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Chris Woodward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80216
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include: stress management, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social and general phobias, self-esteem issues, Depression and Bipolar, entitlement, parenting difficulties, anger management, personality disorders, grief and loss, trauma (EMDR), ADHD/ADD substance abuse problems, psychotic disorders, and adjustment difficulties.
I believe we are here to discover, learn, and experience as much as possible in this short journey. As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. And if you are in need of psychiatric medications, I work with a Psychiatrist in the area and you will have access to this service.
My specialties include: stress management, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social and general phobias, self-esteem issues, Depression and Bipolar, entitlement, parenting difficulties, anger management, personality disorders, grief and loss, trauma (EMDR), ADHD/ADD substance abuse problems, psychotic disorders, and adjustment difficulties.
I believe we are here to discover, learn, and experience as much as possible in this short journey. As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. And if you are in need of psychiatric medications, I work with a Psychiatrist in the area and you will have access to this service.
(720) 897-0246 View (720) 897-0246
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Oak Tree Behavioral Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers therapy to adolescents and their families for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, childhood behavior concerns, anger management, and social skills training.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers therapy to adolescents and their families for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, childhood behavior concerns, anger management, and social skills training.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
(303) 622-5676 x250 View (303) 622-5676 x250
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Taylor Lorenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80246  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm glad you're here. My name is Taylor Lorenz. I have been working in the mental health field for ten years, including work as a elementary and middle school counselor. I moved from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Denver, CO in 2012 to attend the University of Denver. I hold a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, as well as a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from the Erikson Institute, in Chicago, IL. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and conflict resolution.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. My name is Taylor Lorenz. I have been working in the mental health field for ten years, including work as a elementary and middle school counselor. I moved from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Denver, CO in 2012 to attend the University of Denver. I hold a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, as well as a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from the Erikson Institute, in Chicago, IL. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and conflict resolution.
(720) 902-7295 View (720) 902-7295
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Littleton Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80220
Littleton Counseling, LLC offers teletherapy services and provides state-of-the-art, quality psychotherapy from highly qualified Masters' Level counseling professionals who who strive to build strong theraputic relationships while working with adolescents, adults, and families. Mr. Malkin enjoys and had been extremely successful assisting individuals experiencing self harming behaviors as well as suicidal ideation and trauma. Both telecommunication and online services are also available the have been approved and comply with Dora as well as Hippa guidelines.
Littleton Counseling, LLC offers teletherapy services and provides state-of-the-art, quality psychotherapy from highly qualified Masters' Level counseling professionals who who strive to build strong theraputic relationships while working with adolescents, adults, and families. Mr. Malkin enjoys and had been extremely successful assisting individuals experiencing self harming behaviors as well as suicidal ideation and trauma. Both telecommunication and online services are also available the have been approved and comply with Dora as well as Hippa guidelines.
(720) 915-4850 View (720) 915-4850
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Camille L. Reich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80113
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
(303) 900-5913 View (303) 900-5913
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Elevated Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wheat Ridge, CO 80034
Providing individual psychotherapy and counseling services, as well as group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and therapy for kids and teens. Beginning with a foundation in men's mental health, we have expanded to provide exceptional therapy for all genders, orientations and walks of life. Whether you're looking for individual therapy to address long standing childhood traumas, community support in a men's group, or couples counseling to save your marriage, we can help! You're not just a number, we are NOT corporate mental health and you deserve a better experience with therapy!
Providing individual psychotherapy and counseling services, as well as group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and therapy for kids and teens. Beginning with a foundation in men's mental health, we have expanded to provide exceptional therapy for all genders, orientations and walks of life. Whether you're looking for individual therapy to address long standing childhood traumas, community support in a men's group, or couples counseling to save your marriage, we can help! You're not just a number, we are NOT corporate mental health and you deserve a better experience with therapy!
(877) 792-6513 View (877) 792-6513
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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
Waitlist for new clients
Currently a waitlist in CO Springs. Hiring Soon! KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Currently a waitlist in CO Springs. Hiring Soon! KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
(719) 394-9821 View (719) 394-9821
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Tonya McFarland
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Stop beating yourself up! We all engage in some unhealthy behaviors at times and we don't need to feel ashamed of these struggles. Maybe we cope with stress by having an unhealthy relationship with food (binging, purging, restricting) or by engaging in self-destructive patterns in an attempt to deal with our extreme feelings. I can help you process your past traumas and allow you to create a new path for yourself based on self-compassion. The world doesn't have to be a scary, lonely place.
Stop beating yourself up! We all engage in some unhealthy behaviors at times and we don't need to feel ashamed of these struggles. Maybe we cope with stress by having an unhealthy relationship with food (binging, purging, restricting) or by engaging in self-destructive patterns in an attempt to deal with our extreme feelings. I can help you process your past traumas and allow you to create a new path for yourself based on self-compassion. The world doesn't have to be a scary, lonely place.
(303) 709-5897 View (303) 709-5897
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Jaime Grainger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80002  (Online Only)
Relational conflict? Needing help navigating life's challenges? Depression, family conflict, divorce, infidelity, anxiety, school issues? Sick of leaving sessions and feeling as if no progress has been made? I have had the pleasure of helping those in transition for several years. I make it a priority to attend to each clients individual needs while also keeping up to date on the latest literature to best assist clients of various backgrounds who are experiencing interpersonal struggles. I specialize in assisting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families experiencing a variety of struggles.
Relational conflict? Needing help navigating life's challenges? Depression, family conflict, divorce, infidelity, anxiety, school issues? Sick of leaving sessions and feeling as if no progress has been made? I have had the pleasure of helping those in transition for several years. I make it a priority to attend to each clients individual needs while also keeping up to date on the latest literature to best assist clients of various backgrounds who are experiencing interpersonal struggles. I specialize in assisting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families experiencing a variety of struggles.
(970) 500-3532 View (970) 500-3532
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JoLynne Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80022
Hello, thank you for reading my profile! I am a licensed professional counselor with over 35 years of clinical experience with clients of all ages. I enjoy working with a variety of people who have diverse lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. As one of my clients, you will find me to be compassionate, and supportive. I will work collaboratively with you to help you define and reach your goals. I believe in building on your strengths while helping you use or develop skills to overcome any obstacles that hold you back from happiness and well-being.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile! I am a licensed professional counselor with over 35 years of clinical experience with clients of all ages. I enjoy working with a variety of people who have diverse lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. As one of my clients, you will find me to be compassionate, and supportive. I will work collaboratively with you to help you define and reach your goals. I believe in building on your strengths while helping you use or develop skills to overcome any obstacles that hold you back from happiness and well-being.
(720) 729-4015 View (720) 729-4015

Online Therapists

Photo of Ryan O'Millian, LPC, LAC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ryan O'Millian
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I am dedicated to working with people who want to get at the roots of their emotional pain and distress. My fundamental approach to treatment is relational. Therapy is a process where we will develop an alliance in which your emotional and developmental needs are made a priority. Over time, an internalized healing space forms where you can recover access to parts of your true self. Speaking freely without unnecessary self-censorship may be simple, but it is not easy. I encourage you to try it.
I am dedicated to working with people who want to get at the roots of their emotional pain and distress. My fundamental approach to treatment is relational. Therapy is a process where we will develop an alliance in which your emotional and developmental needs are made a priority. Over time, an internalized healing space forms where you can recover access to parts of your true self. Speaking freely without unnecessary self-censorship may be simple, but it is not easy. I encourage you to try it.
(720) 549-7993 View (720) 549-7993
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Stephanie Topol
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
I am a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPCC) who helps children, individuals, couples, and families work through challenging events, assisting them to thrive. Creating a non-judgmental, safe, positive, compassionate, and supportive environment is one of my ultimate goals. I have experience in helping individuals and families manage anxiety, depression, health & eating issues, loss of a loved one, addictions, life transitions, divorce, deployments, and much more. I have worked with both children and adults diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, as well as helped their families through challenging times.
I am a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPCC) who helps children, individuals, couples, and families work through challenging events, assisting them to thrive. Creating a non-judgmental, safe, positive, compassionate, and supportive environment is one of my ultimate goals. I have experience in helping individuals and families manage anxiety, depression, health & eating issues, loss of a loved one, addictions, life transitions, divorce, deployments, and much more. I have worked with both children and adults diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, as well as helped their families through challenging times.
(720) 702-9461 View (720) 702-9461
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Camille L. Reich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
(303) 625-7879 View (303) 625-7879
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Specialty Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80538
Welcome to Specialty! We are a group of counselors with our own specialty areas. We believe in a “goodness of fit,” and want you to connect with your ideal counselor. We are currently accepting new clients and can provide both in-person and virtual sessions. Our team can treat most conditions and we accept most insurances. Check out our website for more information about who we are. We hope to hear from you soon!
Welcome to Specialty! We are a group of counselors with our own specialty areas. We believe in a “goodness of fit,” and want you to connect with your ideal counselor. We are currently accepting new clients and can provide both in-person and virtual sessions. Our team can treat most conditions and we accept most insurances. Check out our website for more information about who we are. We hope to hear from you soon!
(970) 825-1531 View (970) 825-1531
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Linell Juliet Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
I was given an incredible opportunity in the early 1970's to work in the field of sexual health and psychotherapy. This is all truly my lifetime passion and commitment. After 40+ years of practice, I am so fortunate that I remain always fascinated & passionate by psychology, people & issues uniquely revolving around sexual health. I love movement & supporting my clients' internal power to change. I work with couples as well as individuals, specializing in intimacy & communication skills. I specialize in working with older couples and individuals.
I was given an incredible opportunity in the early 1970's to work in the field of sexual health and psychotherapy. This is all truly my lifetime passion and commitment. After 40+ years of practice, I am so fortunate that I remain always fascinated & passionate by psychology, people & issues uniquely revolving around sexual health. I love movement & supporting my clients' internal power to change. I work with couples as well as individuals, specializing in intimacy & communication skills. I specialize in working with older couples and individuals.
(720) 697-2570 View (720) 697-2570
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Rebecca Finnoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
As a seasoned psychotherapist/life coach, I believe in our innate healing potential and guide my clients to unlock their internal wisdom, resilience and resources for healing. Somatic (body-centered), mindfulness-based approaches to holistic coaching and therapy, allow me to integrate my clinical training while tuning into intuition to effectively guide the unfolding healing process of my clients. Trauma-informed, holistic coaching and therapy allows for greater capacity to rewire the brain, which can make the unconscious conscious and shift your automatic reactive patterns and outdated beliefs, helping you to live your best life.
As a seasoned psychotherapist/life coach, I believe in our innate healing potential and guide my clients to unlock their internal wisdom, resilience and resources for healing. Somatic (body-centered), mindfulness-based approaches to holistic coaching and therapy, allow me to integrate my clinical training while tuning into intuition to effectively guide the unfolding healing process of my clients. Trauma-informed, holistic coaching and therapy allows for greater capacity to rewire the brain, which can make the unconscious conscious and shift your automatic reactive patterns and outdated beliefs, helping you to live your best life.
(720) 712-3946 View (720) 712-3946
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New Beginnings Therapy & Healing, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Owner
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
HAVE YOU, arrived at that point where YOU are sick and tired of being sick and tired? Making that life changing decision to step out and seek counseling can be challenging, however, I am here to reassure you that it's a step towards a better version of you. I have10 years' experience walking alongside, supporting, and guiding individuals, families, and adolescents. The approach that I found instrumental in the process of change is Cognitive Behavior Therapy; an evidenced based style suitable to help my clients struggling with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide, trauma, anxiety, mental health or spiritual concerns.
HAVE YOU, arrived at that point where YOU are sick and tired of being sick and tired? Making that life changing decision to step out and seek counseling can be challenging, however, I am here to reassure you that it's a step towards a better version of you. I have10 years' experience walking alongside, supporting, and guiding individuals, families, and adolescents. The approach that I found instrumental in the process of change is Cognitive Behavior Therapy; an evidenced based style suitable to help my clients struggling with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide, trauma, anxiety, mental health or spiritual concerns.
(719) 259-0672 View (719) 259-0672
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Corinna Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Accepting NEW Clients! Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have spent the last eight years working with children, adolescents, and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. In addition, I have been a School Counselor for four years at both the elementary and high school level. I have extensive experience working with parents and their children to help alleviate challenging behaviors and increase positive, evidence based parenting strategies. I also offer parenting classes and am a facilitator for Positive Solutions for Families.
Accepting NEW Clients! Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have spent the last eight years working with children, adolescents, and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. In addition, I have been a School Counselor for four years at both the elementary and high school level. I have extensive experience working with parents and their children to help alleviate challenging behaviors and increase positive, evidence based parenting strategies. I also offer parenting classes and am a facilitator for Positive Solutions for Families.
(719) 626-4339 View (719) 626-4339
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Camille L. Reich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lone Tree, CO 80124
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
(303) 800-3080 View (303) 800-3080
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Camille L. Reich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
(303) 479-4296 View (303) 479-4296
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.