Therapists in Boston, MA

Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC

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1 Endorsed

Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)

Hello there, how are you? What brought you here? Are you're grappling with big changes, feeling the weight of everyday stressors, dealing with pesky relationship hiccups, or the need to untangle past events? – I'm here to help you make sense of it all. Picture me as your trusty co-pilot as we navigate the twists and turns of life together. In this collaborative journey, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, with a sprinkle of humor, into our sessions as I serve as your dedicated ally to help you build meaningful relationships, and to live a fulfilled, authentic, and satisfying life. To be authentically you.

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Wenlei Huang

MS, BCBA, LABA

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Chelsea, MA 02150

Taking care of someone with special needs and navigating the health care system in a foreign country can be extremely challenging. I come from a family of first-generation immigrants with a special need family member. My family went through the same struggles you are probably going through as well. My personal experiences inspire me to pursue a career in the mental health field. I became a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst in 2016.

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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.