Our therapists offer anger management therapy in Atlanta, GA

When you’re confronted with a maddening situation, how do you respond? Are you able to take a breather or do you have an angry outburst? If you’re the latter, you could probably benefit from working with an anger management counselor. Anger management is the process of understanding when you are starting to feel anger, learning to relax, and then confronting the problem calmly. It’s important to remember that anger is a necessary emotion—it’s only an issue when we don’t react it or express ourselves appropriately.

“Use your anger for good. Anger to people is like gas to the automobile—it fuels you to move forward and get to a better place. Without it, we would not be motivated to rise to a challenge. It is an energy that compels us to define what is just and unjust.” –Arun Gandhi, The Gift of Anger

There are different ways to learn about anger management, but often, the most effective is working with an anger management counselor. These professionals have put time and hard work into learning skills, completing training, and gaining experience in anger management help. And they’re ready to utilize this toolbox to help you!

If you believe that you could find value in anger management, consider working with an anger management professional at Thriveworks Atlanta, GA. Many of our mental health professionals specialize in helping people with their anger issues, and they can help you too. They’ll likely lead you in discussions about how you’ve reacted to anger-inducing circumstances in the past and then teach you how to better respond in similar circumstances today. To schedule your appointment with one of our anger professionals, just call (678) 804-7374.

What Is Anger Management Counseling? Can It Help?

In any setting, anger management helps people identify when they are beginning to feel angry, relax, and then respond appropriately. Ideally, the individual should be able to stay in control of their behaviors. Now, you might need some anger management help if the following list describes you:

• You struggle or fail to hold back your angry outbursts
• You always focus on the negatives, never the positives
• You become irritated and frustrated quickly
• You constantly argue with others
• You even get physically violent with others
• You go as far as damaging property
• You engage in overall reckless behavior

If you do struggle to keep your anger in check, don’t worry. A lot of people have anger issues, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. However, you should take it seriously and get the help that you need to control it. You can find that help here at Thriveworks Atlanta.

How Does Counseling for Anger Management Work?

Anger management can be worked on in individual therapy as well as couples therapy and group therapy. For example, if your anger is impacting your loved ones, your counselor might recommend they come to counseling with you (at least for a session or two). In addition, the duration of treatment will depend on your specific needs. It could last several weeks or several months; your counselor will assess your needs and then make a recommendation.

When you start counseling for anger management, your Thriveworks counselor will work with you to identify your triggers and (as we mentioned earlier) better understand when you’re starting to experience anger. For example:

1. Stressors: There are likely some triggers or stressors that commonly lead to your feeling angry and acting inappropriately, such as traffic or fights with your loved ones or coworkers.
2. Physical and emotional signs: In addition, there are likely some common physical and emotional signs of your anger. Think about it: How do you feel physically and emotionally when you start to feel angry? Do your muscles tighten up? Does your heard begin to race?

You can think about these stressors and signs of anger now, but don’t worry—your anger management counselor will walk through them with you in counseling, too!

Schedule Anger Management at Thriveworks Atlanta, GA

Thriveworks Atlanta, GA anger management will help you learn valuable skills and tools for better managing your anger. They can also help you understand, process, and work through other difficult emotions that might be bothering you. The bottom line is that if you think you could benefit from working with an anger management counselor, our counselors are here for you.

You can reach Thriveworks Atlanta at (678) 804-7374. Know that we have a couple of counseling options for you to choose from, including in-person as well as online counseling services. Just let us know which you prefer! And when you’re ready to schedule an appointment, give us a call.