Events in our lives don't always turn out as we plan, and we can often find ourselves reacting to our circumstances in ways we never thought we would. If you find yourself struggling to maintain your anger, you're not alone. It's reported that over 45% of people regularly lose their temper. While this may seem fairly common, it doesn't need to affect you any longer! Our team of highly trained counselors at Thriveworks Counseling Charlottesville can help you gain back your control over your anger and emotion. You'll be amazed at the improvements you'll see in other areas of your life as you practice the coping methods our counselors can help teach you. Call us today at (434) 812-4009.

Anger is a tough emotion. It feels so real and raw in the moment, that we forget that it’s simply a defense mechanism. As human beings, we like to feel powerful. Vulnerable emotions are dangerous. Sadness, fear, jealousy, hurt, and betrayal make us feel weak, so what do we do? We try to look strong, scary, and powerful. Anger is the most efficient way to do this. If we can sit with our more vulnerable feelings and care for them, we are able to see our anger evaporate. We’ll work together to create a safe space for you to explore what’s hiding beneath your anger. The freedom that comes with vulnerability is where your true power lies.

Anger isn't a primary emotion--It's an animal with its leg caught in a trap. It's a reaction to feeling threatened. I don't want to manage people's anger--I want to reduce their anger by minimizing that experience of feeling threatened. In my many years of counseling, I've found that almost all of our feelings of threat arise from the time of our life when we were most vulnerable--that is, our childhood. If you come to me for assistance in dealing with the anger that is hurting you & hurting the people around you, then I will want to dive into your memories as a little one, healing those wounds, clarifying those distorted thoughts, enhancing your sense of your current strength & competency.