In my practice, I specialize in anger management, helping individuals understand the root causes of their anger and develop effective strategies to express it healthily and constructively. Anger, while a natural emotion, can often lead to stress, relationship problems, and other life challenges when not managed properly. My approach is centered on empowering you with the tools and insights needed to recognize triggers, control reactions, and communicate feelings in ways that foster positive outcomes. We'll work together to build a personalized plan that incorporates coping mechanisms, relaxation techniques, and communication skills, all aimed at transforming how you handle anger. Whether your goal is to improve personal relationships, enhance workplace dynamics, or simply find inner peace, my practice offers a supportive and understanding environment to guide you on this journey.
Licensed Psychoanalyst, Ed.D. (CA Medical Board License #RP 227)
My approach to therapy as a Jungian analyst is to listen deeply to discover the unique person that you are and the problems you are facing. In a safe, caring, and supportive setting we will utilize dream analysis, journaling, and other creative work to help guide you back to the wisdom within.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Individual, Family and Couples Counseling
Anger, like many emotions is neither good or bad. It is often the negative consequences of anger that create problems for not only others but also ourselves. The healthy expression of assertiveness can increase awareness about feelings of guilt, shame and fear. This can be a starting point in challenging issues that have caused suffering.
We often think of anger as a check engine light that tells us we need to pull over and see what's going on under the hood. Often times, when we look under the hood, we see hurt, disappointment, sadness, rejection, or other softer emotions. Our aim is to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies to help you identify and manage these emotions and find more helpful ways of expressing them.
Anger management may be seen as a form of mood disorder for which a number of therapies, such as psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and psychoanalysis are applicable and successful in aiding patients in dealing with their emotions.
I help men work on managing the anger they cannot control. I have a three-pronged approach. First, I teach my clients about what causes anger (hint: unmet expectations). Second, we look at how anger works in the brain, including the ways our memories influence our anger. And finally, I teach my clients hands-on skills that they can use to tame their anger when it arises. These three approaches, when taken together, help my clients better understand their anger and themselves. My clients' relationships at home and work often improve as well.