Anger Issues

Anger is an emotion that we all feel. Much to many people's surprise, it can be a useful and important emotion. However, sometimes, our response to anger creates chaos and destruction in our lives and in our relationships. For individuals seeking certifications of completion, or an educational approach to anger issues; I offer a 12 session course, private and confidential. I also offer traditional psychotherapy for anger management issues.

Anger getting you in trouble with others? Tired of being mad all the time? Unsure about what to do with all those negative feelings inside? Let me give you the tools to resolve your internal turmoil and realize your triggers. Is it time to put the pain behind you?

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.

Serenity Solutions offers individual and group therapy for anger management. You will learn -what triggers -how to catch yourself when you feel worked up -how to decrease thoughts and feelings of anger -how to communicate respectfully, even when you feel angry.

Anger can be one of the most difficult emotions to navigate. Out of control anger is surprisingly common. It can affect our relationships, careers, and even our health. Anger is a normal human emotion. I can show you how to use anger in a constructive, relationship building way as opposed to suppressing it or being out of control. I can show you how smart your anger is, through emotional management counseling. Most importantly, I don’t want you to give up your anger.

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

"I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh lord, please don't let me be misunderstood." ― The Animals, 1965 “Anger is a valid emotion. It's only bad when it takes control and makes you do things you don't want to do.” ― Ellen Hopkins, Fallout “When angry, count four. When very angry, swear.” ― Mark Twain

Anger can be one of the most difficult emotions to navigate. Out of control anger is surprisingly common. It can affect our relationships, careers, and even our health. Anger is a normal human emotion. I can show you how to use anger in a constructive, relationship building way as opposed to suppressing it or being out of control. I can show you how smart your anger is, through emotional management counseling. Most importantly, I don’t want you to give up your anger.

Our work together will help channel the self-preservation properties behind anger toward your gaining insight and a powerful way to pursue self-regulation, acceptance, healthy boundaries and safety. Internal Family Systems (IFS)

When a person has difficulty managing anger, there are always very understandable reasons why they are reacting the way they are. It can be frustrating when other people don’t recognize that you’re doing the best you can to manage difficult situations. My approach to treating anger involves working together to develop a non-judgmental understanding of why you respond the way you do when you’re angry, and helping you learn evidence-based tools to make the changes you want to make

Angry people are often misunderstood. I know the regret and shame that can come after losing your temper, yet again. While anger can bring out the worst parts of us that we usually like to keep hidden, it can also feel good to know that it keeps people from taking advantage or messing with us. Let's try to tame that anger so it feels like you're more in control of it, rather than the other way around.

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.

Anger is a powerful emotion AND it's an energy we feel strongly in our bodies. The feeling of anger can often tell us that something isn't right in the current moment. It may also be the result of unmet needs that culminated in feelings of anger for you as a young child. When unaddressed, this anger continues into adulthood. There are many ways that anger can be addressed - through changing thoughts & beliefs, learning to express feelings & needs and more.

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

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.

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.