Therapists in 02116
Brad Spickard
Psychologist, PhD, MPA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
I provide CBT and solution-focused therapeutic services to individuals, and I specialize in life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, and insomnia. My approach is patient-focused and interactive with primary emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I like to work with strengths of the individual and their support network in order to provide effective therapeutic interventions and facilitate change. I often utilize mindfulness principles and stress management in order to meet goals related to improved mental and physical health.
I provide CBT and solution-focused therapeutic services to individuals, and I specialize in life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, and insomnia. My approach is patient-focused and interactive with primary emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I like to work with strengths of the individual and their support network in order to provide effective therapeutic interventions and facilitate change. I often utilize mindfulness principles and stress management in order to meet goals related to improved mental and physical health.
James Hickey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
If you're anxious, depressed or stressed out and you’re repeating problematic thoughts or behaviors, I can probably help. Living with painful feeling is often as difficult as living with a physical illness. But I have great news - there is hope! What do you do when you have a physical illness? Go to the doctor. What do you do if you have a cavity? Go to the dentist. If you're suffering psychologically, seek relief and find a good mental health professional. Depression, anxiety, and high levels of stress require help. Working together we can find the strength and confidence to face these challenges and move toward a better future.
If you're anxious, depressed or stressed out and you’re repeating problematic thoughts or behaviors, I can probably help. Living with painful feeling is often as difficult as living with a physical illness. But I have great news - there is hope! What do you do when you have a physical illness? Go to the doctor. What do you do if you have a cavity? Go to the dentist. If you're suffering psychologically, seek relief and find a good mental health professional. Depression, anxiety, and high levels of stress require help. Working together we can find the strength and confidence to face these challenges and move toward a better future.
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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.