Therapists in 92504
Jill Wakefield LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PPS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92504
Thank you for reaching out. I believe the core foundation for moving forward is taking that first step physically and mentally. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Masters in Guidance & Counseling and an enormous passion to be there for others. I'm experienced in working with adults and teens covering a variety of issues relating to stress, life losses, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. My specialty is grief/loss therapy which includes the loss of a loved one, divorce, infertility, relocation, loss of a relationship and the emotional effects these situations can have on the individual and family.
Thank you for reaching out. I believe the core foundation for moving forward is taking that first step physically and mentally. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Masters in Guidance & Counseling and an enormous passion to be there for others. I'm experienced in working with adults and teens covering a variety of issues relating to stress, life losses, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. My specialty is grief/loss therapy which includes the loss of a loved one, divorce, infertility, relocation, loss of a relationship and the emotional effects these situations can have on the individual and family.
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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.