In Crisis Call 386-387-1897, life threatening call 911. You and I will work as a team, so you can make the necessary changes to reach your goals. We all have struggles, yours could be, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, grief from loss, traumas from combat, police work, emergency work, sexual, physical, emotional abuse, leaving post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These circumstances c...
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
I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who want to learn skills to manage intense emotions, tolerate and work through moments of distress, build healthy and effective relationships, and improve ones sense of self. I treat people with anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, self harming behavior, and suicidal ideation. I am Trained to provide...
Therapy can be a helpful and rewarding experience for those seeking change in their lives. It can help alleviate anxiety and depression as well as help individuals reach their potential in personal recovery from struggles like addiction and trauma. I believe it is important to form a safe and reliable place from which we can work together on achieving your personal goals. I work with adults,...
The journey through life is often challenging and sometimes we get stuck and don’t know how to move forward. My job is to help you get unstuck by offering a helping hand and an objective perspective on your "stuckness". I believe that it is a privilege to walk with you as you journey through the challenges of life. I started my own journey into the mental health field because of my struggles wh...
Lakeside Professional Counseling provides a safe environment for adults, teens, children, families and couples to uncover skills for positive outcomes and happier lives as we work together to process life struggles. We believe in treating people with dignity and respect and work diligently to be aware of your personal perspectives, values, and beliefs. We assist clients in attaining skills to...
Courtney Mergen
Des Moines
Iowa
**Daytime Availability Only!** Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney and I am a compassionate and open-minded mental health therapist located in Des Moines. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and concerns, with particular interest in trauma/PTSD, women's issues, anxiety disorders, medical stressors and sexual strain/dysfunction. My approach is trauma-informed and empirically supporte...
My therapeutic approach varies with each individual and I believe it is my responsibility to provide clients with a foundation to make them feel in control of their personal situation(s). Every individual has their own story to tell and it is my personal goal to help clients identify their personal strengths, heal, learn skills to deal with stressful situations, and build upon their foundation....
I am a board certified and trained Licensed Professional Counselor and a trained EMDR clinician. I work with a holistic model of treatment, examining eating, sleep patterns, exercise and movement, as well as stillness, mindfulness and mediation practices; exploring lifestyle choices, and concentrating on negative self-talk that can lead us to be stuck and nonproductive. Also, exploring past...
Welcome and best wishes on your search for help. Please know that therapy is a good option that has helped many others in difficult times. I offer a compassionate, calm and supportive environment for clients to talk about their experiences, organize their thoughts and understand their emotions. You may be struggling with behaviours that you feel are unhealthy, or emotional difficulties that are...
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, or couple-related issues, it’s important to feel confident that there is hope. This is also true for adult children of divorce and adults whose parents wait until they’re grown to divorce. Adults with divorced parents (nearly 40% of adults) can experience problems trusting people, fear of conflict, fear of being inadequate or inferior,...
No matter how the world has defined you, I want to assist you to come to a place of self acceptance and create peace of mind. I am an experienced clinician who has a master’s degree in social work from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. I have worked for a large teaching medical center, as well as federally qualified health center providing mental health and substance use clinical servic...
I wholeheartedly praise you on taking this initial step to seek therapy services that will help you improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who likes to assist adolescents (17+) and adults from all walks of life navigate life's journeys and transitions. I am dedicated to assist you, my client, in accessing and activating inner resources, strength...
I am a firm believer in body, mind, spirit healing. I seek to help individuals uncover, accept, and embolden all parts of their true selves. I hope to help people find their own paths to happiness and light finding the beauty of each part of the journey. My approach to healing is based in intersectionality, while being person-centered and trauma-informed. I utilize a myriad of techniques includ...
As a clinician, I believe that it is important to meet each individual, couple, and family where they are at. I have many years of experience working with couples to heal their relationships, as well as working with individuals who are going through life-stage transitions. I enjoy helping people navigate through pivotal moments such as children launching, loss of a loved one, retirement, and...