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1,703 people sought anger management therapy help at Richmond in the last year

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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?

When anger consumes you, your peace of mind immediately disappears and the body becomes tense and uncomfortable. You feel so restless that it is nearly impossible to sleep, and whenever sleep does come it is fitful and unrefreshing. Anger makes it impossible for you to enjoy anything–even the food you usually find delicious seems unappetizing. Instead of the anger dissipating, it seems to grow. You become more and more unhappy, and no matter how hard you try it seems that your emotions can’t be controlled.

When you feel angry much of the time and ordinarily frustrating events cause you to spiral into a rage, it can lead to problems with your health. The counselors at Thriveworks in Richmond, VA have worked with people with anger management control for more than ten years.

The professional therapists at Thriveworks want to help you find the causes of your anger and a plan to appropriately respond to them. At Thriveworks, therapists want to help you find the best way to manage your anger in order for you to live your life to its fullest potential.

Health Risks from Anger

When the body is continuously in emotional turmoil from anger and rage, there are many health risks. From strokes to a weakened immune system, the body is affected. The following are some of the health risks that can result from anger.

More likely to be sensitive to pain. One explanation is that negative moods disrupt the circuitry of the brain.

  • Heart rate increases.
  • Blood pressure rises.
  • Glucose levels rise, giving muscles the energy they need for action, and the adrenal glands pump more of the hormone adrenaline.
  • Repeated increases in blood pressure eventually damage the cardiovascular system.
  • Heart attack.
  • Effects emotional well-being. (Just recalling an angry situation can cause suppression to the immune system.)
  • Risk of atrial fibrillation, a major factor for strokes. The heart’s electrical activity goes haywire and begins to beat in an abnormal rhythm. Blood pools and thickens inside the main pumping chambers. When a fragment of the clotting blood breaks lose, it can travel into the smaller blood vessels of the brain and cause a stroke.

Suggestions for Managing Anger

When you are angry, try some of the following ways to can calm down.

  • Focus on the physical sensations of anger. When you tune in to the way your body feels when angry, it may lessen the emotional intensity of your anger.
  • Use your senses. The senses have relaxing powers. Listen to music or picture yourself in a serene setting or any favorite place.
  • Take deep breaths. Deep and slow breathing counteracts tension. Breathe from the abdomen and get as much fresh air as possible into your lungs.
  • Stretch or massage the tension areas. If your shoulders feel tense, roll them. If the tense feeling is in your neck or scalp, massage them.
  • Count to 10 slowly. Keep your focus on the counting. If you still feel angry by the time you counted up to 10, start again.

Don’t wait any longer to begin anger management control at Thriveworks in Richmond, VA. Therapists want to work with you to identify the causes of your anger, teach you healthy, new ways to respond to its triggers and provide the most effective anger management treatment plan. Call Thriveworks in Richmond, VA at (804) 554-0356 today to get started on the path to leading a healthier life–mentally and physically.

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 Richmond therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

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

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Richmond
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.7 Learn about verified reviews
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I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Read more I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Michelle Feb 2024
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My experience has been somewhat less desiring. My ongoing sessions with the counselor is not as expected. It’s not engaging and oftentimes we are sitting in silence. I even asked if there was an ending game plan so we know where we are working towards and I didn’t get an answer.
Read more My experience has been somewhat less desiring. My ongoing sessions with the counselor is not as expected. It’s not engaging and oftentimes we are sitting in silence. I even asked if there was an ending game plan so we know where we are working towards and I didn’t get an answer.
Chris Jan 2024
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★★★★★
I have known Scott Beach personally and professionally for almost 15 years. He is a caring and compassionate individual and an outstanding clinician. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to engage with an ethical and skilled counselor who will meet you where you are without judgment and work with you to achieve your counseling goals!
Read more I have known Scott Beach personally and professionally for almost 15 years. He is a caring and compassionate individual and an outstanding clinician. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to engage with an ethical and skilled counselor who will meet you where you are without judgment and work with you to achieve your counseling goals!
Richmond Jul 2020
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★★★★★
Ashley Crouch has been been a blessing to me over the past year. I cannot begin to thank her enough for how she has impacted my life. She is very effective, professional, and respectful. My quality of life has improved by leaps and bounds and I'm forever grateful. I live in a rural area with few counseling options, so online counseling was a Godsend, and so was Ashley!
Read more Ashley Crouch has been been a blessing to me over the past year. I cannot begin to thank her enough for how she has impacted my life. She is very effective, professional, and respectful. My quality of life has improved by leaps and bounds and I'm forever grateful. I live in a rural area with few counseling options, so online counseling was a Godsend, and so was Ashley!
Richmond Dec 2019
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★★★★★
Exceptional service.
Richmond Jan 2019
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I’ve been seeing Ashley for about a month now at Thriveworks and I couldn’t be happier. She really helped me get back to person I use to be. I’ve had a rough couple years and she has me well on my way to a better me.
Read more I’ve been seeing Ashley for about a month now at Thriveworks and I couldn’t be happier. She really helped me get back to person I use to be. I’ve had a rough couple years and she has me well on my way to a better me.
Richmond Jan 2019
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★★★★★
Great scheduling service. Emma Denat is fantastic as a counselor. Highly recommend this practice.
Read more Great scheduling service. Emma Denat is fantastic as a counselor. Highly recommend this practice.
Richmond Jan 2019
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★★★★★
So far, everything with Thriveworks has been great - easy to schedule, easy to meet, and really finding great help all around.
Read more So far, everything with Thriveworks has been great - easy to schedule, easy to meet, and really finding great help all around.
Richmond Jan 2019
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond is located off of Markel Rd, just south of Libbie Place Shopping Center. Our building is across the street from the Faison Center and next to Pandora’s Lashes and Coates and Davenport, P.C. Our office is in the Enterprise Center, which we share with Liquid Talent Agency and SIL Insurance, among other businesses.

Phone number

(804) 312-5498

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • Polish
  • English
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