Anger Management Therapy
Anger is a natural and often healthy emotion. However, when it becomes chronic, overwhelming, or difficult to manage, it can disrupt relationships, impair work performance, and negatively affect overall well-being. Anger management therapy offers a structured and supportive space where individuals can explore the roots of their anger, understand its triggers, and develop healthier ways to express and cope with strong emotions.
In our sessions, clients are supported in:
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Exploring the underlying causes of anger, which may include unresolved trauma, chronic stress, or unmet emotional needs
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Identifying personal triggers and behavioral patterns that lead to reactive or aggressive responses
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Developing constructive coping strategies, including cognitive restructuring, effective communication, and relaxation techniques
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Learning emotional regulation tools to enhance self-awareness, self-control, and resilience in the face of stress
We draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients reframe negative thinking and manage behavioral responses
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which cultivates present-moment awareness and emotional balance
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Psychodynamic therapy, which addresses deeper emotional processes and unconscious patterns contributing to anger
Research shows that structured anger management interventions can lead to significant reductions in aggression, enhanced emotional regulation, and improved interpersonal functioning (Deffenbacher et al., 2002; Tafrate & Kassinove, 2009).
Whether you're dealing with frequent irritability, explosive outbursts, or difficulty expressing frustration in healthy ways, anger management therapy can empower you to respond with clarity and calm—and lead a more peaceful, connected life.
Take the first step toward emotional mastery—contact us to begin your journey.
References
Deffenbacher, J. L., Oetting, E. R., & DiGiuseppe, R. A. (2002). Principles of empirically supported interventions applied to anger management. The Counseling Psychologist, 30(2), 262–280. https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000002302004 Tafrate, R. C., & Kassinove, H. (2009). Anger management: The complete treatment guidebook for practitioners. Impact Publishers. Fernandez, E., & Johnson, S. L. (2016). Anger in psychological disorders: Prevalence, presentation, etiology and prognosis. Clinical Psychology Review, 46, 124–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2016.04.012 Segal, Z. V., Williams, J. M. G., & Teasdale, J. D. (2018). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.