Anger Management Therapists in Walnut Creek, OH

Are you feeling stuck and you aren't sure what your next move is? Maybe you're not sure where to start, or you have experiences from the past that are holding you back and getting in the way of you being your best self. Perhaps you've tried therapy before but really didn't get anything out of it. Or you are struggling in your relationships and keep repeating the same old patterns, and quite frankly, you're over it. Maybe your last therapist listened to you as you shared, but didn't offer much guidance in return. As your therapist, I will meet you where you are, and come along side you to help you identify and reach your goals.

Michele Sparks & the team at River of Life Professional Counseling have a passion for seeing the lives of individuals, families, couples, and groups changed and hope restored where there has been emotional woundedness. We offer individual, child/adolescent & family therapies for depression, anxiety, abuse/trauma, anger, behavioral problems, grief, parenting, life transitions, relationships, & substance use. We offer professional clinical counseling and professional Christian evidence-based therapies. We teach practical skills for dealing with concerns as well as strengths-based approaches for healing and wellness.

I believe in self-determination (choice) and the natural process of growth. I will, therefore, assist your growth/change process by providing you with education, support and honest feedback. Because I prefer to examine issues from a holistic perspective, I will discuss the integration of your strengths as they relate to the five life domains: emotional, mental, physical, relational and spiritual.

I recognize that we all face challenges in life and sometimes we need someone to walk with us in those challenges to provide support and ask questions that help us regain our power. While I have a particular love for working with teens, young adults, and couples, I have a great deal of experience working with children and families as well. I love to harness each client’s individual strengths and interests including music, spirituality, reading, creative writing, anime, and video games to help identify your values and goals.

Seeking relief from relationship stress, trauma, sexual abuse, sexual offending, domestic violence offending, intimate partner abuse, infidelity, emotional abuse, etc.? Do you feel emotionally abandoned, lonely, sad, angry, resentful, maybe just a lack of satisfaction in your relationship, unfaithful partner or spouse, guilty over your own affair and helpless or trapped to end it? Do you want to untwist negative beliefs and reveal truth in a safe place? We serve individuals, teens, couples, families & groups, & courts. We also do consulting for individuals, corporations, courts, attorneys, etc. as well as expert witness work.

I have a passion for working with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship distress and anger management issues. Everyone has strengths and areas for improvement. I will assist you in taking the steps to heal and grow into the person you want to be.

Do you have difficulty concentrating? Trouble falling or staying asleep? Irritable behavior, angry outbursts? Many people are struggling with trauma symptoms. This can range from feeling fear, horror, anger, guilt or shame to headaches, heart pounding, trouble breathing and sweating. Not taking care of yourself can lead to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use problems. We believe that learning healthy ways to cope and getting the right care and support can help reduce upsetting feelings and symptoms. Our staff is excited to work with you to create a plan to help you move forward.

I am glad you are here! Life is tough at times. Relationships can be as well. We are not meant to try to deal with it all alone. Wouldn't it be freeing to take charge of your own life? What if someone could come alongside you to help you take steps to explore yourself, deal with the past, become the best version of yourself, work through hard times, and meet your goals? As a team, we will build on your strengths so that you leave our sessions feeling equipped and empowered! Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling life or relationship takes courage. I will support that process and look forward to our journey together!

When they enter counseling with me, clients are experiencing depression and anxiety. Usually it is moderate to severe; at times it is in response to a current stressful event or loss, for some clients, their depression is long standing. It is not unusual at all for a new client to have seen therapists previously, without benefit. Yet, after four to six sessions, they tell me that they have already started to experience much benefit, with this also being obvious from there presentation of self, and body language. With further sessions, the client moves into an exalted state of happiness or even euphoria. Remarkable & Joyous to see!

Licenses-OH & MI. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal, to restore and to assist us in becoming or regaining our best selves. Life can be messy, heartbreaking, unpredictable, and confusing. Having a connection with a trusted, dedicated counselor can help navigate a path to coping and overcoming. I am passionate about working with people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, backgrounds. I enjoy working with families to navigate dynamics and conflicts. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and teens. I enjoy helping them navigate life and connecting with their own individual strengths.

Every client is unique and is facing their own distinctive challenges. Therefore each treatment plan should be personalized and individualized. An ideal client is one who comes to counseling with an open mind and is ready to try new approaches and coping skills. Each person will benefit differently from a wide variety of approaches. Together we can and will find the right strategies that work best for you. There is not a "normal" or "standard" cookie-cutter path. It is a journey! I have experience working with issues as grief, anxiety, anger, mood, neurological, trauma, relationship issues, substance use disorders, and more.

The stresses of life can sometimes accumulate, causing anxiety, depression, and anger. Relationships can become confusing and complicated. If you, a friend, or a family member are struggling with daily coping, I would like to help. I support clients and teach them skills to manage the daily stresses and joys of life. I care about you and offer an objective, accepting viewpoint. I also offer a peaceful, confidential, supportive environment to help men, women, and couples learn skills to manage life. I have a medical background, and I like helping the elderly and people with various illnesses and chronic pain.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Breathe, this is just a chapter, not your whole story. We all have things that we may struggle with from time to time, and it is important to find a professional that you can relate to when you need help. I enjoy helping people work through the difficulties of life, with a warm and non-judgmental attitude. My approach to therapy is laid-back and down to earth. Your sessions with me will very much be directed by you. What's hindering you? depression, stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem? Do these issues leave you feeling impaired? Just Know, how you deal with the valley can have a lasting effect well after the storm has passed.

People can heal from trauma. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, relationship stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find reasons to smile again. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.

As a therapist I always aim to provide a safe, caring, confidential space for people to come to share their struggles and goals. I want to provide an environment that will help people work through their struggles to obtain their goals. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Supervisory Designation and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Akron with a Master of Social Work. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field. I enjoy working with adults and there is no cap on age!

Are you suffering from trauma, anxiety, fear, shame, anger, addiction(substance, codependency or relationship), low self worth, relationship conflict, having difficulty managing stress, or are tired of pushing through life? Do you sabotage yourself in attempting to reach your potential or find it difficult to live joyfully, struggle with connecting passionately in relationships, or living life in the moment? I will support you in attracting and creating the life you want. I offer approaches that guide you from trying to figure out life to learning to live intentionally and passionately in the moment.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Life throws many twists and turns in our direction and sometimes we may need a helping hand to navigate us through it. No one should have to face difficult times on their own, and we should have a safe place to share them. My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to help you process through these decisions in order to holistically grow as a person. Through counseling, I will utilize an eclectic approach by incorporating ACT, CBT, DBT, and person-centered interventions. I work with various populations with the mindset of valuing cultural diversity and acceptance of others.