Anger Management Therapists in 92831

If you are experiencing emotional distress on a regular basis, the strategies you are using to fix problems may need to be revised. Its time to seek help. I provide a supportive place for you to talk about the issues you are facing. In a collaborative and personalized approach, I help my clients gain insight and enact changes, leading to more intimate connections with the significant people in their lives. I provide short term and long term therapy for teens, couples, families, and individuals. My expertise includes addressing past trauma or loss, helping teens to find meaning, and couples to reconnect again.

Are you feeling depressed? Confused? Anxious? Do you feel like you do not know what direction to go in to solve your problems? Sometimes life throws us unexpected circumstances and experiences that we do not know how to handle and we feel overwhelmed with trying to decide what we should do. We are all unique individuals and what is best for you may be different than what your loved ones think is best. I help shine a light so you can decide what is best for you so you can experience more peace and happiness.

What brings you here today? - Stress, anxiety, guilt, loss, or relationship struggles? Anger, hurt, depression, self-identity or self-worth issues? Or maybe you’ve noticed being “triggered” by people or situations, or have trouble letting go of painful events from the past. Perhaps you’re aware of negative patterns, i.e. different partner, job, or location, but still the same issues. Over time, any of these issues can begin to wear you down, affecting you and your relationships with others, including family, friends and loved ones. We are all in need of support at some time. I am here to listen, care, and give you that support.

Now is the time to focus on growth, healing, purpose and direction in your life. Therapy is a powerful tool for adolescents and young adults when you encounter challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, family issues, substance use, poor self-esteem, relationship issues, + loss. Therapy is an opportunity to find comfort, to build strength and to overcome. For adolescent clients: Life is complicated and the bottom line is that your life can be difficult to navigate. I’m well aware that most young people aren’t thrilled about the idea of going to therapy, know that I am ready to hear you, to respect you and to value you.

Therapy. That can be a pretty scary idea. For some there's still a stigma attached to pursuing professional counseling...you have to be crazy, right? Believe it or not, the healthiest, most courageous people I know are in counseling. Why? People in counseling recognize that there is a problem, are willing to work hard to find a solution, and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty in the process. I can't promise you that therapy is easy but I can promise I'll get my hands dirty right along with you. Make the investment in yourself today.

Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.

Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.

Life is constantly changing, and it isn't always easy to navigate change. Change can cause us to feel discomfort, sadness, anxiety, anger, loneliness and so much more. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that enjoys working with all people to help process life events and challenges. How an individual perceives these changes/daily events and activities will determine one's self-esteem, self-worth and how one thinks and feels on a daily basis. Through therapy, one can expect to learn how to cope with change and often the unwanted thoughts and feelings that comes with it. Please email below to set up a free 15-minute consultation.

I believe the "fit", or connection, is crucial to successful therapy. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental setting which fosters clarity and insight and creates the conditions for growth and healing. I use an interpersonal and developmental approach but am also able to work from a different perspective when conditions call for one. I am experienced in helping people with their thought processes as they encounter the difficulties and challenges of life. I work with individual adults, adolescents, and elementary school age children and their families.

Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.

Sometimes “unfinished business” from the past can cause great challenges in one’s life. You could struggle with anxiety, sadness, irritability, hurt, loss, or anger. This, so often, feels heavy and overshadows a person’s daily functioning. You could also notice negative patterns or behaviors in your relationships. Taking the time to look at what contributes to the challenges can cause a positive change in your life, so that you can function without difficulty, be more at peace, and feel more joy.

If you have difficulties in your relationship, now is the time to restore and to heal it. Whether it is your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or parent, make the first step toward closeness, understanding, and connection. Join me as we will journey together from frustration, isolation, and despair to love, care, and safety utilizing the evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy process for relationship distress recovery. Don't spend another day wondering if your relationship can be better. Yes, it can! You can be happier, feel safe, and connected to the person you love.

We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.

I am a licensed MFT working with individual adult clients seeking positive change in their lives. I was training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I believe when we change, life changes. Positive shifts such as increased self-agency and improved relationships with others and with oneself start happening for clients on the internal and external levels of their lives. Internally means clients start feeling more relief, and more satisfaction and external positive shifts mean they “get” more of what they want from work, relationships, or other areas of their lives they care about.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Carl Rogers

CALL if you have a PPO insurance plan! I will teach you how to utilize it to get reimbursed for a provider of your choice! I provide warm, empathetic, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families using some of the best, scientifically validated methods available. My goal is to help you find quick relief while developing the kinds of solutions that have long term, positive results. Because everyone is different, I customize treatment to the specific needs of each person and I go at the client's desired pace.

Note: Currently only accepting couples. Many of my clients are looking to address the impacts of problematic relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and broken dreams. I offer empathic and engaging care, and my approach is holistic, relational, and integrative. By holistic, I mean that I see you as a whole person and not simply a “diagnosis.” By relational, I mean that I approach you with dignity and consider our work to be a collaborative relationship built on trust. And by integrative, I mean that I keep up-to-date on many empirically supported treatments, and I select tools that are best suited to your unique needs.

Wherever we are in our journey, there seems to be the many problems and struggles we faced, and often, they seem unbearable and with no clear solutions. These are the knots of our life, be it from violence, disasters, discord in our family, knots of drugs and alcoholism, loneliness, sickness, grief, or just feeling stuck, etc. - these are knots that suffocate us and prevent us from living our life to the fullest, our best self. But I want to tell you that there is hope and that hope is always alive.

Specializing in resolving loss and trauma, I've been a psychologist for 25+ years. I journey with clients through the tumultuous feelings of grief and trauma to a place of freedom, hope, and new capacity for closeness--experiencing with them the tears and laughter, "Aha's!" and "Oh No's!" that lead to change, growth and liking themselves and life. For helpful, hopeful blogs on resolving depression, grief and anxiety as well as tips on how good therapy works, see www.drmaribeth.com.