Anger Management Therapists in Lakewood, WA
I work with mental health issues such as Anger, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief.
My philosophy is built on respect and a positive vibe, with a 4.6 rating and 65+ positive reviews on HealthGrades, Aetna, and United. In my work, I use a culturally sensitive approach that includes the adult male voice in relationships and families. Bridging the communication gaps between men and women, and between parents and children, is important. work.!
I work with mental health issues such as Anger, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief.
My philosophy is built on respect and a positive vibe, with a 4.6 rating and 65+ positive reviews on HealthGrades, Aetna, and United. In my work, I use a culturally sensitive approach that includes the adult male voice in relationships and families. Bridging the communication gaps between men and women, and between parents and children, is important. work.!
Has your family told you that you have an anger problem, or do they leave the room when you enter?
At Cascade Counseling Services, you will gain knowledge about what you may be experiencing ( anger, family conflict or integration issues). The tools that you will learn will be able to be used in all domains of your life, (work, relationships, recreation, financial and self-care). Learn how to express yourself assertively and effectively.
Has your family told you that you have an anger problem, or do they leave the room when you enter?
At Cascade Counseling Services, you will gain knowledge about what you may be experiencing ( anger, family conflict or integration issues). The tools that you will learn will be able to be used in all domains of your life, (work, relationships, recreation, financial and self-care). Learn how to express yourself assertively and effectively.
I work through a holistic, integrative lens. Whether I’m completing an evaluation or providing therapy, it's not one size fits all. Clients most often express appreciation for my ability to validate and push for change at the same time. Sometimes I work with interns, primarily providing evaluation/assessment services, such as violence and sexual risk, forensic mitigation, personality, cognitive, adaptive functioning, etc. I do offer individual therapy and sometimes group, though it may be with a Master’s or Doctorate level intern under my supervision. I specialize in working with older teenage to older adult persons.
I work through a holistic, integrative lens. Whether I’m completing an evaluation or providing therapy, it's not one size fits all. Clients most often express appreciation for my ability to validate and push for change at the same time. Sometimes I work with interns, primarily providing evaluation/assessment services, such as violence and sexual risk, forensic mitigation, personality, cognitive, adaptive functioning, etc. I do offer individual therapy and sometimes group, though it may be with a Master’s or Doctorate level intern under my supervision. I specialize in working with older teenage to older adult persons.
When human beings experience life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. Hi, my name is Yvonne Roberto. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington.
I strive with confidence to help those who suffer from stressful, overwhelming, traumatic experiences, as well as relationship issues, and other life difficulties. My goal is to offer a safe/therapeutic place where healing, restoration, and discovery can take place.
When human beings experience life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. Hi, my name is Yvonne Roberto. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington.
I strive with confidence to help those who suffer from stressful, overwhelming, traumatic experiences, as well as relationship issues, and other life difficulties. My goal is to offer a safe/therapeutic place where healing, restoration, and discovery can take place.
Shyla Oliver is a military spouse that has gained her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University and obtained her bachelor’s of science of psychology from Washington State University.
Shyla has experience working closely with clients as a certified nursing assistant before changing career paths to mental health counseling. She received the silver medal and graduated with distinction from Liberty University in 2025. She is excited to work with children, adults and families while helping to bridge the gap of the mental health stigma.
Shyla Oliver is a military spouse that has gained her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University and obtained her bachelor’s of science of psychology from Washington State University.
Shyla has experience working closely with clients as a certified nursing assistant before changing career paths to mental health counseling. She received the silver medal and graduated with distinction from Liberty University in 2025. She is excited to work with children, adults and families while helping to bridge the gap of the mental health stigma.
Robyn Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in:
EMDR, CBT, DBT, and CETA trauma therapy.
I am told I have a kind and gentle manner that puts people at ease.
I am trained in:
EMDR, CBT, DBT, and CETA trauma therapy.
I am told I have a kind and gentle manner that puts people at ease.
I am passionate about coming alongside the first responder community (police, firefighters, EMS, dispatch) and helping them develop the mental health tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. From the stress of service calls, shift-work, and organizational politics, too many first responders come out on the other end of their service worse for the wear. Being former law enforcement, I personally experienced and witnessed this impact, and I became passionate about becoming a part of the solution by offering culturally competent mental health counseling.
I am passionate about coming alongside the first responder community (police, firefighters, EMS, dispatch) and helping them develop the mental health tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. From the stress of service calls, shift-work, and organizational politics, too many first responders come out on the other end of their service worse for the wear. Being former law enforcement, I personally experienced and witnessed this impact, and I became passionate about becoming a part of the solution by offering culturally competent mental health counseling.
Accepting New Clients — Special Cash Rate Available-
My goal is to get you solutions. Talk therapy is nice, but solution focused and skills based interventions get results. Let's work together if what you've been trying is not working and you want to see sustainable changes.
As a veteran, military spouse, and MSW-trained clinician, I've guided highly stressed teens, adults, and military families through emotional crisis for over 15 years of experience grounding my work in understanding, resilience, and real-world insight. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), CBT, SFBT, and mindfulness-based.
Accepting New Clients — Special Cash Rate Available-
My goal is to get you solutions. Talk therapy is nice, but solution focused and skills based interventions get results. Let's work together if what you've been trying is not working and you want to see sustainable changes.
As a veteran, military spouse, and MSW-trained clinician, I've guided highly stressed teens, adults, and military families through emotional crisis for over 15 years of experience grounding my work in understanding, resilience, and real-world insight. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), CBT, SFBT, and mindfulness-based.
If you have gotten feedback from family and friends telling you that your anger is getting in the way of your relationship with them, I can help you look at that objectively and help you develop a clear path to understanding your anger.
I will help you with your goals by helping you eliminate the barriers to your success. As you see success occurring in the changes that you want to make, you become more encouraged to take more risks and make more changes.
If you have gotten feedback from family and friends telling you that your anger is getting in the way of your relationship with them, I can help you look at that objectively and help you develop a clear path to understanding your anger.
I will help you with your goals by helping you eliminate the barriers to your success. As you see success occurring in the changes that you want to make, you become more encouraged to take more risks and make more changes.
Please EMAIL for new appointments. I am a clinical social worker with a passion for helping clients tap into their inner strengths and learn skills to lead a healthy, empowered life. I have experience in the areas of self-esteem, depression/anxiety, and general life stress as well as supporting survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. I use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approaches that help clients build capacity to address life concerns in accessible, sustainable ways. I also incorporate somatic practices (yoga, breathwork, body awareness) into sessions to help support the holistic wellbeing of clients.
Please EMAIL for new appointments. I am a clinical social worker with a passion for helping clients tap into their inner strengths and learn skills to lead a healthy, empowered life. I have experience in the areas of self-esteem, depression/anxiety, and general life stress as well as supporting survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. I use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approaches that help clients build capacity to address life concerns in accessible, sustainable ways. I also incorporate somatic practices (yoga, breathwork, body awareness) into sessions to help support the holistic wellbeing of clients.
You might be looking for someone a little different from past therapists you have worked with, or maybe youre looking to try therapy for the first time and are worried you might end up with someone judgy or who doesnt understand who you are and how your life works. Maybe you feel stuck, out of control, or you just want to know why the hell you keep ending up in this same place AGAIN. Maybe youre confused by past experiences, diagnoses, or youre not even sure emotions are worth your time but wonder if there is a better life waiting for you.
You might be looking for someone a little different from past therapists you have worked with, or maybe youre looking to try therapy for the first time and are worried you might end up with someone judgy or who doesnt understand who you are and how your life works. Maybe you feel stuck, out of control, or you just want to know why the hell you keep ending up in this same place AGAIN. Maybe youre confused by past experiences, diagnoses, or youre not even sure emotions are worth your time but wonder if there is a better life waiting for you.
Percy L. Sturgis
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LMHCA, CANS-F
4 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
If you’re ready to grow, reset, or create meaningful change for yourself or your family, now may be the right time to begin. I provide a safe, confidential space where we can work through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family challenges, and moments when life feels overwhelming or stagnant.
Together, we will focus on building clarity, strengthening confidence, and developing practical tools that support lasting personal growth and meaningful progress toward your life and career goals.
I am currently accepting new clients and look forward to supporting you on your journey.
If you’re ready to grow, reset, or create meaningful change for yourself or your family, now may be the right time to begin. I provide a safe, confidential space where we can work through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family challenges, and moments when life feels overwhelming or stagnant.
Together, we will focus on building clarity, strengthening confidence, and developing practical tools that support lasting personal growth and meaningful progress toward your life and career goals.
I am currently accepting new clients and look forward to supporting you on your journey.
At Lifegrowth Resources, I believe healing begins with strong roots and intentional growth. With more than 20 years as a school counselor, I've helped teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship challenges, career decisions, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping you reconnect with your strengths, clarify your goals, and create meaningful, lasting change. Rooted in healing, guided towards growth.
At Lifegrowth Resources, I believe healing begins with strong roots and intentional growth. With more than 20 years as a school counselor, I've helped teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship challenges, career decisions, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping you reconnect with your strengths, clarify your goals, and create meaningful, lasting change. Rooted in healing, guided towards growth.
A family crisis, professional upheaval, personal struggle or challenge, conflict, loss, separation, divorce, break-up, parenting challenge, chronic medical condition or flare up of symptoms due to mental health stress, create difficult situations. With a compassionate focus on practical and reachable goals identified by the client, at her or his pace, new insights and skills can be acquired.
A family crisis, professional upheaval, personal struggle or challenge, conflict, loss, separation, divorce, break-up, parenting challenge, chronic medical condition or flare up of symptoms due to mental health stress, create difficult situations. With a compassionate focus on practical and reachable goals identified by the client, at her or his pace, new insights and skills can be acquired.
Accepting NEW Patients Now via In Person and Telehealth! McKenzie is getting her master’s degree in Social Work at the university of New Mexico. As a Social Worker, she is looking forward to working with women, children, adults, men, and families.
Please go onto eventbrite and search 5k Puyallup and join us for a 5k run/walk August 9th here in Puyallup for Mental Health Awareness.
Accepting NEW Patients Now via In Person and Telehealth! McKenzie is getting her master’s degree in Social Work at the university of New Mexico. As a Social Worker, she is looking forward to working with women, children, adults, men, and families.
Please go onto eventbrite and search 5k Puyallup and join us for a 5k run/walk August 9th here in Puyallup for Mental Health Awareness.
Availability starting May 2026.
Healing from trauma and managing life's heavy burdens is a courageous step toward reclaiming your well-being. As an LICSW, I specialize in trauma-informed care, helping individuals—including first responders—process difficult experiences and stress. I use a strengths-based approach to help you harness your existing resilience. Whether you are navigating the aftermath of a critical incident, struggling to cope with daily life, or seeking to repair strained family relationships, I am here to support your journey toward lasting healing.
Reach out via inquiry on website for a consultation
Availability starting May 2026.
Healing from trauma and managing life's heavy burdens is a courageous step toward reclaiming your well-being. As an LICSW, I specialize in trauma-informed care, helping individuals—including first responders—process difficult experiences and stress. I use a strengths-based approach to help you harness your existing resilience. Whether you are navigating the aftermath of a critical incident, struggling to cope with daily life, or seeking to repair strained family relationships, I am here to support your journey toward lasting healing.
Reach out via inquiry on website for a consultation
Spanish and English Speaking. Accepting New Patients In Person and via Teleheath for couples, families, SUD groups, and individuals. Have therapists in my practice who also accept couples counseling with evening time slots still available for those who work as well as morning and day times. Pedro Ruiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2017. Outside of work, Pedro is an advanced chess player who enjoys the art of solving problems, singing (Salsa music), spending time with family, trying new food, and traveling. He enjoys working with adults, families, and couples.
Spanish and English Speaking. Accepting New Patients In Person and via Teleheath for couples, families, SUD groups, and individuals. Have therapists in my practice who also accept couples counseling with evening time slots still available for those who work as well as morning and day times. Pedro Ruiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2017. Outside of work, Pedro is an advanced chess player who enjoys the art of solving problems, singing (Salsa music), spending time with family, trying new food, and traveling. He enjoys working with adults, families, and couples.
Now Accepting New Patients. Dan is trained in EMDR. Trauma comes out in many different ways for the individuals I treat. Let's put together the goals that best suit your goals and life to best help you get better and feel better. Dan has been trained in EMDR and worked in the hospital setting with trauma, injurious behaviors, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Grief and loss, and OCD patients.
Now Accepting New Patients. Dan is trained in EMDR. Trauma comes out in many different ways for the individuals I treat. Let's put together the goals that best suit your goals and life to best help you get better and feel better. Dan has been trained in EMDR and worked in the hospital setting with trauma, injurious behaviors, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Grief and loss, and OCD patients.
I enjoy helping a person realize that they can heal- that PTSD isn't Terminal, that Anxiety doesn't have to own you, that Anger cannot only be "managed" but understood and defused.
Limited availability at this time. I Love what I do! Sounds Crazy- but the truth is I love working with people who have been thru unspeakable events in life and are looking to find their way back. Trauma is an abnormal event so approach it from a new perspective, talk about the things you are told not to and get into the depths of it. You have to be willing to walk into that bad neighborhood, that has become your mind, and clear it out- but you don't have to walk in there alone. Let me come with you. I'll be your lifeline.
I enjoy helping a person realize that they can heal- that PTSD isn't Terminal, that Anxiety doesn't have to own you, that Anger cannot only be "managed" but understood and defused.
Limited availability at this time. I Love what I do! Sounds Crazy- but the truth is I love working with people who have been thru unspeakable events in life and are looking to find their way back. Trauma is an abnormal event so approach it from a new perspective, talk about the things you are told not to and get into the depths of it. You have to be willing to walk into that bad neighborhood, that has become your mind, and clear it out- but you don't have to walk in there alone. Let me come with you. I'll be your lifeline.
I currently have immediate openings for individual and couples counseling. I currently have some appointments on the weekends. I am a compassionate, dedicated therapist committed to creating a safe, non‑judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution‑Focused Therapy, approaches that support clients in building healthier coping skills, strengthening emotional regulation, and making meaningful life changes.
I currently have immediate openings for individual and couples counseling. I currently have some appointments on the weekends. I am a compassionate, dedicated therapist committed to creating a safe, non‑judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution‑Focused Therapy, approaches that support clients in building healthier coping skills, strengthening emotional regulation, and making meaningful life changes.
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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.