Anger Management Counseling & Therapists in Oakland, San Francisco
Anger Therapy
When your anger goes unchecked, it gets in the way of your work, relationships, and sometimes even your health.
If someone in your life has commented on your anger, it’s definitely time to get help.
People often come to counseling for anger management when they experience:
Less patience than normal
Difficulty dealing with typical daily stressors like traffic, waiting in line, being told “no,” etc.
Minor disagreements at home or at work that turn into huge blowouts
Anger expressed physically toward inanimate objects or people
Increased substance use
Increase in impulsive, risky behaviors
Heightened anxiety (and at times, difficulty differentiating between anger and anxiety)
Feedback about your anger from co-workers and supervisors
Are you ready to overcome your anger?
We’ll equip you with anger management tools that you can start using as soon as the first session.
When appropriate, we’ll also help you examine deeper roots of your anger.
Frustration is a normal part of life, but anger can spiral into big problems.
Reach out for a free consultation and start anger counseling today.
FAQs
Is anger therapy effective?
Yes. Anger therapy is effective and will help to reduce your anger and the associated distress it causes. At Calm Again Counseling, we use CBT focused anger therapy that is an evidence-based approach.
How does therapy help with anger management?
Therapy helps to reduce the intensity of the anger when it’s triggered, improve self control, and develop new ways of relating to anger when it does arise. While you cannot always control the environment that triggers anger, anger therapy will give you the tools to better handle your own reactions in any environment. Additionally, anger therapy helps you manager the physiological arousal that often accompanies the emotion of anger.
What is anger therapy?
Anger therapy, or anger management, is a therapy that uses a combination of approaches to treat excessive anger and when appropriate, its source. Anger therapy can draw upon CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, or another form. Your therapist will tailor a treatment plan according to your needs.
How do I know if anger therapy is right for me?
If someone in your life has commented on your anger, this is a sign you should seek help. Excessive anger can cause personal distress, as well as negatively impact your relationships, work, and the way you relate to the world.
Is anger a mental health issue?
Anger is a normal and healthy emotion to experience. While there is no official DSM-5 medical diagnosis for excessive anger, if it is causing you personal disturbance and those around you, then seeking help could benefit you.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can call us directly and get in touch with our client coordinator, or fill out our contact form on our website and get a response in less than 24 hours.