Dialectical Behavior Therapy to assist individual in developing distress tolerance skills and mindfulness practices to reduce anger and aggressive behavior.
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC, Over 18 years of successful experience
Understanding your triggers is helpful to changing your reactions, and this starts with the root cause. I help clients identify the root cause of their anger and how to react differently to feel better overall through my holistic approach. Reach out for a free consultation to learn more.
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anger management, I teach you how to recognize what triggers your anger and change how you think about those situations. CBT helps you replace negative thoughts with more balanced ones and teaches you ways to stay calm. You'll also practice problem-solving and communication skills to handle anger in a healthier way. This approach helps you control your reactions and feel less angry over time.
If you are suffering from limiting fears, depression, grief, anger, stress, anxiety or addictions, I can help. I help clients break free from these and other issues using hypnosis and different mind-body therapies to quickly/powerfully integrate health, happiness and peace back into people's lives.
Medication and psychiatric evaluation can play a role in anger management, but it's usually not a standalone treatment. Here's a breakdown:
Psychiatric Evaluation:
A psychiatrist will assess your overall mental health to understand the root of your anger issues.
This may involve discussing your symptoms, medical history, and family history.
The evaluation helps determine if an underlying condition, like anxiety or depression, contributes to your anger.
Medication Management:
Medications might be prescribed if the evaluation suggests a contributing condition or if anger is severe.
Common options include:
Mood stabilizers to regulate emotions.
Antidepressants to improve mood and reduce irritability.
Anti-anxiety medications to manage stress and impulsivity.
Medication is meant to work alongside therapy, not replace it.
Remember:
Therapy is typically the cornerstone of anger management. It helps develop coping skills and identify triggers.
Medication can be a valuable tool to support therapy and improve overall well-being.
Working on anger management in therapy involves a targeted and comprehensive approach to help clients regain control over their emotional responses and develop healthier coping patterns. Clinicians often utilize techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore and reframe maladaptive thought patterns. Through identification of triggers and exploration of underlying emotions or unresolved issues of the past, clients can learn to recognize early signs of anger, fostering self-awareness and emotion regulation. Skill-building exercises, such as relaxation techniques and assertiveness training, play a significant role in teaching alternative ways to express and manage anger. Therapy for anger management aims to empower individuals with the tools and insights needed to navigate conflicts more effectively, enhance interpersonal relationships, and cultivate a more balanced emotional well-being.