Anger Management Therapists in South Boston, MA
I get it, life can throw curveballs. Whether you're a survivor of trauma, or someone fighting against the weight of depression and anxiety, your pain is valid, and you're not alone. I've been in your shoes, and I've seen firsthand the resilience that lies within us. I'm Terri and can be your ally in overcoming life's toughest battles. As a fellow Marine Corps Veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I'm dedicated to helping you conquer trauma, PTSD, depression, anger, and anxiety. I also work with couples.
I get it, life can throw curveballs. Whether you're a survivor of trauma, or someone fighting against the weight of depression and anxiety, your pain is valid, and you're not alone. I've been in your shoes, and I've seen firsthand the resilience that lies within us. I'm Terri and can be your ally in overcoming life's toughest battles. As a fellow Marine Corps Veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I'm dedicated to helping you conquer trauma, PTSD, depression, anger, and anxiety. I also work with couples.
I provide outpatient counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a diverse array of issues including but not limited to trauma, grief and loss, substance use and abuse, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, stress management, eating disorders, academic / career counseling,and general crisis intervention.I have over 20 yrs experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings and choose treatment techniques / modalities on a case by case basis in order to facilitate effective individualized treatment. I also assist with referrals for additional services such as medication management as indicated.
I provide outpatient counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a diverse array of issues including but not limited to trauma, grief and loss, substance use and abuse, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, stress management, eating disorders, academic / career counseling,and general crisis intervention.I have over 20 yrs experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings and choose treatment techniques / modalities on a case by case basis in order to facilitate effective individualized treatment. I also assist with referrals for additional services such as medication management as indicated.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address concerns with relationships, identity, intimacy and sexuality, and spirituality, in addition to general psychological problems. My approach to therapy is active, relational, and result-oriented, encouraging clients take hold of their life and find the meaning that life holds for them. I have served as an instructor at Harvard Medical School and Psychologist at the Cambridge Health Alliance for more than 25 years. And have been serving on the Advisory Board of the Dr. Phil Show, since its inception. (See drchirban.com and swampscottpsychologicalassociates.com)
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address concerns with relationships, identity, intimacy and sexuality, and spirituality, in addition to general psychological problems. My approach to therapy is active, relational, and result-oriented, encouraging clients take hold of their life and find the meaning that life holds for them. I have served as an instructor at Harvard Medical School and Psychologist at the Cambridge Health Alliance for more than 25 years. And have been serving on the Advisory Board of the Dr. Phil Show, since its inception. (See drchirban.com and swampscottpsychologicalassociates.com)
Doc Wayne is a Boston-based, award-winning mental health provider leading the field of sport-based therapy. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Since 2010, Doc Wayne has expanded to serve over 2,500 youth and adults each week through programs including Chalk Talk Group Therapy, Therapeutic Recess, and the Community Clinic. Each of our programs is designed to assist youth and adults with different mental health needs, ensuring they have the best quality support available.
Doc Wayne is a Boston-based, award-winning mental health provider leading the field of sport-based therapy. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Since 2010, Doc Wayne has expanded to serve over 2,500 youth and adults each week through programs including Chalk Talk Group Therapy, Therapeutic Recess, and the Community Clinic. Each of our programs is designed to assist youth and adults with different mental health needs, ensuring they have the best quality support available.
Laura Christine Joyce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LICSW, JD
Verified Verified
South Boston, MA 02127
I am a warm, empathic therapist who will help you see results and progress in your day to day life. I have never met a client I do not have hope for and have not seen make positive changes in their life. I specialize in seeing college/graduate students, young adults, young couples and young parents working through modern day challenges. I also help family's in the midst of crises (divorce, a child with a diagnosis of mental illness or struggling at college, substance abuse, legal issues, etc.)
I am a warm, empathic therapist who will help you see results and progress in your day to day life. I have never met a client I do not have hope for and have not seen make positive changes in their life. I specialize in seeing college/graduate students, young adults, young couples and young parents working through modern day challenges. I also help family's in the midst of crises (divorce, a child with a diagnosis of mental illness or struggling at college, substance abuse, legal issues, etc.)
Dr. Emily C Adkins
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be joyful and fulfilling, while it also brings stress, pain, and disappointment. Often life experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed to the point that we find ourselves simply surviving rather than thriving. Loss, trauma, discrimination, relationship troubles, or simply adjusting to change can contribute to anxiety, depression, and ineffective patterns of thinking and behaving. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space in which to better understand your thinking patterns, feelings, and behaviors in a way that empowers you to effect positive changes in all areas of your life.
Life can be joyful and fulfilling, while it also brings stress, pain, and disappointment. Often life experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed to the point that we find ourselves simply surviving rather than thriving. Loss, trauma, discrimination, relationship troubles, or simply adjusting to change can contribute to anxiety, depression, and ineffective patterns of thinking and behaving. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space in which to better understand your thinking patterns, feelings, and behaviors in a way that empowers you to effect positive changes in all areas of your life.
William Arthur Ward once said, "We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." The passion I carry for the therapeutic process is not only founded on my training and education but also my personal experience. I have faith in one's capacity for growth that comes from the willingness to be honest and courage to face difficult issues. In this life we will encounter many stones in our path. It is up to each individual to choose what they will do with them.
William Arthur Ward once said, "We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." The passion I carry for the therapeutic process is not only founded on my training and education but also my personal experience. I have faith in one's capacity for growth that comes from the willingness to be honest and courage to face difficult issues. In this life we will encounter many stones in our path. It is up to each individual to choose what they will do with them.
Anna Svetchnikov
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, LSWA
Verified Verified
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
Individual clients welcome. In my professional journey, I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I help individuals cultivate a deep understanding of their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal growth. I strive to create a space where feelings are acknowledged and processed, to clear a path for success. Embracing wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of strength is at the heart of my approach. The goal is for you to become an insightful expert of your own life - past, present and future.
Individual clients welcome. In my professional journey, I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I help individuals cultivate a deep understanding of their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal growth. I strive to create a space where feelings are acknowledged and processed, to clear a path for success. Embracing wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of strength is at the heart of my approach. The goal is for you to become an insightful expert of your own life - past, present and future.
Karin Lee
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I value you as a client. I will work together with you to form a treatment plan that aligns with your personal needs and boundaries. I feel very strongly about teaching my clients more about mental health and how to navigate mental health needs. I believe psychoeducation is an important part of helping clients feel confident and in control over their abilities to heal. I am knowledgable in variety of cognitive strategies as well as holistic and somatic approaches. In addition, I am a skilled yoga instructor that can incorporate breath work and aspects of yoga into our sessions. My treatment approach is different for each client.
I value you as a client. I will work together with you to form a treatment plan that aligns with your personal needs and boundaries. I feel very strongly about teaching my clients more about mental health and how to navigate mental health needs. I believe psychoeducation is an important part of helping clients feel confident and in control over their abilities to heal. I am knowledgable in variety of cognitive strategies as well as holistic and somatic approaches. In addition, I am a skilled yoga instructor that can incorporate breath work and aspects of yoga into our sessions. My treatment approach is different for each client.
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Kimberly Reitenauer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199
Together, we can unpack what’s behind the anger and the role it has in your life.
Welcome and thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Kimberly and I’m a graduate of Louisiana State University’s MSW program. I’ve spent several years working with offenders at county and state correctional facilities. My primary focus was providing individual and group treatment to those struggling with managing their emotions. My passion lies in helping clients identify problematic patterns of behaviors and build distress tolerance and resiliency. My approach is direct, but compassionate and I will not work harder than my client.
Together, we can unpack what’s behind the anger and the role it has in your life.
Welcome and thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Kimberly and I’m a graduate of Louisiana State University’s MSW program. I’ve spent several years working with offenders at county and state correctional facilities. My primary focus was providing individual and group treatment to those struggling with managing their emotions. My passion lies in helping clients identify problematic patterns of behaviors and build distress tolerance and resiliency. My approach is direct, but compassionate and I will not work harder than my client.
Samantha is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical experience has focused on helping adults 18+ to work through their fears and develop attainable goals. Her experience treating patients in community health centers, schools, and in-patient facilities has assisted in developing her understanding of how to help her clients work through milestone events. Samantha specializes in anxiety, depression, and substance use, as well as anger and stress management.
Samantha is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical experience has focused on helping adults 18+ to work through their fears and develop attainable goals. Her experience treating patients in community health centers, schools, and in-patient facilities has assisted in developing her understanding of how to help her clients work through milestone events. Samantha specializes in anxiety, depression, and substance use, as well as anger and stress management.
I have 17 years of experience specializing in clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, substance use disorder, and career difficulties.
Accepting New Patients! It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have 17 years of experience specializing in clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, substance use disorder, and career difficulties.
Accepting New Patients! It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
**** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS **** I have had over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples and families in community mental health and private practice settings. I try to create a collaborative environment conducive to self exploration and growth. I see adults and adolescents and utilize psychodynamic and behavioral approaches. I help people struggling with a wide variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, anger management, school adjustment, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Call or email me to schedule an appointment.
**** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS **** I have had over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples and families in community mental health and private practice settings. I try to create a collaborative environment conducive to self exploration and growth. I see adults and adolescents and utilize psychodynamic and behavioral approaches. I help people struggling with a wide variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, anger management, school adjustment, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Call or email me to schedule an appointment.
Yolanda Yvette Berger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAS, LLC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02113 (Online Only)
Taking the first step to seek help from a licensed therapist is the best way to put things into perspective and start the process of achieving your life goals and realizing your fullest potential. If you are experiencing feelings of insecurity, vulnerability, anger, lack of purpose, and/or absence of motivation, this is the time to address situations that are making you feel this way. As your therapist, we will work collaboratively to help create long-lasting changes that will lead to living a happier and more fulfilling life. Together we will examine unhealthy life patterns and explore key solutions that work for you.
Taking the first step to seek help from a licensed therapist is the best way to put things into perspective and start the process of achieving your life goals and realizing your fullest potential. If you are experiencing feelings of insecurity, vulnerability, anger, lack of purpose, and/or absence of motivation, this is the time to address situations that are making you feel this way. As your therapist, we will work collaboratively to help create long-lasting changes that will lead to living a happier and more fulfilling life. Together we will examine unhealthy life patterns and explore key solutions that work for you.
Chanda V Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dorchester, MA 02122 (Online Only)
Our trauma can leave us with feelings of shame, resentment, and guilt. When we don't take the time for our own recovery and healing, we can find ourselves becoming stressed and overwhelmed. We become unrecognizable to ourselves and disconnected from our own needs. Our physical health is impacted. We experience spiraling thoughts and an inability to relax. Our anger and sadness are easily triggered. We sabotage our important relationships. We lack trust and fear intimacy. We find ourselves feeling undeserving of the goodness life has to offer.
Our trauma can leave us with feelings of shame, resentment, and guilt. When we don't take the time for our own recovery and healing, we can find ourselves becoming stressed and overwhelmed. We become unrecognizable to ourselves and disconnected from our own needs. Our physical health is impacted. We experience spiraling thoughts and an inability to relax. Our anger and sadness are easily triggered. We sabotage our important relationships. We lack trust and fear intimacy. We find ourselves feeling undeserving of the goodness life has to offer.
In addition to the above issues, I have worked at length with those who want to control their anger.
Often people who come to therapy have already been struggling for some time: a feeling or way of thinking, relationship concerns, feeling overloaded with work or school, a particular loss or trauma, or just a general sense that something is wrong. You may know what you need, or may be unsure if psychotherapy can help at all. This is where therapy begins. I will work with you to develop a plan of action; if we can't come up with a plan that works for you within our first few meetings, I will connect you with someone who can.
In addition to the above issues, I have worked at length with those who want to control their anger.
Often people who come to therapy have already been struggling for some time: a feeling or way of thinking, relationship concerns, feeling overloaded with work or school, a particular loss or trauma, or just a general sense that something is wrong. You may know what you need, or may be unsure if psychotherapy can help at all. This is where therapy begins. I will work with you to develop a plan of action; if we can't come up with a plan that works for you within our first few meetings, I will connect you with someone who can.
Melanie DeWerff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LPCC, CPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02101
Waitlist for new clients
My experience covers trauma, sexual abuse victims, depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic abuse victims, anger management, dysfunctional family systems, suicide, and negative core beliefs.
Eclectic, spiritually bent, and sacredly genuine. I utilize creativity and work from an embodied healing approach. I will lovingly challenge you; while lovingly supporting you. I want to help you connect to, and operate from, your True Self. Out of the box thinker; life does not fit in a box; therefore, therapy does not fit in a box. Connect to what a fulfilled life looks like for you; and, then how to live that life. Shedding of old patterns and transition into your genuine self. Also, offer energy work.
My experience covers trauma, sexual abuse victims, depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic abuse victims, anger management, dysfunctional family systems, suicide, and negative core beliefs.
Eclectic, spiritually bent, and sacredly genuine. I utilize creativity and work from an embodied healing approach. I will lovingly challenge you; while lovingly supporting you. I want to help you connect to, and operate from, your True Self. Out of the box thinker; life does not fit in a box; therefore, therapy does not fit in a box. Connect to what a fulfilled life looks like for you; and, then how to live that life. Shedding of old patterns and transition into your genuine self. Also, offer energy work.
Driscoll Care Group/Accepting new clients
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02101 (Online Only)
We provide therapy to individuals and families who are looking to get past their current struggles to restore joy and happiness to their lives! We specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, anger management, grief and loss, career and life coaching and relationship issues.
We are a seasoned group of clinicians with decades of experience. We specialize in working with children, teens, families, college-aged students, and adults navigating the special education process and major life transitions. Our goals for therapy include helping people navigate through their life struggles, and learning skills to ease the pain and take back their lives. We identify a clear plan of action to get to the place you're dreaming of. We don't get to choose our beginning, but we are the drivers of how our life turns out.
We provide therapy to individuals and families who are looking to get past their current struggles to restore joy and happiness to their lives! We specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, anger management, grief and loss, career and life coaching and relationship issues.
We are a seasoned group of clinicians with decades of experience. We specialize in working with children, teens, families, college-aged students, and adults navigating the special education process and major life transitions. Our goals for therapy include helping people navigate through their life struggles, and learning skills to ease the pain and take back their lives. We identify a clear plan of action to get to the place you're dreaming of. We don't get to choose our beginning, but we are the drivers of how our life turns out.
LaShanta Petroski-Ackley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
For couples seeking to improve their family and other close relationships suffering from anger management issues, medical concerns, PTSD, career, or money difficulties, I personalize my approach, using a range of methods drawing from cognitive behavioral, internal family systems in the Gottman method, using at several principles for making a marriage work.
Therapy should be tailored to address the specific needs of each client. Having trained in a variety of practices in methods, I’ve worked together with my client, to determine which approach works best for them to address their ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges. I work with adults and couples of all ages, including college, aged and older adults. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, major life transitions (e.g career, college), relational/familial concerns in trauma/PTSD. I also have specialized training and working with couples, and individuals struggling with anger management issues.
For couples seeking to improve their family and other close relationships suffering from anger management issues, medical concerns, PTSD, career, or money difficulties, I personalize my approach, using a range of methods drawing from cognitive behavioral, internal family systems in the Gottman method, using at several principles for making a marriage work.
Therapy should be tailored to address the specific needs of each client. Having trained in a variety of practices in methods, I’ve worked together with my client, to determine which approach works best for them to address their ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges. I work with adults and couples of all ages, including college, aged and older adults. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, major life transitions (e.g career, college), relational/familial concerns in trauma/PTSD. I also have specialized training and working with couples, and individuals struggling with anger management issues.
Robert C Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
It is OK to not feel OK! In fact, it makes absolute sense that you may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, and discontent as you try your best to navigate a world that can be chaotic to say the least! In my experience, sometimes just talking through these difficulties with a therapist can help to recalibrate our hard wiring as we work to find what is most effective for us to move forward. I applaud you in taking an enormous step in trusting the therapeutic process by saying "YES" to yourself. I am here as a means to help guide and navigate the journey in reaching your therapeutic goals.
It is OK to not feel OK! In fact, it makes absolute sense that you may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, and discontent as you try your best to navigate a world that can be chaotic to say the least! In my experience, sometimes just talking through these difficulties with a therapist can help to recalibrate our hard wiring as we work to find what is most effective for us to move forward. I applaud you in taking an enormous step in trusting the therapeutic process by saying "YES" to yourself. I am here as a means to help guide and navigate the journey in reaching your therapeutic goals.
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Anger Management Therapists
How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.