals, prisons, residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs. Frank obtained his Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College in 1999. Frank has a deep respect for each individual he encounters in his practice. He sees the innate goodness and the potential for wholeness in every person.
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Professional Counseling Associates, Inc.
Counselor, Group, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Professional Counseling Associates, Inc. is a unique group of licensed clinicians focusing on the mental and behavioral health of individuals, couples, children and families. We understand that sometimes we get stuck in patterns or relationships that are unhealthy. Sometimes we need to learn new strategies to react to others in our lives like spouses, children, parents or bosses. We believe that while we can't change others, we can change the way we react to others. Other times tragedies occur and we need help processing events and breaking down the boulders life throws at us.
Professional Counseling Associates, Inc. is a unique group of licensed clinicians focusing on the mental and behavioral health of individuals, couples, children and families. We understand that sometimes we get stuck in patterns or relationships that are unhealthy. Sometimes we need to learn new strategies to react to others in our lives like spouses, children, parents or bosses. We believe that while we can't change others, we can change the way we react to others. Other times tragedies occur and we need help processing events and breaking down the boulders life throws at us.
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Samuel L. Ciotola Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Greenwich, RI 02818
My focus is helping couples, individuals, and families identify and address what "doesn't work", and in a meaningful and respectful way, communicate their needs to create balance throughout the system. I believe in a systemic approach, and through the use of empathy, motivation, and a bit of humor, aim to help families recognize their strengths, and put those strengths to use in problem solving. My ability to join with families and couples (showing equal respect for each person in that system) has been my strongest tool in promoting success. I welcome any challenge.
My focus is helping couples, individuals, and families identify and address what "doesn't work", and in a meaningful and respectful way, communicate their needs to create balance throughout the system. I believe in a systemic approach, and through the use of empathy, motivation, and a bit of humor, aim to help families recognize their strengths, and put those strengths to use in problem solving. My ability to join with families and couples (showing equal respect for each person in that system) has been my strongest tool in promoting success. I welcome any challenge.
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Abbey Chrupcala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Abbey- a licensed clinical social worker specializing in anxiety/depression, trauma, and family issues. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My objective is to create a safe place to discuss what is important to you in your life and work together toward your goals for the therapeutic process. My approach most often combines techniques from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and mindfulness counseling, but I’m able to customize treatment to meet your specific needs.
Hello, I’m Abbey- a licensed clinical social worker specializing in anxiety/depression, trauma, and family issues. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My objective is to create a safe place to discuss what is important to you in your life and work together toward your goals for the therapeutic process. My approach most often combines techniques from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and mindfulness counseling, but I’m able to customize treatment to meet your specific needs.
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Sarah Kristin Isaac
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Kingstown, RI 02879 (Online Only)
I love working with youth and their families. I am deeply passionate about assisting those I work with to find their voice again. I am skilled at helping others learn how to advocate, love, and believe in themselves. I believe that true growth only occurs when a person is allowed to shine. I enjoy working with college students, those who are navigating adjustments and change, LGBT+ and Black and other PoC populations. Anti-Racist and Feminist ideology inform my practice. I enjoy supporting those who have been historically excluded and do so with deep conviction and dedication.
I love working with youth and their families. I am deeply passionate about assisting those I work with to find their voice again. I am skilled at helping others learn how to advocate, love, and believe in themselves. I believe that true growth only occurs when a person is allowed to shine. I enjoy working with college students, those who are navigating adjustments and change, LGBT+ and Black and other PoC populations. Anti-Racist and Feminist ideology inform my practice. I enjoy supporting those who have been historically excluded and do so with deep conviction and dedication.
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Offering integrative approaches to support you on your personal journey. If you are anxious, depressed, going through a major transition or just need someone in your corner, we work together to make sure your needs are nourished so you can flourish. I use a holistic, person-centered approach in my practice. I also offer art therapy and holistic nutrition counseling, which is something any client can explore during our sessions. Through these modalities we can look at how our thoughts, experiences and families impact our lives, and through our work together find harmony within ourselves and change life for the better.
Offering integrative approaches to support you on your personal journey. If you are anxious, depressed, going through a major transition or just need someone in your corner, we work together to make sure your needs are nourished so you can flourish. I use a holistic, person-centered approach in my practice. I also offer art therapy and holistic nutrition counseling, which is something any client can explore during our sessions. Through these modalities we can look at how our thoughts, experiences and families impact our lives, and through our work together find harmony within ourselves and change life for the better.
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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.