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The Behavioral Health and Wellness Academy, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hershey, PA 17033
CBT successfully treats: depression, anxiety, mood disorders and life adjustments; anger management, general feeling of sadness and irritability; recovery from trauma, grief and loss; relationship needs; adoption and foster care related needs; parenting support.
My approach to treatment is based in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model. I work to help you identify feelings that have an impact on your behaviors and attitudes. By identifying this string of thoughts, feelings and actions, we can work together to make changes that bring about positive outcomes in your life. At times, making changes can be difficult. Techniques of Motivational Interviewing are useful when struggling to determine what changes would be the most beneficial. I approach every session with a trauma informed attitude so events that leave an emotional imprint can be effectively explored.
CBT successfully treats: depression, anxiety, mood disorders and life adjustments; anger management, general feeling of sadness and irritability; recovery from trauma, grief and loss; relationship needs; adoption and foster care related needs; parenting support.
My approach to treatment is based in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model. I work to help you identify feelings that have an impact on your behaviors and attitudes. By identifying this string of thoughts, feelings and actions, we can work together to make changes that bring about positive outcomes in your life. At times, making changes can be difficult. Techniques of Motivational Interviewing are useful when struggling to determine what changes would be the most beneficial. I approach every session with a trauma informed attitude so events that leave an emotional imprint can be effectively explored.
(717) 745-1574 View (717) 745-1574
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Nicholas Pappas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hershey, PA 17033
Each client's psychological and spiritual needs are a focus addressing relational issues, behavioral issues, and mood-driven difficulties with consideration of individually-specified treatment goals. Overarching treatment outcome is healing and restoration and rehabilitation for clients to become healthy, happy and productive individuals.
Each client's psychological and spiritual needs are a focus addressing relational issues, behavioral issues, and mood-driven difficulties with consideration of individually-specified treatment goals. Overarching treatment outcome is healing and restoration and rehabilitation for clients to become healthy, happy and productive individuals.
(717) 470-8697 View (717) 470-8697
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Sean M. O'Dell
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSP-P
Verified Verified
Hershey, PA 17033
After asking your teenager countless times to clean their room, you walk in to see them playing video games with their dirty socks all over the floor! Now you’re seeing red. You’re either giving in to their bad behavior, snapping in frustration, and then feeling guilty about it. You know your kid needs extra support. His teachers have been throwing around “ADHD” as a diagnosis, but no one has any helpful advice. You’re in over your head. The habits he learns now will affect the rest of his life, and you feel like you’re failing him as a parent. You want what’s best for your child­, but this feels like more than you can handle alone.
After asking your teenager countless times to clean their room, you walk in to see them playing video games with their dirty socks all over the floor! Now you’re seeing red. You’re either giving in to their bad behavior, snapping in frustration, and then feeling guilty about it. You know your kid needs extra support. His teachers have been throwing around “ADHD” as a diagnosis, but no one has any helpful advice. You’re in over your head. The habits he learns now will affect the rest of his life, and you feel like you’re failing him as a parent. You want what’s best for your child­, but this feels like more than you can handle alone.
(717) 923-5351 View (717) 923-5351

More Therapists Nearby

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Bruce Eyer
Psychologist, MS, SAP
Verified Verified
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
My primary purpose is to help you find solutions to various life problems. Together we engage in a goal-oriented problem-solving process that uses a growth and strength-based model to develop a plan for resolving issues and achieving desired changes.
My primary purpose is to help you find solutions to various life problems. Together we engage in a goal-oriented problem-solving process that uses a growth and strength-based model to develop a plan for resolving issues and achieving desired changes.
(717) 937-2054 View (717) 937-2054

Online Therapists

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John R Seader
MBA, PhD, CAMA, NCP
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Anger management is not about removing one's anger; anger management is learning to recognize and control our responses to life's anger causing stressors. Without the proper help, this may be easier said than done. If your primary concern is the need to discover how to manage your anger, please recognize there is a vast difference between general training and advanced certification in my area of expertise. I am an organizational psychologist and I have been certified to work with adults and teens on their anger management issues. New anger management classes now forming. Please check our webpage.
Anger management is not about removing one's anger; anger management is learning to recognize and control our responses to life's anger causing stressors. Without the proper help, this may be easier said than done. If your primary concern is the need to discover how to manage your anger, please recognize there is a vast difference between general training and advanced certification in my area of expertise. I am an organizational psychologist and I have been certified to work with adults and teens on their anger management issues. New anger management classes now forming. Please check our webpage.
(215) 240-1435 View (215) 240-1435
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Larry Caldwell
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940  (Online Only)
Managing emotional stress related to personal issues, relationships, work, or school can frequently be an overwhelming challenge. As a psychologist with over twenty years of experience I have successfully helped many adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, anger, emotional stress, and relationship problems. The goal of counseling is to reduce your emotional stress, help you to feel better, improve your relationships, and to help you develop successful strategies to effectively cope with life problems and challenges.
Managing emotional stress related to personal issues, relationships, work, or school can frequently be an overwhelming challenge. As a psychologist with over twenty years of experience I have successfully helped many adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, anger, emotional stress, and relationship problems. The goal of counseling is to reduce your emotional stress, help you to feel better, improve your relationships, and to help you develop successful strategies to effectively cope with life problems and challenges.
(610) 609-2721 View (610) 609-2721
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Taking Time to Care
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, MS, LBC
Verified Verified
Lansdowne, PA 19050
My areas of expertise are depression, psychosis, bi-polar, family and couple therapy, childhood behavioral interventions, anxiety disorder, eating and adjustment disorder, schizophrenia, sex therapy, autism, grief and lost and anger managment.
My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!
My areas of expertise are depression, psychosis, bi-polar, family and couple therapy, childhood behavioral interventions, anxiety disorder, eating and adjustment disorder, schizophrenia, sex therapy, autism, grief and lost and anger managment.
My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!
(267) 933-2651 View (267) 933-2651
Alternative Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, BCPC, BCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19147  (Online Only)
Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.
Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.
(215) 664-2227 View (215) 664-2227
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Kristen F Dudley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
We are currently living in very uncertain times. Within this uncertainty, it is important to find a relationship that will help you sustain important relationships. Part of what makes our relationship work, beyond my clinical skills, is when my clients feel heard and understood. My clients often present with a variety of issues including relationship issues, anger, depression, anxiety, and/or problems with unhealthy substance use/abuse. When we focus on increasing function my clients find their lives to be more workable and enjoyable.
We are currently living in very uncertain times. Within this uncertainty, it is important to find a relationship that will help you sustain important relationships. Part of what makes our relationship work, beyond my clinical skills, is when my clients feel heard and understood. My clients often present with a variety of issues including relationship issues, anger, depression, anxiety, and/or problems with unhealthy substance use/abuse. When we focus on increasing function my clients find their lives to be more workable and enjoyable.
(215) 883-8826 View (215) 883-8826
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Dr. Ray W Christner
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP, ABPP
Verified Verified
Hanover, PA 17331
I use cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy integration to help various issues, including anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, and life adjustments.
You can change your life to be, do, and obtain precisely what you want. But this must start with a decision on goals and a willingness to be flexible in your beliefs and actions to achieve them. I take an active, engaged, and empowered approach to psychotherapy and coaching services to accomplish this. My approach to providing clinical services involves seven main components to help you achieve the success you desire: 1. Connectedness, 2. Goal Oriented, 3. Cognitive-Behavior Foundation, 4. Integrative CBT Approach, 5. Learning Focused, 6. Evidence-Based, and 7. Collaborative.
I use cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy integration to help various issues, including anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, and life adjustments.
You can change your life to be, do, and obtain precisely what you want. But this must start with a decision on goals and a willingness to be flexible in your beliefs and actions to achieve them. I take an active, engaged, and empowered approach to psychotherapy and coaching services to accomplish this. My approach to providing clinical services involves seven main components to help you achieve the success you desire: 1. Connectedness, 2. Goal Oriented, 3. Cognitive-Behavior Foundation, 4. Integrative CBT Approach, 5. Learning Focused, 6. Evidence-Based, and 7. Collaborative.
(717) 967-8023 View (717) 967-8023
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David Juncos
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102  (Online Only)
I work with people who experience symptoms from a wide variety of clinical disorders (Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, AD/HD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and others) and common non-clinical problems (perfectionism, self-criticism and shame, problematic anger, marital or relationship distress).
Hi - my name is David Juncos, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in PA & NJ. Thank you for visiting my page, I take great pride in being able to help people work through their issues successfully! I believe the best therapy is a combination of an empathic interpersonal style with the proper application of evidence-based approaches. Together, we will work towards accomplishing your goals at your own pace, in a comfortable setting.
I work with people who experience symptoms from a wide variety of clinical disorders (Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, AD/HD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and others) and common non-clinical problems (perfectionism, self-criticism and shame, problematic anger, marital or relationship distress).
Hi - my name is David Juncos, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in PA & NJ. Thank you for visiting my page, I take great pride in being able to help people work through their issues successfully! I believe the best therapy is a combination of an empathic interpersonal style with the proper application of evidence-based approaches. Together, we will work towards accomplishing your goals at your own pace, in a comfortable setting.
(484) 613-3489 View (484) 613-3489
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Kresence M Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19121  (Online Only)
HSC Wellness uses web-based therapy, to create a safe space to provide services to individuals that not only struggle with self-esteem but also may struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, grief and need to find their path in life.
If you are someone that struggles with self-esteem, self-love, depression, anxiety, and guilt, let Holly Street Counseling Wellness Services help revive your spirit and walk with you down the path of healing. While working together you will discover ways to address your concerns, while increasing your loving for yourself and become the best you, you can be. In addition to providing therapy, we provide: behavioral assessments,virtual guided meditation, virtual fitness and virtual yoga classes. In order to progress in life, you must manage symptoms from a holistic view point.
HSC Wellness uses web-based therapy, to create a safe space to provide services to individuals that not only struggle with self-esteem but also may struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, grief and need to find their path in life.
If you are someone that struggles with self-esteem, self-love, depression, anxiety, and guilt, let Holly Street Counseling Wellness Services help revive your spirit and walk with you down the path of healing. While working together you will discover ways to address your concerns, while increasing your loving for yourself and become the best you, you can be. In addition to providing therapy, we provide: behavioral assessments,virtual guided meditation, virtual fitness and virtual yoga classes. In order to progress in life, you must manage symptoms from a holistic view point.
(717) 621-3145 View (717) 621-3145
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Amy Parkinson (Wells) Seader
Psychologist, RN, PsyD
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
We specialize in the evaluation & treatment of trauma, the addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
If you’re reading this, chances are you are looking for a better way of coping with stress. Stress makes problems worse, is unavoidable, and our reaction to feeling stressed/ overwhelmed can create more stress. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and registered nurse, and would be happy to work with you and help sort it all out. Our direct phone number is (215) 885-8045.
We specialize in the evaluation & treatment of trauma, the addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
If you’re reading this, chances are you are looking for a better way of coping with stress. Stress makes problems worse, is unavoidable, and our reaction to feeling stressed/ overwhelmed can create more stress. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and registered nurse, and would be happy to work with you and help sort it all out. Our direct phone number is (215) 885-8045.
(215) 995-3021 View (215) 995-3021
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Stephen Britchkow
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Southampton, PA 18966
Clients often come to see me seeking help for their Relationships, to overcome Depression, Anxiety, Loss, Trauma, PTSD , Anger, ADHD, Addictions, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Pain Management, Career Guidance and Executive Coaching.
I am a Therapist Resource for the Dr. Phil television series. I creatively integrate positive psychology with a holistic spiritual approach to enhance healing and growth for individuals, couples and families. My holistic approach includes an in-depth evaluation to uncover and treat conditions that standard medical practice often overlooks. This includes psychological, social, physical, medical conditions, nutrition, lifestyle changes, vitamins and supplements that are researched and found to safely improve wellness.
Clients often come to see me seeking help for their Relationships, to overcome Depression, Anxiety, Loss, Trauma, PTSD , Anger, ADHD, Addictions, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Pain Management, Career Guidance and Executive Coaching.
I am a Therapist Resource for the Dr. Phil television series. I creatively integrate positive psychology with a holistic spiritual approach to enhance healing and growth for individuals, couples and families. My holistic approach includes an in-depth evaluation to uncover and treat conditions that standard medical practice often overlooks. This includes psychological, social, physical, medical conditions, nutrition, lifestyle changes, vitamins and supplements that are researched and found to safely improve wellness.
(267) 263-7243 x1 View (267) 263-7243 x1
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Crystal Witmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Dr. Witmer works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the therapy setting. Dr. Witmer specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, AD/HD, parenting techniques, behavioral concerns, developmental concerns, anger management, mood disorders, and more. She utilizes integrative, cognitive behavioral, and play therapy approaches when working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Dr. Witmer provides comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. She can also provide other types of assessment as well.
Dr. Witmer works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the therapy setting. Dr. Witmer specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, AD/HD, parenting techniques, behavioral concerns, developmental concerns, anger management, mood disorders, and more. She utilizes integrative, cognitive behavioral, and play therapy approaches when working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Dr. Witmer provides comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. She can also provide other types of assessment as well.
(844) 696-4631 View (844) 696-4631
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Dr Sarah Ullman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
Issues of shame, fear of abandonment, betrayal, intimacy, attachment, roller-coaster relationships, uncontrollable anger, explosive rage, impulsivity, that can result in narcissistic or borderline behaviors and the need to medicate these painful, out of control emotions.
I believe in the power of research-driven, neuroscience-based treatment because healing begins with knowing. I am a neuroscience-trained cognitive-behaviorist with a PhD in clinical psychology, and 40 years of clinical expertise in the assessment and psychotherapy for problems with PTSD, Childhood Trauma, and Addiction, for individuals and couples including veterans and active-duty military. If you suffer from trauma or addiction (drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, pornography, internet/gaming), you are welcome to be seen in my office, anywhere in the country, or around the world through telehealth web-therapy.
Issues of shame, fear of abandonment, betrayal, intimacy, attachment, roller-coaster relationships, uncontrollable anger, explosive rage, impulsivity, that can result in narcissistic or borderline behaviors and the need to medicate these painful, out of control emotions.
I believe in the power of research-driven, neuroscience-based treatment because healing begins with knowing. I am a neuroscience-trained cognitive-behaviorist with a PhD in clinical psychology, and 40 years of clinical expertise in the assessment and psychotherapy for problems with PTSD, Childhood Trauma, and Addiction, for individuals and couples including veterans and active-duty military. If you suffer from trauma or addiction (drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, pornography, internet/gaming), you are welcome to be seen in my office, anywhere in the country, or around the world through telehealth web-therapy.
(484) 469-9632 View (484) 469-9632
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Larry Caldwell
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067  (Online Only)
Managing emotional stress related to personal issues, relationships, work, or school can frequently be an overwhelming challenge. As a psychologist with over twenty years of experience I have successfully helped many adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, anger, emotional stress, and relationship problems. The goal of counseling is to reduce your emotional stress, help you to feel better, improve your relationships, and to help you develop successful strategies to effectively manage life problems and challenges.
Managing emotional stress related to personal issues, relationships, work, or school can frequently be an overwhelming challenge. As a psychologist with over twenty years of experience I have successfully helped many adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, anger, emotional stress, and relationship problems. The goal of counseling is to reduce your emotional stress, help you to feel better, improve your relationships, and to help you develop successful strategies to effectively manage life problems and challenges.
(267) 433-2129 View (267) 433-2129
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Matt Shollenberger, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, PC
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19610
We treat anxiety, depression, families, AD(H)D, trauma, anger, divorce, workplace concerns, mood disorders, addictions and sexual issues.
Thank you for considering my counseling services. I aspire to give the most quality, ethical therapeutic services from my 30 years of diverse experience. My associates and I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families that are in search of improving their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. I also provide evaluations for individuals with mental health/psychology/child custody evaluations used for personal, medical, and/or court related issues. Sexual concerns and Substance abuse treatment available. We are a positive, cooperative counseling organization made up of independent practitioners.
We treat anxiety, depression, families, AD(H)D, trauma, anger, divorce, workplace concerns, mood disorders, addictions and sexual issues.
Thank you for considering my counseling services. I aspire to give the most quality, ethical therapeutic services from my 30 years of diverse experience. My associates and I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families that are in search of improving their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. I also provide evaluations for individuals with mental health/psychology/child custody evaluations used for personal, medical, and/or court related issues. Sexual concerns and Substance abuse treatment available. We are a positive, cooperative counseling organization made up of independent practitioners.
(610) 421-0106 View (610) 421-0106
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Empower the Mind LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pottsville, PA 17901
I have worked in many areas of both Mental Health and Addictions treatment. I am trained in a variety of evidence based methods. I am confident I can help a wide variety of individuals and families with the stressors they face today. I enjoy pulling from my teachings and training to keep up with the best practice methods to help people to the best of my ability. I enjoy a collaborative and energetic working relationship with my clients.
I have worked in many areas of both Mental Health and Addictions treatment. I am trained in a variety of evidence based methods. I am confident I can help a wide variety of individuals and families with the stressors they face today. I enjoy pulling from my teachings and training to keep up with the best practice methods to help people to the best of my ability. I enjoy a collaborative and energetic working relationship with my clients.
(717) 459-4700 View (717) 459-4700
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Elizabeth Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , DBT-C
Verified Verified
Limerick, PA 19468
I will teach you how to live fully in each moment, be unapologetically and authentically you, cope with stress more effectively, regulate your emotions, and improve your relationships with others. My ideal client is ready to work with me, as i support and guide them. I will work with you if you feel like you're doing mostly ok, and I will work with you if you feel like you are a mess and don't even know where to start. Healing is hard work, but it's so worthwhile and I'd love to help you get to the other side and be able to live your best life as your best, most authentic self.
I will teach you how to live fully in each moment, be unapologetically and authentically you, cope with stress more effectively, regulate your emotions, and improve your relationships with others. My ideal client is ready to work with me, as i support and guide them. I will work with you if you feel like you're doing mostly ok, and I will work with you if you feel like you are a mess and don't even know where to start. Healing is hard work, but it's so worthwhile and I'd love to help you get to the other side and be able to live your best life as your best, most authentic self.
(484) 669-7160 View (484) 669-7160
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.