Anger Management Therapists in Edmond, OK

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Mary Beth Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmond, OK 73013
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or your child feeling stress, having problems with anger, worry, anxiety, depression, or confusion in life? Is your child having behavioral problems at school or home? Help is available and you are not alone. Counseling will be provided in a comfortable, non-judgmental, confidential environment where you can feel safe to express yourself. Together we can discover what is holding you back, explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to develop a plan for success, personal growth, and happiness. Making the decision to get counseling can be a hard one, the next step is to choose the right therapist for you!
Are you or your child feeling stress, having problems with anger, worry, anxiety, depression, or confusion in life? Is your child having behavioral problems at school or home? Help is available and you are not alone. Counseling will be provided in a comfortable, non-judgmental, confidential environment where you can feel safe to express yourself. Together we can discover what is holding you back, explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to develop a plan for success, personal growth, and happiness. Making the decision to get counseling can be a hard one, the next step is to choose the right therapist for you!
(405) 896-7066 View (405) 896-7066
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Choices for Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73003
Waitlist for new clients
Let’s be honest, therapy can be intimidating, but you’re ready to take the first step toward healing. We have caring providers whom work with children and adults. Our team works with anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, as well as any family/marriage/couple issues. We approach therapy as a partnership and together, we can navigate your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Let’s be honest, therapy can be intimidating, but you’re ready to take the first step toward healing. We have caring providers whom work with children and adults. Our team works with anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, as well as any family/marriage/couple issues. We approach therapy as a partnership and together, we can navigate your journey of healing and self-discovery.
(405) 351-7298 View (405) 351-7298
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Dr. Christina Almstrom Whelan
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73034
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Whelan's office is designed to offer ultimate discretion as individuals are provided with a private waiting room and a separate private exit. You will only see Dr. Whelan if this is what you desire. Dr. Whelan's ideal client aims to increase self-awareness and an increased understanding of their unique brain patterns. She has a vast experience in both medical settings and in private practice. Her background working w/ combat veterans has provided her w/ significant experience working w/ PTSD, anger, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Whelan also enjoys working w/ client's are categorized as high functioning but desire more from life.
Dr. Whelan's office is designed to offer ultimate discretion as individuals are provided with a private waiting room and a separate private exit. You will only see Dr. Whelan if this is what you desire. Dr. Whelan's ideal client aims to increase self-awareness and an increased understanding of their unique brain patterns. She has a vast experience in both medical settings and in private practice. Her background working w/ combat veterans has provided her w/ significant experience working w/ PTSD, anger, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Whelan also enjoys working w/ client's are categorized as high functioning but desire more from life.
(405) 467-1524 View (405) 467-1524
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Michael D Swafford
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmond, OK 73034
MICHAEL D. SWAFFORD, PSY.D. Dr. Michael Swafford is a former Postdoctoral Fellow in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is an experienced clinician. His interest is improving your quality of life. Dr. Swafford offers quality treatment for those experiencing depression, anxiety, anger management, substance use recovery, adult ADHD, marital difficulties. Evaluations are available on a case by case basis. Dr. Swafford will work with your primary care physician to achieve the best in physical and mental health well-being.
MICHAEL D. SWAFFORD, PSY.D. Dr. Michael Swafford is a former Postdoctoral Fellow in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is an experienced clinician. His interest is improving your quality of life. Dr. Swafford offers quality treatment for those experiencing depression, anxiety, anger management, substance use recovery, adult ADHD, marital difficulties. Evaluations are available on a case by case basis. Dr. Swafford will work with your primary care physician to achieve the best in physical and mental health well-being.
(405) 844-7793 View (405) 844-7793
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Gorham Psychotherapy DBA Townsend Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73003  (Online Only)
I am flexible and often utilize my additional trainings in EMDR, Trauma therapy, CBT, EFT, Gottman and Anger Management to help clients find peace.
Are you tired of feeling fearful, anxious, confused and angry? These feelings do not have to control your life. At Townsend Therapy Services, we strongly feel that each client possesses the power to heal themselves. We see ourselves as guides who are present to help nurture the client in order to promote true emotional healing. Townsend Therapy Services utilizes creative solutions to help clients achieve freedom from their fears, create resiliency, build empathy and to nurture empowerment.
I am flexible and often utilize my additional trainings in EMDR, Trauma therapy, CBT, EFT, Gottman and Anger Management to help clients find peace.
Are you tired of feeling fearful, anxious, confused and angry? These feelings do not have to control your life. At Townsend Therapy Services, we strongly feel that each client possesses the power to heal themselves. We see ourselves as guides who are present to help nurture the client in order to promote true emotional healing. Townsend Therapy Services utilizes creative solutions to help clients achieve freedom from their fears, create resiliency, build empathy and to nurture empowerment.
(405) 353-9486 View (405) 353-9486
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Mike Etzler
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73034
I treat anxiety, depression, and anger, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to calm/reprogram the nervous system reducing your stressed thinking.
Due to the CV-19 pandemic, I'm currently using both Telehealth and in-person counselling with my clients in Oklahoma. I am currently taking new clients. My goal is for clients to finish counseling feeling heard, cared for and loved. Sometimes stress and trauma can be made worse by our own beliefs. Therapy can help identify and correct those harmful thoughts and false beliefs. Caring friends have helped my family and me to face life's biggest challenges. Remember, you can survive even the worst of times, and there is nothing too difficult for you to handle. Let's reason together and find your answers.
I treat anxiety, depression, and anger, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to calm/reprogram the nervous system reducing your stressed thinking.
Due to the CV-19 pandemic, I'm currently using both Telehealth and in-person counselling with my clients in Oklahoma. I am currently taking new clients. My goal is for clients to finish counseling feeling heard, cared for and loved. Sometimes stress and trauma can be made worse by our own beliefs. Therapy can help identify and correct those harmful thoughts and false beliefs. Caring friends have helped my family and me to face life's biggest challenges. Remember, you can survive even the worst of times, and there is nothing too difficult for you to handle. Let's reason together and find your answers.
(405) 445-6532 View (405) 445-6532
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Coleman L Lemmons Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73012  (Online Only)
Suffering from depression or anxiety, boredom or regret, confusion or anger is not fatal.
It isn’t random issues that create problems as much as patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. Hopeless depression, alarming anxiety, mental disorder or substance abuse cloud the present and the future. When our mental health is in disrepair and collapse feels imminent, setting a new course seems impossible. The pleasures and certainty of life seem lost. Like restoring old furniture, it takes a commitment to revision friendships and family, or perhaps a job, until deterioration is replaced with a narrative of renewal. We can take time to restore healthy, confident hopes and positive plans to achieve an exceptional life.
Suffering from depression or anxiety, boredom or regret, confusion or anger is not fatal.
It isn’t random issues that create problems as much as patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. Hopeless depression, alarming anxiety, mental disorder or substance abuse cloud the present and the future. When our mental health is in disrepair and collapse feels imminent, setting a new course seems impossible. The pleasures and certainty of life seem lost. Like restoring old furniture, it takes a commitment to revision friendships and family, or perhaps a job, until deterioration is replaced with a narrative of renewal. We can take time to restore healthy, confident hopes and positive plans to achieve an exceptional life.
(405) 406-3104 View (405) 406-3104
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Lacy Huffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73034
Waitlist for new clients
If you have a child that may need to learn the skills you wish you learned as a child or who struggles with anger, anxiety, time management, stress, depression, or any other hard emotion.
Lacy Huffman is a licensed professional counselor who works with children starting at age 4 up to adults. Lacy earned her masters at the University of Central Oklahoma in School Counseling. She has worked as a school counselor and pre-K teacher. During her time in the school system, she saw a need to meet students where they are and recognizes the very real worries young students have within schools. Lacy enjoyed helping students, teachers, and parents succeed by working as a team to achieve the best outcome for the child.
If you have a child that may need to learn the skills you wish you learned as a child or who struggles with anger, anxiety, time management, stress, depression, or any other hard emotion.
Lacy Huffman is a licensed professional counselor who works with children starting at age 4 up to adults. Lacy earned her masters at the University of Central Oklahoma in School Counseling. She has worked as a school counselor and pre-K teacher. During her time in the school system, she saw a need to meet students where they are and recognizes the very real worries young students have within schools. Lacy enjoyed helping students, teachers, and parents succeed by working as a team to achieve the best outcome for the child.
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Transformation Counseling & Mediation
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73012
Giorgio supports individuals, couples, and families as they grow their mental health. Clients experience anger, frustration, anxiety, stress, or loneliness on such a scale that it impacts their daily routines and their relationships with loved ones. Through Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), clients practice slowing down their thoughts and assessing them. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) clients monitor and change negative thought patterns. Also, Person Centered Therapy (PCT) requires the client to actively lead during therapy sessions.
Giorgio supports individuals, couples, and families as they grow their mental health. Clients experience anger, frustration, anxiety, stress, or loneliness on such a scale that it impacts their daily routines and their relationships with loved ones. Through Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), clients practice slowing down their thoughts and assessing them. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) clients monitor and change negative thought patterns. Also, Person Centered Therapy (PCT) requires the client to actively lead during therapy sessions.
(405) 335-6101 View (405) 335-6101
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DeLeah Poe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MCP, LPC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73013
I have worked with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, family issues, divorce, grief/loss, anger management, parenting skills, adolescent issues, trauma, physical, sexual and mental abuse, and personality disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Oklahoma Counseling Association (OCA). I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Counseling Psychology degree, both from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults and families in an outpatient setting as well as school-based setting. I incorporate solution-focused as well as cognitive-behavioral and reality based therapy solutions. I am EMDR fully trained.
I have worked with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, family issues, divorce, grief/loss, anger management, parenting skills, adolescent issues, trauma, physical, sexual and mental abuse, and personality disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Oklahoma Counseling Association (OCA). I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Counseling Psychology degree, both from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults and families in an outpatient setting as well as school-based setting. I incorporate solution-focused as well as cognitive-behavioral and reality based therapy solutions. I am EMDR fully trained.
(405) 381-8185 View (405) 381-8185
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Karan Elizabeth Allbright
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73034
I enjoy addressing feelings of depression, anxiety, insecurity, anger, and loss.
Interacting with friends and loved ones can sometimes be difficult. How we think of ourselves is often the consequence of these interactions. My goal is to aid you in making choices to enrich and empower your life.
I enjoy addressing feelings of depression, anxiety, insecurity, anger, and loss.
Interacting with friends and loved ones can sometimes be difficult. How we think of ourselves is often the consequence of these interactions. My goal is to aid you in making choices to enrich and empower your life.
(405) 679-3217 View (405) 679-3217
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Melanie Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73034
I am a (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and (LADC) Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been licensed since 1999, and provide therapy services, consultation and supervision. I have worked with families, foster families, couples, children, adolescent, teens and adults. I have provided individual, family and group services. I assist with parenting, support, relationships, grief, trauma, anger, depression, defiance, anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation and sexual issues. I believe no one is beyond the hope of healing.
I am a (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and (LADC) Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been licensed since 1999, and provide therapy services, consultation and supervision. I have worked with families, foster families, couples, children, adolescent, teens and adults. I have provided individual, family and group services. I assist with parenting, support, relationships, grief, trauma, anger, depression, defiance, anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation and sexual issues. I believe no one is beyond the hope of healing.
(405) 351-6460 View (405) 351-6460
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Jordan Feldmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmond, OK 73013  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. I have 8 years experience working with children and adults that have needed additional support with anxiety, depression, coping skills, separation anxiety, anger management, behavior problems, attachment disorders, divorce, bullying, etc. Our office offers Neurofeedback services which can also help minimize your symptoms. Please visit our website for more information or call/email us to talk about how Neurofeedback services can help you! Accepting new Neurofeedback clients only! :)
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. I have 8 years experience working with children and adults that have needed additional support with anxiety, depression, coping skills, separation anxiety, anger management, behavior problems, attachment disorders, divorce, bullying, etc. Our office offers Neurofeedback services which can also help minimize your symptoms. Please visit our website for more information or call/email us to talk about how Neurofeedback services can help you! Accepting new Neurofeedback clients only! :)
(405) 367-0229 View (405) 367-0229
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Craig Kavanaugh
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC/MH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmond, OK 73034
My ideal client is one who is motivated to change and is willing to work with me collaboratively in achieving progress. I work with a multitude of issues including substance dependence, legal issues, DHS involved cases, anxiety, depression, anger and other co-occurring disorders.
My ideal client is one who is motivated to change and is willing to work with me collaboratively in achieving progress. I work with a multitude of issues including substance dependence, legal issues, DHS involved cases, anxiety, depression, anger and other co-occurring disorders.
(844) 564-9174 View (844) 564-9174
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Rick J Krause
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73013
I graduated from the OU in 1982. I have been in been in private practice, providing psychotherapy in OK for over 40 years. I provide both short term problem focused and long term therapy. Anxiety, anger, and stress management programs are available. Regardless of the type of therapy offered my emphasis is on educating and empowering the client with useful tools. One of these tools is Tai Chi mindfulness exercises, when requested. These tools enable the client to identify, to understand and manage their issues when they leave my office.
I graduated from the OU in 1982. I have been in been in private practice, providing psychotherapy in OK for over 40 years. I provide both short term problem focused and long term therapy. Anxiety, anger, and stress management programs are available. Regardless of the type of therapy offered my emphasis is on educating and empowering the client with useful tools. One of these tools is Tai Chi mindfulness exercises, when requested. These tools enable the client to identify, to understand and manage their issues when they leave my office.
(405) 518-4793 View (405) 518-4793
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Kristen Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmond, OK 73013
I enjoy working with individuals who exhibit symptoms including anxiety, depression, anger, stress, fear, and fatigue and with families who strive to improve communication, interpersonal and relational skills.
My goal as your therapist is to provide an honest and encouraging atmosphere to help you navigate through life's highs and lows. I will help you build upon your own unique set of strengths in order to confront problems and overcome obstacles. I will listen to you in a nonjudgmental manner and we will work to smooth out the worry and confusion that life can throw at you. Working together in a relationship of trust and sharing I can help you set a new course in life where you can achieve self-fulfillment and awareness.
I enjoy working with individuals who exhibit symptoms including anxiety, depression, anger, stress, fear, and fatigue and with families who strive to improve communication, interpersonal and relational skills.
My goal as your therapist is to provide an honest and encouraging atmosphere to help you navigate through life's highs and lows. I will help you build upon your own unique set of strengths in order to confront problems and overcome obstacles. I will listen to you in a nonjudgmental manner and we will work to smooth out the worry and confusion that life can throw at you. Working together in a relationship of trust and sharing I can help you set a new course in life where you can achieve self-fulfillment and awareness.
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Crystal D. Coetzee
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC/MH, PLLC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73013
I have helped many individuals with addiction, anger management, anxiety, codependency, co-occurring, coping skills, depression, grief/loss, and substance abuse.
As a Licensed Counselor, I'm here to help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. It is my goal to provide a safe environment and develop a therapeutic relationship with trust and empathy. I will assist you with tools and solutions to overcome obstacles, and to accomplish your own unique goals. We will work together to help you achieve healing and meaningful change.
I have helped many individuals with addiction, anger management, anxiety, codependency, co-occurring, coping skills, depression, grief/loss, and substance abuse.
As a Licensed Counselor, I'm here to help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. It is my goal to provide a safe environment and develop a therapeutic relationship with trust and empathy. I will assist you with tools and solutions to overcome obstacles, and to accomplish your own unique goals. We will work together to help you achieve healing and meaningful change.
(405) 276-4440 View (405) 276-4440
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Aimee Ahpeatone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edmond, OK 73013  (Online Only)
I'm experienced in issues relating to work, stress, anger, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, and trauma.
Insight and relief can come from talking with someone who can help you understand your current feelings in the context of your whole life - someone who will listen without judgment, validate painful feelings, offer compassion and push the boundary of what may seem possible. I hope to help you gain insight and perspective into your relationships and behaviors with the intention of feeling better and achieving positive change. I believe that trust, respect, and genuineness form the foundation of a safe therapeutic relationship.
I'm experienced in issues relating to work, stress, anger, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, and trauma.
Insight and relief can come from talking with someone who can help you understand your current feelings in the context of your whole life - someone who will listen without judgment, validate painful feelings, offer compassion and push the boundary of what may seem possible. I hope to help you gain insight and perspective into your relationships and behaviors with the intention of feeling better and achieving positive change. I believe that trust, respect, and genuineness form the foundation of a safe therapeutic relationship.
(405) 494-1014 View (405) 494-1014
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Brittain Keifer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SLP
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73034  (Online Only)
We are experienced in stress, anxiety, LGBTQ, parenting issues, anger management, depression, compassion fatigue, geriatric, autism, blended families, cancer, Asperger Syndrome, and abandonment.
Hello, my name is Brittain Keifer and we offer premium mental health services. I have been a therapist since 2009 and I have extensive experience in helping individuals, couples, adolescents and families navigate through various seasons in life. Therapy is a place where you can come and there are no expectations of you. I take a client-centered approach implementing a variety of therapeutic techniques, assisting you to discover healthy ways of communicating, resolving conflict and establishing boundaries and self-discovery. This is YOUR time and it is my passion to help you on your journey! Come and experience the change.
We are experienced in stress, anxiety, LGBTQ, parenting issues, anger management, depression, compassion fatigue, geriatric, autism, blended families, cancer, Asperger Syndrome, and abandonment.
Hello, my name is Brittain Keifer and we offer premium mental health services. I have been a therapist since 2009 and I have extensive experience in helping individuals, couples, adolescents and families navigate through various seasons in life. Therapy is a place where you can come and there are no expectations of you. I take a client-centered approach implementing a variety of therapeutic techniques, assisting you to discover healthy ways of communicating, resolving conflict and establishing boundaries and self-discovery. This is YOUR time and it is my passion to help you on your journey! Come and experience the change.
(918) 417-1255 View (918) 417-1255
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Marquita Banks
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MHR, LADC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73012  (Online Only)
I specialize in substance abuse issues, trauma (PTSD), ADHD, ODD, anger management, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, wellness and work/ life balance.
I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2011 and I am a LADC (Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor). I have helped individuals transform their lives by teaching them effective coping skills. I help clients identify behavioral patterns that prevent them from progressing. I help them increase self-care, self-esteem, self-worth and ways to add value to their lives. Throughout the therapy experience clients learn to implement healthy boundaries, increase communication skills and add mindfulness techniques to their daily routine.
I specialize in substance abuse issues, trauma (PTSD), ADHD, ODD, anger management, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, wellness and work/ life balance.
I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2011 and I am a LADC (Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor). I have helped individuals transform their lives by teaching them effective coping skills. I help clients identify behavioral patterns that prevent them from progressing. I help them increase self-care, self-esteem, self-worth and ways to add value to their lives. Throughout the therapy experience clients learn to implement healthy boundaries, increase communication skills and add mindfulness techniques to their daily routine.
(405) 584-6798 View (405) 584-6798
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.