Anger Management Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Patricia Stephens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with: Anxiety and Stress Management, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Adjustment; Trauma and PTSD, Loss and Bereavement, Depression, Women's Issues and
Anger Management
.
OFFERING VIDEO SESSIONS DURING COVID-19...……………… I take a creative approach, tailoring treatment to each individual, couple and family I see. I utilize a variety of modalities Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy to help gain insight into past and present experiences and behaviors, identify and build strengths, develop healthy coping strategies and challenge long held assumptions about yourself, your relationships and the world you live in. I have extensive knowledge working with diverse populations.

Leslie Hoyt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Leslie, a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, coping skills,
anger management
, and more. I employ techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Grief Therapy modalities. Therapy should be a positive experience that helps you resolve a current issue and develop skills you can use throughout your life. I'm here to listen in order to understand you and your unique situation, with the goal of working with you to journey through the difficulties you are having.

Paul Gutrecht
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAMS-I, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
He is certified in
Anger Management
, intensively trained in DBT (Dialectal Behavior Therapy) and has begun to offer EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for dealing with trauma (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Paul Gutrecht, M.A. LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist who works on a range of issues (including relationships, mood, anxiety, substance abuse,
anger
and much more) with: Individuals from Early Adolescents to Adults; Professionals and Business Owners; Parents of Young and Grown Children; Couples, Families and Co-Parents.

Azita Sachmechian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
I treat children, adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, and relational issues. I help couples understand each other's emotional needs to have a more meaningful satisfying relationships. I also help parents deal with their children's
anger
, social and academic issues. The goal of treatment is to identify the individual's strengths, enhance them and identify and treat factors that jeopardize getting to ones ultimate potentials. I have treated factors contributing to Enuresis, and Encopresis and selective mutism.

Jim Michael
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CHT, MA, CAMFT
Verified
Verified
Whether you're going through issues like stress, sex,
anger
, or depressive issues, let's figure it out together.
I help people re-take ownership of their lives. If you've had fear, depression, or out of control behaviors keep you from living your life, I'll help. Regardless of the challenge you're experiencing, I'll create a safe space in which you can talk about it, and we can safely find answers and direction. I'll give you tools to reduce the stress in your life & in your relationships. I help people find different solutions looking at their lives from a different viewpoint...a viewpoint of acceptance, without judgment, and finding the answers together.

Ingrid Caswell
Marriage & Family Therapist, CAMSIII
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Clients seek me out for relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and for managing
anger
.
I treat codependency...a fancy word for over-focusing on others and under-focusing on you. Letting others determine your self-esteem is a dangerous thing to do. But when you're harmed as a kid, you learn that you don't matter. You come away from childhood with broken "antennae". You don't see unhealthy traits in others. Too much pain teaches you to ignore your feelings and live in your head. It's a trick that gets you through childhood, but it sabotages adult relationships. My passion is helping you use your voice to get what you want.

Melinda Vyvyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Life has become harder, even stranger to comprehend in recent years. We have to adapt so frequently, that our minds and emotions may struggle to keep up with the constant change required. Life's uncertainty could lead to feelings of anxiety, depression,
anger
, or even hopelessness. You may also find yourself struggling with sleep, focus of attention, and keeping up with day-to-day tasks. This can also affect our relationships. You are not alone if this is what you are experiencing!

Quinney & Associates Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My current target population are Black and Latino men who are dealing with
Anger Management
and communications issues 21 and above.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have over 35 years in the field of Mental Health with the Los Angeles County. I have worked in the Juvenile hall systems as a Detention Offices primarily with adolescent boys age 10 thru 18 issues of gang, drugs and foster care. Later employed with King Drew Medical Center as a Clinical Social Worker in the 80's experiences with Cancer, AIDs, and emergency medication. Also worked at Augustus Hawkins providing Mental Health services for Crisis intervention. After retiring from Los Angeles I completed my PsyD and worked in the State Prison as a Unlicensed Psychologist for 3 years.

Fran Miceli
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, M, Ed, CADC-, ICADC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor with over 40 years of experience in the addiction field as a therapist, program administer and state director. I have also taught graduate level addiction courses and numerous continuing education classes and workshop presentations. My client base is primarily made up of adolescents, adults and families effected by addiction issues as well as individuals and couples dealing with
anger management
and communication problems.

Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Diamond has been practicing psychotherapy for 40 years and is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist. He is the author of
Anger
, Madness, and the Daimonic: The Psychological Genesis of Violence, Evil and Creativity (1996), and contributed chapters to Meeting the Shadow (1990), Spirituality & Psychological Health (2005), Forensic Psychiatry:Influences of Evil (2006), Encyclopedia of Psychology & Religion (2009), and Contemporary Theory and Practice in Counseling & Psychotherapy (SAGE, 2015). A former pupil and protege of existential psychoanalyst Rollo May, Diamond's unique treatment approach (Existential Depth Psychology) is a fusion of psychodynamic and existential therapy, with an emphasis on C.G. Jung's analytical psychology.

Jonathan Bach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I'm Jonathan, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Congratulations on taking your first step toward wellness and recovery! I help people with issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD,
anger management
, marital/pre-marital issues, and more.

Marc Sadoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
30 years
anger management
/violence experience.
Over 30 years experience. Home-visits, virtual & office visit's available for discrete, absolutely confidential high conflict couples coaching. Direct, practical couples treatment & coaching & effective individual brief PTSD treatment using EMDR, Somatic treatment methods. Also used for performance enhancement.
Anger management
and communication problems. Impulse control, addictions, high conflict, communication skills training, disrespectful relationships, abuse. My methods are simple, concrete & appealing for both men and women.

Catalaine Knell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression,
anger
, family and work relational issues, disabilities, as well as, grief and loss.
CATALAINE KNELL LCSW #99247 - Telehealth I accept: most PPO Plans as Out-of-Network Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Family/Work Relational Issues,
Anger
, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Life transitions. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families, in a variety of clinical settings including the film and television industry, Hollywood community mental health, the LA LBGTQ Center, and Braille Institute. I spent many years living in France teaching at the university level. In my spare time I enjoy my family, volunteering and am an avid movie goer.

Carmen Spears
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I can provide you with a safe space to process your loss and to address your
anger
.
Feeling lonely, sad, or depressed? Are you tired of people telling you to get over it or questioning how come you’re still mourning? Someone died, so no you can’t just get over it because you’re still in pain and hurting. Why can’t they see that? You’re trying the best that you can to process their death. Perhaps, you lose your temper easily, yell or scream at people, or say hurtful things to loved ones? Do you get mad over little things or find yourself unable to control your
anger
? It may be time to seek therapy to process your loss, to improve your relationship, so you don't lose your job, and to keep your friends.

David Berón
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have a passion for seeing my clients have a transformational experience, evolving toward becoming more self realized persons. Let's talk about your difficulties, fears, or sadness. Let's understand your anxiety or
anger
. And let's do it in a warm and safe space where we will set judgment aside. We'll explore how you became who you are today, and perhaps along the way you'll discover a kinder view of yourself, capable of moving away from bitterness or
anger
, unleashing your creativity, and ultimately knowing yourself through your profound relationships with others.

Beautiful Butterfly Community Corp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am here to support you in addressing these issues, whether it be anxiety, depression,
anger management
, stress, work related issues, relationship conflict, family issues or simply someone to assist you in navigating through life’s difficulties.
Are you looking for a safe place where you can explore and address the issues that you have encountered or continue to encounter on your journey through life, therapy is the place to do so. I am an experienced therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in exploring and addressing issues that may be affecting their lives in various ways. I have worked in human services supporting people in accomplishing their personal goals for over 10 years. My purpose in life is to assist others in discovering the barriers that hinder them from accomplishing their goals and helping them overcome those barriers.
Not accepting new clients

Stephanie Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
If you have concerns related to sexual behavior, you may also be experiencing confusion,
anger
, shame, isolation, anxiety or depression that is impacting your day to day life.
Relationships can be strained or become challenging for so many reasons. Sometimes we all need help to find the best way forward in our relationship to ourself, our peers, our colleagues, or our loved ones. Have your relational difficulties begun to negatively impact your life, leading to challenging emotions, low self esteem, anxiety, depression or other concerns? I love coming alongside individuals, couples and families to collaboratively improve communication, understanding, boundaries, and overall relational health so that you can move towards the life and connections you hope for!

Karen Wulfson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You're the man or woman who helps everyone - but who helps you? Maybe you think you "should" be able to cope, yet you find yourself feeling angry and unheard? For 30+ years, I've been helping individuals, professionals, and families communicate more effectively, to reduce the
anger
, stress, and conflict life hands all of us at times. If those old coping skills aren't working, you might be struggling alone to make sense of your feelings and behaviors. I know that alone can be lonely; your personal and professional relationships may suffer, as you try to cope with the mounting stresses that come from not getting your needs met.

Global Anger Mgmt & Mental Wellness Enterprise
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have 19 years of experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I'm privileged to have worked with a multitude of cultures, communities and organizations aimed to address both personal and environmental stressors which lead to unique feelings and responses. I provide coping skills to manage
anger
behaviors that arise from life events, relationships and traumas. My mission is to assist clients with leading and living their most productive and authentic lives. Naturally increase awareness on how emotions influence behaviors and relationships.

The Cambridge Couples Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy services should address the specific needs of each client. The Cambridge Couples Center was founded to offer counseling to couples seeking to improve communication and to deepen their relationship. Our team of therapists are trained in a variety of treatment modalities to match the needs of our client couples. Our tailored approaches may include cognitive behavioral therapy,
anger management
treatment, and problem-focused therapy interventions. Our therapists specialize in the interface between anxiety, depression, substance use and trauma, and the impact that has on the couple’s relationships and families.
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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.