Anger Management Therapists in Lakeview, IL
Tom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois and is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). He obtained his Masters degree in Human Services from National Louis University.
Tom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois and is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). He obtained his Masters degree in Human Services from National Louis University.
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of constant doing, achieving, and striving—yet still feel unfulfilled? Perhaps you're exhausted from living with urgency, always rushing to the next goal. You might notice tension, anxiety, or stress living in your body, even when you try to relax. You're seeking a different path—one that honors slowing down, listening to your body's wisdom, and finding healing beyond traditional talk therapy. You want tools to regulate your nervous system, release stored stress, and reconnect with yourself through a holistic, embodied approach that integrates mind and body.
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of constant doing, achieving, and striving—yet still feel unfulfilled? Perhaps you're exhausted from living with urgency, always rushing to the next goal. You might notice tension, anxiety, or stress living in your body, even when you try to relax. You're seeking a different path—one that honors slowing down, listening to your body's wisdom, and finding healing beyond traditional talk therapy. You want tools to regulate your nervous system, release stored stress, and reconnect with yourself through a holistic, embodied approach that integrates mind and body.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, trauma, chronic stress, identity exploration, life transitions, grief, and body image. I center the impact of systemic injustice, especially on women of color and the LGBTQIA+ community, and remain committed to examining my allyship.
Therapy with me supports self-exploration and clarity. I believe healing is a process of discovery—shifting, sometimes contradictory—as you align with your authentic self. In a safe, collaborative space, we’ll explore your challenges and move toward meaningful change.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, trauma, chronic stress, identity exploration, life transitions, grief, and body image. I center the impact of systemic injustice, especially on women of color and the LGBTQIA+ community, and remain committed to examining my allyship.
Therapy with me supports self-exploration and clarity. I believe healing is a process of discovery—shifting, sometimes contradictory—as you align with your authentic self. In a safe, collaborative space, we’ll explore your challenges and move toward meaningful change.
At times they may experience feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, anger
The next Virtual 12 session Anger Management Group begins January 2024. Interventions include: a client-centered and interactive problem-solving approach, along with the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy exercises, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Anger Management Training.
At times they may experience feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, anger
The next Virtual 12 session Anger Management Group begins January 2024. Interventions include: a client-centered and interactive problem-solving approach, along with the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy exercises, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Anger Management Training.
Have you stopped feeling like yourself, or you don't recognize yourself in the mirror anymore? Are you afraid you are slowly losing your significant other or having vicious fights and don't know how to resolve them? Are you having thoughts or feelings that disturb you and you don't know who to talk to? Are you haunted by the past and you can't seem to move on? Maybe you are scared by your own thoughts and feelings and don't know where to turn, or you feel empty or are looking for meaning. I work with individuals, couples and families from a broad array of backgrounds, lifestyles and issues experienced.
Have you stopped feeling like yourself, or you don't recognize yourself in the mirror anymore? Are you afraid you are slowly losing your significant other or having vicious fights and don't know how to resolve them? Are you having thoughts or feelings that disturb you and you don't know who to talk to? Are you haunted by the past and you can't seem to move on? Maybe you are scared by your own thoughts and feelings and don't know where to turn, or you feel empty or are looking for meaning. I work with individuals, couples and families from a broad array of backgrounds, lifestyles and issues experienced.
Have you ever felt alone on your path towards healing? Are you struggling to understand how set healthy boundaries, focus, and find self-worth? Therapy can provide a safe space to feel seen and heard. When we begin to explore, accept, and understand ourselves, this causes everlasting internal change. I hope to foster connection based on genuine empathy, accountability, humor, and non-judgment.
Have you ever felt alone on your path towards healing? Are you struggling to understand how set healthy boundaries, focus, and find self-worth? Therapy can provide a safe space to feel seen and heard. When we begin to explore, accept, and understand ourselves, this causes everlasting internal change. I hope to foster connection based on genuine empathy, accountability, humor, and non-judgment.
Whether you're ready to heal, ready to grow, or just ready for something different, you are welcome here. You might be recovering from trauma, searching for real connections, or coming to terms with your gender or sexual identity. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship, your sex life, or your feelings about yourself. Maybe the state of the world has left you feeling afraid, disconnected, lonely, stuck, or hopeless. Or maybe you can sense that something isn’t right, but can’t quite tell why. If so, when was the last time you had a space to talk about your life that was just for you?
Whether you're ready to heal, ready to grow, or just ready for something different, you are welcome here. You might be recovering from trauma, searching for real connections, or coming to terms with your gender or sexual identity. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship, your sex life, or your feelings about yourself. Maybe the state of the world has left you feeling afraid, disconnected, lonely, stuck, or hopeless. Or maybe you can sense that something isn’t right, but can’t quite tell why. If so, when was the last time you had a space to talk about your life that was just for you?
Battling anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Your inner dialogue can become increasingly negative, and you may find yourself stuck in a seemingly unbreakable pattern of unhelpful thoughts. Through therapy, it is possible to break that cycle and engineer a new, positive, and healthy view of one's self and one's life. Through the utilization of an integrative approach, I am able to draw from a variety of therapeutic principles, to tailor our sessions to your specific needs.
Battling anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Your inner dialogue can become increasingly negative, and you may find yourself stuck in a seemingly unbreakable pattern of unhelpful thoughts. Through therapy, it is possible to break that cycle and engineer a new, positive, and healthy view of one's self and one's life. Through the utilization of an integrative approach, I am able to draw from a variety of therapeutic principles, to tailor our sessions to your specific needs.
Over the years, I have developed an eclectic perspective to therapy and utilize a unique combination of psychotherapy, mind-body awareness and hypnotic relaxation techniques, family systems therapy, emotion focused therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. My wide range of knowledge and competency in various psychological theories allows me to be flexible in my treatment. I aim to revive my patients from the current positions in their lives and help bring in the much needed harmony and infused positivity that will allow my clients to progress in their minds, their mental health and their overall life.
Over the years, I have developed an eclectic perspective to therapy and utilize a unique combination of psychotherapy, mind-body awareness and hypnotic relaxation techniques, family systems therapy, emotion focused therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. My wide range of knowledge and competency in various psychological theories allows me to be flexible in my treatment. I aim to revive my patients from the current positions in their lives and help bring in the much needed harmony and infused positivity that will allow my clients to progress in their minds, their mental health and their overall life.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, and stress, especially when these challenges stem from life transitions, personal difficulties, or unresolved childhood experiences. If you’re feeling disconnected or stuck, I’m here to help you find a way forward. I understand that asking for help can be hard, but together we’ll explore how your strengths can guide you back to the path you’re meant to follow.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, and stress, especially when these challenges stem from life transitions, personal difficulties, or unresolved childhood experiences. If you’re feeling disconnected or stuck, I’m here to help you find a way forward. I understand that asking for help can be hard, but together we’ll explore how your strengths can guide you back to the path you’re meant to follow.
Life is difficult enough to navigate without support. Welcome to a space where you can find support, understanding, and guidance on your journey towards healing and personal growth. It takes courage and resilience to confront and address our struggles. I am here to provide a non-judgmental environment where you feel empowered and supported to search within and gain clarity about things that haven't made sense and take action towards the life you want. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and increase overall life satisfaction through increased self-management.
Life is difficult enough to navigate without support. Welcome to a space where you can find support, understanding, and guidance on your journey towards healing and personal growth. It takes courage and resilience to confront and address our struggles. I am here to provide a non-judgmental environment where you feel empowered and supported to search within and gain clarity about things that haven't made sense and take action towards the life you want. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and increase overall life satisfaction through increased self-management.
Therapy is a deeply personal process and relationship: whatever your reason for seeking support, you deserve to find a therapist who fits. Current times are marked by constant change, challenges, and opportunities. Through understanding and validation, I strive to create an accepting environment for my clients while providing the skills needed to achieve meaningful change. I believe in evidenced-based and collaborative work cultivated by a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Therapy is a deeply personal process and relationship: whatever your reason for seeking support, you deserve to find a therapist who fits. Current times are marked by constant change, challenges, and opportunities. Through understanding and validation, I strive to create an accepting environment for my clients while providing the skills needed to achieve meaningful change. I believe in evidenced-based and collaborative work cultivated by a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I am deeply committed to helping my clients find balance and achieve positive change. In my work, I use both talking and movement as therapeutic tools to explore the underlying patterns impacting your relationships, inner process, and life experiences. I use a holistic approach, integrating body and mind in the healing process. My goal is to guide you towards a life that you create, want, and deserve. The therapeutic process is not always an easy road, and I provide a safe space to explore stuck points, areas of growth, and identify options for cultivating change. It is my privilege to be able to witness my clients' journeys.
I am deeply committed to helping my clients find balance and achieve positive change. In my work, I use both talking and movement as therapeutic tools to explore the underlying patterns impacting your relationships, inner process, and life experiences. I use a holistic approach, integrating body and mind in the healing process. My goal is to guide you towards a life that you create, want, and deserve. The therapeutic process is not always an easy road, and I provide a safe space to explore stuck points, areas of growth, and identify options for cultivating change. It is my privilege to be able to witness my clients' journeys.
I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. As a therapist, my role is to cultivate a warm, collaborative space where individuals feel safe exploring their inner world, reconnecting with their authentic selves, and uncovering the strengths that already reside within them. My work is guided by the belief that people are inherently resilient, and that therapy can serve as a powerful tool for transformation and self-empowerment.
I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. As a therapist, my role is to cultivate a warm, collaborative space where individuals feel safe exploring their inner world, reconnecting with their authentic selves, and uncovering the strengths that already reside within them. My work is guided by the belief that people are inherently resilient, and that therapy can serve as a powerful tool for transformation and self-empowerment.
Welcome! I believe therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process.
Whether we decide to engage in traditional talk therapy, EMDR, or expressive arts techniques, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a life of greater balance and fulfillment.
My approach integrates evidence-based interventions with creative expression to help you navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions in a way that feels both effective and deeply personal to you.
Welcome! I believe therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process.
Whether we decide to engage in traditional talk therapy, EMDR, or expressive arts techniques, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a life of greater balance and fulfillment.
My approach integrates evidence-based interventions with creative expression to help you navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions in a way that feels both effective and deeply personal to you.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or feelings of depression—whether it’s from work, relationships, questions about your identity, or just life in general—you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating and even a little overwhelming, but taking that first step is a big deal—I’m really glad you’re here. My role is to walk alongside you as you experience growth, self-discovery, and better ways to take care of you and your relationships.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or feelings of depression—whether it’s from work, relationships, questions about your identity, or just life in general—you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating and even a little overwhelming, but taking that first step is a big deal—I’m really glad you’re here. My role is to walk alongside you as you experience growth, self-discovery, and better ways to take care of you and your relationships.
I believe that throughout our lives, especially when we are young, we develop skills and tools that help keep us safe and connected. Sometimes those tools help us survive, but over time, they may stop serving us as they once did and begin to do more harm than good. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, mainly using cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. I strive to create a safe space to support your authentic self while challenging you to step outside your comfort zone. My goal is to help clients develop new and empowering ways of thinking and acting that reflect their identities and values.
I believe that throughout our lives, especially when we are young, we develop skills and tools that help keep us safe and connected. Sometimes those tools help us survive, but over time, they may stop serving us as they once did and begin to do more harm than good. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, mainly using cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. I strive to create a safe space to support your authentic self while challenging you to step outside your comfort zone. My goal is to help clients develop new and empowering ways of thinking and acting that reflect their identities and values.
There are times when balance feels lost. Challenges come from many angles and catch us off guard, even when we are prepared. We adjust as best as we can but, change can be difficult, whether its small change or traumatic things that happen in our lives. I work with clients to adjust to even the most difficult changes in a collaborative approach. Starting therapy should not have the stigma of weakness. I have many years of helping people with relationship issues and trauma and I provided a safe non judgmental environment to explore and be heard.
There are times when balance feels lost. Challenges come from many angles and catch us off guard, even when we are prepared. We adjust as best as we can but, change can be difficult, whether its small change or traumatic things that happen in our lives. I work with clients to adjust to even the most difficult changes in a collaborative approach. Starting therapy should not have the stigma of weakness. I have many years of helping people with relationship issues and trauma and I provided a safe non judgmental environment to explore and be heard.
When you enter therapy with me, my goal is for you to feel confident, empowered, and fully embrace yourself and your experiences. I strive to support you in confronting life's challenges without avoiding difficult emotions. Together, we'll acknowledge your journey, equip you with essential skills, and bolster your belief in your ability to navigate and triumph over life's obstacles.
When you enter therapy with me, my goal is for you to feel confident, empowered, and fully embrace yourself and your experiences. I strive to support you in confronting life's challenges without avoiding difficult emotions. Together, we'll acknowledge your journey, equip you with essential skills, and bolster your belief in your ability to navigate and triumph over life's obstacles.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. As a therapist, it is my great privilege and responsibility to hold space for individuals such as yourself working toward building a unique vision and pathway toward “a good life”. I value and honor everyone’s growth process, even when it’s messy or nonlinear, and believe everyone is capable of meaningful change when they feel safe and supported. I pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and other evidence-based modalities to support individuals who are finding themselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. As a therapist, it is my great privilege and responsibility to hold space for individuals such as yourself working toward building a unique vision and pathway toward “a good life”. I value and honor everyone’s growth process, even when it’s messy or nonlinear, and believe everyone is capable of meaningful change when they feel safe and supported. I pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and other evidence-based modalities to support individuals who are finding themselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others.
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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.