Anger Management therapists in South Boston, Virginia VA
Anger Management
Dr. Heather Lampton
Psychologist, PsyD
Anger can be a powerful emotion, but when it starts to control you, it can lead to damaging consequences in your relationships, work, and overall wellness. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore the underlying triggers and patterns fueling your anger. Together, we'll develop practical strategies to effectively manage and express your emotions, empowering you to respond to life's challenges with greater calm and clarity.
22 Years Experience
Anger Management
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Our anger management therapy focuses on helping individuals recognize the signs of anger and develop effective strategies to cope with and express this powerful emotion constructively. Understanding that anger can significantly impact relationships, work life, and overall well-being, we provide a supportive environment where clients can explore the roots of their anger and learn to manage its expression healthily.
Tailored Strategies for Managing Anger
* Self-awareness Techniques: Through the use of techniques like mindfulness and self-reflection, we guide individuals in identifying the triggers and situational factors that lead to anger. Enhanced self-awareness makes it possible to anticipate and prepare for potentially infuriating situations.
* Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT): A core component of our approach involves cognitive-behavioral therapy, which enables individuals to understand the thought processes that underpin anger and to develop healthier thinking patterns. By altering these thoughts, clients can change their emotional responses and behavioral outcomes.
* Communication Skills Training: As poor communication often exacerbates anger issues, we emphasize enhancing interpersonal skills. This includes learning assertive communication techniques that enable individuals to express their needs and emotions clearly and respectfully, without falling back on aggressive or passive-aggressive behaviors.
* Stress Reduction Techniques: Clients are equipped with techniques to reduce stress, such as deep breathing exercises, physical activity, or relaxation strategies. By lowering overall stress levels, individuals can better control their emotional responses, including anger.
* Problem-solving Skills: We work to strengthen problem-solving skills to help clients address the issues that trigger their anger in more effective ways. This includes focusing on identifying solutions rather than dwelling on problems.
* Group Therapy Sessions: For some, understanding and observing that others face similar challenges with anger can be incredibly reassuring and enlightening. Group sessions provide a forum for sharing experiences and strategies, further aiding the learning process.
Goals of Anger Management Therapy
Our objective is to empower individuals not just to manage their anger, but to transform it into a positive force that drives change rather than destruction. By the end of therapy, clients are better equipped to handle life’s frustrations without lashing out, leading to improved relationships, greater personal satisfaction, and a more balanced life.
If anger is affecting your life and relationships, reach out to us. Together, we can explore the root causes of your anger and provide you with the tools to manage it effectively.
7 Years Experience
Anger Management
Dr. Derek Turesky
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I integrate mindfulness based strategies and cognitive behavioral approaches to help you gain insight into harmful anger patterns and learn to respond more effectively. We will work together to explore problematic patterns and triggers. You will learn to differential primary vs. secondary emotions.
12 Years Experience
Anger Management
Autumnleaf Group, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Excessive anger is an indicator of dis-ease. Recognizing that your emotional health and mental health are your power sources, are you ready to lean in to uncover the triggers and make the necessary shifts? You are in the right place, a safe place. Mitra Shahryary specializes in this area.
18 Years Experience
Anger Management
Support Systems, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, NCC, ACS
Support Systems provides counseling in appropriate coping and management of feelings of anger and aggression
17 Years Experience