Anger Management

Anger Isn't Always a Bad Thing

Man that is calm after Anger Managment counseling

Anger Management Therapy in Johnson City, TN
(Telehealth across TN & VA)

Reclaim Calm. Repair Relationships. Restore Balance.

Maybe you feel like your anger shows up more often than you want — a flash of irritation, a tight jaw before you even know it, or recurring regret after an outburst. If anger is hurting your relationships, your work, or your sense of peace, therapy can help you understand what’s really going on, develop healthier responses, and build a sustainable path forward.

You’re not broken. You’re responding to something—stress, injustice, hurt, fear, or patterns learned long ago. With support and skill-building, you can shift the cycles, feel more in control, and reconnect with the person you want to be.

What Anger Feels Like (And What It’s Really Saying)

In your body: clenched fists or jaw, rapid heart rate, tension in the chest or shoulders, a sense of “hot” or on edge.
In your mood or mind: feeling like you’re “always behind,” easily frustrated, unable to relax, or finding yourself reacting instead of choosing.
In your daily life: relationships strained by recurring outbursts or silence, work impacted by impatience or avoidance, regrets after things are said, or a cycle of apologizing.
Under the surface: often, anger is not the primary feeling. It might be fear (“I’m not safe”), shame (“I’m not worthy”), grief (“I’m losing”), exhaustion, or chronic stress.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep grappling with it by yourself.

How Anger Management Therapy Helps

Based on proven treatments, we’ll work together to help you:

Recognize early warning signs of anger, so you can pause before the reaction takes over.
Understand triggers and patterns — what situations, thoughts, or feelings lead you into that “hot zone.”
Replace reactive responses with intentional ones: using tools like cognitive restructuring (shifting ‘always/never’ thinking), assertive communication, and boundary setting.
Calm your nervous system using regulation strategies like breath work, mindfulness, grounding, and muscle relaxation.
Improve communication and repair relational harm by learning how to express your needs without aggression, listen without defensiveness, and rebuild trust.
Address underlying issues like trauma, chronic stress, or burnout that may be fueling the anger—so the solution isn’t just “keep it down” but “transform how you respond.”

My Approach to Anger Management

In Johnson City, TN, and via secure telehealth across Tennessee and Virginia, I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach to anger management. Together, we’ll tailor a plan that fits you — not a generic anger program.

We begin with safety and regulation: helping the body feel safe enough to explore what’s happening underneath the anger.
Then we trace the anger cycle: recognizing how thoughts + feelings + body cues + behaviors connect.
We build skills and practices you can use in real life, not just in sessions.
We integrate any underlying work needed (e.g., trauma, burnout, relationship patterns) so change is deeper and more lasting.
You’ll receive consistent support, reflection, and adjustment—not a “finished product” program but a growing journey.

What to Expect in Sessions (Telehealth-Friendly)

We’ll meet by secure video from wherever you feel comfortable—whether that’s your home in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, or across Tennessee or Virginia.
In early sessions: we’ll map your specific patterns, identify triggers, and start with small wins (timeout skills, pause phrases, personal cue awareness).
In mid-phase: we’ll practice responding differently through role-plays, communication scripts, anger maps, and real-life experiments.
In later sessions: we’ll focus on repair, relational healing, sustaining new patterns, and building a resilient, compassionate “you under pressure.”
The timeframe: Some clients find noticeable change in around 6-10 sessions; others stay longer to address deeper patterns—people‐pleasing, trauma, chronic stress. We’ll set goals together and adjust as we go.

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FAQ about Anger Management

Is anger management therapy just “control your anger”?
Not at all. It’s not about suppression or anger being “bad.” It’s about understanding the message behind the anger, learning how to respond rather than react, and aligning your behavior with your values.

What if I’m already taking medication or seeing a psychiatrist?
Great. Therapy often works best in partnership with other care. If medications are needed or existing mental health concerns (anxiety, mood, trauma) are present, we’ll coordinate to support the whole picture.

Does this only apply if I’m having explosive outbursts?
No. Anger problems can look many ways: silent resentment, frequent irritability, chronic tension, disrupted relationships, or feeling like “I’m always trying to keep it in check.” All of these are worthy of attention.

What if my partner/family is affected?
We can include relational work, communication skills, and sometimes joint sessions when appropriate—but your work doesn’t have to wait for someone else to “come on board.” Change can begin with you.

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Your mental health matters. Let Dimensions Counseling Center in Johnson City, TN help you regain balance and well-being with compassionate, expert care.

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Anger Management