Anger Issues

Anger can feel like one of the most isolating emotions we have. Sometimes anger is explosive, passive-aggressive, or targeted inwards. And if we allow it, it can even come to define who we are with others and to ourselves. I specialize in working with anger because I believe it is one of the least understood and shamed emotions we have. My goal in working with you is to develop mindfulness and eventually how to compassionately respond to it.

Anger management is about acknowledging, understanding, and regulating intense emotions constructively. It involves developing self-awareness to identify triggers, employing coping mechanisms, and practicing healthy communication. Techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring help redirect negative energy. Therapy provides valuable tools to explore the root causes of anger, fostering long-term emotional regulation and healthier interpersonal relationships.

I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist. I am able able to provide mandated (or strongly suggested) anger management to help you better understand the underlying causes of your anger, help you develop less destructive coping skills, and ultimately help you improve the relationship you have with yourself and others.

Many individuals may be unaware that anger serves as a messenger emotion. Anger is a primary emotion that encompasses various subsystems of emotions. Metaphorically, anger is a vehicle transporting other emotions that are driving your anger. There are a multitude of reasons that can trigger anger; however, therapy can equip you with valuable techniques to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying causes driving your anger.

Dealing with serious anger issues are consumed with anger. These individuals can be defiant and may turn to violence, self-harm, risky behavior, and illegal activity as a way to cope with strong feelings. They may lash out with anger in response to outside stressors or an untreated or undiagnosed mental disorder.

I can help by providing you with the specific tools needed to overcome your pain. Asking for help can be hard, and at the same time it is the first step toward regaining control of your life.

I have had hands-on training and have experience running a court ordered anger management group.

I use Dialectical behavior therapy for anger management treatment and will guide you weekly to uncover your triggers, see what the anger is masking, and help you learn healthy coping mechanisms.

When you’re triggered, the “thinking” part of your brain shuts down, the fight or flight response takes over, and you react in explosive, self-defeating and harmful ways. Guess what; it’s not your fault. You didn’t choose to be triggered, did you? It’s not your fault that your brain evolved to keep you safe and alive at any cost. Your brain evolved to react—without thinking—to keep you safe. We can reprocess and heal your triggers so you no longer overreact in the absence of genuine threat.

The anger we stuff in the moment only continues to build over time until it is released. Many people struggle to find healthy ways to express their anger. Helping a person learn to express their anger in acceptable ways that lead to positive change is transformative work. Anger management promotes relationship safety and satisfaction.

I honestly feel that we all have a lot to be angry about. I also believe that we can often misdirect our anger towards the people we love the most. If you find yourself pissed off most of the time, let me help you unpack that. There is a reason why and we'll figure it out together.

I am trained and certified as an Anger Management Trainer- Specialist.

I believe that anger is an expression of underlying unmet needs. Let’s work together to help you gain the skills to emotionally regulate intense emotions and strengthen your communication with your loved ones.

My experience in this area include, creating, and running an anger-management group in an acute partial hospitalization program. Furthermore, I co-developed an anger-management curriculum for justice involved youth in Bergen county.

If you have never struggled managing your anger, then you likely don't realize how painful it is. It takes a heavy toll on your mental & physical health, as well as your relationships. It can also leave you feeling ashamed and afraid of your own actions. There is a path forward. I offer a one-on-one Anger Management Course designed to help you regulate your emotions and address the underlying issues. A certificate of completion can be provided upon request after completing the course.

Personally, anger is my favorite emotion, which leaves me with many cross-eyed looks. However, I enjoy working with anger because it is an honest and genuine emotion. We can work together to uncover your source(s) of anger and learn what to do with it so that it does not get in your way any longer.