Anger Management and Counselling in Balzac, AB.

Anger gets a bad wrap, but it's actually an important and vital emotion. It is a signal, a protector, it has roots. Anger often shows up as loud, messy or explosive. Underneath is usually pain, fear, powerlessness, betrayal or unmet needs that never had a soft place to exist. We don't suppress anger, we get curious about it. Let's unpack, understand and learn to work with it not against it.. Together.

It often feels like Anger arises without warning. Before we know it, we are in the midst of an angry outburst. It doesn't need to be this way! At Menla Psychological Counselling you will learn ways to regain control of your anger, rather than having it control you. The goal of anger management isn't to get rid of anger, it is a valid emotion after all, but rather to stop anger from causing chaos and pain in your life.

Anger can be a powerful and often misunderstood emotion, and learning to navigate it safely can improve relationships, communication, and overall well-being. In my trauma-informed approach to anger management, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore the underlying causes of your anger, including past experiences or unresolved trauma. Using person-centered, somatic, and evidence-based techniques, we work together to recognize triggers, develop healthy coping strategies, and express emotions constructively. Clients leave feeling more in control, self-aware, and empowered to respond to life’s challenges with calm, clarity, and resilience.

I view Anger as a symptom and we need to explore life areas to understand its roots. My approach to Anger in a counselling environment is to help you understand your emotions, reduce the negative impact of your moods, improve your ability to manage life stresses, reduce anxiety and worry and gain control of the key areas in your life. I view Anger as a symptom and we need to explore life areas to understand its roots.

Anger is a valid emotion, but expressing it can lead to less than helpful consequences. Choosing different behaviors can have tremendous benefits. Using time-tested techniques that help people change, I can help you understand yourself, your anger, and how to transform the frustrating cycles you've been in to more effective, satisfying ones. This might even help your relationships. Why don't you contact me and start today?

I approach the problem of anger differently from most therapists. Instead of struggling to fight against and manage anger, I encourage people to examine why anger is there and how it protects him or her so he or she can choose to do something different through the tools and strategies developed in sessions. Anger, like all strong emotions, is telling us something. If we can understand it, then it will lose its power over us. This frees us up to make different decisions about how we react with those around us that can be more aligned with who we want to be with those closest to us. This values-driven approach guides behaviour change long-term.

Anger often stems from feeling so many emotions all at once. You lose a sense of control. You go from 0 to 100 in a blink of an eye. By getting angry you’re attempting to regain control that’s presumed lost. But instead, you’re full of guilt and shame. Feeling angry and reacting in anger, is simply exhausting. I’ll help you learn how to regain control, in a healthy way.

Anger is a secondary emotion that is often referred to as a bodyguard emotion. It seconds the primary emotions that are often more vulnerable. Anger has multiple functions but there are times when it does its job too well that instead of communicating unmet needs, it breaks down relationships instead. Our work will focus on building a bridge between how you experience emotions and how you express/communicate them. We will work on recognizing signs, triggers, enablers, and soothers of anger. The goal is always to regulate intensity, communicate the needs behind the emotion, and reduce conflict in personal and professional relationships.

I love working with clients who are struggling to manage their anger. What I see over and over again are clients who are dealing with high levels of stress, sleepless nights, and difficult situations at home where they are unable to balance their self-care with their responsibilities and needs. Whether you've gotten into legal troubles, or just recognize the need for support, I am happy to work towards understanding the unique factors that are contributing to what you are feeling and begin to help you slowly ease yourself in a new direction.

With extensive experience in anger management, I provide evidence-based therapy exclusively via secure online sessions. Together, we explore triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop healthier ways to respond to challenging situations. By applying EMDR, DBT, and emotion-centered strategies, I help you create tools that decrease impulsive reactions and support stronger, more connected relationships—all through a virtual platform that mirrors the benefits of face-to-face therapy.