Anger Management and Counseling in New Shoreham, RI.

I have over a decade of experience working with people who had anger issues. I find that the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model of therapy to be highly effective at helping people to overcome their anger. Also, meditation can be tremendously helpful to some people, and I can help teach people Yan Xin Qigong, which I learned when I did my 1st degree at UCONN. I also like to consider family and relationship issues, which sometimes benefit very well from my marriage and family therapy training. I welcome people to contact me if they want to see me or get a referral. (Please check with your insurance for coverage of anger management, as some don't cover it, or not when court ordered).

Anger is a normal emotion, but when it becomes difficult to manage, it can impact relationships, work, and overall well-being. My approach to anger management focuses on understanding the underlying causes of anger while developing healthier responses. Together, we will identify triggers, recognize unhelpful patterns, build coping and communication skills, and improve emotional regulation. Through evidence-based techniques in a supportive environment, clients can strengthen relationships, increase self-awareness, and respond to challenges with greater confidence. Christian faith can be thoughtfully integrated for those who desire it.

Because "lashing out" or difficulty managing anger can happen for many reasons, I tailor my approach to each person. I first try to understand why it is happening, and treat the underlying reasons. Some people have powerful emotions and need skills to manage them, others have a traumatic past that needs exploration, while others may have anxiety or depression and may feel extremely irritable, thus "snapping" at their loved ones.