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Edward Zajac
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
Quarryville, PA 17566
Sometimes we don’t know what isn’t working, it’s just that we don’t feel good. Sometimes we know that something isn’t working for us but don’t know how to change it. Then there are times when we know what the issue is and what we need to do to change that but get or feel stuck where we are. Talking with someone can be very helpful in sorting all of this out. Whether you know what is wrong or not, whether you know what to change or not, we can work together to identify how to help you feel better. If you are feeling stuck, confused, anxious, depressed, have been hurt or are hurting let’s get together and talk about it.
Sometimes we don’t know what isn’t working, it’s just that we don’t feel good. Sometimes we know that something isn’t working for us but don’t know how to change it. Then there are times when we know what the issue is and what we need to do to change that but get or feel stuck where we are. Talking with someone can be very helpful in sorting all of this out. Whether you know what is wrong or not, whether you know what to change or not, we can work together to identify how to help you feel better. If you are feeling stuck, confused, anxious, depressed, have been hurt or are hurting let’s get together and talk about it.
(717) 922-5493 View (717) 922-5493
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Heart for Change Counseling Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Quarryville, PA 17566
At Heart for Change Counseling Services, we value finding darkness in the world and bringing light. We treat all people with dignity and respect, maintain an environment free from judgement, and provide a team-approach to ensure those who walk through our doors feel valued, supported, and heard. We believe in making quality services affordable regardless of insurance.
At Heart for Change Counseling Services, we value finding darkness in the world and bringing light. We treat all people with dignity and respect, maintain an environment free from judgement, and provide a team-approach to ensure those who walk through our doors feel valued, supported, and heard. We believe in making quality services affordable regardless of insurance.
(717) 546-9257 View (717) 546-9257

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Kristina Dundore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17602
Now accepting new clients, call/text/email for an appointment. At By Your Side Counseling, I am here to walk with you through your unique journey. My focus is on providing each client with individualized care in a private comfortable setting. The decision to start therapy can be difficult, I am here to make therapy a positive and helpful experience. I can help guide you through a variety of issues from small changes to major life transitions. As we walk together through your journey, we can explore thoughts, feelings and emotions so that you can better understand yourself and live your best life.
Now accepting new clients, call/text/email for an appointment. At By Your Side Counseling, I am here to walk with you through your unique journey. My focus is on providing each client with individualized care in a private comfortable setting. The decision to start therapy can be difficult, I am here to make therapy a positive and helpful experience. I can help guide you through a variety of issues from small changes to major life transitions. As we walk together through your journey, we can explore thoughts, feelings and emotions so that you can better understand yourself and live your best life.
(717) 543-0464 View (717) 543-0464
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Behavioral Healthcare Corporation
MD, PsyD, MEd, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pequea, PA 17565
Our mission: Mental health for all we serve. Our passion: Helping you achieve mental health. Life can be hard. We all have challenges. We all experience loss, stress, grief and, at some point, all of us feel overwhelmed. The team at Behavioral Healthcare Corporation has been helping people just like you deal with life's issues and restore their mental health since 2002.
Our mission: Mental health for all we serve. Our passion: Helping you achieve mental health. Life can be hard. We all have challenges. We all experience loss, stress, grief and, at some point, all of us feel overwhelmed. The team at Behavioral Healthcare Corporation has been helping people just like you deal with life's issues and restore their mental health since 2002.
(717) 502-4771 View (717) 502-4771
Andrea Walton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Holtwood, PA 17532  (Online Only)
I focus on creating a dynamic, evidence-based, personalized approach in order to help each of my clients. I strive to make sure that every person feels seen, heard, and understood in their lived experiences. I am thankful to be given the opportunity to walk alongside each client and see them experience the kind of growth and transformation they come to therapy for. I am passionate about helping others recognize their own worth, overcome unhealthy and/or unhelpful patterns that keep them feeling stuck, and work towards building a more satisfying life.
I focus on creating a dynamic, evidence-based, personalized approach in order to help each of my clients. I strive to make sure that every person feels seen, heard, and understood in their lived experiences. I am thankful to be given the opportunity to walk alongside each client and see them experience the kind of growth and transformation they come to therapy for. I am passionate about helping others recognize their own worth, overcome unhealthy and/or unhelpful patterns that keep them feeling stuck, and work towards building a more satisfying life.
(223) 218-5070 View (223) 218-5070

Online Therapists

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Yaron W Pickens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
I work with families and individuals to improve connection and communication. I work with you to cope with depression, anxiety and overwhelm. I help people to develop skills to hear and connect to one another in enriching ways. I also work with couples and individuals adjusting to major life changes. I work with individuals to develop skills for coping with anger, anxiety, boundaries, trauma, and stress. As your therapist I will work with you in creating and sustaining your relational and emotional health. I am now forming a Men's Support group to work in community to promote men's overall wellness contact for more info.
I work with families and individuals to improve connection and communication. I work with you to cope with depression, anxiety and overwhelm. I help people to develop skills to hear and connect to one another in enriching ways. I also work with couples and individuals adjusting to major life changes. I work with individuals to develop skills for coping with anger, anxiety, boundaries, trauma, and stress. As your therapist I will work with you in creating and sustaining your relational and emotional health. I am now forming a Men's Support group to work in community to promote men's overall wellness contact for more info.
(215) 607-2231 View (215) 607-2231
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Hannah Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Emmaus, PA 18049
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
(484) 371-3385 View (484) 371-3385
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Kristie Gerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Camp Hill, PA 17011
I work with mood and anxiety disorders, stress and anger management, depression, substance abuse, LGTBQ, thought disorders, personality disorders, justice involved individuals and relationship issues.
Accepting new clients both in office and virtual. Life can be challenging and sometimes it can be hard to cope or figure out exactly how to work through those challenges. I understand the struggle and how overwhelming it can sometimes be. We can work together to help you to navigate those challenges and achieve the life you desire. I use a mindfulness-based holistic therapeutic approach focusing on the whole person including body, mind, spirit, and community. My approach to counseling is client focused, culturally sensitive, and integrative.
I work with mood and anxiety disorders, stress and anger management, depression, substance abuse, LGTBQ, thought disorders, personality disorders, justice involved individuals and relationship issues.
Accepting new clients both in office and virtual. Life can be challenging and sometimes it can be hard to cope or figure out exactly how to work through those challenges. I understand the struggle and how overwhelming it can sometimes be. We can work together to help you to navigate those challenges and achieve the life you desire. I use a mindfulness-based holistic therapeutic approach focusing on the whole person including body, mind, spirit, and community. My approach to counseling is client focused, culturally sensitive, and integrative.
(717) 912-9313 View (717) 912-9313
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Faith Niemcewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Due to the intensity of trauma and learning different treatment methods/coping strategies, it has trickled over into other specialties such as anxiety, depression, and anger.
Do you need support in stress management, life transitions, trauma, depression/anxiety, developing effective coping strategies, etc? Do you want to feel more "free" emotionally, mentally, & physically, wanting to improve your life for yourself and possible future relationships/children/family? My ideal client is motivated to engage in treatment and reach their goals of becoming more psychologically flexible and strengthening their connections with themselves and those meaningful relationships around them.
Due to the intensity of trauma and learning different treatment methods/coping strategies, it has trickled over into other specialties such as anxiety, depression, and anger.
Do you need support in stress management, life transitions, trauma, depression/anxiety, developing effective coping strategies, etc? Do you want to feel more "free" emotionally, mentally, & physically, wanting to improve your life for yourself and possible future relationships/children/family? My ideal client is motivated to engage in treatment and reach their goals of becoming more psychologically flexible and strengthening their connections with themselves and those meaningful relationships around them.
(484) 559-6109 View (484) 559-6109
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Janet Corrente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Albrightsville, PA 18210
I am a bilingual licensed psychotherapist, I received my Master's in Clinical Psychology & Counseling at Chestnut Hill College. My professional approach includes a holistic alternative focus in combination with traditional talk therapy. I have been a practicing clinician since 2012. I have experience working with a variety of people facing many different life situations. Typically focusing on the following areas: trauma, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, fears, self-harm, child & adolescent, domestic violence, family conflict, emotional disturbance, anger management, coping skills development, sexual abuse, grief, impulse control, relationship complications & growth.
I am a bilingual licensed psychotherapist, I received my Master's in Clinical Psychology & Counseling at Chestnut Hill College. My professional approach includes a holistic alternative focus in combination with traditional talk therapy. I have been a practicing clinician since 2012. I have experience working with a variety of people facing many different life situations. Typically focusing on the following areas: trauma, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, fears, self-harm, child & adolescent, domestic violence, family conflict, emotional disturbance, anger management, coping skills development, sexual abuse, grief, impulse control, relationship complications & growth.
(570) 793-8588 View (570) 793-8588
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Evergreen Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warminster, PA 18974
We work with children, teens, adults, families, & couples experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or situational difficulties, including depression, generalized anxiety, trauma, phobias, panic attacks, communication difficulties, behavior issues, anger management, ADHD, disordered eating, stress management, bullying, grief & loss, life transitions, low self-esteem, parenting, vocational issues, and gender identity exploration/issues.
Accepting New Clients — Life can be challenging and it is our job to provide you with the tools to cope well with whatever difficulties/demands life may present to you. At Evergreen Counseling & Wellness, we tailor therapy to your needs and strengths to help you achieve realistic goals. We want you to feel you can handle whatever is thrown your way. We believe that establishing a healthy, supportive therapeutic relationship & providing an environment where you feel safe and able to openly express yourself without feeling judged is critical to heal and grow.
We work with children, teens, adults, families, & couples experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or situational difficulties, including depression, generalized anxiety, trauma, phobias, panic attacks, communication difficulties, behavior issues, anger management, ADHD, disordered eating, stress management, bullying, grief & loss, life transitions, low self-esteem, parenting, vocational issues, and gender identity exploration/issues.
Accepting New Clients — Life can be challenging and it is our job to provide you with the tools to cope well with whatever difficulties/demands life may present to you. At Evergreen Counseling & Wellness, we tailor therapy to your needs and strengths to help you achieve realistic goals. We want you to feel you can handle whatever is thrown your way. We believe that establishing a healthy, supportive therapeutic relationship & providing an environment where you feel safe and able to openly express yourself without feeling judged is critical to heal and grow.
(215) 642-8058 View (215) 642-8058
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Laura Dyott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bensalem, PA 19020  (Online Only)
These skills can range from cognitive behavioral, anger management, mindfulness, acceptance, and relational approaches.
Laura Dyott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has focused her career on working with teenagers, young adults, children, and parents who are experiencing difficulties in life. Laura completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Special Education at York College of Pennsylvania and her Master of Social Work with a focus on clinical practice with children and families at Monmouth University.
These skills can range from cognitive behavioral, anger management, mindfulness, acceptance, and relational approaches.
Laura Dyott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has focused her career on working with teenagers, young adults, children, and parents who are experiencing difficulties in life. Laura completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Special Education at York College of Pennsylvania and her Master of Social Work with a focus on clinical practice with children and families at Monmouth University.
(215) 918-4772 View (215) 918-4772
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Matt Coffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Trappe, PA 19426  (Online Only)
We all have moments in life when we don't know what to do, or simply can't figure out the next step. Often when something is too difficult for us to handle we talk to someone else. Whether its, stress, lack of motivation, anger, sadness, grief, or relationship issues, I am here to help. My goal is to help you move towards growth and connection. Developing skills that you will take with you out of a session and into your everyday life. Don't let this area of difficulty stop you in your tracks.
We all have moments in life when we don't know what to do, or simply can't figure out the next step. Often when something is too difficult for us to handle we talk to someone else. Whether its, stress, lack of motivation, anger, sadness, grief, or relationship issues, I am here to help. My goal is to help you move towards growth and connection. Developing skills that you will take with you out of a session and into your everyday life. Don't let this area of difficulty stop you in your tracks.
(215) 608-5647 View (215) 608-5647
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Hannah Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Bensalem, PA 19020
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
(215) 515-7611 View (215) 515-7611
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Sarah Sprenkle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NIT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.
(267) 609-3391 View (267) 609-3391
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Thomas Pinkl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
I have worked with a number of client challenges, including trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, stress management, anger management, substance use, and interpersonal effectiveness.
My name is Tom and I strive to take a person-centered, solution-focused approach with my clients, while remaining trauma-informed. With a solution-focused mindset, I seek to help clients identify their strengths and what is already working in their lives. In addition, I teach clients skills to help them manage their emotions effectively, improve communication in interpersonal relationships, and reduce any unhelpful behaviors that affect their lives. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma- Focused CBT and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.
I have worked with a number of client challenges, including trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, stress management, anger management, substance use, and interpersonal effectiveness.
My name is Tom and I strive to take a person-centered, solution-focused approach with my clients, while remaining trauma-informed. With a solution-focused mindset, I seek to help clients identify their strengths and what is already working in their lives. In addition, I teach clients skills to help them manage their emotions effectively, improve communication in interpersonal relationships, and reduce any unhelpful behaviors that affect their lives. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma- Focused CBT and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD.
(267) 651-9540 View (267) 651-9540
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Asa Slowe
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19107  (Online Only)
Asa has been providing therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults for the past six years. She has experience in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma, Grief Counseling, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Stress Management, Substance use, Life transitions, Dual Diagnoses, Sexual Issues, and Anger Management. Asa has proven to show understanding and empathy with all her clients. She is passionate about helping individuals grow and be successful in their life. Asa provides a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for all clients.
Asa has been providing therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults for the past six years. She has experience in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma, Grief Counseling, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Stress Management, Substance use, Life transitions, Dual Diagnoses, Sexual Issues, and Anger Management. Asa has proven to show understanding and empathy with all her clients. She is passionate about helping individuals grow and be successful in their life. Asa provides a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for all clients.
(267) 489-2937 View (267) 489-2937
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Bernie Epstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rydal, PA 19046  (Online Only)
I'm a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples confronting: depression, anxiety, grief, attention/learning problems, oppositional/defiant "behaviors," anger, mood disorders, couple conflict/divorce, parenting difficulties, and other realtional problems.
If we often struggle to connect with ourselves and with others, then how can we feel safe, how can we make sense of what's happening inside, how can we make sense of what's happening between us and others? I help people find meaningful ways to effectively communicate and connect with themselves and each other, make sense of their experiences and relationships, and ultimately, find a path toward healing. I believe in the innate drive of every person to move toward health. With acceptance, curiosity, and compassion, I help people slow down, attune to that drive, and support them in moving with it.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples confronting: depression, anxiety, grief, attention/learning problems, oppositional/defiant "behaviors," anger, mood disorders, couple conflict/divorce, parenting difficulties, and other realtional problems.
If we often struggle to connect with ourselves and with others, then how can we feel safe, how can we make sense of what's happening inside, how can we make sense of what's happening between us and others? I help people find meaningful ways to effectively communicate and connect with themselves and each other, make sense of their experiences and relationships, and ultimately, find a path toward healing. I believe in the innate drive of every person to move toward health. With acceptance, curiosity, and compassion, I help people slow down, attune to that drive, and support them in moving with it.
(215) 774-6301 View (215) 774-6301
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Jennifer Mizov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046  (Online Only)
Life becomes stressful sometimes, and societal pressure combined with changes, expectations, and conflicts are only some of the triggers that may induce stress, insomnia, anger, sadness, further conflicts, and at times uncontrollable overwhelm. You are not alone in feeling this way. My mission as a therapist is to remind you that you are safe, and to help you receive the support you may need outside of the one you may currently have from friends, family members, and loved ones.
Life becomes stressful sometimes, and societal pressure combined with changes, expectations, and conflicts are only some of the triggers that may induce stress, insomnia, anger, sadness, further conflicts, and at times uncontrollable overwhelm. You are not alone in feeling this way. My mission as a therapist is to remind you that you are safe, and to help you receive the support you may need outside of the one you may currently have from friends, family members, and loved ones.
(570) 857-5052 View (570) 857-5052
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Hannah Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Royersford, PA 19468
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
(484) 276-1499 View (484) 276-1499

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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.