Anger Management and Counseling in Tampa, FL.

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.

We help our clients to have greater understanding of themselves and their interactions with others to improve the quality of their relationships. We utilize mindfulness, self-exploration, and self-soothing techniques to help improve clients' emotional regulation skills. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR or ART, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Existential Therapy are especially helpful for healing trauma and improving interpersonal interactions with others.

As a culture, we do not do well with healthy expressions of anger. Often we are raised to suppress it and then we have limited practice at dealing with big emotion. There is a spectrum of healthy aggression- to keep us safe and to maintain boundaries- and rage- our body's strategy for safety. Anger management is about applying the right "dosing" to maintain boundaries yet not fracture relationships or suffer other losses. I am able to help you learn to regulate your body to be able to apply the appropriate "dose" to be effective and not destructive.

In my experience as an EMDR therapist, I pay close attention to the links between past and present. I’ve seen time and time again how unhealed emotional wounds resurface and come out sideways. While anger management can provide helpful strategies, they don’t get to the heart of the issue. Often, anger is what we see on the surface, but the real problem is what’s underneath the anger. Negative beliefs like “I’m helpless,” “I’m out of control,” and “I’m a failure,” start to bubble up, and anger comes to the rescue. It can get us in trouble, but at least it gets the blood pumping. With research-proven EMDR therapy, I help men heal anger at its source so it doesn’t have to be managed.

Anger and rage are strong emotions! Together we will discover their roots and discuss tools that will help you get back in control. Our society teaches us very impactful messages about anger. Girls are not encouraged to have it so they cry. Boys who are sad are criticized when they cry and are taught anger is acceptable. We either implode or explode. If you are struggling with overwhelming anger or rage or unable to get angry reach out today. Together we will explore this powerful emotion.

Many times anger is the only acceptable emotion, especially for men. Uncovering the feelings, emotions and frustrations that are behind that anger can completely change the dynamic. Let's work to understand what that anger is about and heal it. Decreasing anger can completely change your relationships and increase a sense of calmness and peace in your life. It is never too late to have a happy life.

Anger is one letter away from the word DANGER. There is a high price for expressing your anger in aggressive, passive aggressive or hostile ways. We all "lose" our temper at times and it truly is a loss. We will work together to help you find the roots of anger as it is almost always a manifestation of something much greater than just being "mad". I will help you find the roots and teach tools of self regulation and processing. Domestic violence counseling is available and this is an issue that is important to seek help for and it is my honor to help you restore your life if you have been a victim of this.

Have you ever found yourself facing moments of intense anger, unsure of how to channel this powerful emotion? You're not alone. Uncontrolled anger can cast a shadow over various aspects of life, affecting relationships, career opportunities, and your overall well-being. Though I do not run anger management groups or participate in court-ordered therapy, I do work with individuals who are wanting to understand what fuels their anger. Imagine a life where the energy once consumed by anger becomes a catalyst for positive loving change. By learning to navigate the complexities of this emotion, you can enhance relationships, boost your career prospects, and create a more fulfilling life overall.

Our philosophy on anger management is based not only on potential chemical imbalances, but also misappropriation of how to resolve conflict. Hence, clients will benefit from psycho-educational training on building human relations, interpersonal communication, team building and conflict resolution skills. This is a highly integrative therapeutic approach to anger management counseling. In essence, as clients are taught relational skills their interpersonal communications skills improve. As their interpersonal communication skills develop, they become better practitioners at both conflict resolution as ultimately team building. Of course, self-discovery will be the bedrock of intervention