Anger Management Therapists in Johnson County, IA
I have helped those with issues such as anger, anxiety, grief and trauma.
It is a brave person that seeks help in times of need. When recognized and nurtured, every person possesses qualities that can bring positive changes to their life. In finding solutions that bring you hope, you will be able to see how your own strengths are an important part of realizing your goals and dreams.
I have helped those with issues such as anger, anxiety, grief and trauma.
It is a brave person that seeks help in times of need. When recognized and nurtured, every person possesses qualities that can bring positive changes to their life. In finding solutions that bring you hope, you will be able to see how your own strengths are an important part of realizing your goals and dreams.
Stress and trauma come in many forms (family conflict, abuse, accidents, violence, difficult life transitions) and can affect us via anger issues, problems sleeping, lack of concentration and irritability.
We all experience stressful events, but if these have started to affect daily life functioning, it is time to get help! I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have successfully used these approaches to help teens, adults and families suffering from depression, anxiety, abuse, conflict and PTSD.
Stress and trauma come in many forms (family conflict, abuse, accidents, violence, difficult life transitions) and can affect us via anger issues, problems sleeping, lack of concentration and irritability.
We all experience stressful events, but if these have started to affect daily life functioning, it is time to get help! I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have successfully used these approaches to help teens, adults and families suffering from depression, anxiety, abuse, conflict and PTSD.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, interpersonal conflict, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, anger management, domestic violence, parenting struggles, identity struggles, or pregnancy, it is my privilege to work through these challenges with you.
I serve adults, teens, and children through evidence-based interventions, including EMDR, TF-CBT, IPT, SFBT, sandtray, nature-informed therapy, animal assisted therapy, and play therapy. My areas of specialization include peripartum issues, children, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, interpersonal conflict, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, anger management, domestic violence, parenting struggles, identity struggles, or pregnancy, it is my privilege to work through these challenges with you.
I serve adults, teens, and children through evidence-based interventions, including EMDR, TF-CBT, IPT, SFBT, sandtray, nature-informed therapy, animal assisted therapy, and play therapy. My areas of specialization include peripartum issues, children, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
I received my BA in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 1980 and returned to receive my MA in Counseling and Human Development in 1992. I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa since 1998. I have over 30 years of experience in the counseling field and utilize a variety of cognitive/behavioral approaches in working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. Areas of experience include depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, relationship, couple and divorce issues, stress and anger management, domestic violence, and substance abuse issues.
I received my BA in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 1980 and returned to receive my MA in Counseling and Human Development in 1992. I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa since 1998. I have over 30 years of experience in the counseling field and utilize a variety of cognitive/behavioral approaches in working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. Areas of experience include depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, relationship, couple and divorce issues, stress and anger management, domestic violence, and substance abuse issues.
Katie Amos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241
Waitlist for new clients
Additional areas of focus include depression, anger, anxiety, relational and familial issues, communication, attachment and stress management.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping clients achieve emotional and physical wellness. I have several years of experience working with families and children; this has included community work, in-home work and clinical practice. I typically apply a solution focused, strength-based family systems model individualized to each unique client.
Additional areas of focus include depression, anger, anxiety, relational and familial issues, communication, attachment and stress management.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping clients achieve emotional and physical wellness. I have several years of experience working with families and children; this has included community work, in-home work and clinical practice. I typically apply a solution focused, strength-based family systems model individualized to each unique client.
Perhaps your anxiety, or depression, or anger is getting the best of you.
I may be able to help. I specialize in Living Your Best Self - helping you make changes in how you approach self-care, feel better by not taking things so personally, unfolding your life dream, improving your relationships (communication and boundary setting), living with integrity, greater self-acceptance, and healing old wounds that keep getting triggered
Perhaps your anxiety, or depression, or anger is getting the best of you.
I may be able to help. I specialize in Living Your Best Self - helping you make changes in how you approach self-care, feel better by not taking things so personally, unfolding your life dream, improving your relationships (communication and boundary setting), living with integrity, greater self-acceptance, and healing old wounds that keep getting triggered
I am currently accepting clients focused on perinatal mental health, anxiety, high-stress professionals, or navigating relationships - couples, partners, or individual relationship issues surrounding stress, anxiety, fear, anger, trauma, perfectionism, and (co-)parenting.
My practice focuses: anxiety, ADHD, individuals in high-stress professions, parenting, perinatal mental health, complex trauma, life transitions, grief, adoption, nervous system and emotional resilience, & creating connected relationships. I am a certified parent coach through the Being With program.
I am currently accepting clients focused on perinatal mental health, anxiety, high-stress professionals, or navigating relationships - couples, partners, or individual relationship issues surrounding stress, anxiety, fear, anger, trauma, perfectionism, and (co-)parenting.
My practice focuses: anxiety, ADHD, individuals in high-stress professions, parenting, perinatal mental health, complex trauma, life transitions, grief, adoption, nervous system and emotional resilience, & creating connected relationships. I am a certified parent coach through the Being With program.
If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, impulse control, hyperactivity, inattention, poor boundaries, anger outbursts, emotional regulation, adjusting to separation/divorce, blending families, coping with the death of a loved one or even a family pet, I'm here to help.
I'm trained in Sand Tray Therapy and EMDR, which are both helpful treatment modalities for trauma related symptoms and dysregulation. I'm presently working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and strongly believe in the power of play as an important tool to help children open up about what is bothering them.
If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, impulse control, hyperactivity, inattention, poor boundaries, anger outbursts, emotional regulation, adjusting to separation/divorce, blending families, coping with the death of a loved one or even a family pet, I'm here to help.
I'm trained in Sand Tray Therapy and EMDR, which are both helpful treatment modalities for trauma related symptoms and dysregulation. I'm presently working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and strongly believe in the power of play as an important tool to help children open up about what is bothering them.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with both individuals and couples, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and grief.
I offer virtual therapy in the privacy of your own space with flexible scheduling available. No long-term commitments are necessary and there is no subscription fee. As a Solution Focused Therapist, I recognize that not everyone is a candidate for long-term therapy, so I offer therapy as you need it at a time that works for you.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with both individuals and couples, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and grief.
I offer virtual therapy in the privacy of your own space with flexible scheduling available. No long-term commitments are necessary and there is no subscription fee. As a Solution Focused Therapist, I recognize that not everyone is a candidate for long-term therapy, so I offer therapy as you need it at a time that works for you.
Throughout my career, I've found fulfillment in helping others discover their goals and potential. For the past 12 years, I've had the honor of working with servicemen in the military and their families, and I'm happy to now also serve the public beyond. My treatment approach addresses a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, divorce, grief, anger management, OCD, and ADHD. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) that I use to reprocess trauma and treat OCD, self-worth, and anxiety. I see children and individuals age 8 through adult.
Throughout my career, I've found fulfillment in helping others discover their goals and potential. For the past 12 years, I've had the honor of working with servicemen in the military and their families, and I'm happy to now also serve the public beyond. My treatment approach addresses a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, divorce, grief, anger management, OCD, and ADHD. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) that I use to reprocess trauma and treat OCD, self-worth, and anxiety. I see children and individuals age 8 through adult.
I offer assistance in a wide variety of issues that adults face: anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, addiction, divorce, life transition, and grief.
Hello! I have worked with children and adults over the course of my career. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with adults and have training in a wide variety of issues that adults face. With regards to children, I have been trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Adlerian Play Therapy (I am currently not working with children). I am also a also a Board approved supervisor and do enjoy working with therapists in training as they develop their competencies. I am currently only taking adult clients. Verdant Counseling has expanded to five clinicians and has immediate openings for clients ages 6+.
I offer assistance in a wide variety of issues that adults face: anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, addiction, divorce, life transition, and grief.
Hello! I have worked with children and adults over the course of my career. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with adults and have training in a wide variety of issues that adults face. With regards to children, I have been trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Adlerian Play Therapy (I am currently not working with children). I am also a also a Board approved supervisor and do enjoy working with therapists in training as they develop their competencies. I am currently only taking adult clients. Verdant Counseling has expanded to five clinicians and has immediate openings for clients ages 6+.
Meet Our Anger Management Therapists
Peter Odegaard
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, PATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety disorders, anger, mood disorders, and men's issues but have a substantial amount experience working with a host of mental health issues in a diverse population of clients.
I provide a holistic and non-judgmental approach to therapy. Together we will focus on finding and resolving the factors that are at the root of your mental health symptoms. These symptoms are often natural responses/adaptations to stressful life circumstances and traumatic experiences. From this perspective, these psychological parts become imbalanced over time and can get stuck in the past. Once they are properly integrated in the here-and-now, we can begin to live a life that is true to our purpose and in alignment with our highest selves.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety disorders, anger, mood disorders, and men's issues but have a substantial amount experience working with a host of mental health issues in a diverse population of clients.
I provide a holistic and non-judgmental approach to therapy. Together we will focus on finding and resolving the factors that are at the root of your mental health symptoms. These symptoms are often natural responses/adaptations to stressful life circumstances and traumatic experiences. From this perspective, these psychological parts become imbalanced over time and can get stuck in the past. Once they are properly integrated in the here-and-now, we can begin to live a life that is true to our purpose and in alignment with our highest selves.
LaJuana Walker-McGill
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
These include: depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, grief & loss, family conflicts, work-related issues, interpersonal communication, etc.
Are you looking for ways to improve your quality of life? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that is dedicated to helping others create positive outcomes for their lives. Through 24 years of experience in private practice, I have demonstrated my dedication to the empowerment of individuals and couples. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment that promotes positive outcomes for the clients that I serve. Virtual therapy appointments available for Iowa clients. Do you have Aetna, Cigna, or Optum (Optum EAP) insurance? Please click my website link to request a consultation.
These include: depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, grief & loss, family conflicts, work-related issues, interpersonal communication, etc.
Are you looking for ways to improve your quality of life? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that is dedicated to helping others create positive outcomes for their lives. Through 24 years of experience in private practice, I have demonstrated my dedication to the empowerment of individuals and couples. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment that promotes positive outcomes for the clients that I serve. Virtual therapy appointments available for Iowa clients. Do you have Aetna, Cigna, or Optum (Optum EAP) insurance? Please click my website link to request a consultation.
I believe that from a young age, we find ways to navigate and survive the world around us. However, sometimes the tools we’ve developed in the past no longer serve us in our current situation and can lead to distress. By gaining a better understanding of ourselves and embracing our strengths, we’re better equipped to develop adequate and effective skills to navigate both internal and external challenges that come our way! I have experience working in settings that have allowed me to meet and work with people with different challenges, backgrounds, and experiences!
I believe that from a young age, we find ways to navigate and survive the world around us. However, sometimes the tools we’ve developed in the past no longer serve us in our current situation and can lead to distress. By gaining a better understanding of ourselves and embracing our strengths, we’re better equipped to develop adequate and effective skills to navigate both internal and external challenges that come our way! I have experience working in settings that have allowed me to meet and work with people with different challenges, backgrounds, and experiences!
Having found this page, you have already begun your healing journey and overcome your first challenge. Congratulations and welcome! Thank you for considering me as your therapist in this process. It is my goal to understand the challenges you want to focus on and to illuminate your strengths as a means to reach the goals you set. I aim to be there for my clients, and provide therapeutic interventions and support that are unique to each individual's strengths and challenges.
Having found this page, you have already begun your healing journey and overcome your first challenge. Congratulations and welcome! Thank you for considering me as your therapist in this process. It is my goal to understand the challenges you want to focus on and to illuminate your strengths as a means to reach the goals you set. I aim to be there for my clients, and provide therapeutic interventions and support that are unique to each individual's strengths and challenges.
Michelle's approach to psychotherapy is grounded in her belief that the potential for healing and change lies within us all. She combines modern psychotherapy techniques with holistic mental health techniques to create an individual approach to healing to support client's experiencing anxiety/depression/grief and loss/trauma and life adjustments. Her goal is to provide therapeutic approaches and tools that can easily be integrated into daily life. She believes that creating a life of joy, meaning and balance are possible with the proper support and practice.
Michelle's approach to psychotherapy is grounded in her belief that the potential for healing and change lies within us all. She combines modern psychotherapy techniques with holistic mental health techniques to create an individual approach to healing to support client's experiencing anxiety/depression/grief and loss/trauma and life adjustments. Her goal is to provide therapeutic approaches and tools that can easily be integrated into daily life. She believes that creating a life of joy, meaning and balance are possible with the proper support and practice.
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Mental health care is an important component of building personal functioning and making lasting changes to individual outlook and situation. As a therapist I believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences, and my role is to help you create meaning and understanding of those experiences. Together, we can help build realistic and effective coping skills to manage the unique challenges that you face to create lasting, positive change.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Mental health care is an important component of building personal functioning and making lasting changes to individual outlook and situation. As a therapist I believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences, and my role is to help you create meaning and understanding of those experiences. Together, we can help build realistic and effective coping skills to manage the unique challenges that you face to create lasting, positive change.
In the years that I have been working as a mental health provider, I have met with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. My clients have a variety of mental health problems, relationship issues, life transitional periods, grief and loss, trauma, and similar hardships. Some clients know what they suffer from and are ready to make changes. Some of my clients have felt something has been "off" for some time but do not know where to start, so I help them to assess the problem areas and track their progress between sessions. Changes happen at different speeds to different people for different reasons.
In the years that I have been working as a mental health provider, I have met with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. My clients have a variety of mental health problems, relationship issues, life transitional periods, grief and loss, trauma, and similar hardships. Some clients know what they suffer from and are ready to make changes. Some of my clients have felt something has been "off" for some time but do not know where to start, so I help them to assess the problem areas and track their progress between sessions. Changes happen at different speeds to different people for different reasons.
Marshall McElhinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
Waitlist for new clients
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story and break free from the traps that hold us back from change. You are brave because you are here. One quote that resonates with me is from Carl Whitaker, who once wrote, “Until you break with your patterns, the rut continues to deepen. Life goes on, but living dies”. Throughout my career, I have witnessed how being unheard and misunderstood creates a sense of feeling judgment and shame. I want to help by creating a space for healing and advancement by honoring that those experiences are a source of pain.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story and break free from the traps that hold us back from change. You are brave because you are here. One quote that resonates with me is from Carl Whitaker, who once wrote, “Until you break with your patterns, the rut continues to deepen. Life goes on, but living dies”. Throughout my career, I have witnessed how being unheard and misunderstood creates a sense of feeling judgment and shame. I want to help by creating a space for healing and advancement by honoring that those experiences are a source of pain.
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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.