Anger Management Therapists in Portland, TN
Julie Cummins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
26 Endorsed
Portland, TN 37148
Anxiety and worry have become overwhelming, while depression drains the energy and joy from your days. It feels like you’re caught in a relentless storm where every attempt to escape just pulls you deeper. “Is this really all there is?” It’s exhausting trying to keep up appearances, especially when no one seems to understand your struggle. Relationships suffer, and emotions become uncontrollable— anger and tears take over, sleep is restless, and negativity feels relentless and all-consuming. Nothing you’ve tried has helped and nothing is working out. It’s frightening, leaving you feeling helpless and alone.
Anxiety and worry have become overwhelming, while depression drains the energy and joy from your days. It feels like you’re caught in a relentless storm where every attempt to escape just pulls you deeper. “Is this really all there is?” It’s exhausting trying to keep up appearances, especially when no one seems to understand your struggle. Relationships suffer, and emotions become uncontrollable— anger and tears take over, sleep is restless, and negativity feels relentless and all-consuming. Nothing you’ve tried has helped and nothing is working out. It’s frightening, leaving you feeling helpless and alone.
I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents, (age 14 and up) dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, family conflict and difficult life transitions. I also have extensive experience helping individuals work through past trauma and PTSD symptoms.
I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents, (age 14 and up) dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, family conflict and difficult life transitions. I also have extensive experience helping individuals work through past trauma and PTSD symptoms.
You're never too far gone in your marriage if you're willing to make the journey back. Dale believes that most families can thrive, and those who aren't have either forgotten how or simply lack the necessary skills. Oftentimes, the members of the family are interacting in negative ways that can be remedied with a change in thinking and behavior. Dale can help family members learn to function properly and rediscover the joy of being together.
You're never too far gone in your marriage if you're willing to make the journey back. Dale believes that most families can thrive, and those who aren't have either forgotten how or simply lack the necessary skills. Oftentimes, the members of the family are interacting in negative ways that can be remedied with a change in thinking and behavior. Dale can help family members learn to function properly and rediscover the joy of being together.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults and their families to achieve their goals through supporting healthier and happier relationships. Clients often tell me that our work has helped them to sort sorting through their thoughts and feelings to gain clarity and to grow. I am told that I am honest and help those to learn about themselves, to develop confidence, and to feel empowered to make important decisions. I employ a flexible approach tailored to the needs of each client and/or families. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, guided by the needs of the client. When trust is established, change happens.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults and their families to achieve their goals through supporting healthier and happier relationships. Clients often tell me that our work has helped them to sort sorting through their thoughts and feelings to gain clarity and to grow. I am told that I am honest and help those to learn about themselves, to develop confidence, and to feel empowered to make important decisions. I employ a flexible approach tailored to the needs of each client and/or families. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, guided by the needs of the client. When trust is established, change happens.
Kelly Jeanine Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, TN 37148
I currently have a few spots open! You are welcome to give me a call for a free phone consultation! Struggles are so hard to get past and I find it an honor to walk through them with my clients. I have a passion to work alongside those struggling with their marriage, or any relationships and helping people who are involved in toxic relationships. Included in my passions are working with individuals who have gone through trauma, or who struggle with anxiety, depression or self-worth. I have been married for 30+ years and have adult children who are married, so I can also relate to many different aspects of life.
I currently have a few spots open! You are welcome to give me a call for a free phone consultation! Struggles are so hard to get past and I find it an honor to walk through them with my clients. I have a passion to work alongside those struggling with their marriage, or any relationships and helping people who are involved in toxic relationships. Included in my passions are working with individuals who have gone through trauma, or who struggle with anxiety, depression or self-worth. I have been married for 30+ years and have adult children who are married, so I can also relate to many different aspects of life.
Conversations have the power to heal. I’ve witnessed that time and time again. As a wellness and life transition coach, my primary goal is to develop a strong relationship with my clients and create a supportive environment where they can feel safe to explore their deepest concerns. My approach to coaching is guided by the belief that no matter how much you might feel like you’re stuck in a box or confined to only one path in life, there’s always another way. But sometimes it takes a good guide to steer you in the right direction. That’s where I come in.
Conversations have the power to heal. I’ve witnessed that time and time again. As a wellness and life transition coach, my primary goal is to develop a strong relationship with my clients and create a supportive environment where they can feel safe to explore their deepest concerns. My approach to coaching is guided by the belief that no matter how much you might feel like you’re stuck in a box or confined to only one path in life, there’s always another way. But sometimes it takes a good guide to steer you in the right direction. That’s where I come in.
Online Therapists
Christa R Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
My focus is on helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief, transitions, mood issues, ADHD, recovery and others.
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have practiced in the Nashville area for almost 20 years. I enjoy working in a career that allows me to help people through the challenges they are facing. My goal is to walk along-side my clients, partnering with them to find their own strengths and a balance that helps them live a more satisfying life. I do this by teaching new skills and using techniques to help people make changes, set goals and move forward toward greater fulfillment.
My focus is on helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief, transitions, mood issues, ADHD, recovery and others.
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have practiced in the Nashville area for almost 20 years. I enjoy working in a career that allows me to help people through the challenges they are facing. My goal is to walk along-side my clients, partnering with them to find their own strengths and a balance that helps them live a more satisfying life. I do this by teaching new skills and using techniques to help people make changes, set goals and move forward toward greater fulfillment.
Kristin Adkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Waitlist for new clients
I have significant experience helping individuals with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, depression, anger, behavioral concerns, parenting struggles, and trauma.
Do you need a safe space to explore and process your thoughts and feelings? Is your child or teen struggling? Do you want to better manage minor or major stressors? Do you want someone to listen without bias or judgement and to meet you where you are in your current journey? If so, then I am passionate about providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment where you can explore, grow, and successfully achieve your goals. Furthermore, my hope is for you to continue to succeed independently beyond your therapeutic experience.
I have significant experience helping individuals with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, depression, anger, behavioral concerns, parenting struggles, and trauma.
Do you need a safe space to explore and process your thoughts and feelings? Is your child or teen struggling? Do you want to better manage minor or major stressors? Do you want someone to listen without bias or judgement and to meet you where you are in your current journey? If so, then I am passionate about providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment where you can explore, grow, and successfully achieve your goals. Furthermore, my hope is for you to continue to succeed independently beyond your therapeutic experience.
Counseling provides you the opportunity to improve your life and derive more enjoyment from it. I can help you work through childhood issues or deal with problems that are occurring in your life at the present time. Sadness, anxiety and anger are feelings which I can help you effectively learn to deal with.
Counseling provides you the opportunity to improve your life and derive more enjoyment from it. I can help you work through childhood issues or deal with problems that are occurring in your life at the present time. Sadness, anxiety and anger are feelings which I can help you effectively learn to deal with.
Calvin Sadler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
My ideal client is an individual who may be having difficulty with bio-psycho-social-spiritual behavior changes. These difficulties include but are not limited to the following: difficulty coping with a traumatic event, poor anger management, school or social issue behavior problems, boundaries issues, and sibling rivalry. My ideal client will be motivated in finding self-sustaining coping strategies and insight into the reasoning behind the challenges they face.
My ideal client is an individual who may be having difficulty with bio-psycho-social-spiritual behavior changes. These difficulties include but are not limited to the following: difficulty coping with a traumatic event, poor anger management, school or social issue behavior problems, boundaries issues, and sibling rivalry. My ideal client will be motivated in finding self-sustaining coping strategies and insight into the reasoning behind the challenges they face.
I would be honored to assist and support you on your journey to a happier, more fufilled life with healthier relationships. With compassion and empathy I will help you discover the basis of your anger, anxiety, depression and other difficult feelings that have precipitated your struggles. Together we will explore your behaviors which have resulted from your hidden conflict and help you foster insight so that you do not repeat painful patterns that affect you and your relationships in the future. We will help you discover strength, clarity and confidence to resolve your issues and embrace a self-assured, empowered and positive life.
I would be honored to assist and support you on your journey to a happier, more fufilled life with healthier relationships. With compassion and empathy I will help you discover the basis of your anger, anxiety, depression and other difficult feelings that have precipitated your struggles. Together we will explore your behaviors which have resulted from your hidden conflict and help you foster insight so that you do not repeat painful patterns that affect you and your relationships in the future. We will help you discover strength, clarity and confidence to resolve your issues and embrace a self-assured, empowered and positive life.
Joenell Hardyway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215 (Online Only)
The long list of issues my clients bring into therapy are: Spirituality, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues (Trust, Intimacy, Communication), Substance Use Issues, Trauma, Parenting Issues, Adjustment Issues, Anger Problems, Divorce Recovery, Self-sabotaging Behaviors, Loneliness, Shame, and Fear.
Meeting with a therapist is an integral part of overall health, not to mention the best way to sort out difficult life circumstances. My work with my clients is focused on bringing them to a place of "something better" in their lives. I don't have any magical answers, but I can provide validation, fresh perspectives, a touch of guidance, and a wholly safe and non-judgmental environment for you to resolve the issues that have you on this site looking for a therapist. As a Spirituality/Twin Flame coach, I guide individuals through transformative journeys of self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual connection.
The long list of issues my clients bring into therapy are: Spirituality, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues (Trust, Intimacy, Communication), Substance Use Issues, Trauma, Parenting Issues, Adjustment Issues, Anger Problems, Divorce Recovery, Self-sabotaging Behaviors, Loneliness, Shame, and Fear.
Meeting with a therapist is an integral part of overall health, not to mention the best way to sort out difficult life circumstances. My work with my clients is focused on bringing them to a place of "something better" in their lives. I don't have any magical answers, but I can provide validation, fresh perspectives, a touch of guidance, and a wholly safe and non-judgmental environment for you to resolve the issues that have you on this site looking for a therapist. As a Spirituality/Twin Flame coach, I guide individuals through transformative journeys of self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual connection.
Whether you deal with anxiety, depression, out of control emotions, numb emotions, dissociation, anger/irritablity, sexual behaviors that concern you, you've lost a sense of who you are, experience eating disorders, substance abuse, alcoholism, or want sexual therapy to restore the lost connection, I look forward to our work.
If you are an adult and have experienced childhood sexual/emotional/physical abuse, an adult who was recently abused, or a person who has done their abuse work, but wants to restore sexuality, let us work together. If you are a partner who wants to understand, work through your own emotions and responses, I would like to hear from you as well. With 20 years at the Sexual Assault Center, as well as 1 year at the VA working with Military Sexual Assault, I would tell you, the path is hopeful.
Whether you deal with anxiety, depression, out of control emotions, numb emotions, dissociation, anger/irritablity, sexual behaviors that concern you, you've lost a sense of who you are, experience eating disorders, substance abuse, alcoholism, or want sexual therapy to restore the lost connection, I look forward to our work.
If you are an adult and have experienced childhood sexual/emotional/physical abuse, an adult who was recently abused, or a person who has done their abuse work, but wants to restore sexuality, let us work together. If you are a partner who wants to understand, work through your own emotions and responses, I would like to hear from you as well. With 20 years at the Sexual Assault Center, as well as 1 year at the VA working with Military Sexual Assault, I would tell you, the path is hopeful.
I have worked extensively with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, personality disorders, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, anger issues, and multicultural issues.
You and I both know that life can feel unbelievably messy, unpredictable and chaotic. It's easy to get lost in the frenetic juggling of home life, work life and relationships. You can lose your sense of purpose, direction and even who you are. Experiencing some measure of difficulty, distress and pain IS life, but what happens when your usual ways of coping no longer work? It can be all too easy to surrender to the unrelenting waves of frustration, despair and disillusionment when faced with difficult experiences.
I have worked extensively with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, personality disorders, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, anger issues, and multicultural issues.
You and I both know that life can feel unbelievably messy, unpredictable and chaotic. It's easy to get lost in the frenetic juggling of home life, work life and relationships. You can lose your sense of purpose, direction and even who you are. Experiencing some measure of difficulty, distress and pain IS life, but what happens when your usual ways of coping no longer work? It can be all too easy to surrender to the unrelenting waves of frustration, despair and disillusionment when faced with difficult experiences.
Along with CBT, I specifically enjoy introducing clients to mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and meditation as it has been proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety, anger and depression.
Life can come with many unexpected obstacles which can cause some overwhelming experiences. Often times, our instinct is to retreat when faced with negative experiences or bury them deep inside. Some of us can feel like if we seek help, we will be a burden to others which makes sitting with that feeling even more difficult. As an African American woman, I understand the importance of having someone to simply be a source of healing and support when you're tired of fighting to move forward alone. I'm here to serve clients on a journey towards restoration and relief in a collaborative and safe environment.
Along with CBT, I specifically enjoy introducing clients to mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and meditation as it has been proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety, anger and depression.
Life can come with many unexpected obstacles which can cause some overwhelming experiences. Often times, our instinct is to retreat when faced with negative experiences or bury them deep inside. Some of us can feel like if we seek help, we will be a burden to others which makes sitting with that feeling even more difficult. As an African American woman, I understand the importance of having someone to simply be a source of healing and support when you're tired of fighting to move forward alone. I'm here to serve clients on a journey towards restoration and relief in a collaborative and safe environment.
Greg P Kirkham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067 (Online Only)
Hi im Greg Kirkham! Im a licensed therapist, practicing for over 20 years. I specialize in treating trauma. Now, you may be saying “but I don’t have trauma!” Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and is often not recognized as such, but almost always has a significant impact on someone’s overall mental, physical and emotional health. Trauma also presents in many different forms, including struggles with depression, anxiety and anger management. Over my career I have worked with an array of populations, including children/families, juvenile sex offenders, and even convicts.
Hi im Greg Kirkham! Im a licensed therapist, practicing for over 20 years. I specialize in treating trauma. Now, you may be saying “but I don’t have trauma!” Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and is often not recognized as such, but almost always has a significant impact on someone’s overall mental, physical and emotional health. Trauma also presents in many different forms, including struggles with depression, anxiety and anger management. Over my career I have worked with an array of populations, including children/families, juvenile sex offenders, and even convicts.
Nanette Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
I have extensive trainings and experience with individuals who have experienced trauma, struggling with anger and a wide range of psychosocial stressors.
I believe therapy is a safe place for self-exploration and building awareness of what may be holding you back from achieving your best self and putting you on the path to a more fulfilling life. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you have tried it in the past, I am committed to working together to navigate through your needs and meet your goals. It can be helpful to have someone's full, unbiased attention to support you in your journey to create healing through positive, long lasting change.
I have extensive trainings and experience with individuals who have experienced trauma, struggling with anger and a wide range of psychosocial stressors.
I believe therapy is a safe place for self-exploration and building awareness of what may be holding you back from achieving your best self and putting you on the path to a more fulfilling life. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you have tried it in the past, I am committed to working together to navigate through your needs and meet your goals. It can be helpful to have someone's full, unbiased attention to support you in your journey to create healing through positive, long lasting change.
Kevin Cuchia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
As a certified EMDR and complex trauma therapist, I help adults, couples, and adolescents address the core of their issues to resolve high-stress symptoms including anger, insomnia, depression, anxiety, grief, intrusive memories, substance misuse, suicidal thoughts, and relationship distress.
Is stress, burnout, anxiety, anger, depression, or substance misuse impacting your daily life and affecting your relationships? Therapy should be a proactive process that empowers you to experience results instead of just talking about it over and over again. I specialize in helping you take back control by addressing high-performance stress & environments, burnout, and traumatic events that disrupt your life. Many of my clients lead during emergencies and never thought that they’d be looking for help themselves including military service members, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and their family members.
As a certified EMDR and complex trauma therapist, I help adults, couples, and adolescents address the core of their issues to resolve high-stress symptoms including anger, insomnia, depression, anxiety, grief, intrusive memories, substance misuse, suicidal thoughts, and relationship distress.
Is stress, burnout, anxiety, anger, depression, or substance misuse impacting your daily life and affecting your relationships? Therapy should be a proactive process that empowers you to experience results instead of just talking about it over and over again. I specialize in helping you take back control by addressing high-performance stress & environments, burnout, and traumatic events that disrupt your life. Many of my clients lead during emergencies and never thought that they’d be looking for help themselves including military service members, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and their family members.
I have experience in helping clients with anxiety disorders, panic disorder, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, anger management, motivation issues, self esteem and confidence issues, PTSD, personality disorders, ASD, and AD(H)D.
My passion is providing therapy services for adolescents, teenagers, and young adults (12-35). I am licensed in Tennessee with 10 years of professional work experience in America as well as the Netherlands. Prior to my time at private practice, I was fortunate to work with a diverse population facing a broad spectrum of clinical issues in the community and local mental health centers. I have experience as a therapist in crisis care, PHP/IOP, inpatient, and residential settings. For more information on my previous work experience, please consider viewing my LinkedIn profile.
I have experience in helping clients with anxiety disorders, panic disorder, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, anger management, motivation issues, self esteem and confidence issues, PTSD, personality disorders, ASD, and AD(H)D.
My passion is providing therapy services for adolescents, teenagers, and young adults (12-35). I am licensed in Tennessee with 10 years of professional work experience in America as well as the Netherlands. Prior to my time at private practice, I was fortunate to work with a diverse population facing a broad spectrum of clinical issues in the community and local mental health centers. I have experience as a therapist in crisis care, PHP/IOP, inpatient, and residential settings. For more information on my previous work experience, please consider viewing my LinkedIn profile.
Shatonya Crayton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Some of the services I have assisted my clients with include trauma recovery, coping skills for anxiety and depression, anger management skills, substance abuse treatment and family communication.
Unfortunately, I am not currently accepting any new clients at this time. "BE STRONG because things will get better. It may be stormy now, but it never lasts forever." Strength is something we all need help with at times. It is my goal to guide clients through stressful and difficult times in order to help them develop the skills and perspective necessary to manage the constant struggles life hands us all. Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Regret, Guilt, Shame and Addiction are things that can be coped with in order to move on.
Some of the services I have assisted my clients with include trauma recovery, coping skills for anxiety and depression, anger management skills, substance abuse treatment and family communication.
Unfortunately, I am not currently accepting any new clients at this time. "BE STRONG because things will get better. It may be stormy now, but it never lasts forever." Strength is something we all need help with at times. It is my goal to guide clients through stressful and difficult times in order to help them develop the skills and perspective necessary to manage the constant struggles life hands us all. Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Regret, Guilt, Shame and Addiction are things that can be coped with in order to move on.
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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.