Anger Management Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
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Maria A Garay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMF
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Groups for
anger management
and parenting classes are approved by the court.
I work with clients from a client-centered approach which is intended to provide the safe space needed for healing. Together we will target debilitating symptoms. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and family settings. and couples seeking support in their relationship. I work with people seeking awareness on how to improve their life and support in achieving their goals. Together we will restore healthy lifestyle patterns and plan for future success. Teens, adults and couples often can suffer from the same depressive, anxious and traumatic experiences, but will need different support to heal.
Aaron J. Feldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
People come to me for help with infidelity, feeling of disconnection, physical and/or emotional and psychological abuse,
anger management
, and conflicts around parenting, and other family, career, and life stressors.
Whether your relationship is in crisis or has simply lost its way, I offer practical support in reducing overwhelm and helping you rework and revitalize your relationship. In the process of resolving surface-level conflicts, my goal is to help you establish intimacy and connection, deeper and stronger than you may have been able to experience before.
Connie F McCullar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals who are experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, abuse,
anger
, self-esteem and communication issues. I seek to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on honesty, patience, kindness and respect while utilizing an interactive, eclectic therapeutic approach to therapy, working to empower each client to create healthy boundaries and experience satisfying relationships. I provide a confidential and nurturing environment for clients to work through obstacles and achieve personal goals and authenticity.
Michael J Rubino III
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
My specialties are: children, teens, ODD, PSTD, Bipolar, custody issues, certified in
anger management
, suicidal patients, OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoptions issues, victims of physical and sexual abuse, sexual perpratradors, cutting, run aways, blended famlies, expert witness for custody, mediations and theraputic visitations, porn and sex addiction.
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
Patty Shirley - East Bay Christian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, CATC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, certified in addiction, trauma, co-occurring disorders,
anger management
, domestic violence, women's treatment, dementia-related behaviors, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing and SensoriMotor Therapy.
In-Person, Video / Virtual and Phone Sessions are available for individual, couples and family therapy. Feeling worried, anxious, sad, angry or frustrated? Having relationship and communication issues? I am a LMFT and a Registered Addiction Specialist. Areas of treatment include substance / alcohol /pill abuse, behavioral addictions (sex/porn, love/relationship, exercise, eating disorders, Internet, gambling, shopping, work, etc.), relationship / communication issues (marital, family and teen), stress, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse (sexual, emotional, spiritual or financial), dementia and Alzheimer's. Call today!
Not accepting new clients
JerriAnn Grant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I also have experience in teaching classes to families who are adopting internationally, parenting classes,
anger management
, and social skills classes with elementary school children.
I offer therapy for individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I work with my clients from an attachment based framework. Underlying my approach in working with clients is the understanding that what really gives us resilience and emotional health is the experience of being securely connected with other people and particularly those who are closest to us.
Victor Leonard Bernstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Hi, I've been in practice since 1980, I work best with adults and adolescents. My areas of interest are individual and couple therapy. Specific areas are stress disorders, eating disorders, sexual problems, substance abuse,
anger
, relationship problems, depression and anxiety disorders and coaching. I look at where you are emotionally, nutritionally, your physical fitness level and medical status.I do an evaluation and design a treatment plan to reach your goals.
Shabnam Janet Janani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing burnout in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's challenges? Let me help you. My therapeutic approach helps you to be more aware of your fears, resentments,
anger
, anxiety, negative thoughts, and undesirable habits. On the next step, I will assist you to overcome all these challenges. On every level, this process improves your relationships with family, partner, co-workers, friends, and more importantly with your own sense of self. During the course of therapy, I commit myself in providing a confidential, empathic, and collaborative approach to build an effective relationship with you.
Wendy Reiser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Where do you start? If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, unresolved
anger
, self esteem or communication challenges, reach out for a 20 minute consultation at no charge to see if I would be a good fit.
Navigating life challenges can be overwhelming at times. Loss, too little nuturing, and unresolved wounds can leave us feeling depressed, anxious and searching for answers. Therapy can help us make sense of these and bring us back to our authentic self. By providing a nuturing and collaborative environment we can create change together!
Jackie Bergmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is life too hard? Are you overwhelmed with uncomfortable emotions: anxiety, depression,
anger
, or are you just plain numb or disengaged? Have you lost your joy and passion for life? I help adults understand and connect with themselves and those they value. I take a warm collaborative stance using a combination of relational, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to help clients advance toward their emotional goals.
Paul Juranovich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
When we come up short, we often experience feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, depression, and
anger
.
Do you ever feel alone? Do you feel there's more to everything than this? Within every person exists enormous power. At some point in our lives we face a "void." The void is the symbolic space we create for whatever is missing in our lives; what we imagine will make us feel complete. We spend massive amounts of energy attempting to fill this void with negative relationships, substances, money, possessions, etc. Yet somehow we end up feeling empty.
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Sveta Alshvang
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified
Verified
Are you here because you frequently feel worried, guilty, lonely, or angry? I specialize in mood, anxiety, stress, and
anger management
, and trauma treatment. You will understand a pattern behind your painful emotions and be able to change it during the course of therapy. My therapy orientation is integrative, which means I use a combination of modalities specifically targeted to meet your goals. I practice psychodynamic therapy and use effective treatment tools including CBT, Mindfulness, DBT and EMDR.
Dr. Mitch and Lisa Private Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW
We Specialize: Communication, Narcissism,
Anger
, Control, Alcohol, Emotional Abuse, Co-Dependency.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four to Six Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Not accepting new clients
Marc Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you having difficulty managing intense emotional states? Are anxiety, depression, hurt or
anger
barriers to connecting with partners or potential partners? Do you have a harsh inner critic? Using a therapeutic style that is supportive, interactive, and understanding, I have been providing psychological treatment to individuals for 30 years. Important areas of my practice include anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Kip Charles Leake
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck? Cynical about relationships? Anxious? Troubled by
anger
? Confused? Overwhelmed? By building on the power of the therapeutic relationship, I encourage self-discovery, authenticity, and offer coping skills that help people work through these challenges. use a personally tailored approach designed to promote clarity, insight, and growth. Let's find your blindspots. My special interests are: EMDR for trauma; life transitions such as aging, grief, divorce, and retirement. It's time to break old habits and get off of automatic pilot! "An unexamined life is not worth living." --Socrates
Julie Weigel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Although I work with a variety of clients, my primary speciality is children (and their parents) who struggle with behavioral and/or emotional problems, using playful and positive means to help them with
anger management
, expression of feelings, and relationships with friends and family. Parents often decide that working with me separately is the most beneficial approach. My clients come from diverse backgrounds. I am especially interested in the unique challenges so often found in blended families, divorced families, families of children who have special needs, and intercultural relationships.
Not accepting new clients
Bonnie Karmiol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have successfully helped many people overcome depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy problems,
anger
, stress and identity issues.
When difficult life situations make you feel alone, depressed or anxious, misunderstood and overwhelmed, and when these feelings interfere with your life, it is a good time to seek professional help. I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 20 years of working with older adolescents, adults and couples. I provide a therapeutic environment that is safe and confidential in which we talk about and understand your emotional reactions to life situations that cause you to feel stuck and unhappy. I will work collaboratively with you to identify unproductive ways of coping and help replace them with healthier ones.
Waitlist for new clients
Janelle K Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Professional workshops and group therapies available;
Anger Management
, Social & Coping Skills, Girl Empowerment, Anti-Bullying, Bereavement & Grief, Self-Harm, Adjusting to Divorce for Children and Teens, ASD Teen Groups & ASD Parent Support Groups, Session Planning for ABA Treatment Teams, Self-Care for Mental & Behavioral Health Staff.
We can all use an un-biased, confidential person to talk with. Throughout life, everyone experiences periods of stress, grief & sadness, go through breakups, endure family & parental stress, or struggle with pressures at work. Sometimes we may need extra support navigating through, and adjusting to life changes. In therapy, we will work as a team to facilitate your treatment goals with a solution focused approach. We will nurture your emotional & social well-being, increasing personal growth and self-acceptance, while gaining a stronger sense of personal self-worth, life satisfaction, and increasing the ability in maintaining healthy relationships.
Paul Ginocchio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CSAT
Verified
Verified
I appreciate helping individuals and couples that just want to live better lives, have deeper relationships, and find more joy in day to day living. Life can be tough. Good therapy offers support, a place to be heard, guidance, and sometimes a place to hear truths that you may not want to hear, but need to hear. I offer a supportive and direct approach to those needing help with sex and relationship issues, anxiety, depression,
anger management
, trauma, and addictions. I also have a special spot in my heart to support those who have dealt with loss, whether recently or many years ago. Therapy is a space to adapt, stretch, and grow.
Dan Quinn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience and training in treating trauma, anxiety, stress,
anger
, and depression.
If you feel hopeless or unsupported, or you feel depressed or anxious...or if your husband or wife or partner isn't willing or able to talk about problems, I offer professional, supportive, empathic, and good-humored help. I'm a psychologist, researcher, and former clinical supervisor and professor at The Wright Institute, in Berkeley, California, who helps adults and teens facing difficulties and dilemmas, and couples with low to high conflict, including infidelity, who may want to save--or simply improve--their relationship.
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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.