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Starting Anger management therapy

Can you get a therapist for anger issues?

Yes, there are therapists who help with anger via Anger management therapy. It's a therapeutic process that an individual goes through to manage their anger and identify its triggers. They're given clear instructions to improve their angry behavior as well as a safe space for opening up about their emotions.

How does anger management therapy work?

Once an individual's triggers are identified, anger management therapy focuses on helping the individual process and respond to these emotions in a more positive and productive manner. The anger management therapist will provide coping strategies and ultimately help their client take back control of their anger.

What are the 5 keys to controlling anger?

The five 5 keys to mastering anger includes identifying triggers, pausing before reacting, calmly expressing emotions, discovering constructive outlets for frustration, and seeking professional assistance if necessary. Acquiring these skills through Anger management therapy empowers individuals to effectively manage and navigate their anger.

What is the best therapy for anger management?

The best therapy for anger management often involves cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps individuals identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior related to anger.

Is anger management therapy conducted in person or online?

Anger management therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How many sessions do I need for anger management?

Often, Anger management therapy lasts between 4-6 weeks. However, it can last longer, dependent on the individual's needs.

Need more help deciding?

From a very young age, Tommy was always exceptionally good at anything he did. It didn’t matter the subject, sport, or activity, he always found a way to be the very best. His cockiness began to get the best of him as time went on. One day he was hanging out with his friends after school, playing Halo 3. His team lost their battle because of a simple error from another player. He threw the controller against the wall and yelled, “Andrew, what the F! You had one job.” His friends all sat in stunned silence thinking, “It’s just a game.”

Anger problems often begin in childhood. Instead of letting them compound over time, it would be reasonable for Tommy’s parents to get him help now. Anger counseling is for anyone who feels they respond inappropriately to angry feelings, and it also benefits those who don’t have the skills to express themselves in a healthy way. Both children and adults can benefit from seeing a Thriveworks Knoxville anger therapist.

Anger is a powerful emotion. It surfaces when we deal with a real and perceived injustice in life. There’s nothing wrong with anger; it’s one of the many emotions on a wide spectrum. In fact, worse than anger is suppressed anger—anger that is not processed and expressed in a healthy way.

While anger is perfectly normal, it is incredibly destructive when it surfaces every time something small goes wrong. It can also threaten the well-being and safety of people around the angry individual. Frequent or destructive anger can lead to relationships issues, problems at work, and even disruptions to your health. If you are at the point where it feels like anger controls you, it’s time to seek help. Thriveworks Knoxville counseling knows how painful and frustrating uncontrolled anger can feel for both the person suffering and those around them. Anger counseling has helped thousands of people, so if you think you’re a candidate for anger counseling, contact us. We’re ready to help.

How Can Counseling Help?

You may be wondering how you’ll know whether it’s time to seek professional help. The good news is, that’s the easy part: if you think it’s even a remote possibility you might benefit from anger management counseling, it’s time to call a counselor. If your problem is significant, you likely are certain you need some help resolving it, in which case Thriveworks Knoxville counselors are here to help. And, if your problem isn’t quite as severe, Thriveworks Knoxville counseling can help you develop techniques to prevent your anger from becoming an issue that interferes with your life. Regardless of how severe you feel your struggle with anger may be, Thriveworks Knoxville counselors can assess the intensity of your feelings, rate how often you experience anger and note how you express it. If what we find is concerning, we’ll work with you to determine what’s triggering your anger and how to respond to those triggers in a healthier way.

Signs of an anger problem include:

  • Responding to a situation with inappropriately intense anger
  • Your relationships have been negatively impacted by your response to anger
  • General tension
  • High blood pressure

Each person is different, and so treatment plans vary from person to person. However, all anger counseling has some common goals. Your anger management therapist will help you learn what triggers your anger, develop relaxation techniques, and learn to respond calmly in stressful situations. Often, anger management patients have unresolved trauma in their past that is causing them to react inappropriately. Once that trauma is resolved, they are able to keep their cool because they are no longer walking around feeling threatened.

Alternatively, we see many anger management clients who need help with being assertive. Thriveworks Knoxville counselors can help you learn to remain calm while asserting yourself in situationally appropriate ways. Anger counseling, after all, isn’t meant to prevent you from ever becoming angry; it’s meant to teach you how to respond and express that anger in a constructive way.

Steps to Take Immediately

If you decide to contact Thriveworks Knoxville Counseling for anger management, you won’t have to wait long to get help. However, there are a few steps you can take in the meantime to help you immediately (The Mayo Clinic):

  • Anger often causes us to speak before we think. That’s because we, in some ways, are defending ourselves from a perceived threat and want to act immediately to stop that threat. Unfortunately, this can result in negative consequences ranging from hurt feelings to problems at work. Instead, take a moment to close your eyes and breathe deeply. This may be difficult to implement at first, but it’s one of the most beneficial changes you can make.
  • Sometimes we put children in time-out because we are the ones who need a break. If something stressful is about to occur, go ahead and put yourself in time-out for five minutes. That short break to breathe calmly and affirm your plan to react calmly can help your reactions be healthier and more constructive.
  • Finally, relax. That doesn’t mean you have to learn to meditate—though that’s certainly an excellent thing to do. Figure out what positive actions you can take that soothe you. Take a walk around the block, pet a dog, or get in a hot bath—whatever helps you feel calm.

Thriveworks Knoxville Anger Counseling

Thriveworks Counseling, in Knoxville, TN, has talented therapists and counselors who can help you manage your anger. They will help you focus on coping skills so the incredible Hulk doesn’t emerge on the daily. Won’t it be a relief to not lash out at friends and family when situations don’t go as planned?

Thriveworks Knoxville therapists are ready to help you improve your relationship with anger. We don’t keep a waiting list, and we can usually see new clients within 24 hours.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Knoxville therapists and counselors accept 22 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee | BCBS

  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Medicare Advantage

  • Caresource

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Hear from our clients

4.6 Thriveworks Knoxville reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
I saw Justin for assistance with OCD. He showed me how to look at things in a way that did not allow my OCD to take over. I will would highly recommend him.
Read more I saw Justin for assistance with OCD. He showed me how to look at things in a way that did not allow my OCD to take over. I will would highly recommend him.
Knoxville Feb 2020
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★★★★★
I have been taking my 7 year old grandson to see Justin. He had horrible anxiety. It saddened us to see how bad it was. He had developed tics. Justin was absolutely wonderful with him. He has overcome most of his fears and tics have went away. I would highly recommend Justin.
Read more I have been taking my 7 year old grandson to see Justin. He had horrible anxiety. It saddened us to see how bad it was. He had developed tics. Justin was absolutely wonderful with him. He has overcome most of his fears and tics have went away. I would highly recommend Justin.
Knoxville Sep 2019
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★★★★★
Going to Thriveworks for the past year and a half has been the most rewarding counseling experience I’ve had. Seeing Lindsey has had the single biggest impact on my emotional and mental health, especially in healing from past childhood abuse and trauma, and ongoing PTSD. Out of multiple counselors in two states, Lindsey Chandler is by far the one with whom I’ve felt the most accepted, supported, and encouraged by. I am grateful for the Thriveworks space, as it is not at all clinical nor intimidating, but entirely warn and welcoming. It is nearly a scent-free environment, which is vital for the comfort of any highly sensitive persons. I choose to drive an hour from home each visit specifically to stay loyal to a place where I finally feel safe and valued—where in the past commuting five minutes from home to work with a therapist felt like a chore and an ordeal—and I will continue to do so as I work further toward a healthier me.
Read more Going to Thriveworks for the past year and a half has been the most rewarding counseling experience I’ve had. Seeing Lindsey has had the single biggest impact on my emotional and mental health, especially in healing from past childhood abuse and trauma, and ongoing PTSD. Out of multiple counselors in two states, Lindsey Chandler is by far the one with whom I’ve felt the most accepted, supported, and encouraged by. I am grateful for the Thriveworks space, as it is not at all clinical nor intimidating, but entirely warn and welcoming. It is nearly a scent-free environment, which is vital for the comfort of any highly sensitive persons. I choose to drive an hour from home each visit specifically to stay loyal to a place where I finally feel safe and valued—where in the past commuting five minutes from home to work with a therapist felt like a chore and an ordeal—and I will continue to do so as I work further toward a healthier me.
Knoxville Jan 2019
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★★★★★
Dr Neal has helped me more in the last 2 months than any other therapist in the last 5 years. Therapy has become a joy instead of a chore. :)
Read more Dr Neal has helped me more in the last 2 months than any other therapist in the last 5 years. Therapy has become a joy instead of a chore. :)
Knoxville Dec 2018
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★★★★★
Justin Hall is an excellent therapist. Very easy to talk to and genuinely concerned with the patient.
Read more Justin Hall is an excellent therapist. Very easy to talk to and genuinely concerned with the patient.
Knoxville Nov 2018
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★★★★★
Amanda Gilliam has been such a blessing in helping my daughter deal with her anxiety issues. My daughter is much stronger and confident now thanks to Amanda's expertise,dedication, and just willing to talk about whatever my daughter wants to talk about! Great person to call if you in know someone dealing with anxiety!
Read more Amanda Gilliam has been such a blessing in helping my daughter deal with her anxiety issues. My daughter is much stronger and confident now thanks to Amanda's expertise,dedication, and just willing to talk about whatever my daughter wants to talk about! Great person to call if you in know someone dealing with anxiety!
Knoxville Oct 2018
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★★★★★
My son saw “Mrs. Amanda” as he affectionately called her shortly after my marriage ended in a high conflict divorce. My son was 6 years old at the time, so it was difficult for him to process his feelings without knowing how to communicate with us. Amanda Gilliam was always there to listen and provide outlets for him to speak openly about his feelings in a way that could be understood. She is top knotch in my book and I would highly recommend her as a professional!
Read more My son saw “Mrs. Amanda” as he affectionately called her shortly after my marriage ended in a high conflict divorce. My son was 6 years old at the time, so it was difficult for him to process his feelings without knowing how to communicate with us. Amanda Gilliam was always there to listen and provide outlets for him to speak openly about his feelings in a way that could be understood. She is top knotch in my book and I would highly recommend her as a professional!
Knoxville Oct 2018
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★★★★★
I was in sessions with Justin for about a year and highly recommend him. He has a deep grasp of psychology that he is constantly refreshing and renewing, and he was able to help me a lot in understanding what was driving the emotions and feelings of myself and close family members. He was a great help.
Read more I was in sessions with Justin for about a year and highly recommend him. He has a deep grasp of psychology that he is constantly refreshing and renewing, and he was able to help me a lot in understanding what was driving the emotions and feelings of myself and close family members. He was a great help.
Knoxville Sep 2018
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling Knoxville is located off of N Peters Rd and Market Pl Blvd, across the street from Market Place Shopping Center. Our other neighbors include Block Advisors, Geosyntec Consultants, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West - Cedar Bluff. The closest bus stop to our building is N Peters Rd EB @ Market Place Blvd.

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(865) 290-2278

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