Anger Management Therapists in Mesa, AZ

Janet Harkness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85204
Grief doesn’t just show up as sadness—it can also feel like loneliness, anxiety, anger, or even losing a sense of yourself.
Losing someone you love changes everything—and most people around you don’t really understand what that’s like. Life keeps moving forward somehow, but nothing feels the same. I work with adults navigating grief after the loss of someone deeply important to them—whether that’s a spouse, partner, child, or another irreplaceable relationship. This kind of loss can feel disorienting, lonely, and hard to explain, especially when life expects you to keep moving forward. As someone who has experienced this type of loss firsthand, I offer a supportive space where you don’t have to go through this alone.
Grief doesn’t just show up as sadness—it can also feel like loneliness, anxiety, anger, or even losing a sense of yourself.
Losing someone you love changes everything—and most people around you don’t really understand what that’s like. Life keeps moving forward somehow, but nothing feels the same. I work with adults navigating grief after the loss of someone deeply important to them—whether that’s a spouse, partner, child, or another irreplaceable relationship. This kind of loss can feel disorienting, lonely, and hard to explain, especially when life expects you to keep moving forward. As someone who has experienced this type of loss firsthand, I offer a supportive space where you don’t have to go through this alone.
(480) 526-4189 View (480) 526-4189
Jacob Avila
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
6 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85212
Virtual/Telehealth and In-Person Sessions Available - EMDR Trained - Everyone has a future, and everyone should feel confident, safe, and empowered as they approach their future. Life transitions happen to everyone, whether that be a child transitioning schools or managing ever-changing emotions, or an individual who is facing a hardship within their life. These experiences do not need to be processed and encountered alone. With four years of clinical experience, I specialize in exploring, processing, and encouraging growth with developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges and concerns.
Virtual/Telehealth and In-Person Sessions Available - EMDR Trained - Everyone has a future, and everyone should feel confident, safe, and empowered as they approach their future. Life transitions happen to everyone, whether that be a child transitioning schools or managing ever-changing emotions, or an individual who is facing a hardship within their life. These experiences do not need to be processed and encountered alone. With four years of clinical experience, I specialize in exploring, processing, and encouraging growth with developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges and concerns.
(480) 454-8788 View (480) 454-8788
Dynamis Counseling
Counselor, LPC, BHP
Mesa, AZ 85210
At Dynamis Counseling, we work with adolescents, adults, couples, families, athletes, and professionals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and substance use or addiction issues. Our team provides a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can build self-awareness, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change. Through personalized, evidence-based counseling, including trauma-informed care, addiction counseling, performance counseling, and equine-assisted therapy, we help clients build resilience and move toward their goals.
At Dynamis Counseling, we work with adolescents, adults, couples, families, athletes, and professionals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and substance use or addiction issues. Our team provides a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can build self-awareness, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change. Through personalized, evidence-based counseling, including trauma-informed care, addiction counseling, performance counseling, and equine-assisted therapy, we help clients build resilience and move toward their goals.
(480) 780-3729 View (480) 780-3729
McKenna Newman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Mesa, AZ 85202
The students I supported came from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and had a variety of needs, including autism, anxiety, anger management challenges, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and trauma-related experiences.
My approach to therapy focuses on building trusting relationships and creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. I believe talk therapy can help identify the root of emotional and behavioral challenges. My education has reinforced the importance of empathy, active listening, and collaboration. I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs, with the goal of helping them build healthy coping skills, resilience, and lasting positive change.
The students I supported came from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and had a variety of needs, including autism, anxiety, anger management challenges, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and trauma-related experiences.
My approach to therapy focuses on building trusting relationships and creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. I believe talk therapy can help identify the root of emotional and behavioral challenges. My education has reinforced the importance of empathy, active listening, and collaboration. I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs, with the goal of helping them build healthy coping skills, resilience, and lasting positive change.
(928) 928-0537 View (928) 928-0537
Tony J Ledbetter
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85204
When mental illness go unchecked it can cause underlying issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, and/or addiction.
Better Starts Now, LLC offer an array of modalities to help you address your mental health symptoms. Do not allow stigma to hold you back. Break free today. Take the Better path to improving you.
When mental illness go unchecked it can cause underlying issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, and/or addiction.
Better Starts Now, LLC offer an array of modalities to help you address your mental health symptoms. Do not allow stigma to hold you back. Break free today. Take the Better path to improving you.
(480) 608-9392 View (480) 608-9392
Davis Plunkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Only
With over 24 years of clinical experience, I am a true believer in the practice of mindfulness and the ability to change through determination, accountability and a willingness to try new methodologies towards an improved state of mind. I received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in psychology from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire and graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University. I have had my LCSW with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners since 2005 and also serves on the Clinical Supervisory Board.
With over 24 years of clinical experience, I am a true believer in the practice of mindfulness and the ability to change through determination, accountability and a willingness to try new methodologies towards an improved state of mind. I received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in psychology from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire and graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University. I have had my LCSW with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners since 2005 and also serves on the Clinical Supervisory Board.
(623) 280-2060 View (623) 280-2060
Joseph Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Only
Seasoned Clinician; Case Manager; and Group Facilitator with over 30 years of experience. Qualifications include being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor; and a Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional. Extensive experience in all aspects of learning using innovative therapeutic methodologies. My therapy style is warm and interactive an I tailor dialogs and treatment plans to meet the client's unique and specific needs.
Seasoned Clinician; Case Manager; and Group Facilitator with over 30 years of experience. Qualifications include being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor; and a Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional. Extensive experience in all aspects of learning using innovative therapeutic methodologies. My therapy style is warm and interactive an I tailor dialogs and treatment plans to meet the client's unique and specific needs.
Mindful Release of Gilbert, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85206
My name is Joe Harris II and I work at Mindful Release of Gilbert and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mesa, Arizona, near Val Vista and Southern. Desiring to see a therapist is the first step to healing one’s personal emotional distress. Whether we suffer with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or any number of emotional therapeutic complexities, therapy can open the door to a greater awareness of one’s own self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. One who is truly suffering can develop tools to better heal from the past and present concerns that life can often place at our feet. Start your healing journey today!
My name is Joe Harris II and I work at Mindful Release of Gilbert and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mesa, Arizona, near Val Vista and Southern. Desiring to see a therapist is the first step to healing one’s personal emotional distress. Whether we suffer with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or any number of emotional therapeutic complexities, therapy can open the door to a greater awareness of one’s own self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. One who is truly suffering can develop tools to better heal from the past and present concerns that life can often place at our feet. Start your healing journey today!
(928) 223-4210 View (928) 223-4210
Bilingual Trauma Therapy & Immigration Evaluations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85204
Are you struggling with reactivity and overwhelming emotions? Do you feel emotionally drained and that things are out of control? Are these issues starting to affect your relationships with your children and your partner? Do you feel triggered by your own family and struggle to find ways to communicate and get along with them? Life can take a toll sometimes. Whether these are patterns that you have developed throughout your life, childhood experiences, or simply stressful life transitions, let’s work together to develop a plan to help you feel more empowered and in control of your own life and emotions.
Are you struggling with reactivity and overwhelming emotions? Do you feel emotionally drained and that things are out of control? Are these issues starting to affect your relationships with your children and your partner? Do you feel triggered by your own family and struggle to find ways to communicate and get along with them? Life can take a toll sometimes. Whether these are patterns that you have developed throughout your life, childhood experiences, or simply stressful life transitions, let’s work together to develop a plan to help you feel more empowered and in control of your own life and emotions.
(480) 741-1738 View (480) 741-1738
Randall Allen
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CTRTC
Online Only
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, and anger management.
I'm Randall Allen, a licensed therapist. I earned a Master of Counseling degree with High Distinction from Colorado Christian University in 2016. I am licensed in Arizona, Idaho, and New Mexico with over 10 years of professional work experience. My ideal client is the one who is willing & motivated to change who he or she is now to become someone better. I have a poster in my office that says, "If you want to be different, you must do something different." I'm here to help you discover what that "different" is for you.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, and anger management.
I'm Randall Allen, a licensed therapist. I earned a Master of Counseling degree with High Distinction from Colorado Christian University in 2016. I am licensed in Arizona, Idaho, and New Mexico with over 10 years of professional work experience. My ideal client is the one who is willing & motivated to change who he or she is now to become someone better. I have a poster in my office that says, "If you want to be different, you must do something different." I'm here to help you discover what that "different" is for you.
(575) 343-3246 View (575) 343-3246
Erica Elaine Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Online Only
I am Licensed Clinician Social Worker with over 19 years of experience helping people to repair their relationship with God and learn how to better deal with the troubles we face in this world. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2005; I also received my Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling with a Pastoral Ministry Focus in 2023. I gained experience working with adults with severe mental, spiritual, emotional, and substance abuse issues. I am also a certified Personality Disorders therapist, and a certified Trauma informed therapist.
I am Licensed Clinician Social Worker with over 19 years of experience helping people to repair their relationship with God and learn how to better deal with the troubles we face in this world. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2005; I also received my Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling with a Pastoral Ministry Focus in 2023. I gained experience working with adults with severe mental, spiritual, emotional, and substance abuse issues. I am also a certified Personality Disorders therapist, and a certified Trauma informed therapist.
(520) 436-2755 View (520) 436-2755
Michael Marshall
Psychologist, Psy.D.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether it's difficulties with anxiety, anger, depression, relationship difficulties, or better understanding who you are and what you want out of life.
I work from a CBT centered approach, but often draw from many different models and theories to find what works for you. I enjoy providing more experiential avenues to generate change.
Whether it's difficulties with anxiety, anger, depression, relationship difficulties, or better understanding who you are and what you want out of life.
I work from a CBT centered approach, but often draw from many different models and theories to find what works for you. I enjoy providing more experiential avenues to generate change.
(623) 352-5284 View (623) 352-5284
Jennifer Affuso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD? I'm Jennifer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I offer virtual therapy sessions tailored to meet your unique needs, providing a safe and supportive environment for growth and healing.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD? I'm Jennifer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I offer virtual therapy sessions tailored to meet your unique needs, providing a safe and supportive environment for growth and healing.
(928) 683-7157 View (928) 683-7157
Josephine A Volpe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I have extensive background in treating substance abuse issues, connection with self, anger and domestic violence issues, trauma of all kind in a compassionate non judgmental environment.
Looking to be heard and understood? Seeking solutions that work to create a life with purpose? Feeling the feelings you had hoped would have settled by now? Are you a light worker or a star seed that could really appreciate a therapist that "gets it"? Or are you curious as to what that all means? Are you tired of someone telling you what to do and how to feel? Me Too! My name is Josephine Volpe and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who appreciates the answers you have locked inside of you to create the life you desire, even if you are struggling to have motivation or desire. So come, lets explore the beauty of healing together.
I have extensive background in treating substance abuse issues, connection with self, anger and domestic violence issues, trauma of all kind in a compassionate non judgmental environment.
Looking to be heard and understood? Seeking solutions that work to create a life with purpose? Feeling the feelings you had hoped would have settled by now? Are you a light worker or a star seed that could really appreciate a therapist that "gets it"? Or are you curious as to what that all means? Are you tired of someone telling you what to do and how to feel? Me Too! My name is Josephine Volpe and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who appreciates the answers you have locked inside of you to create the life you desire, even if you are struggling to have motivation or desire. So come, lets explore the beauty of healing together.
(520) 346-7554 View (520) 346-7554
Sheree Garland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I currently offer telehealth therapy and have experience supporting clients with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, and low self-esteem.
My approach is client-centered and collaborative, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Together, we will develop a therapeutic process that reflects your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
I currently offer telehealth therapy and have experience supporting clients with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, and low self-esteem.
My approach is client-centered and collaborative, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Together, we will develop a therapeutic process that reflects your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
(928) 589-4003 View (928) 589-4003
Rhiannon Cruz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Online Only
Greetings from EmpoweringMinds Therapy! I am thrilled you have taken the first step of considering services for yourself. Seeking help is NOT a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength. It takes courage to acknowledge when you need support and I am here to help embrace life. I want to reassure you that your privacy is protected. I will work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. I will communicate openly and honestly with you throughout our work together. I am committed to helping you build resilience, develop healthy coping skills and achieve your goals.
Greetings from EmpoweringMinds Therapy! I am thrilled you have taken the first step of considering services for yourself. Seeking help is NOT a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength. It takes courage to acknowledge when you need support and I am here to help embrace life. I want to reassure you that your privacy is protected. I will work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. I will communicate openly and honestly with you throughout our work together. I am committed to helping you build resilience, develop healthy coping skills and achieve your goals.
(480) 907-3177 View (480) 907-3177
Scotty Tilley
Counselor, LAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many also struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, or substance use.
I specialize in ADHD and executive functioning challenges, including motivation, organization, emotional regulation, and follow-through. I also work with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, and substance use. I use CBT, EMDR, and practical skill-building tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Many also struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, or substance use.
I specialize in ADHD and executive functioning challenges, including motivation, organization, emotional regulation, and follow-through. I also work with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, and substance use. I use CBT, EMDR, and practical skill-building tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
(520) 277-8912 View (520) 277-8912
Harold Gonzales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in depression, quick to anger, or frustrated in your relationships — you’re not alone.
My work focuses on helping you understand where these patterns come from and how to shift them. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety that won’t quiet down, depression that feels heavy, anger that shows up too fast, or relationship challenges that keep repeating — we’ll work together to untangle the deeper story and build healthier ways of coping.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in depression, quick to anger, or frustrated in your relationships — you’re not alone.
My work focuses on helping you understand where these patterns come from and how to shift them. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety that won’t quiet down, depression that feels heavy, anger that shows up too fast, or relationship challenges that keep repeating — we’ll work together to untangle the deeper story and build healthier ways of coping.
(623) 343-5368 View (623) 343-5368
Jesse Sigel
Counselor, LAC
Mesa, AZ 85206
I am a part of the Help and Hope Counseling team! I have worked with clients ages 6 to 76 across a variety of clinical settings, providing individual and group therapy for concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Clinical experience includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering ongoing therapeutic care, as well as working with trauma-related concerns and bereavement.
I am a part of the Help and Hope Counseling team! I have worked with clients ages 6 to 76 across a variety of clinical settings, providing individual and group therapy for concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Clinical experience includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering ongoing therapeutic care, as well as working with trauma-related concerns and bereavement.
(928) 440-7669 View (928) 440-7669
Laura K Lynd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking compassionate telehealth therapy for emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges including difficult or high-needs cases. I work with neurodivergent individuals and clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, OCD and ODD. I help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation and communication, process trauma and strengthen relationships in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking compassionate telehealth therapy for emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges including difficult or high-needs cases. I work with neurodivergent individuals and clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, OCD and ODD. I help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation and communication, process trauma and strengthen relationships in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
(928) 589-5529 View (928) 589-5529

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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.