Anger is a natural and normal emotion, but when it becomes overwhelming or difficult to control, it can negatively impact your relationships, career, and overall well-being. At Turner Counseling, we provide anger management therapy to help you understand and manage your emotions in healthy and constructive ways.

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What Is Anger Management?

Anger management therapy focuses on identifying the root causes of anger, understanding how it affects your thoughts and behaviors, and learning strategies to respond effectively in challenging situations. Uncontrolled anger can manifest in:

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• Frequent arguments or conflicts

• Physical or verbal outbursts

• Difficulty maintaining relationships

• Increased stress, anxiety, or depression

• Feelings of guilt or shame after expressing anger

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If anger is interfering with your life or the lives of those around you, our therapists can help.

 

Our Approach to Anger Management Therapy

​​At Turner Counseling, we recognize that anger can sometimes be a core emotion itself. It is important to differentiate when anger stands on its own and when it stems from deeper emotions such as frustration, fear, or hurt. I process emotions with clients through a needs-based lens, inspired by Reality Therapy by William Glasser and modified to fit my approach. Most emotions are driven by intuitive needs in response to situations. Together, we will differentiate whether your experience is anger or something deeper, prioritize understanding those needs, and identify the best path forward.

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1. Understanding Your Anger
We’ll work with you to identify your anger triggers, recognize patterns in your behavior, and explore the emotions driving your anger.

2. Building Healthy Coping Skills
Through evidence-based techniques, we’ll teach you practical skills to manage your anger, including:

• Reality Therapy: focuses on helping individuals identify their needs, take responsibility for their choices, and develop healthier ways to meet those needs.

• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT): emphasizes building emotional awareness, strengthening self-regulation, and fostering secure connections within oneself and with others.

• Relaxation Techniques: Practicing mindfulness, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation to calm your body and mind.

• Effective Communication: Learning to express yourself calmly and assertively without escalating conflicts.

 

3. Developing Emotional Awareness
Understanding and managing your emotions is key to overcoming anger issues. We’ll help you improve emotional regulation, increase self-awareness, and respond thoughtfully instead of reactively.

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4. Practicing Real-Life Scenarios
We’ll guide you through role-playing exercises and real-life scenarios to apply what you’ve learned and develop confidence in managing anger-provoking situations.

 

5. Long-Term Strategies for Success
Our focus is on creating lasting change. You’ll leave therapy with tools and strategies to navigate future challenges and maintain control over your emotions.

 

Who Can Benefit from Anger Management Therapy?

Anger management therapy can help individuals of all ages, including:

• Those struggling with frequent or intense anger

• People whose anger is damaging relationships or careers

• Parents seeking to model healthy emotional regulation for their children

• Couples experiencing anger-related conflicts

• Teens or young adults struggling with emotional outbursts