“I blow up over little things.”
Therapy for anger
Anger is a normal feeling. It becomes a problem when it starts hurting your relationships or how you feel about yourself. Therapy can help you understand what's underneath it and what to do when it rises.
What it can feel like
- A slow driver or a spilled drink can set you off.
- You say things you don't mean, then spend days making up for it.
- Your jaw is tight and your shoulders are up by your ears.
- You hold it together at work and let it out at home.
- You go quiet and stew for hours instead of saying what's wrong.
How therapy can help
Therapy for anger usually starts with getting curious about it. You and your therapist look at what sets it off and what your body does right before it spills over. Often there's something underneath, like stress, hurt or fear.
Then you practice what to do in the moment, like taking a break before you say something you'll regret, or finding words for what you need. You decide what you want to change, and you go at your own pace.
Who on our team works with this
Abby Venzor-Ramos
LCSW-R, HHC
Holistic, mindfulness-based therapy and health coaching for adults, teens, couples and families.
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LCSW
Eleven years with children, teens, parents and families. Family therapy, CBT and trauma-focused CBT.
- Habla español
Shannon McGuirk
LMSW
Anxiety, depression, anger, burnout, and relationships and boundaries.
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LMSW
Attachment, self-esteem, codependency, anxiety and depression, with somatic work and IFS.
- Habla español
Emily Campanella
LMSW
Life transitions like changing careers, ending a relationship or becoming a parent. CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
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LMSW
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem and relationship conflict, for individuals, couples and families.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Mike Lane
LCSW
Anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders, with CBT, DBT and cognitive processing therapy.
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MFT, limited permit
Couples and families, using Emotionally Focused Therapy. Also a certified holistic health coach.
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LMSW
Couples work with the Gottman Method, LGBTQIA+ identity, grief and trauma.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Casey Crawford
LMSW
Life transitions, anxiety and stress, self-esteem and trauma, with somatic and narrative approaches.
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MFT intern
Individuals, couples and families, including eating disorders and ASD-related concerns.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Supervised intern
Ashley Shah
Counseling intern
Children, adults, couples and families, pairing insight with practical skills.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Grenny Hiraldo
MFT intern
Children, teens and families, with culturally responsive care.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Monica Bradley
Counseling intern
Anxiety, negative self-talk, workplace stress and relationships, with somatic work.
- Supervised intern
Sofia Delarosa
Social work intern
Kids, teens and adults dealing with anxiety, stress and self-esteem.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Questions people ask
Will a therapist tell me to stop being angry?
No. Anger is a normal feeling, and it often points to something that matters to you. The work is about what you do with it.
I mostly lose my temper at home. Is that still worth working on?
Yes. Many people hold it together all day and let it out with the people they feel closest to. It's a common pattern, and you can learn other ways to handle it.
What if I'm afraid of what I might do?
Reaching out is a good step. If you feel close to hurting someone or yourself, call 911 now, or call or text 988. Our forms and email aren't watched for emergencies.
The first step is a phone call or a short form.
You don't need the right words. We'll take it from there, and you can switch therapists any time it doesn't fit.