Anger Management Therapists in Kensington, MD
Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need " anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears.
I use eclectic, evidence-based approaches which fit the individual, in a safe, confidential, warm haven where trust and new patterns of thinking and acting develop. I help you find the alternative patterns and responses and solutions that can be integrated into your life for the changes you want to achieve.
Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need " anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears.
I use eclectic, evidence-based approaches which fit the individual, in a safe, confidential, warm haven where trust and new patterns of thinking and acting develop. I help you find the alternative patterns and responses and solutions that can be integrated into your life for the changes you want to achieve.
I'm Dr. Layla Kassem founder of Malachite Institute for Behavioral Health and a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping adults, couples, and families heal and grow. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck after trauma, loss, or relationship challenges. You may be seeking peace, stronger connections, or a renewed sense of self. Together, we'll work to understand your story, build resilience, and create lasting change.
I'm Dr. Layla Kassem founder of Malachite Institute for Behavioral Health and a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping adults, couples, and families heal and grow. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck after trauma, loss, or relationship challenges. You may be seeking peace, stronger connections, or a renewed sense of self. Together, we'll work to understand your story, build resilience, and create lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples, adults ages 18 -85. I see people daytime and in the evening. I work primarily with mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, relationship issues, phase of life problems, and have substantial experience working with folks living with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
I work with individuals and couples, adults ages 18 -85. I see people daytime and in the evening. I work primarily with mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, relationship issues, phase of life problems, and have substantial experience working with folks living with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience providing psychotherapeutic services to adults, adolescents, and families in the Washington metropolitan area. Before starting my own practice, I worked as a middle school counselor in an independent school for 10 years, where I gained extensive experience working with school administrators and counselors, social service providers, and parents in supporting adolescents via counseling. In addition to counseling, I offer parent training and guidance with educational supports. I also work with adults on a wide range of emotional or relational challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience providing psychotherapeutic services to adults, adolescents, and families in the Washington metropolitan area. Before starting my own practice, I worked as a middle school counselor in an independent school for 10 years, where I gained extensive experience working with school administrators and counselors, social service providers, and parents in supporting adolescents via counseling. In addition to counseling, I offer parent training and guidance with educational supports. I also work with adults on a wide range of emotional or relational challenges.
Hello, welcome! Are you seeking a safe and warm environment to share concerns with someone? Do you just need someone to talk to? I am a compassionate psychotherapist in Maryland here to help you resolve your sense of overwhelm. Do you want to explore feelings that create a sense of overwhelm? Are you challenged with understanding how to move forward with or through events in your life? Are you looking to resolve conflict or unresolved differences in your relationship? I provide a warm and safe environment where we explore and discover how to get through this and move forward. No judgment here; only encouragement and hope.
Hello, welcome! Are you seeking a safe and warm environment to share concerns with someone? Do you just need someone to talk to? I am a compassionate psychotherapist in Maryland here to help you resolve your sense of overwhelm. Do you want to explore feelings that create a sense of overwhelm? Are you challenged with understanding how to move forward with or through events in your life? Are you looking to resolve conflict or unresolved differences in your relationship? I provide a warm and safe environment where we explore and discover how to get through this and move forward. No judgment here; only encouragement and hope.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step—but it’s also a meaningful one. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, daily stress, ADHD, neurodiversity, and learning challenges, and are looking for practical support and lasting change.
My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Together, we’ll build on what’s already working while developing tools to help you better manage challenges and feel more confident in your daily life. I tailor each session to your needs, using a combination of talk therapy, relaxation techniques, and other supportive strategies.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step—but it’s also a meaningful one. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, daily stress, ADHD, neurodiversity, and learning challenges, and are looking for practical support and lasting change.
My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Together, we’ll build on what’s already working while developing tools to help you better manage challenges and feel more confident in your daily life. I tailor each session to your needs, using a combination of talk therapy, relaxation techniques, and other supportive strategies.
My approach to therapy is integrative, working from a meaning and strengths based approach. While tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, I focus on self-exploration, self-expression and developing self-trust. I believe in the creative process as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. Even if you are not specifically seeking art therapy, incorporating art-making into talk therapy can be highly effective and beneficial in challenging thoughts and facilitating expression.
My approach to therapy is integrative, working from a meaning and strengths based approach. While tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, I focus on self-exploration, self-expression and developing self-trust. I believe in the creative process as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. Even if you are not specifically seeking art therapy, incorporating art-making into talk therapy can be highly effective and beneficial in challenging thoughts and facilitating expression.
Justin Roman is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked exclusively with children and adolescents for the previous 13 years. Justin received his Masters of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and completed a post graduate degree from the Washington School of Psychiatry with a focus on children and adolescent therapy. He has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, and in schools. He also has a special interest in addressing anxiety, depression, and executive functioning deficits in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Justin Roman is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked exclusively with children and adolescents for the previous 13 years. Justin received his Masters of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and completed a post graduate degree from the Washington School of Psychiatry with a focus on children and adolescent therapy. He has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, and in schools. He also has a special interest in addressing anxiety, depression, and executive functioning deficits in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Naomi Karp (she/her) is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with licenses in both MD and DC. Naomi is committed to developing a trusting therapeutic relationship and providing a safe space for people to be themselves and engage with challenging and emotionally charged topics. She is known for her warm demeanor and thoughtfulness, which she strives to bring to every encounter. Naomi believes in the power of play and incorporating playfulness into life, as well as the capacity we all have to develop and change.
Naomi Karp (she/her) is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with licenses in both MD and DC. Naomi is committed to developing a trusting therapeutic relationship and providing a safe space for people to be themselves and engage with challenging and emotionally charged topics. She is known for her warm demeanor and thoughtfulness, which she strives to bring to every encounter. Naomi believes in the power of play and incorporating playfulness into life, as well as the capacity we all have to develop and change.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping children, adults, and families to grow, connect, and experience more joy in their lives. My treatment and consultation services range from evaluation and short term support to comprehensive intervention. I am guided by the belief that individuals and families possess great strength that is fully expressed through nurturing relationships, empathic listening, and collaborative problem solving. Supporting insight and skill building, I aim to help others develop positive well-being, cultivate healthy relationships, and navigate life challenges.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping children, adults, and families to grow, connect, and experience more joy in their lives. My treatment and consultation services range from evaluation and short term support to comprehensive intervention. I am guided by the belief that individuals and families possess great strength that is fully expressed through nurturing relationships, empathic listening, and collaborative problem solving. Supporting insight and skill building, I aim to help others develop positive well-being, cultivate healthy relationships, and navigate life challenges.
I'll do my best to help no matter what you're facing but right now I'm especially enthusiastic about working with young adults and professionals coping with ADHD, men's issues, relationship issues, gambling addiction, depression, anger management or anxiety.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a modern style of therapy that harmonizes the accepted science of behavior with the way that we understand and experience ourselves and our roles in society. We don't always have total control of our thoughts and feelings, but we have the power to act. My treatment style reflects this.
I'll do my best to help no matter what you're facing but right now I'm especially enthusiastic about working with young adults and professionals coping with ADHD, men's issues, relationship issues, gambling addiction, depression, anger management or anxiety.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a modern style of therapy that harmonizes the accepted science of behavior with the way that we understand and experience ourselves and our roles in society. We don't always have total control of our thoughts and feelings, but we have the power to act. My treatment style reflects this.
Whether you're navigating a diagnosis or just feeling “off,” therapy can help you make sense of what you're experiencing.
At 3Elements Counseling, we support clients facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
You don’t need a label to seek help. If something feels heavy, therapy is a safe place to explore it with compassion and clarity.
At 3Elements, we combine relational, experiential, and trauma-informed therapy to help individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional challenges and create meaningful change.
Whether you're navigating a diagnosis or just feeling “off,” therapy can help you make sense of what you're experiencing.
At 3Elements Counseling, we support clients facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
You don’t need a label to seek help. If something feels heavy, therapy is a safe place to explore it with compassion and clarity.
At 3Elements, we combine relational, experiential, and trauma-informed therapy to help individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional challenges and create meaningful change.
Betty DeBerry-Sumner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DDS, MPH, MS, LCPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
But often we are confronted with anxiety, depression, mood shifts, trauma, stress, anger, grief, isolation, etc.
As a mental health counselor, licensed to practice in Maryland and DC, I serve youths and adults using cognitive-behavioral therapy and other techniques that are best suited for the individual, family or group. I offer spiritually integrated psychotherapy where psychology and spirituality are blended. Everyone is unique and special.
But often we are confronted with anxiety, depression, mood shifts, trauma, stress, anger, grief, isolation, etc.
As a mental health counselor, licensed to practice in Maryland and DC, I serve youths and adults using cognitive-behavioral therapy and other techniques that are best suited for the individual, family or group. I offer spiritually integrated psychotherapy where psychology and spirituality are blended. Everyone is unique and special.
CCA is a private counseling practice in Montgomery County, Maryland who serves clients across Maryland. Our therapists specialize in providing individual, family, and group therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. We specialize in challenges related to ADHD, adoption, depression, emotional dysregulation, effective communication, coparenting, coping skills, divorce and separation, custody, among other mental health, familial, and social challenges that impact the quality of our lives.
CCA is a private counseling practice in Montgomery County, Maryland who serves clients across Maryland. Our therapists specialize in providing individual, family, and group therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. We specialize in challenges related to ADHD, adoption, depression, emotional dysregulation, effective communication, coparenting, coping skills, divorce and separation, custody, among other mental health, familial, and social challenges that impact the quality of our lives.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate the journey alone. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can openly explore challenges, build insight, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity as you move toward your personal goals.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate the journey alone. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can openly explore challenges, build insight, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity as you move toward your personal goals.
I have over 30 years of clinical experience as an LCSW-C providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. In addition, I have 2 years of post graduate training from the Washington School of Psychiatry. My theoretical orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I also utilize cognitive/behavioral theory and other theoretical models, depending on my client's needs.
I have over 30 years of clinical experience as an LCSW-C providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. In addition, I have 2 years of post graduate training from the Washington School of Psychiatry. My theoretical orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I also utilize cognitive/behavioral theory and other theoretical models, depending on my client's needs.
When feelings of irritability, worry, anger, sadness, isolation, and emotional ups and downs become overwhelming, it can interfere with your ability to function.
About Me: I served as an Army psychologist for 5 years where I received cutting edge training and experience in trauma treatment. Since opening my practice in 2016, I have continued to treat survivors of childhood trauma, sexual trauma, and military trauma alike. I've also worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
When feelings of irritability, worry, anger, sadness, isolation, and emotional ups and downs become overwhelming, it can interfere with your ability to function.
About Me: I served as an Army psychologist for 5 years where I received cutting edge training and experience in trauma treatment. Since opening my practice in 2016, I have continued to treat survivors of childhood trauma, sexual trauma, and military trauma alike. I've also worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Erin Ayers, LCSW-C, Therapist for Kids, Teens & Families Ready for Real Change
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stuck? Or unsure how to help your child (& yourself) navigate big feelings? You’re in the right place. For over 15 years, I’ve supported children, teens, adults, and families in building confidence, emotional regulation, and healthier communication…one small, brave step at a time.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I blend CBT, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy to create sessions that feel safe, purposeful, and tailored specifically to you or your child’s needs.
Hi, I’m Erin Ayers, LCSW-C, Therapist for Kids, Teens & Families Ready for Real Change
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stuck? Or unsure how to help your child (& yourself) navigate big feelings? You’re in the right place. For over 15 years, I’ve supported children, teens, adults, and families in building confidence, emotional regulation, and healthier communication…one small, brave step at a time.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I blend CBT, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy to create sessions that feel safe, purposeful, and tailored specifically to you or your child’s needs.
It has been found to help with stress/ anger management, impulse control, depression and anxiety.
Are you regularly feeling overwhelmed? Experiencing intimacy or communication problems in your relationships? Feeling run down and uncertain how to get going again? Let's work together to re-discover your strengths and improve how you feel about yourself and others around you. Our approach to counseling combines Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness practices. CBT is a widely used form of therapy with which you will learn (1) to tune into your self-talk, (2) recognize how your self-talk impacts your feelings and decisions, and (3) how to re-frame those unhelpful thoughts into more positive ones.
It has been found to help with stress/ anger management, impulse control, depression and anxiety.
Are you regularly feeling overwhelmed? Experiencing intimacy or communication problems in your relationships? Feeling run down and uncertain how to get going again? Let's work together to re-discover your strengths and improve how you feel about yourself and others around you. Our approach to counseling combines Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness practices. CBT is a widely used form of therapy with which you will learn (1) to tune into your self-talk, (2) recognize how your self-talk impacts your feelings and decisions, and (3) how to re-frame those unhelpful thoughts into more positive ones.
Divine Union, Deification, or Theosis is a psycho-spiritual state involving the attainment of a perpetual and unceasing joy. This intense joy is resilient and unshakeable even in the face of the most severe of life’s difficulties. I regard this state as the true and proper definition of mental health. The attainment of true mental health thus requires that mental health professionals pay full attention both to clients’ psychological needs, and to their spiritual needs. Accordingly, I integrate secular psychotherapy with elements of traditional Christian spiritual direction to help clients move toward the goal of Union with God.
Divine Union, Deification, or Theosis is a psycho-spiritual state involving the attainment of a perpetual and unceasing joy. This intense joy is resilient and unshakeable even in the face of the most severe of life’s difficulties. I regard this state as the true and proper definition of mental health. The attainment of true mental health thus requires that mental health professionals pay full attention both to clients’ psychological needs, and to their spiritual needs. Accordingly, I integrate secular psychotherapy with elements of traditional Christian spiritual direction to help clients move toward the goal of Union with God.
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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.