Anger Therapist for Men in Irvine

What is an Anger Therapist for Men?

An anger therapist for men focuses on therapy for male anger outbursts. It uses a specific set of therapeutic approaches to help men control expressions of anger. The goal is to go from destructive actions in which family problems, health issues, and legal problems tend to arise to constructive ways to deal with anger.

Experiencing anger as an emotion is normal. This type of therapy won’t teach you not to be angry. Instead, it trains you to take a moment to assess, use techniques to control the response, and then respond more appropriately. 

Underlying Reasons

Sometimes, unresolved issues cause anger. Examples of this include:

• antisocial personality disorder
• anxiety
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• bipolar disorder
• depression
• dissociative disorders (from trauma)
• intermittent explosive disorder
• oppositional defiant disorder
• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• sleep disorders

In The Moment

Some men experience damaging outbursts when they are angry. Often, these outbursts are frightening to loved ones, particularly when the outburst involves strong vocal and physical cues. Our team can help with the following therapeutic modalities for controlling anger:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

CBT assists you in identifying trends and interconnected cycles in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Psychodynamic therapy

This form of therapy is all about self-reflection. It reveals your unconscious motivations to ease inner tension and gain insight.

What can you expect in your first session?

The first step is getting to know you and your unique challenges. We will ask many questions so that we can formulate the best plan of action to help. We ask that you be present, open, and honest during your first session so that we can better understand and help you.

Next Steps to Get Started

The fact that you’re here looking for help is the first step, and we honor you for doing so! Please take the next step by reaching out to us today.