Anger Management Counseling in West Palm Beach

Are You Having Difficulty Managing Your Anger? Explore Anger Management Counseling with Dr. Christiansen in West Palm Beach, Florida

Anger is, normally, a healthy emotion. However, when this natural emotion begins to disrupt relationships, affect work performance, or harm emotional and physical health, it may be time to seek professional support. If your anger becomes chronic or explosive and spirals out of control, it can have serious consequences for your relationships, your health, and your mental well-being.

In West Palm Beach and across Palm Beach County, many people struggle to manage anger in healthy, constructive ways. With guidance from a licensed clinical psychotherapist, you can uncover the underlying causes of your anger and develop effective tools to take authority over this momentary psychosis. Learn how to stop anger from hijacking your life — and start building more peaceful, productive relationships for YOU.

At the private therapy practice of Dr. Susan Christiansen, Ph.D., LMFT, I offer individualized anger management therapy focused on identifying the root causes of uncontrolled anger, developing productive coping strategies, and improving emotional regulation. My compassionate, structured approach provides a path toward lasting personal change and emotional clarity.

Call my office today at (561) 688-8787(561) 688-8787 or fill out the form for a free introductory call.

Key Takeaways

• Dr. Susan Christiansen, Ph.D., LMFT offers anger management therapy sessions both online and in person from her private practice in West Palm Beach
• Dr. Christiansen uses customized therapy approaches focused on controlling anger and reducing outbursts
• Anger management therapy helps individuals develop self-awareness, improve communication, build anger management skills, and adopt positive, constructive behaviors to reduce the impact of anger in their lives
• Individuals suffering from anger management issues can benefit in many areas of their lives by pursuing safe, confidential sessions with a licensed therapist
• Dr. Christiansen applies evidence-based anger management strategies for anger management counseling tailored and adapted to your needs
• Easily request a free introductory call with Dr. Susan Christiansen, Ph.D., LMFT by phone at (561) 688-8787 or through her online form

What is Anger Management Counseling?

Anger management counseling is a therapeutic process that helps individuals recognize the signs of anger, understand its underlying sources, and allows the  implementation of practical tools to regulate emotional responses. While expressing anger itself is not inherently negative, unmanaged anger problems can lead to conflict, stress, isolation, and even legal or employment issues.

In therapy sessions, clients learn to:

• Explore and identify triggers
• Uncover emotional pain beneath anger
• Learn anger management skills
• Shift from reactive behaviors to calm, intentional responses

Sessions for anger management therapy may include a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, psychoeducation, communication skills training, relaxation techniques, and emotional regulation techniques.

Key Benefits of Anger Management Therapy

These common benefits of anger management therapy can improve various facets of your life:

• Improved Relationships: Learn how to communicate negative feelings more respectfully with emotional control and reduce conflicts with family members, friends, and coworkers.
• Greater Emotional Insight: Gain awareness of the feelings and thoughts that drive anger, including unmet needs, hurt, and frustration.
• Healthier Stress Responses: Develop coping skills and relaxation techniques that lower physiological stress responses and reduce the likelihood of explosive outbursts.
• Professional and Legal Stability: Manage anger in ways that protect your career and prevent legal issues due to angry outbursts.
• Long-Term Coping Skills: Learn sustainable anger management strategies that support growth and emotional well-being.

Understanding anger and the psychological roots of angry outbursts with the guidance of a mental health professional can lead to greater mental health, helping you feel angry less often and empowering you to reduce stress in your daily life.

How Anger Management Therapy Works

The anger management counseling process begins with a careful understanding of each client’s anger management symptoms, history, triggers, and personal goals. Therapy sessions provide a structured space to develop self-regulation and practice new behaviors.

1. Initial Assessment: During a comprehensive intake session we will explore your personal history, patterns of anger, and related concerns.
2. Goal-Setting: Collaborative development of objectives based on desired outcomes and challenges.
3. Skill-Building: I use evidence-based tools to challenge destructive thoughts and develop healthy responses.
4. Practice and Feedback: I incorporate real-life applications of strategies, with ongoing reflection and refinement throughout our sessions.
5. Review and Maintenance: I monitor your progress in managing anger to help you maintain gains in emotional control and improved mental health through continued insight and support.

To pursue your initial assessment, call my office today at (561) 688-8787(561) 688-8787 or fill out the form for a free introductory call.

Who Needs Anger Management Counseling?

Anger treatment and counseling can help if you:

• Frequently feel angry, irritable, agitated, or on edge
• Experience outbursts that harm relationships or reputation
• Have trouble calming down once angry
• Face related health issues involving high blood pressure
• Regret words or actions said in anger
• Struggle with guilt, shame, or consequences following episodes of anger
• Want to feel more in control emotionally and behaviorally

Whether anger stems from long-term stress, trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, or interpersonal conflict, therapy to treat anger can be a meaningful step toward transformation.

Why Choose Dr. Susan Christiansen, Ph.D., LMFT for Anger Management?

Experience & Qualifications: Dr. Susan Christiansen holds a Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Science and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida. With extensive experience supporting individuals and families dealing with anger and various mental health conditions, she brings professionalism, compassion, and deep understanding to each session.

Proven Success: Clients in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County have experienced positive growth, improved relationships, and better mental health and emotional regulation through their counseling work with Dr. Christiansen. Dr. Christiansen is often the referral of choice by the Palm Beach County Court when anger management is mandated.

A Unique Approach: Anger management therapy is personalized to match each client’s needs. As a trained mental health professional, Dr. Christiansen integrates therapeutic techniques — including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and communication coaching to provide holistic and lasting change for sufferers of chronic anger issues in an individualized treatment plan.

Comprehensive Support: Anger often affects multiple aspects of life. Whether it’s challenges at work, family tension, or internal distress, Dr. Christiansen provides integrated support that aligns emotional healing with real-life application.

Schedule an Appointment for Anger Management Therapy with Dr. Susan Christiansen, Ph.D. in West Palm Beach, Florida

If anger has been creating stress, conflict, or emotional distance in your life, compassionate counseling is available. As a certified mental healthcare provider with over twenty years of experience, I offer personalized therapy to help you gain control and clarity. If you need help with anger, I can help.

I am committed to helping individuals facing persistent anger management issues in West Palm Beach and the surrounding area in Southeast Florida. Begin your journey toward emotional balance and peace today.

Call my office today at (561) 688-8787(561) 688-8787 or fill out the form for a free introductory call. Your healing journey begins here.

Helping Palm Beach County clients achieve peace and harmony since 2000