Anger Management therapists in Winslow Township, NJ
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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 Winslow Township, NJ
Online in Winslow Township, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Meandering to Change, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
As a therapist, I have supported people through individual and group therapy focusing on how to manage their anger. I focus on with the individuals how anger is a natural and normal emotion, the managing for anger is the "reaction" to the physical symptoms from anger. In starting there, the therapy educates the individuals about their own anger, the expression of their anger and how it was created within themselves.
16 Years Experience
Online in Winslow Township, NJ (Online Only)
Anger Mgmt
Megan Shurtleff
Counselor/Therapist, LSW
Managing your anger is a process but is absolutely possible. With consistent therapy we will find where your anger stems from. Once you have an understanding of the trauma that made this condition possible, we can come up with alternate ways to handle situations that have angered you in the past and put a plan in place going forward.
6 Years Experience
Online in Winslow Township, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Ryan Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Being authentic matters to me. I show up as a real person in the therapy room, and I want you to feel like you can do the same. My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, open up, and unpack everything you’ve been carrying: the stress, the thoughts you keep to yourself, the experiences you’ve been through, and all the stuff life has handed you. When people feel safe enough to be honest and real, that’s when therapy really helps.
I’m informal, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I believe that the relationship between us is far more important than any technique or theory. When you feel comfortable, understood, and really seen, you’re more likely to take risks, say what’s true, and make real changes.
That said, I do bring strong clinical training when it’s useful. I have advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York. REBT is one tool in my toolbox and something we can use to help you understand and challenge your thoughts, shift unhelpful patterns, and create new ways of responding to stress, relationships, and life in general. But therapy with me isn’t rigid or overly structured. It’s a conversation. It’s two humans sitting down, figuring things out together.
If you’re motivated to change, to feel better, to understand yourself more deeply, or to get clearer about where you want your life to go, I can help you with all of that.
7 Years Experience
Online in Winslow Township, NJ
Anger Mgmt
Dr Todd Giardina
Psychologist, PhD, Counseling Psychology
I can assist you in developing coping skills to manage your anger - the most important being recognizing when it is rising, and communicating more clearly before the eruption.
19 Years Experience
Online in Winslow Township, NJ
Anger Management therapists in Winslow Township, NJ Statistics
Anger Management therapists in Winslow Township, 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 (41%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 47% |
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) |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Black / African American |