Anger Issues

Dealing with serious anger issues are consumed with anger. These individuals can be defiant and may turn to violence, self-harm, risky behavior, and illegal activity as a way to cope with strong feelings. They may lash out with anger in response to outside stressors or an untreated or undiagnosed mental disorder.

Anger is a powerful emotion AND it's an energy we feel strongly in our bodies. The feeling of anger can often tell us that something isn't right in the current moment. It may also be the result of unmet needs that culminated in feelings of anger for you as a young child. When unaddressed, this anger continues into adulthood. There are many ways that anger can be addressed - through changing thoughts & beliefs, learning to express feelings & needs and more.

Anger can be one of the most difficult emotions to navigate. Out of control anger is surprisingly common. It can affect our relationships, careers, and even our health. Anger is a normal human emotion. I can show you how to use anger in a constructive, relationship building way as opposed to suppressing it or being out of control. I can show you how smart your anger is, through emotional management counseling. Most importantly, I don’t want you to give up your anger.

When a person has difficulty managing anger, there are always very understandable reasons why they are reacting the way they are. It can be frustrating when other people don’t recognize that you’re doing the best you can to manage difficult situations. My approach to treating anger involves working together to develop a non-judgmental understanding of why you respond the way you do when you’re angry, and helping you learn evidence-based tools to make the changes you want to make

Personally, anger is my favorite emotion, which leaves me with many cross-eyed looks. However, I enjoy working with anger because it is an honest and genuine emotion. We can work together to uncover your source(s) of anger and learn what to do with it so that it does not get in your way any longer.

Have you been told that you need to learn to control your anger or has it gotten you into trouble at home, work or school? Using CBT (Cognitive-Behavior Therapy) and MI (Motivation Interviewing), I can help you learn to control your anger response and also lessen the amount of anger you experience internally. I've never heard anyone say, "I sure wish I could be angry more often." Now is the time to to work on this issue once and for all!

The anger we stuff in the moment only continues to build over time until it is released. Many people struggle to find healthy ways to express their anger. Helping a person learn to express their anger in acceptable ways that lead to positive change is transformative work. Anger management promotes relationship safety and satisfaction.

I believe that anger is an expression of underlying unmet needs. Let’s work together to help you gain the skills to emotionally regulate intense emotions and strengthen your communication with your loved ones.

Anger management is about acknowledging, understanding, and regulating intense emotions constructively. It involves developing self-awareness to identify triggers, employing coping mechanisms, and practicing healthy communication. Techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring help redirect negative energy. Therapy provides valuable tools to explore the root causes of anger, fostering long-term emotional regulation and healthier interpersonal relationships.

I have worked with clients to successfully resolve anger management issues by connecting triggers to past trauma and providing strategies to recognize & manage negative emotions.

When you’re triggered, the “thinking” part of your brain shuts down, the fight or flight response takes over, and you react in explosive, self-defeating and harmful ways. Guess what; it’s not your fault. You didn’t choose to be triggered, did you? It’s not your fault that your brain evolved to keep you safe and alive at any cost. Your brain evolved to react—without thinking—to keep you safe. We can reprocess and heal your triggers so you no longer overreact in the absence of genuine threat.

Anger is a normal human emotion that warns us that something is being done to us that is threatening, unjust, or gets in the way of getting our needs met. Of course, we can become angry at ourselves for a variety of reasons. Anger by nature is not a “problem” nor does it always require “anger management.” Unfortunately, for many people, anger can become a problem . I help people for whom anger has become a problem through developing behavioral and emotional self-awareness, understanding about triggers and underlying causes, and effective coping skills (aka “tools”) that can help them manage their anger reactions in more constructive ways.

As a National Certified Anger Management Specialist i work with clients on how to assess their feelings and negative patterns. Such as: Identifying hidden reasons for your anger Assessing your anger styles Changing negative patterns Choosing positive ways to express anger Working on a positive attitude If you are a woman struggling with managing your anger, call H.E.R. for help

When working with anger issues my methods are aimed at helping individuals understand, manage, and express their anger in healthier ways, ultimately leading to improved emotional well-being and better interpersonal relationships. I use techniques such as CBT, anger awareness and self-monitoring, stress reduction techniques, emotion regulation and help develop/learn healthy coping skills.

I can help by providing you with the specific tools needed to overcome your pain. Asking for help can be hard, and at the same time it is the first step toward regaining control of your life.

Anger is an emotion that we all feel. Much to many people's surprise, it can be a useful and important emotion. However, sometimes, our response to anger creates chaos and destruction in our lives and in our relationships. For individuals seeking certifications of completion, or an educational approach to anger issues; I offer a 12 session course, private and confidential. I also offer traditional psychotherapy for anger management issues.