Anger Management therapists in South Portland, ME
Browse Anger Management therapists in South Portland, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Whitney Hoke
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LPC, BC-DMT-R
Dialectical Behavior Therapy to assist individual in developing distress tolerance skills and mindfulness practices to reduce anger and aggressive behavior.
14 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
Dr. Walter J. Matweychuk
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I will teach you that you anger yourself. Other people may misbehave, but you hold attitudes that lead to your self-defeating angry responses. I will show you how to adopt views that will lead to healthy negative feelings which will allow you to maintain your poise and solve problems with people.
36 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Authentically You Counseling
Treatment Center, LCMHC
Our team consists of therapists who specialize in anger management. You will discover the roots of your anger. Trying to reduce the anger isn't enough if you do not understand it. Exploring the pieces of your past that formed the anger is crucial in healing those parts of yourself still affected - without this, you are only treating the "tip of the iceberg". You will learn your triggers and how to manage them. You will discover your self again - or maybe for the first time.
12 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed anger management counseling for individuals struggling with anger, emotional reactivity, frustration, irritability, conflict in relationships, and difficulty managing intense emotions. Many people experiencing anger issues feel overwhelmed by recurring triggers, emotional outbursts, relationship tension, or patterns of reacting in ways they later regret. Anger is often connected to deeper emotional pain, unresolved trauma, chronic stress, past experiences, or unmet emotional needs.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to anger management therapy, helping clients understand the underlying causes of anger rather than simply trying to suppress emotions or control behavior on the surface. Together, you will explore emotional triggers, past experiences, relationship dynamics, stress responses, and unresolved trauma that may be contributing to patterns of anger, defensiveness, emotional shutdown, or interpersonal conflict.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process unresolved experiences, reduce emotional reactivity, and develop healthier ways of coping and communicating. Therapy focuses on creating lasting emotional change, improving self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and restoring a greater sense of balance and control.
Many individuals struggling with anger have been told to simply “calm down” or “stop reacting,” yet lasting change often requires deeper healing work. When anger is connected to unresolved trauma, stress, anxiety, shame, or painful life experiences, talk therapy alone may not fully address the root causes. Brad’s approach focuses on identifying and healing the underlying emotional wounds and trigger points that continue to fuel unhealthy patterns and relationship difficulties.
Therapy is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. Clients are provided with a safe, non-judgmental space to openly explore emotions, relationship struggles, communication challenges, and the deeper issues affecting their emotional well-being. Treatment may also include repairing damaged relationships, improving communication, strengthening emotional regulation, and creating healthier interpersonal dynamics at home, work, and in personal relationships.
Healing and change are possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond destructive anger patterns, develop healthier emotional responses, improve relationships, and create a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
Virtual counseling and online anger management therapy sessions are available, providing confidential and convenient access to professional trauma-focused therapy from the comfort of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
Brave Young Minds
Psychologist
Anger often comes from difficulty managing emotions, big reactions to small problems, or even underlying concerns like ADHD or OCD. We can help to figure out what's going on and treat the emotional and behavioral difficulties using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, parent coaching, and emotion regulation strategies.
8 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Anger Management therapists in South Portland, ME Statistics
Anger Management therapists in South Portland, ME average 17 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%), and Behavioral Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 51% |
Male |
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| 48% |
Female |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Christian |