Anger Management Therapists in Portland, OR

You are unhappy with the way you are coping. You might be dealing with melt downs, shut downs, and behavior patterns that cause harm. This can look like anger outbursts, task avoidance, substance use or codependency in relationships. Maybe you are a parent or partner that is struggling with feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a pattern of reactivity and collapse. As a neurodivergent affirming therapist, I understand how sensitivities in our nervous systems can amplify our reactions to stress. Shame often follows these reactions. We will explore the “why” of your responses and the “how” of creating lasting change.

I have been providing therapy to individuals and couples for over 25 years. I have extensive experience in helping people overcome depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and heal from childhood or domestic abuse. I also provide anger management counseling and domestic violence intervention groups. My approach is collaborative. I listen and understand my clients' perspective of the problem and potential solutions, while providing input based on my professional training and experience. I believe that the chances of making positive changes are enhanced by a combination of support, recognizing and utilizing one's strengths, and being challenged to try new approaches.

I am a compassionate and intuitive licensed psychotherapist & hypnotist. I have been practicing for 39 years. I specialize in anger management , anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties/couples counseling, motivation, personality disorders, EMDR and hypnosis for a variety of issues. I am a member of the Oregon Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, National Anger Management Association, Oregon Mediation Association, and I am a board member of the Oregon Hypnotherapy Association, and President of World Musado Federation. I am familiar with Spanish, as my father is from Spain although I am not fluent.

Our trauma can leave us with feelings of shame, resentment, and guilt. When we don't take the time for our own recovery and healing, we can find ourselves becoming stressed and overwhelmed. We become unrecognizable to ourselves and disconnected from our own needs. Our physical health is impacted. We experience spiraling thoughts and an inability to relax. Our anger and sadness are easily triggered. We sabotage our important relationships. We lack trust and fear intimacy. We find ourselves feeling undeserving of the goodness life has to offer.