Therapists in East Walpole, MA
Barry L. Gropper
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Walpole, MA 02032
Since COVID-19 started, I have decided to fill the gap of professionals who are no longer working face-to-face. Teletherapy is not the same as seeing someone in person. The reason for this, is the bond is made up of both physical and emotional connection. I achieve this through the process of art therapy, where people can bond by working together creatively. While I am not against medication, I use it as a last resort. I believe in many alternative holistic treatments that can be a substitute for medication. I see people as an integral part of a system, rather than seeing people as separate, as in the medical model.
Since COVID-19 started, I have decided to fill the gap of professionals who are no longer working face-to-face. Teletherapy is not the same as seeing someone in person. The reason for this, is the bond is made up of both physical and emotional connection. I achieve this through the process of art therapy, where people can bond by working together creatively. While I am not against medication, I use it as a last resort. I believe in many alternative holistic treatments that can be a substitute for medication. I see people as an integral part of a system, rather than seeing people as separate, as in the medical model.
Online Therapists
The Psyched Group
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Middleborough, MA 02346
Available virtually anywhere in Massachusetts, I understand the unique challenges, pressure, and stress experienced by those in first responder jobs, including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, military and veterans, hospital personnel, and other emergency services workers. Witnessing traumatic events can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and emotional support is crucial for your own well-being as well as your family. You have the power to not only manage these challenges with therapy but thrive in spite of them.
Available virtually anywhere in Massachusetts, I understand the unique challenges, pressure, and stress experienced by those in first responder jobs, including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, military and veterans, hospital personnel, and other emergency services workers. Witnessing traumatic events can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and emotional support is crucial for your own well-being as well as your family. You have the power to not only manage these challenges with therapy but thrive in spite of them.
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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.