Anger Management Therapists in Portland, OR

James Gibb Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, AMTP
Portland, OR 97229
I specialize in anger and anxiety management for adults and adolescents.
I employ many different therapeutic techniques such as client centered, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, ACT etc. I try to offer a balance of insight and sensitivity to each client and family that I see. I also make a point of checking in with clients and incorporating client feedback each session.
I specialize in anger and anxiety management for adults and adolescents.
I employ many different therapeutic techniques such as client centered, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, ACT etc. I try to offer a balance of insight and sensitivity to each client and family that I see. I also make a point of checking in with clients and incorporating client feedback each session.

I also offer psychoeducation and coaching in anger management, conflict resolution, and nonviolent communication.
Note: I have openings for new clients! I'm in-network with Aetna, Optum, and have a sliding scale for those paying out-of-pocket.
I grew up in a large, diverse city and had the opportunity to interact with people of all different cultures, ages, and life paths. This has directly influenced my counseling perspective. I offer an eclectic approach, providing different therapy models and interventions to match the diversity of the client experience. What helps one person may not be ideal for another, and I am here to support each client as they explore the routes that inspire them.
I also offer psychoeducation and coaching in anger management, conflict resolution, and nonviolent communication.
Note: I have openings for new clients! I'm in-network with Aetna, Optum, and have a sliding scale for those paying out-of-pocket.
I grew up in a large, diverse city and had the opportunity to interact with people of all different cultures, ages, and life paths. This has directly influenced my counseling perspective. I offer an eclectic approach, providing different therapy models and interventions to match the diversity of the client experience. What helps one person may not be ideal for another, and I am here to support each client as they explore the routes that inspire them.

Chris is also an adjunct faculty member at Portland State University where he teaches an anger management class and speaks on domestic violence.
He also offers a graduate level class on domestic violence at Pacific University. He regularly speaks publicly and offers trainings on a variety of issue related to domestic violence. He is a member of the advisory group to the state attorney general to monitor standards for batterer intervention programs.
Chris is also an adjunct faculty member at Portland State University where he teaches an anger management class and speaks on domestic violence.
He also offers a graduate level class on domestic violence at Pacific University. He regularly speaks publicly and offers trainings on a variety of issue related to domestic violence. He is a member of the advisory group to the state attorney general to monitor standards for batterer intervention programs.

I treat ADHD, anger/abuse, and anxiety/depression by incorporating CBT, ACT, and IFS into mindfulness-based existential therapy.
The human experience is not easy. We wear masks, we put on armor. Our true self gets hidden away… and we may even forget who that is. Casting away those masks, those layers of armor, can take us to dark places. I’m here to support you unconditionally until, together, we find that inner light again. In vulnerability there is a deep well of strength. With self-awareness and greater focus, we can take back control of our own minds, forgive ourselves, and heal relationships. By reuniting with the lost and damaged parts of ourselves, we find authenticity, what matters most to us... our true self is revealed!
I treat ADHD, anger/abuse, and anxiety/depression by incorporating CBT, ACT, and IFS into mindfulness-based existential therapy.
The human experience is not easy. We wear masks, we put on armor. Our true self gets hidden away… and we may even forget who that is. Casting away those masks, those layers of armor, can take us to dark places. I’m here to support you unconditionally until, together, we find that inner light again. In vulnerability there is a deep well of strength. With self-awareness and greater focus, we can take back control of our own minds, forgive ourselves, and heal relationships. By reuniting with the lost and damaged parts of ourselves, we find authenticity, what matters most to us... our true self is revealed!

Weight Loss, Self Esteem, Anger Management, Anxiety, Sleep Issues, Stop Smoking, and many more.
Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, be less stressed or just want more clarity, hypnosis can help. If you are plagued by fears, misperceptions, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you were meant to live, I can help you shed those limitations and guide you to your path to success. Recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958, Hypnosis is a safe and successful therapeutic tool for many conditions, addictions and limiting beliefs and habits. Also, HypnoFertility(R) aids women in making a shift at the subconscious level to ensure a positive outcome.
Weight Loss, Self Esteem, Anger Management, Anxiety, Sleep Issues, Stop Smoking, and many more.
Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, be less stressed or just want more clarity, hypnosis can help. If you are plagued by fears, misperceptions, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you were meant to live, I can help you shed those limitations and guide you to your path to success. Recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958, Hypnosis is a safe and successful therapeutic tool for many conditions, addictions and limiting beliefs and habits. Also, HypnoFertility(R) aids women in making a shift at the subconscious level to ensure a positive outcome.

I have been counseling individuals and couples for over 25 years, providing therapy for: rebuilding trust and intimacy, anger management, conflict resolution and recovery work around sex or porn addiction.
Meeting with a couples therapist is a big step, but a good one for improving communication, rebuilding trust and intimacy, or recovering from an infidelity. Individual counseling for anxiety, depression, anger-management, or what might be a sex or porn addiction can be relationship and life-changing.
I have been counseling individuals and couples for over 25 years, providing therapy for: rebuilding trust and intimacy, anger management, conflict resolution and recovery work around sex or porn addiction.
Meeting with a couples therapist is a big step, but a good one for improving communication, rebuilding trust and intimacy, or recovering from an infidelity. Individual counseling for anxiety, depression, anger-management, or what might be a sex or porn addiction can be relationship and life-changing.

Are you looking to reduce problematic Anger?
I am an authority on problematic anger issues and specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression, and relationship distress.
Are you looking to reduce problematic Anger?
I am an authority on problematic anger issues and specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression, and relationship distress.

Maybe you're carrying pressure that’s building up: stress, frustration, overthinking, or anger that won’t go away.
Counseling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what you're going through and find a way forward. It’s a place to untangle difficult questions, process pain, and begin healing—without fear of judgment or rejection. Through this work, you can gain new perspective, learn healthier tools, and uncover strengths you didn’t know you had.
Maybe you're carrying pressure that’s building up: stress, frustration, overthinking, or anger that won’t go away.
Counseling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what you're going through and find a way forward. It’s a place to untangle difficult questions, process pain, and begin healing—without fear of judgment or rejection. Through this work, you can gain new perspective, learn healthier tools, and uncover strengths you didn’t know you had.

I work with adults and teens to manage sexual preoccupation, overcome sex and porn addictions, and address anger management needs through empathetic, structured, and judgment-free care.
My clinical approach is based on attachment theory, meaning I work within the relationship to help clients feel safe enough to grow in the uncomfortable. I also utilize cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), and schema therapies as a way for my clients to practice new skills to make effective, forward-moving changes.
I work with adults and teens to manage sexual preoccupation, overcome sex and porn addictions, and address anger management needs through empathetic, structured, and judgment-free care.
My clinical approach is based on attachment theory, meaning I work within the relationship to help clients feel safe enough to grow in the uncomfortable. I also utilize cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), and schema therapies as a way for my clients to practice new skills to make effective, forward-moving changes.

Symptoms often include anxiety, depression, issues related to trauma, anger, grief and relationship issues.
Symptoms are addressed with traditional talk therapy in addition to, if you are interested, structured meditative movement that supplement what you are working on. Integrating the body into sessions often helps people work through trauma, heal and change faster than talking alone can.
Symptoms often include anxiety, depression, issues related to trauma, anger, grief and relationship issues.
Symptoms are addressed with traditional talk therapy in addition to, if you are interested, structured meditative movement that supplement what you are working on. Integrating the body into sessions often helps people work through trauma, heal and change faster than talking alone can.

I’m a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with adults struggling with depression, grief, anger, anxiety, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, and management of chronic health conditions.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process that can lead to powerful transformations and enrichment. Life presents us with many challenges and my aim is to help you live a meaningful life even when difficulties or pain are present. I use what matters to you most as a guide towards making changes in your life. I offer specific strategies and tools that help shift your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings, and take steps towards your personal goals. I strive to create a space that is respectful, warm, and welcoming to all. I specialize in evidence-based and mindfulness approaches within a culturally sensitive framework.
I’m a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with adults struggling with depression, grief, anger, anxiety, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, and management of chronic health conditions.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process that can lead to powerful transformations and enrichment. Life presents us with many challenges and my aim is to help you live a meaningful life even when difficulties or pain are present. I use what matters to you most as a guide towards making changes in your life. I offer specific strategies and tools that help shift your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings, and take steps towards your personal goals. I strive to create a space that is respectful, warm, and welcoming to all. I specialize in evidence-based and mindfulness approaches within a culturally sensitive framework.

Do you have trouble managing your anger?
I specialize in working with individuals who have anger management issues as well as those with a history of childhood trauma and those who wrestle with PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. I use an individualized approach, including incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. I also offer an Anger Mgmt and Depression groups.
Do you have trouble managing your anger?
I specialize in working with individuals who have anger management issues as well as those with a history of childhood trauma and those who wrestle with PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. I use an individualized approach, including incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. I also offer an Anger Mgmt and Depression groups.

I am licensed in the state of Oregon and have additional training in working with people struggling with anger management and trauma.
Welcome! Thank you for the chance to share a bit more about myself. I enjoy working with adults 18+ providing individual therapy. The therapeutic process can be a powerful vessel for helping people to create meaningful and lasting change. When working with clients, I use a strengths based approach to help people feel both empowered and safe. This helps to create an environment where people can overcome their struggles by tapping into their inner skills, resources, and resilience to achieve the changes they want to see.
I am licensed in the state of Oregon and have additional training in working with people struggling with anger management and trauma.
Welcome! Thank you for the chance to share a bit more about myself. I enjoy working with adults 18+ providing individual therapy. The therapeutic process can be a powerful vessel for helping people to create meaningful and lasting change. When working with clients, I use a strengths based approach to help people feel both empowered and safe. This helps to create an environment where people can overcome their struggles by tapping into their inner skills, resources, and resilience to achieve the changes they want to see.

Steven's therapeutic counseling services encompass a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, anger management, personality disorders, and attachment issues.
Steven's academic journey culminated in a master's degree in counseling psychology from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois, which he earned in 2013 from a CACREP-accredited program. His education was profoundly shaped by the theories of Dr. Alfred Adler, a notable psychoanalyst recognized for his contributions to individual and community psychology. Steven engaged deeply with Adlerian principles, focusing on the interconnectedness of individuals and the significance of social context in understanding mental health.
Steven's therapeutic counseling services encompass a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, anger management, personality disorders, and attachment issues.
Steven's academic journey culminated in a master's degree in counseling psychology from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois, which he earned in 2013 from a CACREP-accredited program. His education was profoundly shaped by the theories of Dr. Alfred Adler, a notable psychoanalyst recognized for his contributions to individual and community psychology. Steven engaged deeply with Adlerian principles, focusing on the interconnectedness of individuals and the significance of social context in understanding mental health.

Steven Ruiz Bettencourt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CHT, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties/couples counseling, motivation, personality disorders, EMDR and hypnosis for a variety of issues.
I have a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) with 40 years experience in the Mental Health field as a psychotherapist, Clinical Management, psychology professor and am a Martial Arts Grand Master with 54 years experience as a practitioner and teacher. I am a specialist in Conflict Resolution, Anger Management and Trauma.
I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties/couples counseling, motivation, personality disorders, EMDR and hypnosis for a variety of issues.
I have a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) with 40 years experience in the Mental Health field as a psychotherapist, Clinical Management, psychology professor and am a Martial Arts Grand Master with 54 years experience as a practitioner and teacher. I am a specialist in Conflict Resolution, Anger Management and Trauma.

I primarily treat Christian individuals, couples and families that are facing difficulties with anger and abuse, blended-family, sexual addiction, unfaithfulness, marital discord, or depression and anxiety, along with a variety of spiritual concerns.
If you desire to strengthen and deepen your personal understanding of and relationship with Jesus Christ while working through the common challenges and obstacles of life that are addressed in mental health and relationship counseling, then I might be a good fit for you or someone you know in need.
I primarily treat Christian individuals, couples and families that are facing difficulties with anger and abuse, blended-family, sexual addiction, unfaithfulness, marital discord, or depression and anxiety, along with a variety of spiritual concerns.
If you desire to strengthen and deepen your personal understanding of and relationship with Jesus Christ while working through the common challenges and obstacles of life that are addressed in mental health and relationship counseling, then I might be a good fit for you or someone you know in need.

My specialty includes client's who are struggling with: anger management, relationship issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, career/ academic challenges, persons w/ a sex offense history, managing emotions, fertility issues, trauma or emotional abuse.
This will be your space to heal. I am a first-generation - bilingual therapist. I believe we all deserve someone to empower, validate, and actively listen to us, and provide empathy and compassion in an authentic way. Divulging our emotions, pain and being vulnerable to someone else, is not an easy thing to commit to. My goal is to provide a space, where you feel safe to share your thoughts, life experiences, and emotions. My work will be tailored and focused on your needs and goals as a unique individual for your healing journey.
My specialty includes client's who are struggling with: anger management, relationship issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, career/ academic challenges, persons w/ a sex offense history, managing emotions, fertility issues, trauma or emotional abuse.
This will be your space to heal. I am a first-generation - bilingual therapist. I believe we all deserve someone to empower, validate, and actively listen to us, and provide empathy and compassion in an authentic way. Divulging our emotions, pain and being vulnerable to someone else, is not an easy thing to commit to. My goal is to provide a space, where you feel safe to share your thoughts, life experiences, and emotions. My work will be tailored and focused on your needs and goals as a unique individual for your healing journey.

I work with individual adult clients presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, problems with making adjustments to changing life circumstances, stress, anger management, and difficulties connecting to and acting on personal values.
Hello. My name is Mark Whitney and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My Goal in therapy is to help you live your life intentionally. Con Spirito. With Spirit. That is how most of us want to live our lives, with energy and purpose, spending our time doing those things that bring us joy and meaning, pursuing our dreams, aspiring to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be.
I work with individual adult clients presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, problems with making adjustments to changing life circumstances, stress, anger management, and difficulties connecting to and acting on personal values.
Hello. My name is Mark Whitney and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My Goal in therapy is to help you live your life intentionally. Con Spirito. With Spirit. That is how most of us want to live our lives, with energy and purpose, spending our time doing those things that bring us joy and meaning, pursuing our dreams, aspiring to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be.

I work with teens and adults aged 14 and older who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, and/or obsessive, intrusive thoughts, communication skills, life transitions, individuals who have been in high control environments, or parents who could benefit from a fresh set of skills.
Hello, my name is Catherine, and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. I view counseling as a professional, collaborative relationship where we will work together to create and achieve your goals. I help break down the untrue, unhelpful messages we are constantly hearing from society. My experience includes working with folks of all ages; especially teens and young and middle adults. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, anything in between, or just struggling with a transition or communication - therapy is a great place to be.
I work with teens and adults aged 14 and older who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, and/or obsessive, intrusive thoughts, communication skills, life transitions, individuals who have been in high control environments, or parents who could benefit from a fresh set of skills.
Hello, my name is Catherine, and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. I view counseling as a professional, collaborative relationship where we will work together to create and achieve your goals. I help break down the untrue, unhelpful messages we are constantly hearing from society. My experience includes working with folks of all ages; especially teens and young and middle adults. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, anything in between, or just struggling with a transition or communication - therapy is a great place to be.

It is possible to take off the coverings of shame, guilt, anxiousness, sadness, anger, and such.
Hello to all, my name is Deborah Downing, living in Hawaii and excited to reach out to Oregonians. I have a special memory of experiencing an amazing July 4th firework display in your beautiful state. . My work experience includes helping families, children, and adults with a variety of unexpected and unwanted twists, along with common life challenges.
It is possible to take off the coverings of shame, guilt, anxiousness, sadness, anger, and such.
Hello to all, my name is Deborah Downing, living in Hawaii and excited to reach out to Oregonians. I have a special memory of experiencing an amazing July 4th firework display in your beautiful state. . My work experience includes helping families, children, and adults with a variety of unexpected and unwanted twists, along with common life challenges.
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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.