Anger Management Therapists in Seattle, WA
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John A Lembo
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I work with men who struggle to manage
anger
, who are struggling to create and maintain emotional and relational intimacy, and men who are finding it hard to manage work stress, anxiety, and depression.
I seek to create a warm, down-to-earth, and accepting experience for you to explore the hard-ass things in life. Many of us, myself included, were rarely taught how to connect with and understand our emotions, and so when we experience difficult feelings like shame, fear, and pain, we don’t know how to engage them in a helpful way. But that can change. We will work together to promote positive change and restore direction, meaning, and resilience during these difficult times. We will be teammates in our work together.
Jeffery J Goff
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with those who struggle with
anger
. Often times the
anger
is brought on by unmet expectations and merely a symptom of deeper issues under the surface. It's my job to metaphorically stand in a place you can not see, and point you in the right direction as to the cause of what is contributing to the
anger
. By doing so, you can receive insight that will enrich your life and change it for the better.
Not accepting new clients
Anna Kosaly-Meyer
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been in practice since 1987, specializing in working with people needing
anger management
.
Are you tired of mistreating the people you love? Don't you wish you could change? - Do you often find yourself irritable and angry at the people around you? - Ready to lash out and get upset even at the smallest reason? You are not alone! Many people are in similar shoes. There is hope!
Anger management
, learning to respond differently to situations that make you upset don't have to be difficult. It can be eye-opening; you will learn a great deal about yourself and it can be fun. I offer individual therapy for issues regarding relationships and
anger
.
Not accepting new clients
Tom Benson
Counselor, Tom Benson
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Whether it be depression, anxiety,
anger
or something completely different, you can change those unwanted feelings and patterns.
I take the mysticism out of therapy. We both know that not everything is "about your mother." Figuring out why you are the way you are can be interesting and even enlightening, but it's worthless if you're still experiencing the same emotional pain. You have the ability to make changes in your life. Things don't have to stay the same.
D Gregg Mohr
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CDP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
The problem with most approaches to
anger management
is that they teach that
anger
is an emotion.
If you struggle with
anger
, stress, and/or relationship conflict, I can help you understand what's going on and teach you effective, empowering, and expedient ways of growing stronger through your struggle. Remember, struggling is not the problem, struggling is a part of life, it's about learning to "struggle well." If you're tired of constantly struggling to understand; if the frustration is overwhelming; if your relationship, your job, or even your freedom is on the line, I can help.
Genise Rachelle Bagby
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDP, DVIT
Verified
Verified
There is non judgmental help for areas such as
anger management
and self esteem.
My approach to counseling involves the use of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques. I practice a wellness-oriented systems model (the whole life) of counseling/therapy with emphasis upon effective learning in life experiences and human growth and development.
Waitlist for new clients
Max Shannon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
This might be anxiety, disgust, grief, or
anger
.
I am a licensed Psychologist serving the state of Washington through online therapy. I currently see clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays into the evening. I have extensive training in multiple evidence-based therapy approaches, and experience with a wide array of issues adults face. I work in a collaborative way, and I am engaged and active in session. In our work, you will experience new approaches to your emotions, new ways to connect with yourself and others, and an understanding of how to continue your growth after therapy. If past treatments have failed, I can likely take a different approach to the problem.
Office is near:
Seattle, WA 98144 & Online
Waitlist for new clients
Alexis K Jordon
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in self-care, substance abuse,
anger management
, stress, self-esteem, and meditation and mindfulness.
I am currently a counseling intern with Synergy eTherapy, which offers exclusive online therapy services via phone calls and video chats. I am interested in working with those who want to better themselves and achieve their full potential by living a happy and healthy life!
Michael Patrick Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapy can benefit all of us. It helps to reduce stress and can improve our overall quality of life. If you are experiencing difficulties with mood, anxiety,
anger
, trauma or grief, I may be able help. In my experience, the most important aspect of therapy is the building of rapport between you and your therapist. With this in mind, I focus first on listening, being curious and respecting the fact that the people who I work with are the experts on their own lives. With a foundation of understanding then in place, we can work on achieving your individual goals.
Christy Forrester
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in couples and individuals with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, PTSD, grief, loss, miscarriage, food/body issues,
anger
, self-harm, mood disorders, life transitions, relationship issues, sex life, teen issues, parenting, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault.
Are you wishing for better relationships? Feeling anxious, down, lost, or wondering about the meaning of life? Would you like to feel more confident? Hoping to heal after trauma? Going through loss or life transition? We need lots of self-compassion so we can heal and find a better approach to our lives and relationships. I offer a non-judgmental space to be open about your struggles and explore what it means to live in your values. It is through our common humanity that I relate to my clients. I believe the struggles we face also occur in the systems of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, religion, and national identity.
Gary Ashley
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes in life, things don’t go as planned. I’m here to offer you support, acceptance, understanding, and encouragement. It can be stressful to adapt to change or loss. If you have experienced a broken relationship, job loss, financial or health issues, trauma, abuse, or the death of a loved one, you may be feeling
anger
, sadness, discouragement, hopelessness, isolation, depression, or anxiety. Or maybe you are in a rut in life and want to make changes or improve an important relationship but are struggling to do so. I would be honored to be an advocate for you and work together towards healing.
Patrick James Hart
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, MHP
Verified
Verified
Mental Health Counseling in Seattle | Psychotherapy Private Practice: Psychotherapist and counselor for problems of depression and anxiety. Therapy for panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post traumatic stress, simple phobia,
anger management
, stress reduction, social anxiety, phobias and avoidance. I help people by providing skills based therapy to assure you effectively manage your moods, emotions and behavior. I'll help you learn the competencies to resolve unwanted life defeating habits. Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Learn effective personal solutions from anxiety and panic to sex & pornography addiction - lasting behavior change. Thanks for your interest in my practice! I'm just a phone call away!
Tamara Dyer
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
My practice is currently full. I help adults increase a sense of stability and resource in times of shift and change. I offer a safe place for you to bring your experience of anxiety, depression,
anger
, or your struggles with recovery. I work from the perspective that in order to connect with inherent strength and resilience, you don't have to edit or bypass what you're feeling. It's not one or the other. In addition to my work with individuals, I help couples who are struggling find new ways to connect and live with greater ease and joy.
Ruston Therapy, P.L.L.C.
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families dealing with a variety of areas such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD,
Anger Management
, Parenting, Co-Dependency, and Eating Disorders.
Each person has the ability to learn, grow and make necessary changes in their personal life, relationships, and situations. My style of treatment aims at exploring and understanding ways of thinking and patterns of behavior one may be completely unaware of, resulting in repetitive patterns of behavior that ultimately lead to dissatisfaction and emotional turmoil in a person's life. I am driven by a belief that each individual has potential to grow from their life experiences, whether it be good or bad. As a Therapist, I am passionate about solving critical challenges and inspiring personal growth.
Christopher John Olsen
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Some areas that people come to work with me: Relationship difficulties, disabling sadness, depression, grief, shame or self hatred, confusion about major life changes or decisions, disabling fear, chronic health concerns, sexual inhibitions or concerns,work stress, school or academic problems, being,
anger
concerns,concerns about drug alcohol or drug use.
Let's get started, call me so you can start getting relief from your pain, confusion or fear. I provide psychotherapy and counseling for adults, teens, children and couples. A sign that therapy would be helpful is the presence of recurring pain in relationships, lack of intimacy, loss of friendships, work or career dissatisfaction, shame, physical symptoms or lack of meaning in your life.
Michael Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MHP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Anger Management
.
I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.
Gina Guddat Counseling
Counselor, BA, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The best is yet to be! I strive to offer a positive atmosphere for real personal change. Helping people learn to manage and cope with emotions like, fear, frustration, sadness and worry is my specialty. Self defeating behavioral patterns that involve
anger
, phobias, procrastination, or poor impulse control can also be addressed. I assists individuals and couples by providing skills-based counseling so they can live life more peacefully and productively.
Leslie Orr
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDPT
Verified
Verified
Many of us struggle with stress, depression, anxiety, self-criticism,
anger
, or just feel a sense of emptiness at some point in our lives. Therapy can be the beginning of healing, healthy coping, and filling that void with new meaning. We all deserve to have someone in our corner and a safe space to explore and express ourselves without judgment. Maybe you have found that some of your coping skills aren’t working anymore. We can work to together to find creative solutions.
W. Campbell White
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in working clinically with adolescents and their families as they navigate difficult and overwhelming experiences, relationships, or transitions. I also enjoy working with individual adults and couples who need a safe and honest place to reimagine what life can be. While our work can include clinical assessment and specific treatment goals, you are likely interested in therapy for more personal reasons. Perhaps your life has become dominated by loneliness, confusion, broken relationships, unmanageable
anger
or deep sadness. Perhaps you feel completely stuck. Your priorities and needs will guide our work together.
Not accepting new clients
Jason Moran
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Some of the issues I specialize in the treatment of are: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Codependency and Chemical Dependency, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Spiritual Abuse,
Anger Management
, Suicidal Ideation and more.
Currently I'm not accepting new clients, as soon as I'm able I will update this site, sorry about any inconvenience. Please be good to you, on your journey. As your therapist, I will help you use the emotional and relational challenges in your life as opportunities for personal growth. Together, we will remove the psychological barriers that keep you stuck, which will help you gain insight, hope, and stability. We will then work to rediscover the inner wisdom, strength and clear vision within you. Leading you back to enjoying your life and having a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.
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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.