Anger Management Therapists in Orange County, NY

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Michael J McDonnell
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Goshen, NY 10924
A native of County Cork in Ireland, my journey has led me to establish my home here in New York. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and certified substance abuse counselor. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, anger management, Substance Abuse, PTSD, trauma, Grief and loss. I offer Individual, Couples, and Family counseling. Clinical orientations include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic theory, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I engage in counseling with a perspective to foster healing within oneself in order to develop and reach one's personal potential.
A native of County Cork in Ireland, my journey has led me to establish my home here in New York. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and certified substance abuse counselor. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, anger management, Substance Abuse, PTSD, trauma, Grief and loss. I offer Individual, Couples, and Family counseling. Clinical orientations include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic theory, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I engage in counseling with a perspective to foster healing within oneself in order to develop and reach one's personal potential.
(845) 258-0292 View (845) 258-0292
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Silvan Hutchinson
Counselor, LHMC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Middletown, NY 10941
I have over a decade of working with anxiety, depression, SUD, anger, and Families.
You have arrived at this page perhaps searching for answers to your anxiousness, depression, or just simply needing a life change. Navigating through that space can be overwhelming. I have over a decade of experience helping people like yourself walk through these life challenges. Hopefully, through your desire for change in your life, we'll find the success that you deserve. Let's talk and come up with a plan for your best self.
I have over a decade of working with anxiety, depression, SUD, anger, and Families.
You have arrived at this page perhaps searching for answers to your anxiousness, depression, or just simply needing a life change. Navigating through that space can be overwhelming. I have over a decade of experience helping people like yourself walk through these life challenges. Hopefully, through your desire for change in your life, we'll find the success that you deserve. Let's talk and come up with a plan for your best self.
(845) 328-5728 View (845) 328-5728
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Thomasina Brown
MA, MS, CAMS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Jervis, NY 12771  (Online Only)
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist that builds healthy relationships with my clients. I take pride in learning about my clients so I can be effective by creating an intervention plan specifically for each client based on their needs. I empower my clients by utilizing coaching and different positive techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I provide services through 4 or more sessions and I am available via phone or text after hours for support if needed in between sessions.
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist that builds healthy relationships with my clients. I take pride in learning about my clients so I can be effective by creating an intervention plan specifically for each client based on their needs. I empower my clients by utilizing coaching and different positive techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I provide services through 4 or more sessions and I am available via phone or text after hours for support if needed in between sessions.
(845) 832-4102 View (845) 832-4102
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Alexander Stadler, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CDP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newburgh, NY 12550  (Online Only)
Contacting a therapist can feel awkward and scary. Be assured that your life will improve as a result of therapy. We can work at a pace you feel comfortable with. We all want freedom from our emotional pain. Worries or anxiety, anger or depression, insomnia, relationship conflict or traumatic memories may lead to escape & dependence upon food, substances, experiences and relationships for relief. Escape never leads to peace. Thankfully, we all can learn to find a dependable source of peace in our minds and hearts, no matter the external circumstances. I can help you get there. I have been a therapist for over 25 years.
Contacting a therapist can feel awkward and scary. Be assured that your life will improve as a result of therapy. We can work at a pace you feel comfortable with. We all want freedom from our emotional pain. Worries or anxiety, anger or depression, insomnia, relationship conflict or traumatic memories may lead to escape & dependence upon food, substances, experiences and relationships for relief. Escape never leads to peace. Thankfully, we all can learn to find a dependable source of peace in our minds and hearts, no matter the external circumstances. I can help you get there. I have been a therapist for over 25 years.
(332) 334-6884 View (332) 334-6884
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Amy-Jo Hilts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Middletown, NY 10940  (Online Only)
In a supportive non judgmental down-to-earth atmosphere I believe in complete transparency to fully engage each client to ensure a person centered approach to treatment and goal setting. I work with individuals and families through a HIPPA secure online portal directly through my easily accessible website. I specialize in women's issues, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, coping and problem solving skills, anger management, and people struggling with their day-to-day emotions and stressful situations that impact well being and decision making. Religious and Spirituality Diverse, LGBTQIA+ ally
In a supportive non judgmental down-to-earth atmosphere I believe in complete transparency to fully engage each client to ensure a person centered approach to treatment and goal setting. I work with individuals and families through a HIPPA secure online portal directly through my easily accessible website. I specialize in women's issues, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, coping and problem solving skills, anger management, and people struggling with their day-to-day emotions and stressful situations that impact well being and decision making. Religious and Spirituality Diverse, LGBTQIA+ ally
(646) 683-9335 View (646) 683-9335
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Heather Aldridge-Venitucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montgomery, NY 12549  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling in any area of your life it is worth exploring in therapy. Many of my clients have dealt with and worked through issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, fear of change, anger management, loss of a job or loved one, addiction, and trauma. I use a strengths-based approach to focus on the unique strengths and challenges of each individual that I am working with. Regardless of your struggles, I will work with you to identify positive, healthy ways of coping to overcome difficulties and increase satisfaction.
If you are struggling in any area of your life it is worth exploring in therapy. Many of my clients have dealt with and worked through issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, fear of change, anger management, loss of a job or loved one, addiction, and trauma. I use a strengths-based approach to focus on the unique strengths and challenges of each individual that I am working with. Regardless of your struggles, I will work with you to identify positive, healthy ways of coping to overcome difficulties and increase satisfaction.
(646) 798-1743 View (646) 798-1743
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Regina Ann Orsi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CHT
Verified Verified
Chester, NY 10918
Some alternative methods used are advanced hypnosis, spirtual counseling, NLP, anger management, inner child work, Reiki healing, personalized hypnosis media, chakra balancing, past life regression, music therapy, aromatherapy,and referrals to various holistic doctors,and various group therapy.
Regina Orsi has been the owner of Synergy of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center since 1998. She is a gifted and compassionate Licensed Psychotherapist and Metaphysical Healer. She has been on a spiritual quest to provide clients with innovative techniques to heal the body, mind,and soul in an accelerated fashion. With gentle guidance, you can reinvent your life, sculpting it to your personalized image. Allow yourself to be at peace, regardless of your life circumstances!
Some alternative methods used are advanced hypnosis, spirtual counseling, NLP, anger management, inner child work, Reiki healing, personalized hypnosis media, chakra balancing, past life regression, music therapy, aromatherapy,and referrals to various holistic doctors,and various group therapy.
Regina Orsi has been the owner of Synergy of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center since 1998. She is a gifted and compassionate Licensed Psychotherapist and Metaphysical Healer. She has been on a spiritual quest to provide clients with innovative techniques to heal the body, mind,and soul in an accelerated fashion. With gentle guidance, you can reinvent your life, sculpting it to your personalized image. Allow yourself to be at peace, regardless of your life circumstances!
(845) 271-2171 View (845) 271-2171
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Kelly Garbinsky
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monroe, NY 10950  (Online Only)
As your therapist, my philosophy is rooted in helping. I provide safety, support, guidance, education and life skills. I specialize in substance use disorder & recovery. I work with anxiety, depression, compulsive overeating, life transitions, anger management, individual & couples counseling. I keep it simple using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing & ACT modalities.
As your therapist, my philosophy is rooted in helping. I provide safety, support, guidance, education and life skills. I specialize in substance use disorder & recovery. I work with anxiety, depression, compulsive overeating, life transitions, anger management, individual & couples counseling. I keep it simple using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing & ACT modalities.
(845) 552-4738 View (845) 552-4738
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Lameek Covington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, NY 10940  (Online Only)
Lameek is client centered and has helped people with various backgrounds manage and cope through various mental health issues, including generational trauma, domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, substance dependency, depression, personality disorders, hyperactivity disorders, stress, and relationship struggles.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you dealing with life and all of its challenges and can use some support? Well you have found a dedicated psychotherapist with 18 years of experience in mental health and social work practice in NY. Lameek earned her master's degree in Clinical Social Work and Organizational Leadership from Fordham University.
Lameek is client centered and has helped people with various backgrounds manage and cope through various mental health issues, including generational trauma, domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, substance dependency, depression, personality disorders, hyperactivity disorders, stress, and relationship struggles.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you dealing with life and all of its challenges and can use some support? Well you have found a dedicated psychotherapist with 18 years of experience in mental health and social work practice in NY. Lameek earned her master's degree in Clinical Social Work and Organizational Leadership from Fordham University.
(845) 415-4460 View (845) 415-4460
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Lamount Anglin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, NY 12549
As a bilingual English/Spanish therapist with 30 years of experience I can help you with a variety of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, family issues and more.
The prerequisite to true freedom is to decide that you do not want to suffer anymore. You must decide that you want to enjoy your life and that there is no reason for stress, inner pain, or fear. Every day we bear a burden that we should not be bearing. We fear that we are not good enough or that we will fail. We experience insecurity, anxiety, and self-consciousness. All of these things burden us tremendously and deplete our energy.
As a bilingual English/Spanish therapist with 30 years of experience I can help you with a variety of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, family issues and more.
The prerequisite to true freedom is to decide that you do not want to suffer anymore. You must decide that you want to enjoy your life and that there is no reason for stress, inner pain, or fear. Every day we bear a burden that we should not be bearing. We fear that we are not good enough or that we will fail. We experience insecurity, anxiety, and self-consciousness. All of these things burden us tremendously and deplete our energy.
(845) 263-3887 View (845) 263-3887
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Kathleen Wyand
Counselor, LMHC, MS, Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Windsor, NY 12553
Including but not limited to, trauma, grief counseling, eating disorder,depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety,OCD, learning disabilities, bipolar,relationship and gender issues, school issues, domestic abuse/violence,stress and anger management PTSD and group work.
I understand that life has many challenges, and can be difficult to maneuver. Are you feeling out of control frustrated or sad, I can help you work through your problems. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of experience working with a diverse population and diverse complications. Every individual that I counsel is treated with dignity and respect and free to express his or her feelings without judgment. In my practice, I counsel children, adolescents, adults and the elderly who are in need of help.I am here to assist every individual in reaching a peaceful state of mind.
Including but not limited to, trauma, grief counseling, eating disorder,depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety,OCD, learning disabilities, bipolar,relationship and gender issues, school issues, domestic abuse/violence,stress and anger management PTSD and group work.
I understand that life has many challenges, and can be difficult to maneuver. Are you feeling out of control frustrated or sad, I can help you work through your problems. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of experience working with a diverse population and diverse complications. Every individual that I counsel is treated with dignity and respect and free to express his or her feelings without judgment. In my practice, I counsel children, adolescents, adults and the elderly who are in need of help.I am here to assist every individual in reaching a peaceful state of mind.
(845) 262-6672 View (845) 262-6672
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Shawn Cammarota
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warwick, NY 10990
It is okay to not be okay. Worry, grief, loss, stress, anger, hurt, and other intense feelings can be overwhelming and also leave you feeling stuck and unable to see the light at the end of the tunnel. My approach invites you to grow and thrive at your own pace in a safe environment where you don’t have to navigate the path alone. I provide person-centered mindful therapy, drawing on powerful evidence-based approaches like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solutions-focused therapy.
It is okay to not be okay. Worry, grief, loss, stress, anger, hurt, and other intense feelings can be overwhelming and also leave you feeling stuck and unable to see the light at the end of the tunnel. My approach invites you to grow and thrive at your own pace in a safe environment where you don’t have to navigate the path alone. I provide person-centered mindful therapy, drawing on powerful evidence-based approaches like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solutions-focused therapy.
(845) 385-2875 View (845) 385-2875
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Anthony Moscatello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Goshen, NY 10924
Anthony Moscatello, LCSWR is the Owner/Operator and Supervising Clinician of Moscatello Therapy located in Goshen, NY where he maintains his own caseload of clients and oversees the therapy of the practice's other clinicians. At Moscatello Therapy, we conduct Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. Our therapists have backgrounds in Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Anger Management, Bipolar), Adjustment Disorders (grief, stress management) and Substance Use Disorders. Moscatello Therapy accepts clients ages 5 and up for both in person and remote treatment.
Anthony Moscatello, LCSWR is the Owner/Operator and Supervising Clinician of Moscatello Therapy located in Goshen, NY where he maintains his own caseload of clients and oversees the therapy of the practice's other clinicians. At Moscatello Therapy, we conduct Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. Our therapists have backgrounds in Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Anger Management, Bipolar), Adjustment Disorders (grief, stress management) and Substance Use Disorders. Moscatello Therapy accepts clients ages 5 and up for both in person and remote treatment.
(845) 477-5455 View (845) 477-5455
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Robert A Ferrer
Pastoral Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Newburgh, NY 12550
I work with trauma survivors, substance abusers, and people who need anger management.
Communication challenges, trust concerns, frequent arguing, and numerous family dilemmas are all issues that my ideal client has.
I work with trauma survivors, substance abusers, and people who need anger management.
Communication challenges, trust concerns, frequent arguing, and numerous family dilemmas are all issues that my ideal client has.
(845) 209-0541 View (845) 209-0541
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Taking Care of Me, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Monroe, NY 10950  (Online Only)
In this busy world, balance is key to an overall healthier lifestyle, but sometimes we need help finding that balance. I want to help you improve any area in your life where you feel overwhelmed, stressed, stuck, or where you feel like you need to make a change. If you are experiencing any of the following: relationship issues, family issues, divorce, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, work/school issues, communication issues, etc., I can help provide you with tools and support to help reduce the issues and symptoms you are feeling.
In this busy world, balance is key to an overall healthier lifestyle, but sometimes we need help finding that balance. I want to help you improve any area in your life where you feel overwhelmed, stressed, stuck, or where you feel like you need to make a change. If you are experiencing any of the following: relationship issues, family issues, divorce, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, work/school issues, communication issues, etc., I can help provide you with tools and support to help reduce the issues and symptoms you are feeling.
(845) 643-2558 View (845) 643-2558
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Alternative Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Cornwall, NY 12518
Specialty includes marital counseling, family advocacy, individual therapy, substance dependency, anger management, relationship issues, employment issues, anxiety, and depression.
Licensed psychotherapist, certified hypnotist, holistic practitioner, professor, teacher and author, I help you create a balanced plan for healing with focus on body, mind, and spirit. View website: AlternativeCounselingNY.com
Specialty includes marital counseling, family advocacy, individual therapy, substance dependency, anger management, relationship issues, employment issues, anxiety, and depression.
Licensed psychotherapist, certified hypnotist, holistic practitioner, professor, teacher and author, I help you create a balanced plan for healing with focus on body, mind, and spirit. View website: AlternativeCounselingNY.com
(845) 617-4657 View (845) 617-4657
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Integrating the Self - Mental Health & Wellness
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburgh, NY 12550
With an outside the box approach, our therapists use creative means to bring healing, growth, and change in addition to traditional talk therapy. We work with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, OCD, managing major life changes, anger management, codependency, relationship struggles, trauma, invisible illness (MS, etc), insomnia, and many different stressors and situations from childhood all through adult life. We’re a group of 6 therapists offering a wide range of therapy services, aligned practices, and wellness workshops, so we most likely have something that you are looking for.
With an outside the box approach, our therapists use creative means to bring healing, growth, and change in addition to traditional talk therapy. We work with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, OCD, managing major life changes, anger management, codependency, relationship struggles, trauma, invisible illness (MS, etc), insomnia, and many different stressors and situations from childhood all through adult life. We’re a group of 6 therapists offering a wide range of therapy services, aligned practices, and wellness workshops, so we most likely have something that you are looking for.
(845) 209-0748 View (845) 209-0748
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Catherine J. Pavich
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newburgh, NY 12550  (Online Only)
Catherine Pavich helps clients navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression. Catherine received her degree in mental health counseling from UMASS Boston and holds experience in helping clients with stress, loss, anger, and depression. She is dedicated to fostering a safe environment and relationship with clients using CBT and more successful methods. She believes that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Catherine Pavich helps clients navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression. Catherine received her degree in mental health counseling from UMASS Boston and holds experience in helping clients with stress, loss, anger, and depression. She is dedicated to fostering a safe environment and relationship with clients using CBT and more successful methods. She believes that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
(845) 723-9399 View (845) 723-9399
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Leading Edge Therapy & Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warwick, NY 10990
I integrate the most effective approaches to mental health, marital/family, and addiction challenges. I blend traditional with cutting edge and provide concrete tools, practical advice, and spiritual guidance while effecting lasting change and healing. For 24+ years, I have helped countless people struggling with depression, anxiety, ADD, trauma, low self-esteem, anger and management, and with marital, sexuality, family, and parenting challenges. In testimonials I have been described as "having vast knowledge"; "a very down to earth guy who puts you at ease almost instantly; as having "laser-sharp" perceptions; & "an old soul ."
I integrate the most effective approaches to mental health, marital/family, and addiction challenges. I blend traditional with cutting edge and provide concrete tools, practical advice, and spiritual guidance while effecting lasting change and healing. For 24+ years, I have helped countless people struggling with depression, anxiety, ADD, trauma, low self-esteem, anger and management, and with marital, sexuality, family, and parenting challenges. In testimonials I have been described as "having vast knowledge"; "a very down to earth guy who puts you at ease almost instantly; as having "laser-sharp" perceptions; & "an old soul ."
(845) 262-2179 View (845) 262-2179
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Alison Sandra Nydick Haller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, -
Verified Verified
Newburgh, NY 12550
,personality disorders,stress and anger management issuesand grief issues and chronic pain and disabilities.
i work with clients ages 10and over but primarily adults with a widevarietyof mood,anxiety,obsessive compulsive.grief,chronic pain and illness,personality disorders.anger and stressmanagement,grief issues,bipolar disorder,ADHD.couples therapy.With all of my clients I focus on identifying their distressing dysfunctional symptoms,their negative thoughts that lead to debilitating emotions and behaviors,and teaching my clients positive coping skills such as emotional deregulation,interpersonal effectiveness,staying in the present,and learning distress tolerance skills,I perform family,individal,and couples therapy focusing on the treatment of adolescents as well as adult clients to maximize their potential.
,personality disorders,stress and anger management issuesand grief issues and chronic pain and disabilities.
i work with clients ages 10and over but primarily adults with a widevarietyof mood,anxiety,obsessive compulsive.grief,chronic pain and illness,personality disorders.anger and stressmanagement,grief issues,bipolar disorder,ADHD.couples therapy.With all of my clients I focus on identifying their distressing dysfunctional symptoms,their negative thoughts that lead to debilitating emotions and behaviors,and teaching my clients positive coping skills such as emotional deregulation,interpersonal effectiveness,staying in the present,and learning distress tolerance skills,I perform family,individal,and couples therapy focusing on the treatment of adolescents as well as adult clients to maximize their potential.
(845) 262-2561 View (845) 262-2561

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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.