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Crystal Gee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78233  (Online Only)
I am well-versed in treating clients that suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioral disruption, grief, anger management, mood disorders, ADHD, and suicidal ideations.
My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have worked in the Human Service field for over 19 years. I've spent 9 years working in the Mental Health field where I trained and became an Evidence-Based Practice Mental Health clinician specializing in Emotional and Disruptive Disorders with certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). I use a Cognitive behavioral and integrative approach to help clients reach their treatment goals.
I am well-versed in treating clients that suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioral disruption, grief, anger management, mood disorders, ADHD, and suicidal ideations.
My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have worked in the Human Service field for over 19 years. I've spent 9 years working in the Mental Health field where I trained and became an Evidence-Based Practice Mental Health clinician specializing in Emotional and Disruptive Disorders with certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). I use a Cognitive behavioral and integrative approach to help clients reach their treatment goals.
(210) 361-9263 View (210) 361-9263
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Jonathan Byrd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78204
Hello, my friend. I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience. I have worked with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors with symptoms related to Addiction, Anger Management, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's Issues, Substance Use, Relationship Issues, and Stress. My client-centered approach uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Existential. I firmly believe that Life is a journey so let us make the most of it.
Hello, my friend. I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience. I have worked with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors with symptoms related to Addiction, Anger Management, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's Issues, Substance Use, Relationship Issues, and Stress. My client-centered approach uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Existential. I firmly believe that Life is a journey so let us make the most of it.
(281) 957-3136 View (281) 957-3136
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Jeremy W Gunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I aim to provide a warm, welcoming environment focusing on my relationship with my client. I believe the individual is the expert about themselves, and my role is to help facilitate their journey towards their goals. My primary areas of specialization are in working with children and adolescents and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, child abuse, depression, grief, anger, trauma, abuse, sexual identity, parent/peer conflict, and transitional issues.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I aim to provide a warm, welcoming environment focusing on my relationship with my client. I believe the individual is the expert about themselves, and my role is to help facilitate their journey towards their goals. My primary areas of specialization are in working with children and adolescents and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, child abuse, depression, grief, anger, trauma, abuse, sexual identity, parent/peer conflict, and transitional issues.
(210) 610-2439 View (210) 610-2439
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San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
For 14 years, I have treated clients with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger problems, relationship problems, parenting issues, and academic problems. I enjoy working with young children, adolescents, and families. I truly believe that people can achieve happiness and fulfilment through mental and physical health. Because I have a strong passion for helping others, I strive to create strong therapeutic relationship with each of my clients. To facilitate change, I strive to provide a safe, trusting environment characterized by warmth, acceptance, and empathy.
For 14 years, I have treated clients with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger problems, relationship problems, parenting issues, and academic problems. I enjoy working with young children, adolescents, and families. I truly believe that people can achieve happiness and fulfilment through mental and physical health. Because I have a strong passion for helping others, I strive to create strong therapeutic relationship with each of my clients. To facilitate change, I strive to provide a safe, trusting environment characterized by warmth, acceptance, and empathy.
(210) 940-2630 View (210) 940-2630
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Ivan N Novak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229  (Online Only)
Life provides us with experiences that bring us joy and fulfillment – opportunities to grow. We also encounter other situations that can confuse us and have us feeling ill-equipped or unprepared to address the difficulties of sadness, anger, or loneliness – feelings of being stuck. Whether experiencing a crisis or seeking a happier and more satisfying life, I provide personalized counseling specific to my clients’ unique needs and goals.
Life provides us with experiences that bring us joy and fulfillment – opportunities to grow. We also encounter other situations that can confuse us and have us feeling ill-equipped or unprepared to address the difficulties of sadness, anger, or loneliness – feelings of being stuck. Whether experiencing a crisis or seeking a happier and more satisfying life, I provide personalized counseling specific to my clients’ unique needs and goals.
(726) 227-0105 View (726) 227-0105
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Kristine Benson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78261  (Online Only)
I have focused training and experience providing therapeutic services to adults, children, and couples. My experience spans several areas, including but not limited to domestic violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, family and relationship challenges, learning challenges, problem-solving skills, building resilience skills, career and vocational guidance, anger and stress management, emotional triggers, and life and resilience skills. I am a 24-year Air Force and Army Veteran with three combat deployments, and I bring a unique understanding of deployments and family separation.
I have focused training and experience providing therapeutic services to adults, children, and couples. My experience spans several areas, including but not limited to domestic violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, family and relationship challenges, learning challenges, problem-solving skills, building resilience skills, career and vocational guidance, anger and stress management, emotional triggers, and life and resilience skills. I am a 24-year Air Force and Army Veteran with three combat deployments, and I bring a unique understanding of deployments and family separation.
(210) 972-5182 View (210) 972-5182
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Heather Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78259
My passion is working with adults and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, work/life balance, and life transitions.
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgment, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed.
My passion is working with adults and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, work/life balance, and life transitions.
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgment, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed.
(512) 714-3403 View (512) 714-3403
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Sandra Teniente Cnslg Srvcs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212  (Online Only)
I strive to tailor treatment to a client’s specific needs by addressing their personal strengths to reach their goals. Focus is on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, & thoughts by discovering their meanings by challenging and replacing negative thinking patterns. I offer Diagnostic Assessments & testing to clarify or rule out specific diagnoses (ADHD, ASD, Substance Abuse); Psychological Evaluations to assess a person’s current level of cognitive, academic, emotional & social functioning & provide administration of The Anger-Aggression-Violence-Assessment AAVA. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!
I strive to tailor treatment to a client’s specific needs by addressing their personal strengths to reach their goals. Focus is on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, & thoughts by discovering their meanings by challenging and replacing negative thinking patterns. I offer Diagnostic Assessments & testing to clarify or rule out specific diagnoses (ADHD, ASD, Substance Abuse); Psychological Evaluations to assess a person’s current level of cognitive, academic, emotional & social functioning & provide administration of The Anger-Aggression-Violence-Assessment AAVA. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!
(210) 361-2878 View (210) 361-2878
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Oscar David Montoya Jr Lcsw-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78264  (Online Only)
We live in a society that has made vulnerability seen as weakness, ironically, it is what allows us to be human and make connections. Do you feel a struggle in making connections? Do you struggle with overwhelming feelings of pain, anger, anxiety or depression, and feel like these are what define you? Do you feel like no one will ever understand, like you are detached from the world? Have you been through a traumatic experience, that robs you of freedom? Is motivation the issue, are you fatigued from attempts at change, but never having a guiding light?
We live in a society that has made vulnerability seen as weakness, ironically, it is what allows us to be human and make connections. Do you feel a struggle in making connections? Do you struggle with overwhelming feelings of pain, anger, anxiety or depression, and feel like these are what define you? Do you feel like no one will ever understand, like you are detached from the world? Have you been through a traumatic experience, that robs you of freedom? Is motivation the issue, are you fatigued from attempts at change, but never having a guiding light?
(830) 429-5394 View (830) 429-5394
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Stellar Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78238
My experience lies within the adolescent and young adult population encompassing those who struggle with depression, anxiety and anger issues.
Do you have a teenager that has you thinking "what am I doing wrong?" or "they seem to always be in a bad mood, no matter what I do." Well you are not alone, and those thoughts are all a little too common. Understanding teenagers can be difficult, as they struggle with challenges and trials they do not fully understand themselves. If you would like help, I invite you to call and find out how Stellar Counseling can help you and your teen have a more open relationship and understanding them on a new level.
My experience lies within the adolescent and young adult population encompassing those who struggle with depression, anxiety and anger issues.
Do you have a teenager that has you thinking "what am I doing wrong?" or "they seem to always be in a bad mood, no matter what I do." Well you are not alone, and those thoughts are all a little too common. Understanding teenagers can be difficult, as they struggle with challenges and trials they do not fully understand themselves. If you would like help, I invite you to call and find out how Stellar Counseling can help you and your teen have a more open relationship and understanding them on a new level.
(210) 672-1281 View (210) 672-1281
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Mayra Cano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229  (Online Only)
and anger management.
I aim to establish warm, collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients. It is important to me to create a comfortable and safe environment for each client or family. I strive to empower my clients to use their own strengths and individualized capabilities to reach their goals and find balance. I deem it important to consider individuals to be part of a family unit when working with families. I think it's beneficial to remain creative with each person/family.
and anger management.
I aim to establish warm, collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients. It is important to me to create a comfortable and safe environment for each client or family. I strive to empower my clients to use their own strengths and individualized capabilities to reach their goals and find balance. I deem it important to consider individuals to be part of a family unit when working with families. I think it's beneficial to remain creative with each person/family.
(210) 871-8781 View (210) 871-8781
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Advanced Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
Life struggles, stressors, mood disorders, anger, depression, and /or anxiety, can bring us all down at one time or another and we are here to help you figure life out.
We are a group of friendly experienced therapists who evaluate, diagnose and treat all mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and trauma from age 3- 99 years old.
Life struggles, stressors, mood disorders, anger, depression, and /or anxiety, can bring us all down at one time or another and we are here to help you figure life out.
We are a group of friendly experienced therapists who evaluate, diagnose and treat all mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and trauma from age 3- 99 years old.
(210) 940-3844 View (210) 940-3844
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Lorraine Emery Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling provides a means to healing. I specialize in treating clients who are at least 6 years old through adults. Children may face difficulties with anger management, bullying, physical aggression; difficulties in school, with peers or family members; and defiance. Issues for others may include but not limited to building coping skills for parenting, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, divorce/separation, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse; sexual assault, P.T.S.D., relationship issues, communication skills, and conflict resolution. I work with youth and adults individually, as couples, and/or families.
Counseling provides a means to healing. I specialize in treating clients who are at least 6 years old through adults. Children may face difficulties with anger management, bullying, physical aggression; difficulties in school, with peers or family members; and defiance. Issues for others may include but not limited to building coping skills for parenting, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, divorce/separation, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse; sexual assault, P.T.S.D., relationship issues, communication skills, and conflict resolution. I work with youth and adults individually, as couples, and/or families.
(210) 801-9891 View (210) 801-9891
Anastasia Gonzales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78253
Life can be filled with challenges and overwhelming stress. When these challenges or stressful events are not addressed in healthy ways, it can be detrimental for us. Learning to effectively cope with our struggles is paramount in overcoming life’s challenges. Fortunately, you have the ability to dive into your strengths and talents to help you achieve your goals. In addition to everyday stress and challenges, I can help treat family issues, relationship issues, stress management, behavioral problems, anger problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, emotion regulation, parenting, and substance abuse.
Life can be filled with challenges and overwhelming stress. When these challenges or stressful events are not addressed in healthy ways, it can be detrimental for us. Learning to effectively cope with our struggles is paramount in overcoming life’s challenges. Fortunately, you have the ability to dive into your strengths and talents to help you achieve your goals. In addition to everyday stress and challenges, I can help treat family issues, relationship issues, stress management, behavioral problems, anger problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, emotion regulation, parenting, and substance abuse.
(210) 941-4344 View (210) 941-4344
Photo of Krystle Himmelberger, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Krystle Himmelberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78259  (Online Only)
Alleviating symptoms while providing an increase in positive thoughts and feelings is a holistic focus towards wellbeing. We may feel stress, frustration, anger, or fear that can cause our lives to become unbalanced. Guiding clients to explore and identify problems while searching for solutions will empower individuals to take control of their lives. Additionally, practicing techniques in finding meaning, gratitude, and hope can influence a person’s sense of confidence in things that are difficult to manage or control. Understanding ourselves may be the hardest thing to do, yet alone, communicate what is really going on.
Alleviating symptoms while providing an increase in positive thoughts and feelings is a holistic focus towards wellbeing. We may feel stress, frustration, anger, or fear that can cause our lives to become unbalanced. Guiding clients to explore and identify problems while searching for solutions will empower individuals to take control of their lives. Additionally, practicing techniques in finding meaning, gratitude, and hope can influence a person’s sense of confidence in things that are difficult to manage or control. Understanding ourselves may be the hardest thing to do, yet alone, communicate what is really going on.
(210) 939-9382 View (210) 939-9382
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Yvonne Briones Elias
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230
I am a clinical psychologist with experience over twenty plus years providing family, couples, and individual counseling, play therapy, psychological assessment, and bilingual (English/Spanish) services to a client base spanning from young children to adolescents and adults. My extensive experience as a clinician and diagnostician includes working with ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety based problems, depression, relational concerns, sports related concerns, and anger management, contributing to my approach to counseling grounded in the premise that the therapeutic relationship is essential in gaining meaning and resolving the conflicts that arise within our human experience.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience over twenty plus years providing family, couples, and individual counseling, play therapy, psychological assessment, and bilingual (English/Spanish) services to a client base spanning from young children to adolescents and adults. My extensive experience as a clinician and diagnostician includes working with ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety based problems, depression, relational concerns, sports related concerns, and anger management, contributing to my approach to counseling grounded in the premise that the therapeutic relationship is essential in gaining meaning and resolving the conflicts that arise within our human experience.
(210) 598-5195 View (210) 598-5195
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Sherry Rantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
You can click on my website link to directly set up an appointment. I enjoy working with people of all ages. I specialize in working with children and adolescents dealing with anger management, anxiety, low self-esteem, aspergers, depression, school and family problems and self-identity issues. I believe in working closely with parents and families. Working together we can make things better for the family. To my work I bring thirty years of experience as a therapist in private practice, a therapist at Jewish Family Service, and a classroom teacher.
You can click on my website link to directly set up an appointment. I enjoy working with people of all ages. I specialize in working with children and adolescents dealing with anger management, anxiety, low self-esteem, aspergers, depression, school and family problems and self-identity issues. I believe in working closely with parents and families. Working together we can make things better for the family. To my work I bring thirty years of experience as a therapist in private practice, a therapist at Jewish Family Service, and a classroom teacher.
(210) 618-0053 View (210) 618-0053
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Taofeeq Awesu
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78252  (Online Only)
I counsel and develop treatment plan for individuals, couples and group for the treatment of various mental health disorders like Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress and Anger management, PTSD, Grief counseling and host of others.
I'm an empathic licensed professional mental health counselor with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to at risk diverse population. My unique and diverse backgrounds couples with my multicultural experience helping in crisis intervention, suicide risk evaluation, diagnostic evaluation, psychometric testing, case documentation and biopsychosocial assessment. I work with my population using proven and evidenced based approaches. I am trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapist with an advanced integrated therapies tailored to meet each client strengths and abilities.
I counsel and develop treatment plan for individuals, couples and group for the treatment of various mental health disorders like Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress and Anger management, PTSD, Grief counseling and host of others.
I'm an empathic licensed professional mental health counselor with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to at risk diverse population. My unique and diverse backgrounds couples with my multicultural experience helping in crisis intervention, suicide risk evaluation, diagnostic evaluation, psychometric testing, case documentation and biopsychosocial assessment. I work with my population using proven and evidenced based approaches. I am trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapist with an advanced integrated therapies tailored to meet each client strengths and abilities.
(210) 981-4273 View (210) 981-4273
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David Cortez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78251  (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, and addiction.
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
I have worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, and addiction.
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
(210) 361-0795 View (210) 361-0795
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Thomas Paige/Mower Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, TF-CBT, CFRC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217  (Online Only)
I am a retired Army Veteran experienced in working with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulty coping with depression, domestic violence, stress, anger and grief. Weekend appointments are available and encouraged. My personal goal is to be a solution to the many military personnel regardless of status in finding the way back to living a healthy and happy life rather than settling for defeat. Special rates are available for Wounded Warriors. Sliding scale for under-employed.Currently accepts CPS Clients.
I am a retired Army Veteran experienced in working with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulty coping with depression, domestic violence, stress, anger and grief. Weekend appointments are available and encouraged. My personal goal is to be a solution to the many military personnel regardless of status in finding the way back to living a healthy and happy life rather than settling for defeat. Special rates are available for Wounded Warriors. Sliding scale for under-employed.Currently accepts CPS Clients.
(210) 618-0155 View (210) 618-0155
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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.