Anger Management Therapists in Tennessee

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Compassion Counseling
Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maryville, TN 37804
I am now accepting new clients! Life constantly changes and this can feel overwhelming for many and create feelings of stress, anger, and anxiety. I want to help you feel empowered to overcome feelings worry and self-doubt. I want to help you see your own worth, strengths, and resiliency in a safe and non-judgmental space. I want to help calm your fears and thrive in the life you choose and deserve.
I am now accepting new clients! Life constantly changes and this can feel overwhelming for many and create feelings of stress, anger, and anxiety. I want to help you feel empowered to overcome feelings worry and self-doubt. I want to help you see your own worth, strengths, and resiliency in a safe and non-judgmental space. I want to help calm your fears and thrive in the life you choose and deserve.
(865) 426-1769 x4 View (865) 426-1769 x4
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Nancy Spears
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
A successful counseling experience begins with a strong client/therapist rapport. As you consider your many highly-qualified options, look for professionals who specialize in your area of need and share your passion for growth. With an emphasis on high-conflict marital therapy, my expertise lies in helping clients develop crucial life-enhancement skills (e.g.-communication/conflict resolution/anger management) and a healthy sense of self. Using a variety of approaches, we will work together to build on strengths to maximize growth by learning and adapting more productive inter-relational methods, resulting in greater relationship satisfaction.
A successful counseling experience begins with a strong client/therapist rapport. As you consider your many highly-qualified options, look for professionals who specialize in your area of need and share your passion for growth. With an emphasis on high-conflict marital therapy, my expertise lies in helping clients develop crucial life-enhancement skills (e.g.-communication/conflict resolution/anger management) and a healthy sense of self. Using a variety of approaches, we will work together to build on strengths to maximize growth by learning and adapting more productive inter-relational methods, resulting in greater relationship satisfaction.
(615) 437-4121 View (615) 437-4121
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RH Counseling & Counsulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC , NCC
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38104
RH Counseling & Consulting seeks to provide healing by incorporating therapeutic services that meets the mental, emotional, spiritual needs of its clients. I have worked in the field of mental health as a therapist for approximately twenty one years and have treated clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, anger, and etc., using cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy. I believe in taking a comprehensive approach in bringing about healing to those who are mentally and emotionally stuck or in pain.
RH Counseling & Consulting seeks to provide healing by incorporating therapeutic services that meets the mental, emotional, spiritual needs of its clients. I have worked in the field of mental health as a therapist for approximately twenty one years and have treated clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, anger, and etc., using cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy. I believe in taking a comprehensive approach in bringing about healing to those who are mentally and emotionally stuck or in pain.
(901) 472-1563 View (901) 472-1563
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Empowerment Counseling + Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
In addition, I have experience in treating anger, depression, family conflicts and behaviors.
Do you feel lonely, hopeless, anxious or depressed? Do you feel like no one understands you? Do you struggle with developing and maintaining social and/or intimate relationships? If so, I'm interested in helping you find healing and a sense of empowerment as you strive to live life to its fullest potential. Together, we can get there. Do you need to improve your social or coping skills or boost your self-esteem? I can help with that too. Let me help guide you in the direction of healing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
In addition, I have experience in treating anger, depression, family conflicts and behaviors.
Do you feel lonely, hopeless, anxious or depressed? Do you feel like no one understands you? Do you struggle with developing and maintaining social and/or intimate relationships? If so, I'm interested in helping you find healing and a sense of empowerment as you strive to live life to its fullest potential. Together, we can get there. Do you need to improve your social or coping skills or boost your self-esteem? I can help with that too. Let me help guide you in the direction of healing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
(901) 479-1597 View (901) 479-1597
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James Clemmons
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADACII, CAMS-I, CART, CDVS-I, CSMC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015  (Online Only)
Freedom From Anger, LLC. is a proudly Veteran owned and operated Behavioral Health Education company. We are focused on providing an assessable, educational, affordable, and enjoyable experience that will empower our clients with the knowledge and skills necessary to assit them with their behavioral health. We also have a podcast please have a listen! "The Freedom From Anger Podcast"
Freedom From Anger, LLC. is a proudly Veteran owned and operated Behavioral Health Education company. We are focused on providing an assessable, educational, affordable, and enjoyable experience that will empower our clients with the knowledge and skills necessary to assit them with their behavioral health. We also have a podcast please have a listen! "The Freedom From Anger Podcast"
(615) 845-5542 View (615) 845-5542
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Teresa Hall-Franklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38125
I also have 24 years of experience in Anger Management.
As a 3rd year Doctor of Behavioral Health Student, with 22 years of experience, you're in good hands! I am an advocate acceptance and safe spaces for all. Through a non-judgmental approach to healing and recovery, I offer talk and somatic counseling as tools to help with personal & professional goal attainment, unexpected life events, & painful experiences. I very much enjoy helping couples form stronger bonds for thriving marriages. It's a pleasure to walk alongside you on your journey to emotional and behavioral restoration. Call or text 901.608.1000 for the next available appointment.
I also have 24 years of experience in Anger Management.
As a 3rd year Doctor of Behavioral Health Student, with 22 years of experience, you're in good hands! I am an advocate acceptance and safe spaces for all. Through a non-judgmental approach to healing and recovery, I offer talk and somatic counseling as tools to help with personal & professional goal attainment, unexpected life events, & painful experiences. I very much enjoy helping couples form stronger bonds for thriving marriages. It's a pleasure to walk alongside you on your journey to emotional and behavioral restoration. Call or text 901.608.1000 for the next available appointment.
(901) 612-3799 View (901) 612-3799
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Shatonya Crayton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Some of the services I have assisted my clients with include trauma recovery, coping skills for anxiety and depression, anger management skills, substance abuse treatment and family communication.
Unfortunately, I am not currently accepting any new clients at this time. "BE STRONG because things will get better. It may be stormy now, but it never lasts forever." Strength is something we all need help with at times. It is my goal to guide clients through stressful and difficult times in order to help them develop the skills and perspective necessary to manage the constant struggles life hands us all. Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Regret, Guilt, Shame and Addiction are things that can be coped with in order to move on.
Some of the services I have assisted my clients with include trauma recovery, coping skills for anxiety and depression, anger management skills, substance abuse treatment and family communication.
Unfortunately, I am not currently accepting any new clients at this time. "BE STRONG because things will get better. It may be stormy now, but it never lasts forever." Strength is something we all need help with at times. It is my goal to guide clients through stressful and difficult times in order to help them develop the skills and perspective necessary to manage the constant struggles life hands us all. Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Regret, Guilt, Shame and Addiction are things that can be coped with in order to move on.
(615) 374-7577 View (615) 374-7577
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Anna Downer Youngs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Anna loves working with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger issues, parenting struggles and chronic pain. Anna is a person of faith who works with persons of all backgrounds and faith or non-faith orientations. Anna offers radical acceptance of the client's experience and perspective, working together toward greater insight, connectedness, personal power and integrated health. ​Anna gives the client a thorough understanding of treatment so the client is an empowered and confident agent in the healing process. Anna values non-violence, empathy, and direct communication so that healing is pursued as safely and quickly as possible.
Anna loves working with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger issues, parenting struggles and chronic pain. Anna is a person of faith who works with persons of all backgrounds and faith or non-faith orientations. Anna offers radical acceptance of the client's experience and perspective, working together toward greater insight, connectedness, personal power and integrated health. ​Anna gives the client a thorough understanding of treatment so the client is an empowered and confident agent in the healing process. Anna values non-violence, empathy, and direct communication so that healing is pursued as safely and quickly as possible.
(423) 220-4545 View (423) 220-4545
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Jay L Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, S/T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
I offer professional counseling services to males aged 10-60+ who deal with anger issues, healthy relationships, effective communication, assertiveness, self-confidence, career counseling, substance dependency, grief and trauma, depression and behavioral issues from a distinctly male perspective and viewpoint.
It's not very often that males are encouraged to seek help when dealing with the challenges of life. As a result, we resort to age-old adages that tell us to ignore the pain, 'man up', and soldier through it. But the fact of the matter is that we feel, we suffer, and we hurt and it has nothing to do with being a man and everything to do with being a human being. Men want healthy relationships, we want to be happy, we want to feel in control of our lives and be fulfilled. Taking the step towards mental health is an integral part of this process.
I offer professional counseling services to males aged 10-60+ who deal with anger issues, healthy relationships, effective communication, assertiveness, self-confidence, career counseling, substance dependency, grief and trauma, depression and behavioral issues from a distinctly male perspective and viewpoint.
It's not very often that males are encouraged to seek help when dealing with the challenges of life. As a result, we resort to age-old adages that tell us to ignore the pain, 'man up', and soldier through it. But the fact of the matter is that we feel, we suffer, and we hurt and it has nothing to do with being a man and everything to do with being a human being. Men want healthy relationships, we want to be happy, we want to feel in control of our lives and be fulfilled. Taking the step towards mental health is an integral part of this process.
(423) 380-1259 View (423) 380-1259
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Amy Vann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
LaFollette, TN 37766
I also offer court-mandated anger management and alcohol and drug assessments.
Counseling is not someone else fixing your problems or telling you what to do; that is up to you as you are the expert of your life. It requires a person to dig deep within themselves for self awareness, understanding, acceptance, forgiveness, and/or healing. This can be uncomfortable work taking one outside their comfort zone which involves courage and resolve (grit). Courteous goodwill (grace) to oneself is often needed as people tend to treat themselves way harsher than they treat others. I believe the counseling process involves part grit and part grace, with both being needed to heal and thereby strengthening your character.
I also offer court-mandated anger management and alcohol and drug assessments.
Counseling is not someone else fixing your problems or telling you what to do; that is up to you as you are the expert of your life. It requires a person to dig deep within themselves for self awareness, understanding, acceptance, forgiveness, and/or healing. This can be uncomfortable work taking one outside their comfort zone which involves courage and resolve (grit). Courteous goodwill (grace) to oneself is often needed as people tend to treat themselves way harsher than they treat others. I believe the counseling process involves part grit and part grace, with both being needed to heal and thereby strengthening your character.
(423) 690-7264 View (423) 690-7264
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Stephanie B Stavinoga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Waitlist for new clients
My area of specialty with adults includes stress, anger management, anxiety and life challenges.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement! My professional history, as well as my approach in working with people is eclectic and heartfelt. I have an extensive history working with children and their families, specifically those who have behavioral issues. Although positive behavioral planning and intervention is my passion, I also work with individuals that are experiencing stress, anxiety and life challenges. My approach is very client centered and mindful, for I am dedicated to assisting others in the positive navigation of their challenging situations.
My area of specialty with adults includes stress, anger management, anxiety and life challenges.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement! My professional history, as well as my approach in working with people is eclectic and heartfelt. I have an extensive history working with children and their families, specifically those who have behavioral issues. Although positive behavioral planning and intervention is my passion, I also work with individuals that are experiencing stress, anxiety and life challenges. My approach is very client centered and mindful, for I am dedicated to assisting others in the positive navigation of their challenging situations.
(629) 201-7348 View (629) 201-7348
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Dr. Cassandra Denise Clariett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, LCSW
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38109  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping clients learn how to navigate through the areas of Problem Sexual Behavior (PSB), Trauma, Anxiety, Uncontrolled Anger, Grief & Loss, Parenting Skills, Co-Occurring Diagnosis, Conduct Disorders, and End of Life Planning.
Mental Health is Our Passion and Helping People Heal is Our Purpose! Fresh or Frozen, Trauma Can Impact You In More Ways Than You Know! As Your Therapist, I am Here to Empower and Assist You In Living a Wholesome Life. You can expect to start your path to healing with Dr. Cassandra Clariett, LCSW-TN, AZ, right away.
I specialize in helping clients learn how to navigate through the areas of Problem Sexual Behavior (PSB), Trauma, Anxiety, Uncontrolled Anger, Grief & Loss, Parenting Skills, Co-Occurring Diagnosis, Conduct Disorders, and End of Life Planning.
Mental Health is Our Passion and Helping People Heal is Our Purpose! Fresh or Frozen, Trauma Can Impact You In More Ways Than You Know! As Your Therapist, I am Here to Empower and Assist You In Living a Wholesome Life. You can expect to start your path to healing with Dr. Cassandra Clariett, LCSW-TN, AZ, right away.
(901) 350-6858 View (901) 350-6858
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Paul Hambrick Online Telehealth Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, MAC, SEP
Verified Verified
Eads, TN 38028
Anxiety, panic attacks, fears, anger, hyperactivity, shame, pain & bodily ailments, depression and shut-down often arise from unresolved trauma.
TRAUMA: A threatening experience that is too much, too fast. When stressed out or truly overwhelmed, our instinctual survival responses can be blocked. If unable to complete our body’s survival responses, trauma occurs and symptoms emerge. We can feel stuck in flight, fight or freeze. Negative feelings, thoughts, behaviors and stress disorders often lie within the mind-body connection. As one who facilitates healing from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain and suffering, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgmentally and collaboratively with you to become "unstuck" and find a greater sense of healing and wholeness.
Anxiety, panic attacks, fears, anger, hyperactivity, shame, pain & bodily ailments, depression and shut-down often arise from unresolved trauma.
TRAUMA: A threatening experience that is too much, too fast. When stressed out or truly overwhelmed, our instinctual survival responses can be blocked. If unable to complete our body’s survival responses, trauma occurs and symptoms emerge. We can feel stuck in flight, fight or freeze. Negative feelings, thoughts, behaviors and stress disorders often lie within the mind-body connection. As one who facilitates healing from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain and suffering, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgmentally and collaboratively with you to become "unstuck" and find a greater sense of healing and wholeness.
(901) 244-4512 View (901) 244-4512
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Paul M Hambrick
Counselor, MEd, MAC, SEP
Verified Verified
Bartlett, TN 38134
Anxiety, panic attacks, fears, anger, hyperactivity, shame, pain & bodily ailments, depression and shut-down often arise from unresolved trauma.
TRAUMA: An overwhelming experience that is too much, too fast. If too stressed or truly overwhelmed, our natural survival responses can be blocked. If unable to complete our body’s survival responses, trauma can occur and often symptoms emerge. We can feel stuck in the fear of flight, the anger of fight or the depression of freeze. As one who facilitates healing from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain and suffering, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgmentally and collaboratively with you to become "unstuck" and find a greater sense of healing and wholeness.
Anxiety, panic attacks, fears, anger, hyperactivity, shame, pain & bodily ailments, depression and shut-down often arise from unresolved trauma.
TRAUMA: An overwhelming experience that is too much, too fast. If too stressed or truly overwhelmed, our natural survival responses can be blocked. If unable to complete our body’s survival responses, trauma can occur and often symptoms emerge. We can feel stuck in the fear of flight, the anger of fight or the depression of freeze. As one who facilitates healing from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain and suffering, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgmentally and collaboratively with you to become "unstuck" and find a greater sense of healing and wholeness.
(901) 310-1789 View (901) 310-1789
Lesley Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger management, child and adolescent behaviors, alcohol and drug, working with those on probation, self-esteem, and men's and women's issues.
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept. " Life changes can be difficult and some people need help working through those changes. Therapy takes courage and it takes courage to take that first step. Together we will work on changes you want to make in your life. Together we can help you work on having a life worth living and finding the changes that you want in your life. I will work with you on defining problems, discussing how these have impacted your life, setting goals, and making accomplishments.
I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger management, child and adolescent behaviors, alcohol and drug, working with those on probation, self-esteem, and men's and women's issues.
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept. " Life changes can be difficult and some people need help working through those changes. Therapy takes courage and it takes courage to take that first step. Together we will work on changes you want to make in your life. Together we can help you work on having a life worth living and finding the changes that you want in your life. I will work with you on defining problems, discussing how these have impacted your life, setting goals, and making accomplishments.
(731) 207-4295 View (731) 207-4295
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Christopher Koontz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
So, if you feel you're being held back by anger, frustration, anxiety/fears, depression, chronic pain, or any combination thereof, I hope you'll give me a call.
Are you anxious? Scared? Or, maybe you’re just plain mad? That’s OK! Sometimes life can get overwhelming! When the pressure of life squeezes us, it's easy to respond in fear or anger. But, I want to help you find another path: the path to relaxation, mindfulness, and personal growth!
So, if you feel you're being held back by anger, frustration, anxiety/fears, depression, chronic pain, or any combination thereof, I hope you'll give me a call.
Are you anxious? Scared? Or, maybe you’re just plain mad? That’s OK! Sometimes life can get overwhelming! When the pressure of life squeezes us, it's easy to respond in fear or anger. But, I want to help you find another path: the path to relaxation, mindfulness, and personal growth!
(865) 327-0527 View (865) 327-0527
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Kevin Cuchia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Is stress, anxiety, anger, depression, or substance misuse impacting your daily life and affecting your relationships? Therapy should be a proactive process that empowers you to experience results instead of just talking about it over and over again. I specialize in helping you take back control by addressing high-performance stress & environments, burnout, and traumatic events that disrupt your life. Many of my clients lead during emergencies and never thought that they’d be looking for help themselves including military service members, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and their family members.
Is stress, anxiety, anger, depression, or substance misuse impacting your daily life and affecting your relationships? Therapy should be a proactive process that empowers you to experience results instead of just talking about it over and over again. I specialize in helping you take back control by addressing high-performance stress & environments, burnout, and traumatic events that disrupt your life. Many of my clients lead during emergencies and never thought that they’d be looking for help themselves including military service members, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and their family members.
(615) 314-6788 View (615) 314-6788
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Joshua Coy Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37918
My specialties include helping with anxiety, grief, anger, depression, phobias, and any day-to-day life crises.
I know that seeking help can be overwhelming and there are many qualified individuals who could help you, but you need a therapist who is a good fit for you. Consider if I am this "good fit". I believe I have the unique ability to connect with my clients, and they with me. This can be done through empathy. Empathy is the experience of understanding another persons thoughts, feelings, and conditions from their point of view. I work hard at doing this with every individual and their unique experiences. Irvin Yalom, a renowned psychologist, suggested, therapy is mostly a process of removing obstacle
My specialties include helping with anxiety, grief, anger, depression, phobias, and any day-to-day life crises.
I know that seeking help can be overwhelming and there are many qualified individuals who could help you, but you need a therapist who is a good fit for you. Consider if I am this "good fit". I believe I have the unique ability to connect with my clients, and they with me. This can be done through empathy. Empathy is the experience of understanding another persons thoughts, feelings, and conditions from their point of view. I work hard at doing this with every individual and their unique experiences. Irvin Yalom, a renowned psychologist, suggested, therapy is mostly a process of removing obstacle
(865) 351-6121 View (865) 351-6121
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Joshua Blackburn
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, Temp
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bristol, TN 37620
You want more than just feeling better - you want to create a better life for yourself and those you love - but you're stuck. You want to get closer to who and how you want to be. You've tried everything you can think of and you still feel bad - physically, spiritually, mentally. What would you be doing if anxiety, panic, sadness, lack of motivation, anger, or confusion wasn't standing in your way? If difficult conversations happened without ending in a blow up, shut down, or disconnection - could life be better together?
You want more than just feeling better - you want to create a better life for yourself and those you love - but you're stuck. You want to get closer to who and how you want to be. You've tried everything you can think of and you still feel bad - physically, spiritually, mentally. What would you be doing if anxiety, panic, sadness, lack of motivation, anger, or confusion wasn't standing in your way? If difficult conversations happened without ending in a blow up, shut down, or disconnection - could life be better together?
(423) 210-4631 View (423) 210-4631
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Transitional Anger Management Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38125
As a 3rd year Doctor of Behavioral Health student, with 22 years of experience in providing anger management counseling, you are in good hands! Sunday groups are available. call 901.608.1000. www.gotangermanagement.com
As a 3rd year Doctor of Behavioral Health student, with 22 years of experience in providing anger management counseling, you are in good hands! Sunday groups are available. call 901.608.1000. www.gotangermanagement.com
(901) 295-0296 View (901) 295-0296
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.