If you find yourself feeling angry or resentful too often or notice yourself becoming too angry in certain situations, it may be time to consider seeking help. Nearly all of us sometimes feel anger, but it’s occasional and not overkill for the situation in which it occurs. Recognizing the differences is essential.
Anger management therapy can also be helpful for anyone who has episodes of “explosive” anger that is overly aggressive or even violent. Such behavior is frightening and upsetting for loved ones, friends, and co-workers who may be present when it occurs – it will affect all your relationships.
Working with our experienced therapists for anger management counseling in Honolulu is easy to do from anywhere in Oahu. You can schedule your sessions at our offices or by telehealth appointment.
What are the
Warning Signs of Excessive Anger?
- Quick temper — losing control and becoming angry too easily and too often makes you difficult to be around. People will avoid you or try to work around you to avoid triggering a conflict.
- Explosive behavior – having violent outbursts that accompany anger makes you toxic and frightening to others. Out-of-control moments are inappropriate and unfair to others who are around you.
- Aggression – going from zero to sixty in seconds and becoming aggressive in words and actions stresses you and anyone nearby. You’ll find yourself suffering consequences for overly aggressive behavior.
- Simmering anger continuously – everyone talks about someone with a chip on their shoulder and avoids being around the angry person. If you’re known as Scrooge or hard to deal with, it’s a sign.
- Holding a grudge – letting go of anger and avoiding grudges is essential for good mental health. Counseling can help if you become angry and stay that way indefinitely.
- Feelings of resentment – or envy- can consume and poison your relationships with others. Understanding how to maintain your self-esteem and think positively is important.
How Does
Anger Management Counseling Help?
Therapy sessions focused on anger management can do many things to bring improvement. Some focus on learning to feel less angry in certain situations, while others are about better self-control. Our trained Honolulu anger management therapists can help you with both.
It’s also common for angry feelings to build up over time and become more intense. Sometimes, it is because you are unable to process and let go of anger, or it can be because of situations that recur and are beyond your control. Either way, learning to cope brings benefits.
- Understand the sources of your angry feelings
- Learn how to avoid being triggered
- Focus on maintaining self-control in difficult situations
- Find ways to process anger and move on from it
No two people having challenges managing their anger are the same. Our therapists begin by listening and asking questions to understand your situation better. They will develop a personalized treatment plan and start working with you to improve your short- and long-term anger management.
When Should I Start Therapy?
When to seek counseling is a personal decision, but common signs are feeling angry too often or losing control. You may be triggered in one or multiple ways, and the inability to manage anger can affect people of all ages and from all walks of life.
If you are sometimes becoming out of control, it’s unsettling for you and others. Psychotherapy gives you a safe and calm space to explore your feelings and better understand your behavior.
Our Wellness counseling therapists are ready to help regardless of where you are emotionally. Experienced mental health professionals have the training and knowledge required to help.
If you’ve been struggling with anger management for many years or only recently, seeking professional guidance can bring relief. You’ll learn more productive ways of dealing with your feelings.
Can I Learn to
Manage Anger on My Own?
Each day, we manage feelings related to the people and events life brings and adjust to a range of situations. When upsetting things occur, anger can sometimes be among the emotions.
Managing anger on your own can be more or less complicated based on your personality and situation in life. For example, if you feel overwhelmed or frustrated, you may be more prone to become angry. Some people can manage those situations more easily than others.
If you’re having challenges dealing with triggering events, anger management therapy can help. Triggers can include but are not limited to:
- Stressful events
- Other people’s behavior
- Heavy responsibilities in life
- Situations that feel unfair
As noted earlier, excessively angry feelings can be complex and triggered recently or be longstanding. Your counseling sessions allow you to discuss your thoughts, untangle negative emotions, and reach a deeper understanding. With that knowledge, you can begin a path to recovery.
Therapy moves at a personalized pace that’s sensitive to your needs. It provides a safe space to work through complicated feelings with a mental health processional’s support.
Treatment Methods for
Anger Management
You may benefit from one or more psychotherapeutic treatments for anger management, depending on your current situation. Our therapists will listen carefully and carefully assess before recommending a treatment approach.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is classic talk therapy that’s a time-tested and proven effective counseling approach for anger management and any mental health needs related to it.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
DBT incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy’s methods and is helpful if you experience intense feelings such as anger. The goal is to teach you new coping skills.
Psychodynamic Therapy
This type of treatment is talk therapy that considers the past, even going back to childhood, and how it may affect your mindset and behavior/feelings today.
Counseling for families includes multiple family members acknowledging and dealing with disagreements or situations causing tension, including anger, and affecting relationships.
Approaches to anger management therapy vary and need to be matched to your needs. That’s why our counselors begin with a thorough initial assessment. We’re a patient-centered mental health center practicing with a range of methods.
Why is
Anger Management Counseling Important?
Frequent anger, outbursts, having a “short-fuse,” or becoming violent when angry are significant problems that need professional help. Rarely does leaving them untreated lead to a cure or good outcomes. Anger can be consuming and affect all areas of your life.
Anger management issues can affect your family relationships, job performance, and, most of all, your marriage. Dealing with them can improve your life in many ways – and it’s a given that you’ll feel much better as a natural part of the healing process.
Uncontrolled anger is different from person to person, but regardless of how yours occurs, psychotherapy can provide help and relief. It will help today and last into the future.
Do I Need Therapy for My Anger?
One way to decide about therapy is whether you have persistent angry feelings, outbursts, or grudges or find your life and relationships affected. Any or all can be signals that working with a counselor would be helpful. Appointments at our offices or by telehealth appointment are discreet and confidential,
Too much anger can affect our daily quality of life. Learning to manage or free yourself from those feelings through counseling is liberating, especially if you’ve held them for a long time.
It’s common for clients to be pleasantly surprised initially about the improvement and relief therapy can bring to their lives. Working with an experienced counselor also makes a difference.
Conclusion:
Anger Management Therapy in Honolulu
If you’re feeling angry too often or have challenges managing your anger, therapy can bring short and long-term improvement. Taking the initiative and scheduling an initial appointment with the best counseling for anger management Honolulu has to offer is a great start.
- Enter a safe space to explore the origins and triggers of your anger and how to deal with them.
- Attend therapy sessions that follow a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Our team of Wellness Counseling therapists in Honolulu is ready to help begin your recovery journey – even if you’ve been experiencing anger management issues for a lifetime. You can schedule your sessions in person or by telehealth appointment.
Contact Info
We’re open Monday through Saturday and ready to help you.
General Office Hours: Monday – Fridays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
