Anger Management Therapists in Berry Hill, TN
My ideal client is someone who senses that the old stories they’ve lived by no longer serve them, even if those stories once helped them survive. They carry the lasting impact of caregivers who couldn’t fully show up, and their body still holds those experiences through tension, vigilance, or shutdown. They feel stuck in trauma responses and core beliefs that feel true despite knowing better. They long to feel safe, grounded, and at home in their body, and know they need more than talk therapy—they’re ready for healing that is compassionate and embodied, yet honest enough to challenge the patterns keeping them stuck.
My ideal client is someone who senses that the old stories they’ve lived by no longer serve them, even if those stories once helped them survive. They carry the lasting impact of caregivers who couldn’t fully show up, and their body still holds those experiences through tension, vigilance, or shutdown. They feel stuck in trauma responses and core beliefs that feel true despite knowing better. They long to feel safe, grounded, and at home in their body, and know they need more than talk therapy—they’re ready for healing that is compassionate and embodied, yet honest enough to challenge the patterns keeping them stuck.
NOW accepting new clients! You ask yourself, "will it ever stop?" The racing thoughts, the paralyzing self-doubt and the overwhelm. You’re easily triggered. It feels like you're on an emotional roller coaster. That intrusive voice is telling you that you’re not enough—you’ll never measure up. Perfectionism and procrastination keep you stuck. You find yourself in an unfulfilling job or relationship yet again. You long for connection, but are afraid of rejection. You seek comfort with alcohol, food, social media, work or shopping, but the feelings keep coming back.
NOW accepting new clients! You ask yourself, "will it ever stop?" The racing thoughts, the paralyzing self-doubt and the overwhelm. You’re easily triggered. It feels like you're on an emotional roller coaster. That intrusive voice is telling you that you’re not enough—you’ll never measure up. Perfectionism and procrastination keep you stuck. You find yourself in an unfulfilling job or relationship yet again. You long for connection, but are afraid of rejection. You seek comfort with alcohol, food, social media, work or shopping, but the feelings keep coming back.
You’ve worn the many masks for a long time—performing, pleasing, surviving. But now something deeper is stirring. You’re ready to live with truth, to meet yourself in the mirror and ask, “Who am I beneath it all?” You may be unraveling trauma, constant drama in relationships, confronting shame about your sexuality, seeking spiritual clarity, or longing for love that doesn’t require self-abandonment. You’re awakening—and with that comes grief, fear, and deep hope. You want to feel whole. You want to trust yourself. You want to finally come home. It's time to let yourself be just as you are. You are the medicine for you.
You’ve worn the many masks for a long time—performing, pleasing, surviving. But now something deeper is stirring. You’re ready to live with truth, to meet yourself in the mirror and ask, “Who am I beneath it all?” You may be unraveling trauma, constant drama in relationships, confronting shame about your sexuality, seeking spiritual clarity, or longing for love that doesn’t require self-abandonment. You’re awakening—and with that comes grief, fear, and deep hope. You want to feel whole. You want to trust yourself. You want to finally come home. It's time to let yourself be just as you are. You are the medicine for you.
You are feeling anxious, apprehensive, indecisive, and generally stuck in life. You are now at the point of genuinely seeking change but not sure where to start. Life feels like a tangled knot, and you have been avoiding what might be the next best step forward, OR what you have tried has not worked. If you want to commit to moving forward but are struggling to identify a way, I can help.
You are feeling anxious, apprehensive, indecisive, and generally stuck in life. You are now at the point of genuinely seeking change but not sure where to start. Life feels like a tangled knot, and you have been avoiding what might be the next best step forward, OR what you have tried has not worked. If you want to commit to moving forward but are struggling to identify a way, I can help.
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I'm committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment for exploring pathways to psychological and emotional healing. Specializing in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I believe everyone is worthy of love and happiness. I encourage people to see themselves through that same lens. My approach to therapy is person centered and is beneficial to those suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma among other challenges. Ultimately, I'm humbled by the opportunity to help clients work through their adversities and grow into their best versions, leading to their best lives.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I'm committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment for exploring pathways to psychological and emotional healing. Specializing in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I believe everyone is worthy of love and happiness. I encourage people to see themselves through that same lens. My approach to therapy is person centered and is beneficial to those suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma among other challenges. Ultimately, I'm humbled by the opportunity to help clients work through their adversities and grow into their best versions, leading to their best lives.
I specialize in PTSD-trauma, anger management, depression, anxiety, behavioural and emotional disorders, substance abuse recovery, and grief therapy.
Welcome to my psychology today! I think it's brave that you're taking the steps towards your healing journey. I know it can feel overwhelming sometimes, but my promise is to allow you to be your true self without judgement. Experiences are different for each individual and these experiences can have a significant impact in our daily lives. I believe in challenging you to be the best natural version of yourself.
I specialize in PTSD-trauma, anger management, depression, anxiety, behavioural and emotional disorders, substance abuse recovery, and grief therapy.
Welcome to my psychology today! I think it's brave that you're taking the steps towards your healing journey. I know it can feel overwhelming sometimes, but my promise is to allow you to be your true self without judgement. Experiences are different for each individual and these experiences can have a significant impact in our daily lives. I believe in challenging you to be the best natural version of yourself.
With an emphasis on high-conflict marital therapy, my expertise lies in helping clients develop crucial life-enhancement skills (e.g.-communication/conflict resolution/ anger management) and a healthy sense of self.
I am a strengths-based, forward-moving therapist. My theoretical approach is more eclectic in that I use interventions from multiple modalities to best serve each client's needs (e.g. - CBT, Family Systems, Prepare-Enrich and Gottman marital therapy techniques; Play therapy; Emotionally-focused therapy; and Attachment theory).
With an emphasis on high-conflict marital therapy, my expertise lies in helping clients develop crucial life-enhancement skills (e.g.-communication/conflict resolution/ anger management) and a healthy sense of self.
I am a strengths-based, forward-moving therapist. My theoretical approach is more eclectic in that I use interventions from multiple modalities to best serve each client's needs (e.g. - CBT, Family Systems, Prepare-Enrich and Gottman marital therapy techniques; Play therapy; Emotionally-focused therapy; and Attachment theory).
I help adults across Tennessee navigate anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, anger, and chronic pain through telehealth, on your schedule, without the commute.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, UTK MSW, 2019) practicing across Tennessee. My style is direct and collaborative — we set goals you actually want, check in on what's working, and build skills you can use the same week. I draw on CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, and practical problem-solving matched to what you're actually dealing with.
I help adults across Tennessee navigate anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, anger, and chronic pain through telehealth, on your schedule, without the commute.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, UTK MSW, 2019) practicing across Tennessee. My style is direct and collaborative — we set goals you actually want, check in on what's working, and build skills you can use the same week. I draw on CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, and practical problem-solving matched to what you're actually dealing with.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Looking inward can be scary, which is why I approach therapy as a team, working together toward your goals. I help you learn how to support yourself and create balance in life, even when patterns have swung between extremes. I specialize in working with adult women, particularly those with personality disorders. Using a holistic approach that integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR, I address all areas of a person’s life to support meaningful, lasting change.
Looking inward can be scary, which is why I approach therapy as a team, working together toward your goals. I help you learn how to support yourself and create balance in life, even when patterns have swung between extremes. I specialize in working with adult women, particularly those with personality disorders. Using a holistic approach that integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR, I address all areas of a person’s life to support meaningful, lasting change.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2010. Prior to this I worked at Children's Services, a domestic violence shelter, child advocacy center, etc. I have dealt with abuse/ sex abuse, neglect, hurt, loss, etc. I worked in both the social service side and juvenile delinquent side with kids/ teens ages 0-19 mostly, and their parents, relatives, foster families, etc. I have dealt a lot with kids in the educational system and know the resources to link them to if needed. I believe that one of the most important needs is trusting the counselor. The age group I am mainly seeing in my practice at this time is 12 and up.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2010. Prior to this I worked at Children's Services, a domestic violence shelter, child advocacy center, etc. I have dealt with abuse/ sex abuse, neglect, hurt, loss, etc. I worked in both the social service side and juvenile delinquent side with kids/ teens ages 0-19 mostly, and their parents, relatives, foster families, etc. I have dealt a lot with kids in the educational system and know the resources to link them to if needed. I believe that one of the most important needs is trusting the counselor. The age group I am mainly seeing in my practice at this time is 12 and up.
Allison McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Waitlist for new clients
I have witnessed many people, weighed down by hurt and anger, who genuinely desire change but feel so stuck they don’t know where to begin.
I use a variety of approaches — like EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused, Somatic Experiential, art and body-based therapies — to help people move through painful patterns and past experiences. These methods can ease the effects of trauma, such as anxiety, fear, or struggles in relationships, and open the way to healing and lasting change.
I have witnessed many people, weighed down by hurt and anger, who genuinely desire change but feel so stuck they don’t know where to begin.
I use a variety of approaches — like EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused, Somatic Experiential, art and body-based therapies — to help people move through painful patterns and past experiences. These methods can ease the effects of trauma, such as anxiety, fear, or struggles in relationships, and open the way to healing and lasting change.
I enjoy helping children and adults navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting those dealing with depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. In our first session, we’ll start with brief introductions, then explore the challenges you’re facing so I can create a tailored plan for our work together. I provide caring, compassionate, and firm counseling, and I make space for clients to feel comfortable getting to know their therapist.
I enjoy helping children and adults navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting those dealing with depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. In our first session, we’ll start with brief introductions, then explore the challenges you’re facing so I can create a tailored plan for our work together. I provide caring, compassionate, and firm counseling, and I make space for clients to feel comfortable getting to know their therapist.
I am licensed in both TN and FL and hold additional certification as an anger management specialist.
Welcome! If you're here, chances are something in your life isn't feeling quite right. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, worried, uncertain, sad, existing but not living, or simply feeling stuck. Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps to take and finding the right counselor to talk to in your most vulnerable moments can often feel challenging. You don't have to figure it out all alone. For over 30 years, I have helped individuals, like you, navigate life's challenges and move toward healing, growth, and lasting change. My goal is to provide a space where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self
I am licensed in both TN and FL and hold additional certification as an anger management specialist.
Welcome! If you're here, chances are something in your life isn't feeling quite right. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, worried, uncertain, sad, existing but not living, or simply feeling stuck. Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps to take and finding the right counselor to talk to in your most vulnerable moments can often feel challenging. You don't have to figure it out all alone. For over 30 years, I have helped individuals, like you, navigate life's challenges and move toward healing, growth, and lasting change. My goal is to provide a space where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self
Bill DeSpain
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
“We are all born same, we are completely cute, innocent, sweet, and we need that reflection of ourselves as little human beings to live, …” – Anneke Lucas. Hello, I’m Bill, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It seems that life can sometimes take a bit of the cuteness, innocence, and sweetness away. It is important to remember that our need for belonging and attachment continues throughout life and is not outgrown. If anything, the need may grow to seemingly greater levels. When our needs are not met, the response may be one of experiencing emptiness in life and low self-esteem.
“We are all born same, we are completely cute, innocent, sweet, and we need that reflection of ourselves as little human beings to live, …” – Anneke Lucas. Hello, I’m Bill, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It seems that life can sometimes take a bit of the cuteness, innocence, and sweetness away. It is important to remember that our need for belonging and attachment continues throughout life and is not outgrown. If anything, the need may grow to seemingly greater levels. When our needs are not met, the response may be one of experiencing emptiness in life and low self-esteem.
I help individuals and families navigate life challenges, relationship and family conflict, parenting concerns, anger, substance-use issues, emotional struggles, and court-related circumstances.
I help clients navigate emotional, behavioral, family, and life challenges with compassionate, practical support. My specialties include mental health, parenting, anger management, substance-use concerns, and court-related services. I offer individual therapy, assessments, evaluations, and supportive counseling focused on meaningful change.
I help individuals and families navigate life challenges, relationship and family conflict, parenting concerns, anger, substance-use issues, emotional struggles, and court-related circumstances.
I help clients navigate emotional, behavioral, family, and life challenges with compassionate, practical support. My specialties include mental health, parenting, anger management, substance-use concerns, and court-related services. I offer individual therapy, assessments, evaluations, and supportive counseling focused on meaningful change.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns: anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I work with couples navigating issues such as infidelity, communication difficulties, conflict resolution, and other relational concerns. Part of my mission is serving underserved populations whenever possible. Additionally, I work closely with first responders—including law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, firefighters, and correctional professionals—providing a supportive space where they can be heard, understood, and supported as they navigate the unique challenges and stressors of the of the profession
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns: anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I work with couples navigating issues such as infidelity, communication difficulties, conflict resolution, and other relational concerns. Part of my mission is serving underserved populations whenever possible. Additionally, I work closely with first responders—including law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, firefighters, and correctional professionals—providing a supportive space where they can be heard, understood, and supported as they navigate the unique challenges and stressors of the of the profession
I’m Abby, an LMSW with 10+ years in social work and 4 years as a therapist. I work with all ages, especially LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients. Outside of therapy, I love fishing, hanging with my pets (and my partner too, I guess), and sharks, but to a completely reasonable degree (it is not reasonable). I really enjoy working with people who’ve felt misunderstood, been told they’re, “too much,” or feel like they’ve had to hide parts of themselves just to get by. Existing with a human brain can get weird and complicated. A phrase I use frequently with my clients is, “brains are gonna brain,” so let’s figure out what yours is up to.
I’m Abby, an LMSW with 10+ years in social work and 4 years as a therapist. I work with all ages, especially LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients. Outside of therapy, I love fishing, hanging with my pets (and my partner too, I guess), and sharks, but to a completely reasonable degree (it is not reasonable). I really enjoy working with people who’ve felt misunderstood, been told they’re, “too much,” or feel like they’ve had to hide parts of themselves just to get by. Existing with a human brain can get weird and complicated. A phrase I use frequently with my clients is, “brains are gonna brain,” so let’s figure out what yours is up to.
I understand it is hard to find hope for when you are feeling stuck, disconnected, or do not recognize who you are anymore. You may be overwhelmed by emotions like frustration, sadness, or loneliness, unsure of how to navigate your daily life, let alone plan for the future. These struggles can leave you feeling lost—even to those closest to you.
My goal is to help you rediscover your authentic self and empower you to take control of your life, no matter the challenges you face. Together, we will identify unhealthy thoughts or patterns that hold you back, creating a path toward being grounded in self-awareness, healing, and growth.
I understand it is hard to find hope for when you are feeling stuck, disconnected, or do not recognize who you are anymore. You may be overwhelmed by emotions like frustration, sadness, or loneliness, unsure of how to navigate your daily life, let alone plan for the future. These struggles can leave you feeling lost—even to those closest to you.
My goal is to help you rediscover your authentic self and empower you to take control of your life, no matter the challenges you face. Together, we will identify unhealthy thoughts or patterns that hold you back, creating a path toward being grounded in self-awareness, healing, and growth.
These difficulties include but are not limited to the following: difficulty coping with a traumatic event, poor anger management, school or social issue behavior problems, boundaries issues, and sibling rivalry.
I utilize an eclectic approach to fit and meet the needs of the individual, family, or group. I work to build autonomy and self-awareness while promoting positive change to help foster growth within the individual. This, in turn, can help the individual cope effectively and positively with past struggles while building skills for the future.
These difficulties include but are not limited to the following: difficulty coping with a traumatic event, poor anger management, school or social issue behavior problems, boundaries issues, and sibling rivalry.
I utilize an eclectic approach to fit and meet the needs of the individual, family, or group. I work to build autonomy and self-awareness while promoting positive change to help foster growth within the individual. This, in turn, can help the individual cope effectively and positively with past struggles while building skills for the future.
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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.