The Power Counseling PLLC will offer 12-week virtual group therapy for anger management, beginning on Thursday October 1st, 2020. Zoom Video conference will be used. This coeducational group will draw participants from Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey where the therapist is licensed. This group will focus on the things that trigger your anger, help you explore how you can better manage your anger, and help you develop an action plan to manage your anger. This program may not meet the specific requirement of a court-ordered anger management program but certificate will be awarded after 12 sessions.
Hosted by Azubike Aliche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Group meets in Washington, DC 20007
The Power Counseling PLLC will offer 12-week virtual group therapy for anger management, beginning on Thursday October 1st, 2020. Zoom Video conference will be used. This coeducational group will draw participants from Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey where the therapist is licensed. This group will focus on the things that trigger your anger, help you explore how you can better manage your anger, and help you develop an action plan to manage your anger. This program may not meet the specific requirement of a court-ordered anger management program but certificate will be awarded after 12 sessions.
The Shine & Thrive Youth Wellness Program is designed to support children and adolescents in developing emotional, social, and behavioral skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Our program emphasizes holistic wellness, combining evidence-based therapeutic interventions with skill-building activities that foster resilience, self-confidence, and healthy coping strategies. Shine & Thrive is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each participant, helping young people not only navigate current challenges but also build the skills and confidence to thrive in all areas of life.
Hosted by Shine and Thrive- Therapeutic Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Washington, DC 20016
The Shine & Thrive Youth Wellness Program is designed to support children and adolescents in developing emotional, social, and behavioral skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Our program emphasizes holistic wellness, combining evidence-based therapeutic interventions with skill-building activities that foster resilience, self-confidence, and healthy coping strategies. Shine & Thrive is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each participant, helping young people not only navigate current challenges but also build the skills and confidence to thrive in all areas of life.
A meeting for victims and families dealing with the justice system. This is a periodic group, please contact me with your interest.
A meeting for victims and families dealing with the justice system. This is a periodic group, please contact me with your interest.
The Regulating Emotions, Distress and Interpersonal Relationships (REDI) Program is a 16-week teletherapy group designed to help those whose wellbeing and relationships may be suffering as a result of difficulties managing their emotions and behaviors. The material covered in the REDI Program is based on an effective, research-based therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This group will cover skills including mindfulness, tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and navigating interpersonal relationships. The goal of this group is to help individuals improve control over their emotions and mind and lead a life worth living.
The Regulating Emotions, Distress and Interpersonal Relationships (REDI) Program is a 16-week teletherapy group designed to help those whose wellbeing and relationships may be suffering as a result of difficulties managing their emotions and behaviors. The material covered in the REDI Program is based on an effective, research-based therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This group will cover skills including mindfulness, tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and navigating interpersonal relationships. The goal of this group is to help individuals improve control over their emotions and mind and lead a life worth living.
For many men, the challenge isn’t just finding people to talk with – it’s navigating the underlying barriers to intimacy. This group is a relational process group designed for men who want to look under the hood of what’s happening in their relationships. In a safe, small setting, they’ll explore how they relate to one another in the moment. Over time, they’ll gain a clearer understanding of their own patterns in relationships and build capacity for deeper connections.
For many men, the challenge isn’t just finding people to talk with – it’s navigating the underlying barriers to intimacy. This group is a relational process group designed for men who want to look under the hood of what’s happening in their relationships. In a safe, small setting, they’ll explore how they relate to one another in the moment. Over time, they’ll gain a clearer understanding of their own patterns in relationships and build capacity for deeper connections.
Many adults find themselves overwhelmed, shutting down, overthinking, or reacting more intensely than they intend. This educational cohort is designed to help better understand emotional triggers and build practical self regulation tools. This is a structured, time limited educational series focused on emotional awareness, relationship patterns, and applied coping strategies. Each session includes teaching, guided reflection, and optional discussion. Topics include identifying personal triggers, understanding stress responses, improving communication during conflict, boundary setting, and building healthier emotional habits. This cohort is co facilitated by professionals and is educational, It is not therapy and does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Many adults find themselves overwhelmed, shutting down, overthinking, or reacting more intensely than they intend. This educational cohort is designed to help better understand emotional triggers and build practical self regulation tools. This is a structured, time limited educational series focused on emotional awareness, relationship patterns, and applied coping strategies. Each session includes teaching, guided reflection, and optional discussion. Topics include identifying personal triggers, understanding stress responses, improving communication during conflict, boundary setting, and building healthier emotional habits. This cohort is co facilitated by professionals and is educational, It is not therapy and does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
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Anger Management Support Groups
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.