Anger Management therapists in Pennington, NJ
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Anger Mgmt
Peter D. Ruffini, Sex & Porn Addiction Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH, ACS, EMDRPT-II, CSAT-C
Anger in men is often a signal, not the root problem. I work with men whose anger shows up as irritability, outbursts, shutdown, or relational damage—often tied to stress, trauma, shame, or long-standing emotional suppression. Therapy focuses on understanding what’s driving the anger, strengthening emotional regulation, and building control that holds under pressure. This is results-oriented work—not generic coping strategies.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Lauren Fallat
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
I provide anger management sessions for people who are seeking anger management training for personal growth as well as those who are court mandated. Please note that we do not provide anger management classes.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Mackie & Pammie LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
12 week certificate program for anger management group therapy.
Written reports provided as needed.
Individual therapy will focus on psychoeducation, triggers, physical symptoms, core thoughts, positive self talk, forgiveness and coping skills.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Michael Selbst
Psychologist, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA-NJ
Our team has extensive training and expertise in evaluating, treating, and consulting in the area of anger management.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Mid-Atlantic Psychological Services
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Anger is a normal and useful emotion, but how we express it can create problems in our relationships and daily lives. I help clients recognize triggers, understand the thoughts and feelings behind their reactions, and develop healthier ways to manage frustration, communicate effectively, and respond rather than react.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Institute for Personal Growth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Our team includes therapists who specialize in anger management and associated issues.
43 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Charmaine Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
I help my clients explore sources that influence and increase their anger and help them develop tools to learn to express anger in a safe and non-harmful way. When clients are able to understand and express their anger well, they no longer have to be afraid of their anger.
13 Years Experience
Online in Pennington, NJ (Online Only)
Anger Mgmt
Roland Achtau
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCADC, ICGC-1, CSAT Candidate
I specialize in anger management since anger can be tied to the roots of many other deeper problems . Anger is a secondary emotion and is a response to hurt. Here at my practice, we try to identify where the hurt resides and how one can best overcome it within a holistic approach.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Frederick Rotgers
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
I utilize acceptance based approaches including mindfulness and ACT
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Dr. David Leibovitz
Psychologist, Psy.D.
A big motivator for change in anger clients is the recognition of the costs of anger/aggression. Often there are severe consequences to clients' anger issues including problematic or lost relationships, problems at work, legal issues, and others. Clients need to understand that what they have been doing to cope with anger has not worked for them. Chances are their methods have actually driven them away from the very things that are most meaningful to them. This recognition sets the stage for behavioral change. Additionally, anticipation of consequences is a powerful management tool.
We teach basic principles through psychoeducation early in the treatment process. For instance, it is important to note that anger is normal feeling. However, this normal feeling can turn problematic when anger becomes aggressive behavior.
There are two different types of aggression that I want to discuss: passive anger and aggressive anger.
Passive anger tends to be expressed with manipulation, secretive behavior, self-critical thoughts, suicidal ideation, and other modes. Passive anger is often not recognized because there are no apparent outbursts or exhibitions.
The more widely recognized form of anger problem, aggressive anger,has very different symptoms, such as demonstrated acting out, revenge seeking behavior, violence, and other forms.
In my anger treatment methodology, I target 4 main areas of aggression.
Physical aggression toward others (e.g., physical fights and altercations).
Verbal aggression toward others (e.g., yelling, screaming, arguments, threats)
Aggression toward property (e.g., breaking things, throwing things, punching holes in walls)
Aggression toward oneself, or aggression turned inward. This is the realm of self injurers such as self-injury (e.g., cutting, suicide attempts). These people often say "I'm not angry, I'm just depressed".
Another concept in anger treatment is the recognition that aggression is a choice we make. I want to help my clients and group members begin to develop a sense of responsibility as well as an internal locus of control. Also we will practice being empathic, that is, understanding situations from others perspectives, stepping out of our own shoes.
Another portion of treatment is the recognition that anger is almost always a secondary emotion. There are numerous underlying "primary emotions" that drive anger. These include fear, shame, guilt, frustration, feeling disrespected, hurt from abuse, and many others. The work we do on the primary emotions is important for a couple of reasons:
We begin to process some inner conflicts and painful experiences, even early in life, that have contributed to our personality development, our view of ourselves, and the way we conceptualize relationships and the world around us.
We glean insight into our own personal sensitivities, or triggers, so that we become aware of warning signs, then let off steam by means of communication or stress reduction activities, before we explode.
Another important aspect of anger management is addressing the tendency of many clients to hold onto bitterness and hostility for an unhealthy period of time. This has many negative consequences on the person's physical health and often keeps patients in a stuck position. We need to learn acceptance through forgiveness (for ourselves, not the other person) through mindfulness skills practice empathy training, behavioral techniques, and values clarification.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pennington, NJ
Online in Pennington, NJ
Anger Management therapists in Pennington, NJ Statistics
Anger Management therapists in Pennington, NJ average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Behavioral Therapy (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 51% |
Female |
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| 46% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |