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17,267 people sought anger management therapy help in Virginia in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a anger management can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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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 on how 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 keys to mastering anger include 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?

Does your anger consume you? Are your fists constantly clenched? Are you always gritting your teeth? Many people don’t know how to handle their anger in a healthy way.  They feel mad and as if they need to let it out, but don’t know how to do so properly. Even after they let it out, they still feel their blood boiling. Most people think that their own remedies will allow them to let go of the anger on their own, when in reality, it can be hard to rid yourself of that fiery feeling—especially if you don’t know the underlying reason behind all of your anger. At Thriveworks McLean, we are trained in helping our clients understand the root cause of their struggles with anger. We understand that when left untreated, anger can lead to serious consequences in every aspect of your life. And so, we work with each client to identify the cause of their anger and equip them with tools to better manage anger. If you struggle to manage your anger in a healthy way, consider working with one of our professionals in Fairfax County.

Fairfax Anger Management: Who Needs Anger Management Help?

If you have a loved one that gets mad and stays mad, and you don’t know what to do to help, it can be devastating.  Here are some signs and symptoms of someone struggling with anger management:

  • Feeling hot around the neck and face
  • Stronger-than-normal and/or more rapid heart rate
  • Shaking or trembling
  • Clenching of the jaw or grinding/gritting of teeth
  • Stomachache
  • Excessive sweating, especially in the palms of their hands

Whenever your body reacts in this type of manner, your anger is not being managed properly. Improper anger management can endanger others and damage relationships at school, work, in the home, and elsewhere. Therefore, it’s important that you acknowledge these signs and get the anger management help you need as soon as possible.

Causes of Uncontrollable Anger

There are many occurrences that can cause anger for someone.  Maybe you’ve received your third parking ticket this month, or your significant other has been laid off—or maybe it’s something of a lesser degree such as stubbing your toe or spilling coffee on your shirt.  Different things strike us and can make us angry, however, not all of us handle our anger well. Our response to anger is all tied up in our individual experiences across a lifetime.  What makes one person angry may not faze another. In many cases, there are underlying causes for triggers.  No matter what the cause is, an anger counselor is the best solution for out-of-control anger.

Better Manage Your Anger: 5 Tips

When you or your loved one decides it’s time to seek anger management help, counseling is a great place to start. In the meanwhile, here are some effective methods you can try on your own:

  • When you feel anger welling up inside, breathe deeply while repeating a calming word or phrase over and over, like “relax.” Keep repeating this process until the anger subsides.
  • Exercise routinely to “burn off” steam and diffuse pent-up anger while benefitting your body and mind. Practices like yoga will help, along with activities like walking, weightlifting, martial arts, etc.
  • Keep a daily log documenting your angry feelings and why they are there. Also, use your record-keeping to track progress and reward good behavior.
  • Develop and practice good listening skills. Put yourself in the other person’s “shoes” and learn to see situations better from their perspective.
  • Avoid alcohol or illicit drugs that might lower your inhibitions and allow anger to rise.

Call Thriveworks McLean Today for Anger Management Help

Learning how to monitor and control your anger management can be crucial in your path toward a healthier, happier life.  When you can release some of that fiery feeling inside of you, you will feel lighter, less frustrated, and overall healthier. At Thriveworks McLean in the Fairfax area, we want to help you. Call us today to schedule your first appointment—we have a no waiting list policy and accept a large number of insurance plans to be sure you get the help you need. We’re ready when you are. So, give us a call today at (571) 589-4042.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Virginia therapists and counselors accept 36 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

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Self-pay costs at McLean
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Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

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$1

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Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

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$1

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My therapist is great. They aren't pushy and just ask questions that get me thinking. I feel like I am getting a little guidance to help me find my own path rather than being lead in a predetermined direction.
Read more My therapist is great. They aren't pushy and just ask questions that get me thinking. I feel like I am getting a little guidance to help me find my own path rather than being lead in a predetermined direction.
Benjamin Jan 2024
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★★★★★
Anna is incredibly respectful, professional, and compassionate. She has a strong dedication to operational and clinical excellence. Anna has proven successful outcomes for clients that she has treated. Anna is extremely knowledgeable with numerous clinics interventions and modalities. Her drive to help others is unmatched, and I believe she would make an excellent addition to the thrive works community.
Read more Anna is incredibly respectful, professional, and compassionate. She has a strong dedication to operational and clinical excellence. Anna has proven successful outcomes for clients that she has treated. Anna is extremely knowledgeable with numerous clinics interventions and modalities. Her drive to help others is unmatched, and I believe she would make an excellent addition to the thrive works community.
McLean Jan 2020
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★★★★★
Anna is wonderful! She brings her kindness, humor and tons of experience to her counseling relationships, and yet in her kind way she also knows when to call it how she sees it in a way that does not make you feel judged and makes you feel understood. Highly recommend.
Read more Anna is wonderful! She brings her kindness, humor and tons of experience to her counseling relationships, and yet in her kind way she also knows when to call it how she sees it in a way that does not make you feel judged and makes you feel understood. Highly recommend.
McLean Jan 2020
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★★★★★
As a colleague, I cannot recommend Anna enough to anyone looking for a therapist. I have worked with Anna for years and trust her completely. Anna is warm, welcoming, and professional. She also has a multitude of experience working with diverse populations and is eclectic in her approach, getting to know her clients and utilizing tools and skills that she know will work best for their situation.
Read more As a colleague, I cannot recommend Anna enough to anyone looking for a therapist. I have worked with Anna for years and trust her completely. Anna is warm, welcoming, and professional. She also has a multitude of experience working with diverse populations and is eclectic in her approach, getting to know her clients and utilizing tools and skills that she know will work best for their situation.
McLean Jan 2020
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Are you looking for an excellent therapist? I cannot recommend Anna Sihon enough. She's open, patient, non-judgemental, has a great sense of humor, and is extremely culturally competent (especially with the Latinx community).
Read more Are you looking for an excellent therapist? I cannot recommend Anna Sihon enough. She's open, patient, non-judgemental, has a great sense of humor, and is extremely culturally competent (especially with the Latinx community).
McLean Dec 2019
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★★★★★
I have worked with Dr. Jonies Thomas over the years in a professional capacity, and have only good things about her. She has an engaging and patient interpersonal style that resonated with our patients. She brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to any interaction, and it is clear that she is passionate about what she does.
Read more I have worked with Dr. Jonies Thomas over the years in a professional capacity, and have only good things about her. She has an engaging and patient interpersonal style that resonated with our patients. She brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to any interaction, and it is clear that she is passionate about what she does.
McLean Jul 2019
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean is located off of Dolley Madison Blvd., at the intersection of Old Chain Bridge Rd and Fleetwood Rd., in Suite 3D-2. We share a building with two real estate agents from Long and Foster Real Estate.

Phone number

(571) 200-5518

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