When you’re angry, do you start name-calling? Do you get angry when someone wants you to open up and share your feelings? Do you lack patience? Are your family members or kids afraid to talk to you, even when you appear calm?
Anger is a normal emotion, but when it feels out of control or starts damaging your relationships, it’s time to do something. At Summer Counseling, we offer anger management counseling to help individuals in the Oakdale, Minnesota, area understand the roots of their anger, learn healthier ways to express it, and build emotional regulation skills for lasting change. Our team can provide you with tools tailored to your needs.
Who Does Anger Management Help?
No one wants to admit they get angry, especially when it gets out of control and hurts the ones we love. But this isn’t something that will just go away if you ignore it; the first step is admitting the problem. Your anger has an underlying cause, and we will find it together. Anger management has been effective for many types of individuals, including:
- Violent offenders
- People who display bullying behaviors
- People affected by behavioral changes associated with traumatic brain injury
- People who experience behavioral changes associated with posttraumatic stress
- People experiencing substance dependency or undergoing recovery
- People with cognitive or mental health issues that make it difficult to control anger
Whether your anger is affecting your relationships, work, parenting, or sense of self, therapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what's behind it.
What We’ll Do in Anger Management Counseling
Anger management counseling goes beyond “calming down.” Many clients discover that their anger masks deeper feelings, like anxiety, hurt, fear, or past trauma. We’ll work on identifying the emotional triggers, thought patterns, and unresolved issues that lead to explosive or suppressed anger. With the help of a trained anger management therapist, you’ll learn to respond rather than react, improving your relationships and mental health.
A Personalized, Nonjudgmental Approach to Therapy
Our therapists at Summer Counseling use evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic techniques to help clients manage emotions and reduce reactive behaviors. We are LGBTQIA+ celebrating, anti-racist, and trauma-informed, offering affirming care that honors your full identity and lived experience. Sessions are available both in person at our Oakdale office and virtually across Minnesota through telehealth. If you or someone you know is experiencing anger management issues, contact us today for a free consultation! We’re here to help.