Anger Management Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? Maybe you are having some challenges in your relationships that feel frustrating. You might be feeling like you are stuck in old patterns and you know that you don't have feel the way you do. I can help you break these patterns by addressing the roots of the what you are feeling. You might be holding on to beliefs of not being good enough, not feeling safe or feelings of powerlessness. You are not alone. I can support you in overcoming these feelings.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? Maybe you are having some challenges in your relationships that feel frustrating. You might be feeling like you are stuck in old patterns and you know that you don't have feel the way you do. I can help you break these patterns by addressing the roots of the what you are feeling. You might be holding on to beliefs of not being good enough, not feeling safe or feelings of powerlessness. You are not alone. I can support you in overcoming these feelings.
My goal as your future counselor would be to help you achieve what matters most to you in life. The way I see it is that our emotions can feel so utterly controlling at times and pull us in all sorts of directions. When this happens, we can be convinced that we are not capable of succeeding. I want to foster a space and introduce tools that could help you drop the ropes that we feel are tied to us and live our valued life.
My goal as your future counselor would be to help you achieve what matters most to you in life. The way I see it is that our emotions can feel so utterly controlling at times and pull us in all sorts of directions. When this happens, we can be convinced that we are not capable of succeeding. I want to foster a space and introduce tools that could help you drop the ropes that we feel are tied to us and live our valued life.
I'm glad you took the first step, and are thinking about making a change to take a different direction in your life. That's the first step, is to acknowledge that you are struggling in a particular area and you are ready to take the next steps to change that direction and start heading towards the path that you had hoped and planned for yourself. Great work already! I'm glad you are here!
I'm glad you took the first step, and are thinking about making a change to take a different direction in your life. That's the first step, is to acknowledge that you are struggling in a particular area and you are ready to take the next steps to change that direction and start heading towards the path that you had hoped and planned for yourself. Great work already! I'm glad you are here!
Anxiety, anger and relationship stress have become normal in your daily life.
I am interactive, solution-focused, and personal, balancing compassion with practical guidance to help you work through both individual challenges and complex relationship dynamics. Drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques, our work will fit your specific needs and goals. You are the expert on your life: I partner with you to support lasting change.
Anxiety, anger and relationship stress have become normal in your daily life.
I am interactive, solution-focused, and personal, balancing compassion with practical guidance to help you work through both individual challenges and complex relationship dynamics. Drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques, our work will fit your specific needs and goals. You are the expert on your life: I partner with you to support lasting change.
My specialty is working with anger, anxiety, emotional regulation, and relational conflict using a wide variety of tools.
My clients are self-aware but feel stuck. They may struggle with anxiety, relationship stress, low self-esteem, or pressure from work, school, or family. They want real change, not quick fixes. They are looking for a space that feels safe while also encouraging growth. Their goals drive them to understand their habits, manage their emotions more effectively, communicate clearly, and build healthier relationships. They are seeking the comfort of a confidant; someone who will help carry that weight, and maybe have a few laughs along the way. Ultimately, they are ready to break old cycles and create something different.
My specialty is working with anger, anxiety, emotional regulation, and relational conflict using a wide variety of tools.
My clients are self-aware but feel stuck. They may struggle with anxiety, relationship stress, low self-esteem, or pressure from work, school, or family. They want real change, not quick fixes. They are looking for a space that feels safe while also encouraging growth. Their goals drive them to understand their habits, manage their emotions more effectively, communicate clearly, and build healthier relationships. They are seeking the comfort of a confidant; someone who will help carry that weight, and maybe have a few laughs along the way. Ultimately, they are ready to break old cycles and create something different.
As a trauma informed therapist, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where my clients can share their stories without the feeling of judgement. I aim to walk alongside my clients as they process hardships, anxieties, growth, victories, and change. I also recognize how overwhelming and paralyzing life’s unknowns can feel, and how trying to navigate these unknowns can create fear in our present day lives. Together, we will develop strategies and goals that help navigate through these unknowns and work toward moving past these fears so that you can feel grounded, secure, and ultimately present in your day to day life.
As a trauma informed therapist, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where my clients can share their stories without the feeling of judgement. I aim to walk alongside my clients as they process hardships, anxieties, growth, victories, and change. I also recognize how overwhelming and paralyzing life’s unknowns can feel, and how trying to navigate these unknowns can create fear in our present day lives. Together, we will develop strategies and goals that help navigate through these unknowns and work toward moving past these fears so that you can feel grounded, secure, and ultimately present in your day to day life.
I enjoy working with a variety of adult clients. If you are ready to work to improve your mental health, I’m happy to support you. I especially enjoy working with people who are healing from traumatic experiences, whether that trauma is physical, psychological, or interpersonal. I believe we work better together if you understand the purpose of what we’re doing in therapy.
I enjoy working with a variety of adult clients. If you are ready to work to improve your mental health, I’m happy to support you. I especially enjoy working with people who are healing from traumatic experiences, whether that trauma is physical, psychological, or interpersonal. I believe we work better together if you understand the purpose of what we’re doing in therapy.
My trauma-informed approach invites a space of safety, warmth, and authenticity where we navigate issues and process emotions together to enhance resiliency, trust, and self-worth. It is my hope that therapy and our therapeutic alliance will provide you with opportunity for healing, empowerment, and re-authoring of life stories for positive change and growth toward personal fulfillment. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families seeking to process through various struggles and difficulties using evidence-based treatments.
My trauma-informed approach invites a space of safety, warmth, and authenticity where we navigate issues and process emotions together to enhance resiliency, trust, and self-worth. It is my hope that therapy and our therapeutic alliance will provide you with opportunity for healing, empowerment, and re-authoring of life stories for positive change and growth toward personal fulfillment. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families seeking to process through various struggles and difficulties using evidence-based treatments.
There comes a time when we all need a little help to cope with some of life's challenges. Life can often feel overwhelming and even exhausting, especially in today's environment. If this is one of those times that you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or a death or loss that you are grieving, I am here. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for you to explore difficult emotions, while leading you towards a place of healing and self-discovery.
There comes a time when we all need a little help to cope with some of life's challenges. Life can often feel overwhelming and even exhausting, especially in today's environment. If this is one of those times that you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or a death or loss that you are grieving, I am here. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for you to explore difficult emotions, while leading you towards a place of healing and self-discovery.
Do you often find yourself tossing and turning, with your mind racing through thoughts of the day and memories from long ago? Do you find yourself in challenging relationships where you feel stuck in recurring patterns and conflicts? Do you seek freedom and long to live freely and joyfully? At TouchPoint Counseling, we are committed to helping you. You deserve a life of happiness and peace. You are not broken, nor do you need to be fixed. You don't have to feel overwhelmed or stuck any longer. We are devoted to helping you break free from the past and live your best life. You are ready for change!
Do you often find yourself tossing and turning, with your mind racing through thoughts of the day and memories from long ago? Do you find yourself in challenging relationships where you feel stuck in recurring patterns and conflicts? Do you seek freedom and long to live freely and joyfully? At TouchPoint Counseling, we are committed to helping you. You deserve a life of happiness and peace. You are not broken, nor do you need to be fixed. You don't have to feel overwhelmed or stuck any longer. We are devoted to helping you break free from the past and live your best life. You are ready for change!
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community. Our group’s mission is to provide the region with experienced, compassionate, professional, and proficient mental and behavioral health care. We offer a therapy and psychiatric care for all ages, presentations, relationships and disorders, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as substance abuse recovery for all ages.
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community. Our group’s mission is to provide the region with experienced, compassionate, professional, and proficient mental and behavioral health care. We offer a therapy and psychiatric care for all ages, presentations, relationships and disorders, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as substance abuse recovery for all ages.
At the core of my treatment philosophy is the belief that families heal when movement occurs and people begin to step out of their comfort zones to unlock their potential and capacity for growth. Often there is underlying pain and/or trauma that needs to be addressed in order for the system to recover and break the cycle. Whether the results of the family dysfunction is abuse, addiction, estrangement, divorce, suicide, broken communication paths, or some other behavior, treatment can provide relief.
At the core of my treatment philosophy is the belief that families heal when movement occurs and people begin to step out of their comfort zones to unlock their potential and capacity for growth. Often there is underlying pain and/or trauma that needs to be addressed in order for the system to recover and break the cycle. Whether the results of the family dysfunction is abuse, addiction, estrangement, divorce, suicide, broken communication paths, or some other behavior, treatment can provide relief.
It is my hope that clients gain from counseling specific tools they can apply to their lives to feel better equipped in dealing effectively with their life circumstances. I tailor my counseling to the needs of the client, using various therapeutic techniques to provide clients skills such as communication, emotion management, mindfulness techniques, coping, parenting, etc. I incorporate an educational component, presenting information to enhance knowledge regarding various issues that clients face. I often include homework to make use of the time between sessions. When desired, I approach issues from a Biblical perspective.
It is my hope that clients gain from counseling specific tools they can apply to their lives to feel better equipped in dealing effectively with their life circumstances. I tailor my counseling to the needs of the client, using various therapeutic techniques to provide clients skills such as communication, emotion management, mindfulness techniques, coping, parenting, etc. I incorporate an educational component, presenting information to enhance knowledge regarding various issues that clients face. I often include homework to make use of the time between sessions. When desired, I approach issues from a Biblical perspective.
While no one promised life would be easy, you may be at the point of asking - does it have to be so confusing, so hurtful, so stressful? When did I lose me, and how do I find that 'better' me?
Things you managed without even thinking may now feel like more than you can handle; overwhelm effects family caregivers and first responders. Current or unresolved issues can interfere with sleep, work, and your ability to be fully present with friends and loved ones. These issues that may impact you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and possibly lead to atypical behaviors. Does any of this sound familiar?
While no one promised life would be easy, you may be at the point of asking - does it have to be so confusing, so hurtful, so stressful? When did I lose me, and how do I find that 'better' me?
Things you managed without even thinking may now feel like more than you can handle; overwhelm effects family caregivers and first responders. Current or unresolved issues can interfere with sleep, work, and your ability to be fully present with friends and loved ones. These issues that may impact you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and possibly lead to atypical behaviors. Does any of this sound familiar?
We all make mistakes. We sometimes get caught in a pattern of mistakes that we can't break. I offer compassionate support, respect, warmth, and a safe place to talk about difficult private issues. I have a positive and hopeful view of life. I am interested in working with people who find themselves at a challenging point in their life and are looking for someone they trust to help them move forward. It is a great sign of strength to reach out to a helping professional, and I look forward to working in collaboration with you!
We all make mistakes. We sometimes get caught in a pattern of mistakes that we can't break. I offer compassionate support, respect, warmth, and a safe place to talk about difficult private issues. I have a positive and hopeful view of life. I am interested in working with people who find themselves at a challenging point in their life and are looking for someone they trust to help them move forward. It is a great sign of strength to reach out to a helping professional, and I look forward to working in collaboration with you!
Relationships are key to the individual human experience. I believe that it is no coincidence that when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, it has a profound effect on our individual emotional well being, just as experiencing a challenging life event can lead to difficulties in our close relationships. My practice specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to strengthen their current relationships following recent conflict, a difficult life event, individual or family trauma, or any other disruptive experiences. I am also currently accepting therapist trainees (post graduate) in need of clinical supervision.
Relationships are key to the individual human experience. I believe that it is no coincidence that when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, it has a profound effect on our individual emotional well being, just as experiencing a challenging life event can lead to difficulties in our close relationships. My practice specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to strengthen their current relationships following recent conflict, a difficult life event, individual or family trauma, or any other disruptive experiences. I am also currently accepting therapist trainees (post graduate) in need of clinical supervision.
My approach to therapy is an integrated healing of the mind, body, spirit and soul to bring wholeness, which is available to every one of us. Through the lens of trauma-informed care, I specialize in betrayal trauma, childhood trauma, attachment concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and mental health disorders that interfere with daily living. In addition, I work with those engaged in recovery from addictions.
My approach to therapy is an integrated healing of the mind, body, spirit and soul to bring wholeness, which is available to every one of us. Through the lens of trauma-informed care, I specialize in betrayal trauma, childhood trauma, attachment concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and mental health disorders that interfere with daily living. In addition, I work with those engaged in recovery from addictions.
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Hi there! We’re Going the Distance Counseling and Consulting, and we help therapists across WA State build independent practices that are sustainable and fully their own. If you’re tired of giving a large percentage to a group practice or wondering how to show up for your clients while also handling the backend of your business, you’re not the only one. Our collective gives solo therapists in WA another way forward: a model designed to help you keep more of what you earn while focusing on the work that matters - helping your clients.
I offer in-person appointments in Gig Harbor WA and Kingston WA, as well as Telehealth. Over the past 10+ years I have worked predominately with teens, adults and couples. We work in a spirit of collaboration, moving through the telling of your story, recognizing patterns, knowing your values, seeing the bigger picture and together finding solutions to heal and grow. This process can sometimes be hard, but the benefits of this work far outweigh staying the same. If you want a steady, nurturing but challenging therapeutic partnership, then you may have found the counselor for you.
I offer in-person appointments in Gig Harbor WA and Kingston WA, as well as Telehealth. Over the past 10+ years I have worked predominately with teens, adults and couples. We work in a spirit of collaboration, moving through the telling of your story, recognizing patterns, knowing your values, seeing the bigger picture and together finding solutions to heal and grow. This process can sometimes be hard, but the benefits of this work far outweigh staying the same. If you want a steady, nurturing but challenging therapeutic partnership, then you may have found the counselor for you.
My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and compassionate. After having trained extensively and been witness to countless stories of transformation, I can say with certainty that healing is absolutely possible. This is an invitation to gain freedom from painful experiences, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you from living the life you want. I am guided by the belief that what you need to heal is already within you. Together, we will discover your internal source of strength and wisdom.
My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and compassionate. After having trained extensively and been witness to countless stories of transformation, I can say with certainty that healing is absolutely possible. This is an invitation to gain freedom from painful experiences, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you from living the life you want. I am guided by the belief that what you need to heal is already within you. Together, we will discover your internal source of strength and wisdom.
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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.