It’s time to take responsibility
If you have outbursts of anger that frighten people (especially your children), you probably have tried to stop them. When your anger takes over, you do not control your life. You may feel embarrassed and guilty afterward for the things you said and did. Perhaps your anger has even caused legal problems, or you are concerned it will.
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It’s not your fault if you have tried hard and are still struggling!
- Have you ever been taught the skills you need to manage your anger? Probably not.
- Are there social expectations you can’t manage? Or are there social changes threatening your sense of safety or belonging? If so, you are not alone.
- Do you have trauma in your past? Then, your anger may be partly a result of that trauma.
Veterans
If you are a veteran in the Reserves, National Guard, or active duty, I know you have reasons for seeking a private therapist. I have experience with combat and military sexual trauma.
Learn More About Veteran's ProgramsSadly, much of what passes for anger management is just suppression.
I learned cognitive behavior therapy skills while facilitating a batterer’s treatment program and had tremendous success when I rolled in trauma education and EMDR. I have two decades of experience with anger management, working with the present (to stop the damage), the past (to cut the roots), and the future (to repair the damage you may have inadvertently caused). If your anger has discouraged other therapists, I may be the right fit for you.
Relief
When I facilitated anger management groups, I found that integrating the effects of trauma into the treatment not only brought results but was also a profound relief for the participants.
Trauma
Anger can be a part of a cluster of symptoms known as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). You don’t have to meet the full criteria for PTSD for trauma to be stimulating your anger.
A Way Out
They stopped feeling out of control and afraid they were crazy and started seeing there were reasons for their behavior and a way out. Helping clients resolve these issues is my specialty.