Anger Management Therapists in Mount Vernon, TX

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Lisa Senn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, TX 75457  (Online Only)
My name is Lisa Senn. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of clinical experience working with Individuals, Minors, and Preteens with depressed mood, dysregulated mood, anxiety, anger issues, codependency, and relational trauma. I most commonly utilize Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Trauma Focused, and Solution Focused Brief Therapies. I believe that all people are deserving of dignity, compassion, and respect.
My name is Lisa Senn. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of clinical experience working with Individuals, Minors, and Preteens with depressed mood, dysregulated mood, anxiety, anger issues, codependency, and relational trauma. I most commonly utilize Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Trauma Focused, and Solution Focused Brief Therapies. I believe that all people are deserving of dignity, compassion, and respect.
(979) 475-2732 View (979) 475-2732
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LaShondra Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Vernon, TX 75457  (Online Only)
I enjoy the process of helping my clients, besides my vocation, it is my passion and I have been in the social work field for more than a decade. Through online therapy I have had the opportunity to help people both near and far from me. It's time that the fact of going to therapy stopped being stigmatized, so one of my goals is that the client feels comfortable during the process. Telling how we feel does not make us weak, on the contrary, it is the first and most important step to feel better, that is why at One Alkaline Life we have always focused on offering you the best to accompany you in your learning process.
I enjoy the process of helping my clients, besides my vocation, it is my passion and I have been in the social work field for more than a decade. Through online therapy I have had the opportunity to help people both near and far from me. It's time that the fact of going to therapy stopped being stigmatized, so one of my goals is that the client feels comfortable during the process. Telling how we feel does not make us weak, on the contrary, it is the first and most important step to feel better, that is why at One Alkaline Life we have always focused on offering you the best to accompany you in your learning process.
(903) 282-3435 View (903) 282-3435
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Tracie L. Dannheim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
I am excited to be able to assist individuals and families in our community in bringing understanding, peace, and healing to their lives through the counseling process! My ideal client is one who seeks to improve his or her life by enhancing personal functioning and relationships and is willing to work collaboratively toward these goals. Having been born and raised in Sulphur Springs as well as living in this town most of my adult life, I feel that I understand and can relate to the needs of those in this area. I am also able to draw from my 19 years of counseling experience in working with local families in my practice.
I am excited to be able to assist individuals and families in our community in bringing understanding, peace, and healing to their lives through the counseling process! My ideal client is one who seeks to improve his or her life by enhancing personal functioning and relationships and is willing to work collaboratively toward these goals. Having been born and raised in Sulphur Springs as well as living in this town most of my adult life, I feel that I understand and can relate to the needs of those in this area. I am also able to draw from my 19 years of counseling experience in working with local families in my practice.
(903) 307-0772 View (903) 307-0772
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Dr. Amy Barfield
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
I am a Licensed Psychologist who has over 10 years of experience working with a variety of presenting problems. I have worked in different settings including a university counseling center, community mental health, nursing and assisted living homes, medical practices, and with youth programs. Most recently I opened my own private practice in East Texas.
I am a Licensed Psychologist who has over 10 years of experience working with a variety of presenting problems. I have worked in different settings including a university counseling center, community mental health, nursing and assisted living homes, medical practices, and with youth programs. Most recently I opened my own private practice in East Texas.
(430) 204-3032 View (430) 204-3032

Online Therapists

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Circle of Life Behavioral Solutions LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75247
Additionally, Coordinated Treatment Planning, Intensive Outpatient Program, Individual, Family & Group Therapy, Parent / Family Intervention, ADHD, Autism, Fighting / Defiant , Anger Management , Medication Management, Drug & Alcohol Addictions, Behavior Problems, Adjustment Problems, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Conflict Resolution.
Circle of Life Behavioral Solutions an outpatient behavioral health agency that focuses on individual strengths and progressive skill development. We help children, adolescents, adults and families to address mental health and behavioral issues they encounter on a day to day basis. We strive to provide out client with the best and most effective services as possible. We specialize in In-School / In-Home for counseling for Children as well as counseling for Adults. Targeted Case Management, Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, Psychosocial Skill Development, Community Psychiatric Support and Crisis Intervention.
Additionally, Coordinated Treatment Planning, Intensive Outpatient Program, Individual, Family & Group Therapy, Parent / Family Intervention, ADHD, Autism, Fighting / Defiant , Anger Management , Medication Management, Drug & Alcohol Addictions, Behavior Problems, Adjustment Problems, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Conflict Resolution.
Circle of Life Behavioral Solutions an outpatient behavioral health agency that focuses on individual strengths and progressive skill development. We help children, adolescents, adults and families to address mental health and behavioral issues they encounter on a day to day basis. We strive to provide out client with the best and most effective services as possible. We specialize in In-School / In-Home for counseling for Children as well as counseling for Adults. Targeted Case Management, Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, Psychosocial Skill Development, Community Psychiatric Support and Crisis Intervention.
(469) 871-5954 View (469) 871-5954
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Lydia Shen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75230
Lydia specializes in depression, anxiety, anger issue & trauma healing.
Feels like summer just slipped away. Anyone? Are you tired of feeling anxious, angry or depressed, but cannot help feeling that way? You've watched so many self-help videos, tried to change your perspective, think positively, but wondering why it's not helping? Are you feeling stuck in your relationships but don't know what to do? Are you wondering why you & your partner seem to always ending up hurting each other despite how much you actually desire to connect deep down, or even wonder what's the point to stay together if it's so mundane or painful? The Restoring Place is for you!
Lydia specializes in depression, anxiety, anger issue & trauma healing.
Feels like summer just slipped away. Anyone? Are you tired of feeling anxious, angry or depressed, but cannot help feeling that way? You've watched so many self-help videos, tried to change your perspective, think positively, but wondering why it's not helping? Are you feeling stuck in your relationships but don't know what to do? Are you wondering why you & your partner seem to always ending up hurting each other despite how much you actually desire to connect deep down, or even wonder what's the point to stay together if it's so mundane or painful? The Restoring Place is for you!
(972) 694-6335 View (972) 694-6335
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Heather Harvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, MS, LPC, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist-I (CAMS-I) and provide anger management counseling to individuals of all ages.
As a mental health professional, I approach counseling in a way in which the client feels they are being listened to and validated, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twelve years of experience. I have counseled families in areas including foster care and adoption, medical hospitals, inner-city communities, private school, and psychiatric facilities. I presently work at a private practice in Plano and specialize in anxiety, anger, depression, and struggles with mood, also providing pre-marital and marital counseling as well.
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist-I (CAMS-I) and provide anger management counseling to individuals of all ages.
As a mental health professional, I approach counseling in a way in which the client feels they are being listened to and validated, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twelve years of experience. I have counseled families in areas including foster care and adoption, medical hospitals, inner-city communities, private school, and psychiatric facilities. I presently work at a private practice in Plano and specialize in anxiety, anger, depression, and struggles with mood, also providing pre-marital and marital counseling as well.
(972) 885-3565 View (972) 885-3565
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Sarah Gregory
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
marital and relationship conflict, parenting issues, depression, anger, anxiety, panic/fear, self-harm, low-self esteem, sexual abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorders, adjustment issues, eating disorders, behavior issues, addictions, divorce, and blended families.
I am a trauma informed, EMDR trained, & a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional therapist. I enjoy incorporating games and art therapy in sessions. I am passionate to help people move through emotional/spiritual obstacles so they can live rich lives interpersonally and contribute to their community. A warm, empathetic relationship between a counselor and client provides the context where growth and change can take place. I utilize Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Play Therapy approaches.
marital and relationship conflict, parenting issues, depression, anger, anxiety, panic/fear, self-harm, low-self esteem, sexual abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorders, adjustment issues, eating disorders, behavior issues, addictions, divorce, and blended families.
I am a trauma informed, EMDR trained, & a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional therapist. I enjoy incorporating games and art therapy in sessions. I am passionate to help people move through emotional/spiritual obstacles so they can live rich lives interpersonally and contribute to their community. A warm, empathetic relationship between a counselor and client provides the context where growth and change can take place. I utilize Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Play Therapy approaches.
(972) 608-3179 View (972) 608-3179
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CHART Counseling Services, Candace Thurman, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
The facades will eventually fade and what will be left is depression, anxiety, anger, and fear.
If you are exploring therapy options for you and/or your loved one, then I guess it is safe to say that you are at the point where you feel you’ve tried and tried to fix the same issues only to gain limited to no success. Our goal at CHART Counseling Services is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust. I specialize in helping individuals; young and old, families, and couples gain the necessary tools/skills to be an effective communicator, become assertive, set boundaries, increase confidence and self-esteem, and more importantly become overall mentally fit to face day to day life challenges.
The facades will eventually fade and what will be left is depression, anxiety, anger, and fear.
If you are exploring therapy options for you and/or your loved one, then I guess it is safe to say that you are at the point where you feel you’ve tried and tried to fix the same issues only to gain limited to no success. Our goal at CHART Counseling Services is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust. I specialize in helping individuals; young and old, families, and couples gain the necessary tools/skills to be an effective communicator, become assertive, set boundaries, increase confidence and self-esteem, and more importantly become overall mentally fit to face day to day life challenges.
(469) 425-2342 View (469) 425-2342
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Dr. Una M. Starr
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denison, TX 75020
Waitlist for new clients
As human beings, we all struggle with difficult life issues that cause us anxiety, depression, anger management issues, grief, loss, separation from loved ones, and a myriad of other emotional and psychological problems. Difficult issues that leave you feeling scared, alone, helpless, trapped, etc. are the issues that I can come along side you and help with. My philosophy of healing and treatment is integrative and client defined; meaning there are no "cookie-cutter" methods of therapy that work the same for everyone. You are an individual and as such, you deserve to be helped in a way that your heart, mind and soul can heal itself.
As human beings, we all struggle with difficult life issues that cause us anxiety, depression, anger management issues, grief, loss, separation from loved ones, and a myriad of other emotional and psychological problems. Difficult issues that leave you feeling scared, alone, helpless, trapped, etc. are the issues that I can come along side you and help with. My philosophy of healing and treatment is integrative and client defined; meaning there are no "cookie-cutter" methods of therapy that work the same for everyone. You are an individual and as such, you deserve to be helped in a way that your heart, mind and soul can heal itself.
(903) 415-6618 x100 View (903) 415-6618 x100
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Travis M White
MA, PLC
Verified Verified
Flint, TX 75762
We all desire to belong, feel loved, and to know purpose. We long to feel accepted and valued. But sometimes, the way we hold our experiences can lead us to hold onto fears and limiting beliefs about ourselves. Our inner self-talk can lead us to believe lies about ourselves and the world around us. This internal dysfunction can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, anger issues, addictions, and struggles in relationships and our work life. We have over 17 years of education, training, and a lifetime of our own struggles and victories. Let us journey alongside you towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, love, joy, and peace.
We all desire to belong, feel loved, and to know purpose. We long to feel accepted and valued. But sometimes, the way we hold our experiences can lead us to hold onto fears and limiting beliefs about ourselves. Our inner self-talk can lead us to believe lies about ourselves and the world around us. This internal dysfunction can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, anger issues, addictions, and struggles in relationships and our work life. We have over 17 years of education, training, and a lifetime of our own struggles and victories. Let us journey alongside you towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, love, joy, and peace.
(903) 225-6019 View (903) 225-6019
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Garland Willis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Texarkana, TX 75501  (Online Only)
I am Garland Willis, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I began counseling after retiring as a school principal in 2017. I look forward to working with individuals, families, couples, and adults with Anger Management, Coping Skills, Anxiety, Family Conflict, and Relationship Issues. I firmly believe that by changing the perception of events, a person can indeed change their life.
I am Garland Willis, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I began counseling after retiring as a school principal in 2017. I look forward to working with individuals, families, couples, and adults with Anger Management, Coping Skills, Anxiety, Family Conflict, and Relationship Issues. I firmly believe that by changing the perception of events, a person can indeed change their life.
(830) 587-3771 View (830) 587-3771
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James Greenwald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I’m skilled at wading into real life pain and struggles including conflict patterns, depression, anxiety, anger and irritability, bereavement, self-doubt, directionlessness and indecision, fear and insecurity, and suicidal thinking.
I’m skilled at wading into real life pain and struggles including conflict patterns, depression, anxiety, anger and irritability, bereavement, self-doubt, directionlessness and indecision, fear and insecurity, and suicidal thinking.
(214) 643-8725 View (214) 643-8725
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Ashton Rone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
My areas of interest are anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, trauma, parent-child relationships, and divorce.
Looking for a therapist for your child or adolescent can be daunting. Every child's situation and needs are different. I provide a warm, energetic, compassionate atmosphere to help make my clients and their families feel at ease. Whether that means talking while playing ping pong or talking via telehealth. I believe that when a child is in their element, they are more likely to be receptive to the therapeutic process. This is why our office has several play and activity rooms. I also believe that communication with parents is the key to success, so I communicate frequently with parents via email or with parent meetings.
My areas of interest are anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, trauma, parent-child relationships, and divorce.
Looking for a therapist for your child or adolescent can be daunting. Every child's situation and needs are different. I provide a warm, energetic, compassionate atmosphere to help make my clients and their families feel at ease. Whether that means talking while playing ping pong or talking via telehealth. I believe that when a child is in their element, they are more likely to be receptive to the therapeutic process. This is why our office has several play and activity rooms. I also believe that communication with parents is the key to success, so I communicate frequently with parents via email or with parent meetings.
(469) 717-4070 View (469) 717-4070
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Hamin Kim
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75287
Her areas of specialty are trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, emotional regulation, suicidal ideation, self-harming, and self-esteem.
Hamin is a Trauma certified Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A) supervised by Winford Amos, LPC-S, with a client -centered, culturally sensitive, strengths-based approach. She brings experience from a variety of settings, including private practice, a hospital, and a community mental health center. Hamin is passionate about helping individuals increase psychological resilience and aims to help individuals establish a healthy self-image and identity about themselves. She has experience in individual, group and family therapy and enjoys working with children, adolescents and all stages of adulthood.
Her areas of specialty are trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, emotional regulation, suicidal ideation, self-harming, and self-esteem.
Hamin is a Trauma certified Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A) supervised by Winford Amos, LPC-S, with a client -centered, culturally sensitive, strengths-based approach. She brings experience from a variety of settings, including private practice, a hospital, and a community mental health center. Hamin is passionate about helping individuals increase psychological resilience and aims to help individuals establish a healthy self-image and identity about themselves. She has experience in individual, group and family therapy and enjoys working with children, adolescents and all stages of adulthood.
(972) 734-1848 View (972) 734-1848
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Desmond Shepherd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75209
If you feel that life is almost unbearable, or that a personal crisis has made it worse, and you would like it to be better, I'd like to help you. Maybe you would just like to change the trajectory of your life, because the stress, anxiety, and depressive feelings you're experiencing is not normal. Know this, your life is important, it always is. Your mental health is also important, now more than ever. I can help you learn to manage the negative emotions you are experiencing. I will help you find solutions to the anxiety, anger, depression, life's failures, relationship and marriage problems, of a stressed out life.
If you feel that life is almost unbearable, or that a personal crisis has made it worse, and you would like it to be better, I'd like to help you. Maybe you would just like to change the trajectory of your life, because the stress, anxiety, and depressive feelings you're experiencing is not normal. Know this, your life is important, it always is. Your mental health is also important, now more than ever. I can help you learn to manage the negative emotions you are experiencing. I will help you find solutions to the anxiety, anger, depression, life's failures, relationship and marriage problems, of a stressed out life.
(918) 233-8903 View (918) 233-8903
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Porscha M. Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75238  (Online Only)
I specialize in assisting adults navigate trauma/stress-related issues, anxiety, depression/mood-related issues, domestic violence, family/relationship issues, behavioral concerns, academic/career issues, self-harm, self-esteem, life adjustments/daily stressors, anger issues, and more by utilizing an array of therapy techniques.
Congratulations, you took the 1st step towards your healing journey and I am here to endure it with you! I'm Porscha Stevens, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S) and Founder/Lead Therapist at Journey to Journey Therapy Services. I am from Chicago, IL where I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Illinois State University. My purpose and passion is to enhance the quality of life for those who see it fit; so, lets discover, transform, and heal into a better version of self!
I specialize in assisting adults navigate trauma/stress-related issues, anxiety, depression/mood-related issues, domestic violence, family/relationship issues, behavioral concerns, academic/career issues, self-harm, self-esteem, life adjustments/daily stressors, anger issues, and more by utilizing an array of therapy techniques.
Congratulations, you took the 1st step towards your healing journey and I am here to endure it with you! I'm Porscha Stevens, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S) and Founder/Lead Therapist at Journey to Journey Therapy Services. I am from Chicago, IL where I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Illinois State University. My purpose and passion is to enhance the quality of life for those who see it fit; so, lets discover, transform, and heal into a better version of self!
(214) 833-9475 View (214) 833-9475
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Marvin Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75235
Life can feel overwhelming at times! Sometimes there are moments when we are blindsided by events that seem beyond our capacity to cope. Other times, we may feel mentally exhausted from carrying a burden for too long. Improving mental and emotional wellness is so important. I specialize in working with adult seeking to better manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, or process thoughts and feelings related to life transitions, identity, race, and culture.
Life can feel overwhelming at times! Sometimes there are moments when we are blindsided by events that seem beyond our capacity to cope. Other times, we may feel mentally exhausted from carrying a burden for too long. Improving mental and emotional wellness is so important. I specialize in working with adult seeking to better manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, or process thoughts and feelings related to life transitions, identity, race, and culture.
(972) 433-5928 View (972) 433-5928
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Peggy Cockrell Phife
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
If you are: feeling overwhelmed by loss or change, feeling emotional pain, seeking personal or spiritual growth, experiencing any type of abuse, LBTQIA in search of accepting, non-judgmental support and/or having anger management issues, please call me.
I am Peggy Cockrell-Phife. I have an MA from SMU, and post graduate work from Amberton University. I have passion for the interface of psychology with culture, the arts and philosophy. I recently became a Certified Expressive Arts Practioner, which allowed me to improve my therapeutic skills through the use of visual, intuitive, written and performing arts.
If you are: feeling overwhelmed by loss or change, feeling emotional pain, seeking personal or spiritual growth, experiencing any type of abuse, LBTQIA in search of accepting, non-judgmental support and/or having anger management issues, please call me.
I am Peggy Cockrell-Phife. I have an MA from SMU, and post graduate work from Amberton University. I have passion for the interface of psychology with culture, the arts and philosophy. I recently became a Certified Expressive Arts Practioner, which allowed me to improve my therapeutic skills through the use of visual, intuitive, written and performing arts.
(214) 785-0329 View (214) 785-0329
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Iris Haze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254  (Online Only)
I truly find it rewarding when I can work with my clients to help them overcome challenges relating to anxiety, depression, and anger.
Hi! My name is Iris Haze. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Texas. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and have been practicing as a therapist for about 30 years.
I truly find it rewarding when I can work with my clients to help them overcome challenges relating to anxiety, depression, and anger.
Hi! My name is Iris Haze. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Texas. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and have been practicing as a therapist for about 30 years.
(346) 589-7199 View (346) 589-7199

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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.