Therapy for Anger

These are common phrases that come up in sessions with my clients. Most people feel stuck in one way or another. For people who struggle with anger - not only do they feel stuck, but they’re often misunderstood by themselves and others in the process. So let’s take the time to understand. The part of you that’s angry is not all of you, and even if it runs the show like a bull in a china shop, anger is still a part of you worth knowing.

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Hot take - Anger is my favorite emotion. One reason is because, unlike happiness, or sadness, or fear, it's a secondary emotion. This means that Anger is often responding to another, more tender state. It covers up other emotions with bared teeth, and all it's trying to do is get your needs met... sometimes ineffectively, however well-intentioned. 

 

My approach to treating anger is both gentle and no-BS. I will be kind and curious, but I'll also challenge destructive cycles. There's something worth understanding behind the cycle, and I'm willing to go there with you, at your own pace.

 

Oftentimes, anger work begins with filling in the gaps between 0 and 100. While it may feel like your anger explodes in an instant, there is a lot of nuance in the build-up that gets missed.

 

By expanding emotional vocabulary, increasing insight into your triggers, and learning how to recognize the warning signs, you can gain a greater agency over your anger. You can learn how to advocate for your needs in a way that actually gets them met.