Anger Management and Counseling in Santa Rosa, CA.

Therapy and counseling for anger issues, self control and stress management in Santa Rosa, California. Find effective help for real change.


Christine Dufond, MFT
Anger Therapist

Christine Dufond, MFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

130 Petaluma Ave. Suite 2A, Sebastopol, California 95472 | 707-483-8232

One of the most misunderstood aspects of chronic anger is that it is actually a secondary emotion. Underneath chronic anger is pain from a core wound such as physical or emotional trauma or the victim- persecutor pattern. I will guide you to identify your core wounds and work on healing your inner child while also providing you with tools and outlets to help you control anger reactions with others. You will learn mindfulness practices such as cultivating a relationship with your Higher self, somatic practices breath work practices , as well as communication tools. I also incorporate radical forgiveness work, which is a game changer when it comes to healing anger issues.

Steve Rose, PhD
Anger Therapist

Steve Rose, PhD

Addiction Counsellor

Available for Online Therapy

Anger can often feel so overwhelming that it causes you to do things you later regret. Not knowing what came over you, there are many unanswered questions: why do I keep doing this? why can't I stop myself? Sometimes, alcohol, substances, or other addictive behaviours lead to this anger, making it more difficult to control. As an addiction counsellor, I help clients overcome addictions leading to anger issues so they can regain a sense of control, rebuild relationships, and gain clarity about how to move forward. If you are unsure where to start, send me a message and I can help. If I'm not the right fit, I can connect you to the right support so you can start gaining back control, today.

Elizabeth Celaya, M.A., AMFT
Anger Therapist

Elizabeth Celaya, M.A., AMFT

Registered Associate MFT

Available for Online Therapy

I help clients learn self-regulation tools to manage their regressions. We explore relational histories that have contributed to steady-state regressions and the challenge of managing secondary emotions. Ultimately, my clients are able to find healing from their previously reactive behaviors and more adaptive ways of handling their emotions. The result is better relationships.

Annie Buxbaum, LMFT, PsyD
Anger Therapist

Annie Buxbaum, LMFT, PsyD

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3410 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, California 95403 | 707-582-0701

Anger for a long time was labeled as a secondary emotion but some schools of thought have added it to the primary emotions. Whether it is primary or secondary, if you are looking for support with anger management therapy then it is an emotion that is not serving you well. Good for you for seeking support with that! Lets make a plan to get you feeling better.

Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT
Anger Therapist

Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT

Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

If you are grappling with anger that negatively impacts your live, you will find solace and transformation through anger management therapy. My specialized approach emphasizes improved somatic awareness, allowing recognition and understanding of the physical sensations tied to anger. By fostering a better understanding of emotional patterns, you will be guided to uncover the triggers and underlying causes of the anger. Personalized therapy equips you with the confidence and skills to exert emotional control over a wide range of emotions, leading to more harmonious relationships and a more balanced life. This journey is not just about managing anger, but about unlocking a more peaceful self.

Eric Ryan, Ph.D.
Anger Therapist

Eric Ryan, Ph.D.

Psychologist

633 Cherry Street, Santa Rosa, California 95404 | 707-239-1096

Anger is a basic or primal emotion that is closley linked to the fight or flight response. So at its best, anger is there to protect you or a loved one. However, when anger is triggerred to easily, erupts inapropriatley, affects important personal or occupational relationships, then it is time to learn a new way of addressing your anger. I can help you learn better ways of communicating when you are angry that do not lead to destructive outbursts. I can also help you look underneath the anger to other issues and feelings that may be present. Some people get angry because it is a familiar feeling when really they are feelilng scared or sad. I can help you identify underling issues.

Richard Doleman, MA, MFT
Anger Therapist

Richard Doleman, MA, MFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

865 Third Street, Santa Rosa, California 95404 | (707) 573-8436

Volatile, out-of-control anger can destroy so much of what you love. The necessary first step with destructive anger is to become sensitive to when and how it arises which allows you to employ well-practiced self-regulation strategies to divert the destructive explosion. My therapeutic domain is to help you with the equally necessary second step of anger work. The only way that you can ultimately resolve the anger problem in your life is to go to the hurt underneath the anger, which is the root cause. I provide a safe container and steady, empathic guidance as we move together to experience the depth and the texture of rich emotional energy that has been mis-directed through angry explosion.

Stephanie Buckley, Individuals- Couples-Families
Anger Therapist

Stephanie Buckley, Individuals- Couples-Families

Associate Marriage and Family Solution Focused Therapist Individuals/Couples/Families/ ADHD/OCD/Anxiety/Depression/ In Person & Telehealth (Accepting New Clients) Updated June 3rd,, 2025

Available for Online Therapy

Anger is often a signal, not just an emotion and with the right tools, it can be managed in healthy, constructive ways. I use Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients understand the root of their anger, identify triggers, and build personalized strategies for self-regulation. Together, we develop practical tools to pause, reflect, and respond rather than react. Whether you’re dealing with frequent outbursts or internal frustration, support is available and change is absolutley possible.

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Anger Therapist

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.

Coach/Change Agent/Consultant

At Home or Private Discreet Intensives

Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of anger management in a very humane yet fresh perspective. You see, anger is a normal emotion but it is the valence (intensity) as well as the coupling choice of what one does with this that is the problem. Telling someone to "not" do it or modifying behavior with a trite psychological plan that only breeds a compliant response is not the way to change anger. Brainwave optimization is a new cutting edge technology that allows one to rewire circuitry responsible for reactivity driving the anger. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.


You have Found the Best Anger Management Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA.

Thank you for visiting our California page of anger counselors in Santa Rosa, California who are experienced in therapy and treatment for anger issues.  Ask your provider about classes or workshops in addition to individual sessions to help with issues relating to anger. Begin your new journey today.

Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County, California. It has a land area of 41.29 square miles and a water area of 0.20 square miles.  The population of Santa Rosa is 174,972 people with 64,088 households and a median annual income of $61,050. .


Therapy Affordability Meter for Santa Rosa, CA

Generally Affordable

Therapists in Santa Rosa are often within budget with some potential challenges for longer term commitments. Your mental health and well being are a top priority. If accessibility is a concern, ask your counselor about sliding scale fees or inquire about accepted insurance plans. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Santa Rosa public health department.