Anger Management Therapists in River Grove, IL
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, navigating past trauma, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’re managing family stress, substance use, or major life transitions. At the heart of it, you want to feel more steady, more in control, and more connected to yourself and the people around you. I work with adults and adolescents facing these challenges through a client-centered, solution-focused approach. Using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, I help you build emotional resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical tools to manage everyday stress and difficult moments.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, navigating past trauma, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’re managing family stress, substance use, or major life transitions. At the heart of it, you want to feel more steady, more in control, and more connected to yourself and the people around you. I work with adults and adolescents facing these challenges through a client-centered, solution-focused approach. Using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, I help you build emotional resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical tools to manage everyday stress and difficult moments.
I believe everyone has a story to share and I want to be a part of that journey in helping others better understand themselves through growth and healing. I view it as an honor and privilege to get to assist others in better understanding themselves and the world that surrounds them. My goal is to help others heal wounds that may be impacting them to move forward and learning strategies to have an overall better functioning/outlook in life.
I believe everyone has a story to share and I want to be a part of that journey in helping others better understand themselves through growth and healing. I view it as an honor and privilege to get to assist others in better understanding themselves and the world that surrounds them. My goal is to help others heal wounds that may be impacting them to move forward and learning strategies to have an overall better functioning/outlook in life.
Hola, hola! I feel it is an honor to accompany clients in their journey towards growth. Whether you are facing ongoing obstacles, struggling to manage your mood, or going through a life transition such as prepping to welcome a child or starting a new relationship, I would love to work together to help foster in you the necessary skills to feel confident in your journey and tackle any barriers towards your overall wellness!
Hola, hola! I feel it is an honor to accompany clients in their journey towards growth. Whether you are facing ongoing obstacles, struggling to manage your mood, or going through a life transition such as prepping to welcome a child or starting a new relationship, I would love to work together to help foster in you the necessary skills to feel confident in your journey and tackle any barriers towards your overall wellness!
As a Provisionally Licensed Therapist, LPC, my focus is on helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. I provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD and trauma-related concerns, men's issues, spirituality-related challenges, grief, relationship difficulties, and stress. I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported.
As a Provisionally Licensed Therapist, LPC, my focus is on helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. I provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD and trauma-related concerns, men's issues, spirituality-related challenges, grief, relationship difficulties, and stress. I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported.
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*Now accepting new clients.* This practice has been developed to help adults that have experienced some form of trauma, life changing event, or adjustment concern. These experiences don't have to be recent; you just want to address them now to free your mind from the thoughts. Anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy is led through multiple therapy types depending on the client. Through a client/provider collaborative relationship we can choose the best practices to address your concerns in the most time-sensitive way possible. My clients are looking to move past the thoughts they feel have been "hounding" them or holding them back.
*Now accepting new clients.* This practice has been developed to help adults that have experienced some form of trauma, life changing event, or adjustment concern. These experiences don't have to be recent; you just want to address them now to free your mind from the thoughts. Anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy is led through multiple therapy types depending on the client. Through a client/provider collaborative relationship we can choose the best practices to address your concerns in the most time-sensitive way possible. My clients are looking to move past the thoughts they feel have been "hounding" them or holding them back.
I work with adults who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and break patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients seem high-functioning but privately struggle with grief, shame, relational pain, or a lost sense of self. My approach is grounded, relational, and honest. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about understanding how your nervous system, identity, and relationships were shaped and learning to change them from the inside out. Sessions are active and collaborative, using direct questions and real-time awareness to create meaningful change.
I work with adults who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and break patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients seem high-functioning but privately struggle with grief, shame, relational pain, or a lost sense of self. My approach is grounded, relational, and honest. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about understanding how your nervous system, identity, and relationships were shaped and learning to change them from the inside out. Sessions are active and collaborative, using direct questions and real-time awareness to create meaningful change.
My focus is helping clients set clear goals and work with themselves rather than against themselves, using strategies and skills to navigate life’s challenges more effectively. I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space focused on understanding and removing the blocks that keep clients stuck. In sessions, we create plans, challenges, or activities to help clients move closer to their goals, building progress with each session.
My focus is helping clients set clear goals and work with themselves rather than against themselves, using strategies and skills to navigate life’s challenges more effectively. I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space focused on understanding and removing the blocks that keep clients stuck. In sessions, we create plans, challenges, or activities to help clients move closer to their goals, building progress with each session.
Additional certificates: mental health emergency first responder, anger management specialist, parenting specialist, bullying, critical incidence and stress management training..
I am a Mental Health Therapist in private practice. My years of experience include work in a group home setting with children with special needs, a behavioral health setting with adults and seniors with chronic mental illness, an alternative school setting with at risks students from 6th grade to seniors in high school and a social service agency. I have extensive experience treating symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also have experience with grief, caregiving support for those who are sick and surviving your troubled teen.
Additional certificates: mental health emergency first responder, anger management specialist, parenting specialist, bullying, critical incidence and stress management training..
I am a Mental Health Therapist in private practice. My years of experience include work in a group home setting with children with special needs, a behavioral health setting with adults and seniors with chronic mental illness, an alternative school setting with at risks students from 6th grade to seniors in high school and a social service agency. I have extensive experience treating symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also have experience with grief, caregiving support for those who are sick and surviving your troubled teen.
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic
Psychologist, PsyD, CAMS-II
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60628
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) have advanced training in forensic psychology which provides them with the skills needed to work with and within the legal system. Family First offers a wide range of mental health services and assessment that give clients an opportunity to move beyond their current circumstances.
We offer for individuals 15 years and older:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments/Diagnostic Clarification
FOID Reinstatement Assessment
Parenting Capacity Assessment/Child Custody Evaluation
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) have advanced training in forensic psychology which provides them with the skills needed to work with and within the legal system. Family First offers a wide range of mental health services and assessment that give clients an opportunity to move beyond their current circumstances.
We offer for individuals 15 years and older:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments/Diagnostic Clarification
FOID Reinstatement Assessment
Parenting Capacity Assessment/Child Custody Evaluation
I can help with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma issues, anger management, panic, and relationship conflict.
My approach to treatment is founded on a strong and respectful connection between therapist and client. You are an individual, and I tailor treatment to meet you where you are. Life is challenging, and sometimes we need support, encouragement, guidance, and direction to move forward. I believe achieving balance through greater awareness is the key to a fulfilling life. In an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard, I can provide you with the emotional safety necessary to explore the issues that are holding you back from the life you want to live.
I can help with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma issues, anger management, panic, and relationship conflict.
My approach to treatment is founded on a strong and respectful connection between therapist and client. You are an individual, and I tailor treatment to meet you where you are. Life is challenging, and sometimes we need support, encouragement, guidance, and direction to move forward. I believe achieving balance through greater awareness is the key to a fulfilling life. In an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard, I can provide you with the emotional safety necessary to explore the issues that are holding you back from the life you want to live.
Coming from a background in both the community mental health and medical field, and operating from a perspective deeply rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Nicholas works with individuals (and couples) to navigate anxiety, depression, life/career transitions, grief, substance use, trauma, relationship issues, anger, and emotional dysregulation - while offering practical tools alongside a compassionate and non-judgemental space.
He believes therapy work best when they are grounded in your values, beliefs, goals, and unique lived experiences. Whether you are working to reduce unhealthy thought patterns, develop more effective coping skills, or simply learn more about yourself, his goal is to provide skills needed to help them move closer to living meaningful lives.
Coming from a background in both the community mental health and medical field, and operating from a perspective deeply rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Nicholas works with individuals (and couples) to navigate anxiety, depression, life/career transitions, grief, substance use, trauma, relationship issues, anger, and emotional dysregulation - while offering practical tools alongside a compassionate and non-judgemental space.
He believes therapy work best when they are grounded in your values, beliefs, goals, and unique lived experiences. Whether you are working to reduce unhealthy thought patterns, develop more effective coping skills, or simply learn more about yourself, his goal is to provide skills needed to help them move closer to living meaningful lives.
Healing Starts Here.
You deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. That’s exactly what Marvin provides. With years of experience in couples counseling, anxiety, depression, case management, self-esteem, and the power of positive energy, he meets you exactly where you are—without judgment, without pressure—just real support for real change.
Healing Starts Here.
You deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. That’s exactly what Marvin provides. With years of experience in couples counseling, anxiety, depression, case management, self-esteem, and the power of positive energy, he meets you exactly where you are—without judgment, without pressure—just real support for real change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor and a Certified Anger Management Specialist-II with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult moments.
My approach is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy helping clients identify and challenge the inconsistencies between their thoughts and behaviors that negatively affect their personal and professional lives. In addition to individual therapy, I provide parent coaching informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for children and adolescents.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor and a Certified Anger Management Specialist-II with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult moments.
My approach is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy helping clients identify and challenge the inconsistencies between their thoughts and behaviors that negatively affect their personal and professional lives. In addition to individual therapy, I provide parent coaching informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for children and adolescents.
As a therapist, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and anger-related issues in adults.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Their reasons may range from mild relationship difficulties to more severe problems that affect their ability to work, love, and enjoy life. Although I use empirically-supported techniques, I do not believe in “cookie-cutter” approaches. In collaboration with my clients, I work to tailor interventions that are consistent with my clients’ goals and values. There is no "one size fits all" approach, but I draw most heavily on mindfulness-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy and ACT. I teach people to see the connections between situations, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
As a therapist, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and anger-related issues in adults.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Their reasons may range from mild relationship difficulties to more severe problems that affect their ability to work, love, and enjoy life. Although I use empirically-supported techniques, I do not believe in “cookie-cutter” approaches. In collaboration with my clients, I work to tailor interventions that are consistent with my clients’ goals and values. There is no "one size fits all" approach, but I draw most heavily on mindfulness-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy and ACT. I teach people to see the connections between situations, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
I specialize in couples and marriage therapy, young adults in transition, parenting concerns, adult ADHD, addictions, and trauma. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I see therapy as more than just learning new skills. While tools matter, real change happens through meaningful, honest conversations that deepen self-understanding and create lasting growth. Therapy is an active, dynamic process — one where we work together to explore patterns, challenges, and new possibilities.
I specialize in couples and marriage therapy, young adults in transition, parenting concerns, adult ADHD, addictions, and trauma. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I see therapy as more than just learning new skills. While tools matter, real change happens through meaningful, honest conversations that deepen self-understanding and create lasting growth. Therapy is an active, dynamic process — one where we work together to explore patterns, challenges, and new possibilities.
I provide a supportive and collaborative space for young adults and adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other emotional concerns. My approach balances directness with compassion, helping clients explore their goals and reconnect with their sense of identity. I believe therapy should empower you to recognize your strengths while knowing you have a guide when clarity or support is needed. Together, we’ll focus on meaningful, goal-oriented progress that fosters lasting growth and confidence beyond therapy.
I provide a supportive and collaborative space for young adults and adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other emotional concerns. My approach balances directness with compassion, helping clients explore their goals and reconnect with their sense of identity. I believe therapy should empower you to recognize your strengths while knowing you have a guide when clarity or support is needed. Together, we’ll focus on meaningful, goal-oriented progress that fosters lasting growth and confidence beyond therapy.
We specialize in Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed and Cognitive Behavioral therapies for those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, domestic violence, DUI, gambling and a host of other mental health needs.
Finding solutions to "Heal Hearts and Mend Minds", is the vision of Solutions Counseling & Consulting Group. With a combined 26 years of behavioral/mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and public health experience, our group of trained mental health professionals are here to assist you in finding ways to not only handle, but conquer your every day challenges.
We specialize in Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed and Cognitive Behavioral therapies for those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, domestic violence, DUI, gambling and a host of other mental health needs.
Finding solutions to "Heal Hearts and Mend Minds", is the vision of Solutions Counseling & Consulting Group. With a combined 26 years of behavioral/mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and public health experience, our group of trained mental health professionals are here to assist you in finding ways to not only handle, but conquer your every day challenges.
Helping Veterans, First Responders, and Professionals Heal from Invisible Wounds.
Are you carrying the weight of trauma from your service or profession? Is it affecting those who care about you the most? Do you find yourself pushing through, even when you’re running on empty? Many people feel stuck or overwhelmed, unsure why they react the way they do. If you’re wondering whether your past still shapes your present, let’s talk.
I assist professionals affected by trauma in their line of duty. Together, we explore how trauma has impacted them mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Helping Veterans, First Responders, and Professionals Heal from Invisible Wounds.
Are you carrying the weight of trauma from your service or profession? Is it affecting those who care about you the most? Do you find yourself pushing through, even when you’re running on empty? Many people feel stuck or overwhelmed, unsure why they react the way they do. If you’re wondering whether your past still shapes your present, let’s talk.
I assist professionals affected by trauma in their line of duty. Together, we explore how trauma has impacted them mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
My passion is to work with people to help them navigate their lives difficulties that they face in life. I like to work with people to help them identify their strengths so they can live a healthier more productive life. I like to help assist people with tools that they may not have utilized to give them the ability to work through things that may arise.
My passion is to work with people to help them navigate their lives difficulties that they face in life. I like to work with people to help them identify their strengths so they can live a healthier more productive life. I like to help assist people with tools that they may not have utilized to give them the ability to work through things that may arise.
Finding the right therapist can be tough. I've worked with clients that thought they were too "crazy" to be helped and others that were dismissive of their own concerns, thinking their problems weren't important enough to warrant support. Everybody deserves support and to find a therapist that really "gets" them.
Finding the right therapist can be tough. I've worked with clients that thought they were too "crazy" to be helped and others that were dismissive of their own concerns, thinking their problems weren't important enough to warrant support. Everybody deserves support and to find a therapist that really "gets" them.
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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.