“Can a psychologist help with anger?”
I have anxiety and want to get rid of it. Can a psychologist help with anger?
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Hi, creative and somatic therapies can be incredibly effective for working with anger and alleviating symptoms. The length of treatment depends on your unique goals and needs. If you are in the United States then you can search for a provider who is licensed in your state. If you are within California - I have availability to accept new clients - please visit www.sylvansart.com for more information and to contact me directly.
Therapy can help managing anxiety and anger. Often anxiety presents as anger. It is not a quick fix but if you stick with it you can learn to manage your anxiety and anger.
Anger often stems from feeling out of control, being unable to express yourself, feeling unseen and unheard, and being unable to effectively deal with a situation in a way that will bring a satisfactory resolution. A psychologist can help you learn coping mechanisms that will address all of the above answers and help you learn to respond to situations pro-actively and positively rather than with anger and frustration.
I would suggest you seek out a Licensed Counselor specializing in CBT and REBT. So you can learn stress management, healthy social skills, and understand the core beliefs that are the underlying cause of your anxiety. A Psychologist does not have the same training as a Counselor.
If you need anxiety medication then you would be referred to a Psychiatrist.
If you need anxiety medication then you would be referred to a Psychiatrist.
Psychologists can help people recognize and avoid the triggers that make them angry. They can also provide ways to help people manage the inevitable anger that sometimes flares without warning