Anger Management Therapists in Beaumont, TX
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Alkisha Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77707
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I have also helped clients face challenges such as grief, marriage, parenting, non-offending caregiver issues, behavioral issues, and anger management.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in counseling for individuals, couples, families and children. I am also certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist by the Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents and have over nine years experience in counseling trauma and abuse victims of all ages, including adults. I have clinical experience as well with depression, traumatic grief and parenting issues. I am also certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy. With compassion, I work with each individual to help them build on their personal strengths so we can attain healing and personal growth.
I have also helped clients face challenges such as grief, marriage, parenting, non-offending caregiver issues, behavioral issues, and anger management.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in counseling for individuals, couples, families and children. I am also certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist by the Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents and have over nine years experience in counseling trauma and abuse victims of all ages, including adults. I have clinical experience as well with depression, traumatic grief and parenting issues. I am also certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy. With compassion, I work with each individual to help them build on their personal strengths so we can attain healing and personal growth.
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Carla Badgett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, DMin, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77706
I have worked with people dealing with addiction, anger, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, chronic pain, codependency, grief, insomnia, obsessive thinking patterns, trauma, and relationship issues.
Everyone goes through difficult times. We all have issues and there are moments that we can benefit by having a professional counselor listen and help us deal with anxiety, brokenness, confusion, depression, pain, grief, or problems in our relationships. Counseling can provide insights and guide us to discover new ways to cope, improve ourselves, find more enjoyment in life, increase self esteem, be healthier, build resilience, and communicate more effectively.
I have worked with people dealing with addiction, anger, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, chronic pain, codependency, grief, insomnia, obsessive thinking patterns, trauma, and relationship issues.
Everyone goes through difficult times. We all have issues and there are moments that we can benefit by having a professional counselor listen and help us deal with anxiety, brokenness, confusion, depression, pain, grief, or problems in our relationships. Counseling can provide insights and guide us to discover new ways to cope, improve ourselves, find more enjoyment in life, increase self esteem, be healthier, build resilience, and communicate more effectively.
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Deanna Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77702 (Online Only)
Deanna Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 3 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults process major life changes and unresolved trauma to live a more fulfilled life. Deanna specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, and learning effective communication strategies. Deanna has experience working with all adults, many over age fifty who are transitioning into a new phase of life. Deanna completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.
Deanna Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 3 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults process major life changes and unresolved trauma to live a more fulfilled life. Deanna specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, and learning effective communication strategies. Deanna has experience working with all adults, many over age fifty who are transitioning into a new phase of life. Deanna completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.
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Areas of specialty include addictions, anxiety, anger management, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem issues, couples’ issues, father/son relationships, dysfunctional family issues, relapse prevention, and trauma/ post-traumatic stress.
Robert White is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. He has more than 30 years of combined experience working in the criminal justice, mental health and addictions field. He has worked in a variety of clinical and mental health settings (to include corrections facilities and residential drug programs for adolescents and adults.
Areas of specialty include addictions, anxiety, anger management, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem issues, couples’ issues, father/son relationships, dysfunctional family issues, relapse prevention, and trauma/ post-traumatic stress.
Robert White is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. He has more than 30 years of combined experience working in the criminal justice, mental health and addictions field. He has worked in a variety of clinical and mental health settings (to include corrections facilities and residential drug programs for adolescents and adults.
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LATOYA McCOY
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ICADC, LCDC, CART, LBT, NLP
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77707
Dr McCoy provides group sessions, individual counseling sessions, AOD psychoeducation, and court recognized anger management classes. She provides drug and alcohol assessments that may have been court ordered, CPS ordered AOD assessments. If you don't want to sit in a big class to meet mandated requirements, contact Dr. McCoy of Solace Therapy LLC.
Dr McCoy provides group sessions, individual counseling sessions, AOD psychoeducation, and court recognized anger management classes. She provides drug and alcohol assessments that may have been court ordered, CPS ordered AOD assessments. If you don't want to sit in a big class to meet mandated requirements, contact Dr. McCoy of Solace Therapy LLC.
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Jeniffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is a collaborative therapist who walks alongside her clients as they grow. Clients can expect honesty that is presented with empathy and a genuine human to human experience. She seeks to assist others in finding their strengths and healing wounds from those strengths. She uses a safe and validating therapeutic relationship to help the processing of this healing. She is certified in Crisis Intervention and Anger Management.
Jeniffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is a collaborative therapist who walks alongside her clients as they grow. Clients can expect honesty that is presented with empathy and a genuine human to human experience. She seeks to assist others in finding their strengths and healing wounds from those strengths. She uses a safe and validating therapeutic relationship to help the processing of this healing. She is certified in Crisis Intervention and Anger Management.
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Gregory Mark Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd CMH, MA CE
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77706
Life can get messy, confusing, and depressing. Sometimes it happens at a moment’s notice, or often conflict occurs because choices are made that create turmoil over time. I would like to guide you to find clarity and peace on your journey toward a richer, fuller life. I desire to help people in a time of need. Staying true to this heart strategy, I became a licensed professional counselor in 2019. My goal is simple: I will work with you to promote a healthier mental and emotional state that leads to victory in your life.
Life can get messy, confusing, and depressing. Sometimes it happens at a moment’s notice, or often conflict occurs because choices are made that create turmoil over time. I would like to guide you to find clarity and peace on your journey toward a richer, fuller life. I desire to help people in a time of need. Staying true to this heart strategy, I became a licensed professional counselor in 2019. My goal is simple: I will work with you to promote a healthier mental and emotional state that leads to victory in your life.
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Greetings and welcome. My name is Trina Rose Frazier and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based on SETX ready to serve my community. I have over 10 years of experience in the field of psychology and counseling. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral therapy but I use an eclectic approach. I am trained in trauma-related interventions as well. I am the proud owner of The Rose Center, PLLC located in Beaumont, TX. Life is like a rose, beautiful in all its glory, but every rose has it's thorns. I want to help you work through those thorns so that you can get back to smelling the roses. Again, welcome!
Greetings and welcome. My name is Trina Rose Frazier and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based on SETX ready to serve my community. I have over 10 years of experience in the field of psychology and counseling. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral therapy but I use an eclectic approach. I am trained in trauma-related interventions as well. I am the proud owner of The Rose Center, PLLC located in Beaumont, TX. Life is like a rose, beautiful in all its glory, but every rose has it's thorns. I want to help you work through those thorns so that you can get back to smelling the roses. Again, welcome!
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Steve Lackey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, CAMF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77701
As an Individual Psychology and Humanistic professional counselor, I believe you, the client, have the ability to choose how best to resolve your problems and make decisions with my assistance as facilitator. You are responsible for your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings and are the world's leading expert on yourself. I encourage you to develop greater self-awareness and mental health through life experiences, building increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, and capacity to effectively navigate the challenges of life. I believe your sense of self-awareness and ability to make healthy choices are key to developing self-direction and independence.
As an Individual Psychology and Humanistic professional counselor, I believe you, the client, have the ability to choose how best to resolve your problems and make decisions with my assistance as facilitator. You are responsible for your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings and are the world's leading expert on yourself. I encourage you to develop greater self-awareness and mental health through life experiences, building increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, and capacity to effectively navigate the challenges of life. I believe your sense of self-awareness and ability to make healthy choices are key to developing self-direction and independence.
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Sheila Marie Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77706 (Online Only)
Taking the first step to seek counseling takes courage. For some, it can be scary, intimidating and uncomfortable. My goal is to help make it one of the best decisions of your life. Because therapy is not a "one size fits all" approach, I integrate various treatment models and tailor them to an individual's needs.
Taking the first step to seek counseling takes courage. For some, it can be scary, intimidating and uncomfortable. My goal is to help make it one of the best decisions of your life. Because therapy is not a "one size fits all" approach, I integrate various treatment models and tailor them to an individual's needs.
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with more than 30 years of combined experience working in the criminal justice, mental health, and addictions field, I’ve worked in a variety of clinical and mental health settings. My experience as a counselor includes working in correctional facilities and residential drug abuse programs for adolescents and adults. Counseling is a process. I want to help you identify more effective methods and strategies to cope with difficult situations. Many people who seek counseling have chronic emotional difficulties, faulty thinking patterns and self-defeating thoughts.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with more than 30 years of combined experience working in the criminal justice, mental health, and addictions field, I’ve worked in a variety of clinical and mental health settings. My experience as a counselor includes working in correctional facilities and residential drug abuse programs for adolescents and adults. Counseling is a process. I want to help you identify more effective methods and strategies to cope with difficult situations. Many people who seek counseling have chronic emotional difficulties, faulty thinking patterns and self-defeating thoughts.
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Helping You to Help Yourself!
Conflicts, transitions, crises and other "bumps" in the road of life can be exciting, frightening, or overwhelming. I offer children, couples, adults and elders a safe place and compassionate guidance to discover the most effective ways of identifying and resolving these issues.
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Claire Raesch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77713 (Online Only)
If you feel overwhelmed or hopeless, you are not alone! Life can sometimes become a jumbled mess, but I can help support you to unlock solutions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Maryland with 5 years experience. I specialize in helping sore spots become less sore, no matter how they got sore. I’m a trauma recovery expert committed to helping individuals heal from trauma and all the other gunk from life.
If you feel overwhelmed or hopeless, you are not alone! Life can sometimes become a jumbled mess, but I can help support you to unlock solutions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Maryland with 5 years experience. I specialize in helping sore spots become less sore, no matter how they got sore. I’m a trauma recovery expert committed to helping individuals heal from trauma and all the other gunk from life.
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NewPath Therapy & Wellness w/Psychiatry
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77706
NOW OFFERING PSYCHIATRY SERVICES. MEDICATION APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THE SAME WEEK! At NewPath we know that your journey in life matters! We believe in a collaborative and connected team approach to be the most important quality of our group because you get many brains working for you for the price of one! Our environment is super laid back and we are all down to earth and genuine. Our goal is to create a comfortable place for you to work on feeling better!
NOW OFFERING PSYCHIATRY SERVICES. MEDICATION APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THE SAME WEEK! At NewPath we know that your journey in life matters! We believe in a collaborative and connected team approach to be the most important quality of our group because you get many brains working for you for the price of one! Our environment is super laid back and we are all down to earth and genuine. Our goal is to create a comfortable place for you to work on feeling better!
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Alan Wayne Apperson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LCCA
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77706
The ideal client is one that is willing to work in session and practice out of session. I work best with clients that are willing to be honest and raw with me. I respect someone that can voice their truest thoughts/feelings/and behaviors because I will be equally direct with my identification of distortions in their thoughts and actions. The greatest acceptance of ourselves can only be achieved with an honest look inward. This honesty allows us see what strengths we desire to build and what needs we can reduce. With this direct, loving, and accepting approach, the counseling process can be maximized in its efficacy.
The ideal client is one that is willing to work in session and practice out of session. I work best with clients that are willing to be honest and raw with me. I respect someone that can voice their truest thoughts/feelings/and behaviors because I will be equally direct with my identification of distortions in their thoughts and actions. The greatest acceptance of ourselves can only be achieved with an honest look inward. This honesty allows us see what strengths we desire to build and what needs we can reduce. With this direct, loving, and accepting approach, the counseling process can be maximized in its efficacy.
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Christavia W James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77706
Everyone wants to be loved, but do you know that love starts from within? Have you experienced failed relationships with family members, friends, and spouses despite wanting love? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, practicing as a therapist with NewPath Therapy and Wellness. My education and professional background give me a unique and effective approach to counseling.
Everyone wants to be loved, but do you know that love starts from within? Have you experienced failed relationships with family members, friends, and spouses despite wanting love? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, practicing as a therapist with NewPath Therapy and Wellness. My education and professional background give me a unique and effective approach to counseling.
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I have been practicing counseling/psychotherapy for over 20 years and have been facilitating family, couple and individual therapy since 1998. I am experienced in inpatient, partial day treatment and outpatient treatment, working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Using a multi therapuetic approach I am non-judgemental and easy to talk to. I enjoy working with family systems issues as I feel anything impacting one of our family members impacts us all. As a native of Southeast Texas I am familiar with resources and am happy to refer individuals as needed.
I have been practicing counseling/psychotherapy for over 20 years and have been facilitating family, couple and individual therapy since 1998. I am experienced in inpatient, partial day treatment and outpatient treatment, working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Using a multi therapuetic approach I am non-judgemental and easy to talk to. I enjoy working with family systems issues as I feel anything impacting one of our family members impacts us all. As a native of Southeast Texas I am familiar with resources and am happy to refer individuals as needed.
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Pearl's of Wisdom Counseling Service, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77708
As a LPC, I have been gifted to operate as a Counselor and I do not take my gift lightly. My goal is to be the voice for those that have never been allowed to speak up for themselves, those that have never realized the beauty they possess and especially those that have never realized their full potential in life. It is a wonderful thing when an individual realizes their worth and begins to walk in it; that is the beauty of Pearl's of Wisdom seeing the metamorphosis of the client base. Being able to observe a client walk into their destiny is fulfilling and what I strive for on a daily basis.
As a LPC, I have been gifted to operate as a Counselor and I do not take my gift lightly. My goal is to be the voice for those that have never been allowed to speak up for themselves, those that have never realized the beauty they possess and especially those that have never realized their full potential in life. It is a wonderful thing when an individual realizes their worth and begins to walk in it; that is the beauty of Pearl's of Wisdom seeing the metamorphosis of the client base. Being able to observe a client walk into their destiny is fulfilling and what I strive for on a daily basis.
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Marilyn J Bean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, TX 77706
Through my counseling practice, I desire to empower others to achieve a balanced state of wellbeing, discover their self-worth, reach their fullest potential, and live joyfully. I provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for my client’s voice to be heard. Past trauma and current life transitions can be painful and difficult; however, I believe that each of us has the ability to heal and grow stronger. Counseling is a tool that helps us recognize harmful beliefs and behavior patterns, learn new skills with which to resolve problems, and facilitate lasting positive change in our lives.
Through my counseling practice, I desire to empower others to achieve a balanced state of wellbeing, discover their self-worth, reach their fullest potential, and live joyfully. I provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space for my client’s voice to be heard. Past trauma and current life transitions can be painful and difficult; however, I believe that each of us has the ability to heal and grow stronger. Counseling is a tool that helps us recognize harmful beliefs and behavior patterns, learn new skills with which to resolve problems, and facilitate lasting positive change in our lives.
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Connected Path Recovery Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaumont, TX 77706
If you are struggling with alcohol or drugs, you can begin to find your way to long term recovery or back to sobriety with us. Connected Path Recovery Center, formally known as Woodlands Recovery Center, offers Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Individual and Family Programs during the day and evenings. At Woodlands Recovery Centers we believe ongoing support is necessary for a successful and quality recovery process. Here you can begin to find freedom from alcohol, substance abuse, addiction and dual diagnosis.
If you are struggling with alcohol or drugs, you can begin to find your way to long term recovery or back to sobriety with us. Connected Path Recovery Center, formally known as Woodlands Recovery Center, offers Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Individual and Family Programs during the day and evenings. At Woodlands Recovery Centers we believe ongoing support is necessary for a successful and quality recovery process. Here you can begin to find freedom from alcohol, substance abuse, addiction and dual diagnosis.
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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.