Everyone we encounter in our lives plays a part in our story. Each experience leads to decisions that develop who we are. Sometimes we come to an encounter or experience that we aren't sure how to interpret, or work through. When we experience mental health symptoms or life stress that impairs our functioning, it is important to seek, learn, and utilize skills to get back to functioning that he...
Some people have difficulty controlling their physical, emotional, or behavioral responses to anger. Various things can cause this difficulty, such as neurological conditions or past trauma. Regardless of the reason, there are plenty of counseling techniques to understand anger and control behavioral responses to it.
Available Treatment Options
Anger Management Therapy uses techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist people in adjusting their responses to situations that anger them. Therapy for anger management includes identifying triggers for anger, understanding the impact of behavioral responses to anger, and finding coping strategies that are less harmful and healthier.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Anger Management
What is keeping you from reaching your life goals? Sometimes you are not even aware of your life barriers, but you know that something is holding you back. When circumstances are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life, in your career, or your relationships, it may be time to seek some help. Whether it be hurts & let downs from your past, anxiety, managing stress, communication...
Can you imagine a life where you feel empowered to make positive changes and use your strengths to gain a sense of fulfillment? What’s holding you back? Asking for help takes courage and is the first step on your journey to healing. Together, we will build a trusting relationship in a safe environment and develop a plan for healing focused on your unique needs. Everyone has the capacity to make...
Welcome, If you are reading this it is likely that you are considering therapy for you or someone close to you. Finding a therapist can take time, and I am here to answer any questions you may have and explore if we would work well together. I recognize that therapy is a very vulnerable process and a strong therapeutic relationship is so important. I use a variety of interventions to individual...
Therapy is about change. Many clients come because they are ready to explore how to make necessary or desired changes in their lives. Others reach out because they are experiencing change and need help navigating it. Ideally, clients come to the process open to seeing, thinking and doing things differently. People come to therapy usually because they have done everything they know how to do and...
The Sunshine’s Haven Counseling Center
Mobile
Alabama
Hello and welcome to The Sunshine's Haven Counseling Center, LLC. My name is Afiya K. Hooker and I am an Associate Licensed Counselor for the state of Alabama. The clients I serve may be experiencing feelings of depression, anger, distress and anxiety, as well as behavioral dysfunction, familial issues, or other diverse challenges. I have a passion for helping clients regain control, utilize...
A typical client I provide support to are individuals ranging in age from 13 to adulthood. Many of my clients come in with difficulty adjusting to changes in life which reinforces maladaptive behaviors, mood, and negative self-perceptions as means of coping with transitions. And/or clients are struggling with family dynamics that are negatively impacting their psycho-social systems.Typically,...
Have you done everything in your power to give your child the best opportunities within life? Are you confused as to why your child is struggling emotionally? Have you tried every parenting skill, self-help measure, and read every wellness book to help your child heal and nothing changes? Children deal with emotional issues that parents often cannot understand. I am able effectively address...
I help people find connection and strength in difficult times. Whether you're working on re-building connection in a current relationship or healing from hurt experienced in relationships with a romantic partner or family member, no issue is too big or too small. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy using an EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) experiencing relationship conflict, stre...
My ideal client wants to be free to enjoy life, remove barriers, and work toward meeting some self-identified goals by building on current strengths. Whether struggling with worrisome anxiety, feelings too depressed to enjoy, or behaving in ways that the client wants to change, I tend to take a person-centered, supportive approach to helping. Clients benefit from solution-focused approaches whi...
Aside from my vast array of clinical experience working with clients from various age groups, cultural identities, personal/professional backgrounds, presenting problems, and seasons of life, I am a relational therapist who values and appreciates the process of therapy. It is in the sacred space therapy upholds that clients learn to triumph out of moments of vulnerability, and to celebrate the...
**I am not currently accepting new patients** We all face challenges in life and there are times when we need additional support and tools to get through them. I offer a safe, supportive and collaborative space where together we work to identify your inner strength and resources to aid in your growth and change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide individual, family and couples...
I enjoy working with clients seeking help with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBTQA+ issues, family issues and reintegration, and mindfulness. I am passionate about verbal and non-verbal communication, staying in the moment, and balance, primarily using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectal behavioral therapy....
Is problematic or compulsive sexual behavior causing problems in your relationships, job or other important areas of your life? Perhaps you or a loved one are concerned and would like help learning more constructive ways to deal with stress, life transitions, anxiety or depression. My expertise includes working with adult males (both adjudicated and non-adjudicated), adults with Autism Spectrum...
This Covid Isolation is getting the best of us all! You are not alone! Are you recognizing that your anxiety has increased or is your marriage needing a little tune up? Over time, my goal is to help you get back to being your best self. Lets increase your confidence and bring greater awareness to your well being, so that we can hopefully find your 'new normal.' It is an honor to help first...