Uncover what’s behind your anger & learn to express yourself differently.
ONLINE THERAPY FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT BASED IN CHICAGO, SERVING IL, MI, & WI
When you hear the phrase “fight or flight,” you can’t imagine being able to choose anything other than fight. In fact, your temper has become a major issue—at work, in your relationships, in interactions with strangers—and you’re fed up with feeling out of control of your own reactions.
Maybe you’re someone who…
Feels like you go from zero to 100 in an instant, only realizing after the fact how intense your reaction was.
Has lost relationships—or is on the verge of losing them—because of outbursts, arguments, or shutting people out.
Has been told you’re “too much” or that people can’t deal with you, leaving you feeling misunderstood and alone.
Holds everything in until it explodes, lashes out at the people you care about, and then feels guilty when the dust settles.
Grew up in a home where anger, defensiveness, or keeping walls up was the norm—and now you catch yourself doing the same things.
Knows deep down that something needs to change, but you don’t know where to start.
There are more productive ways to communicate your needs, thoughts, and emotions—and you are capable of learning them.
HOW WE’LL WORK TOGETHER
I want to earn your trust so you won’t have to keep your guard up.
Therapy with me isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level solutions. The goal is to figure out what’s really going on beneath the anger—the frustration, the hurt, the fear you might not even realize you’re carrying. I help you start to crack that shell, little by little, so you don’t feel like you have to keep fighting all the time. We take our time building trust, making sure this space feels safe enough for you to drop the armor and be real about what you’re feeling.
Along the way, I’ll challenge you—calling you out when you’re holding back, pushing you (gently) when I see something bubbling under the surface. We’ll look at where these patterns started, how past experiences shaped the way you react now, and what it actually means to stand up for yourself without going into battle mode. You’ll learn to take accountability without beating yourself up, to speak up without shutting down, and to express your feelings in a way that helps your relationships instead of hurting them. It’s not always comfortable, but real change never is—and I’ll be here to help you through it.
Anger is often a coverup feeling we use to protect against the more vulnerable emotions we’d rather not feel.
But if we can put words to those underlying emotions, we can actually find relief.
SPECIALIZED THERAPY FOR ANGER CAN HELP YOU…
Recognize your triggers before they take over — Learn to spot the early signs of frustration, being overwhelmed, or disappointment so you can respond with intention instead of reacting on impulse.
Understand why anger shows up the way it does — Get to the root of your anger—what’s fueling it, what it’s protecting, and how past experiences have shaped the way you express emotions.
Communicate in a way that strengthens your relationships— Express yourself without shutting down, lashing out, or feeling like you need to be on the defensive.
Let your guard down without losing yourself — Learn to trust others, set boundaries without guilt, and shift old family patterns around anger and emotional expression.
Move forward without carrying the weight of the past — Work through resentment, release old pain, and forgive yourself for the ways you’ve coped before you knew a different way.
Develop better ways to manage your anger — Find more effective ways of controlling your temper, ask for space when you need it, learn to disengage from arguments without feeling weak, and express anger in a way that’s productive instead of destructive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anger Management Therapy
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Anger is rarely just anger—it’s usually covering up something deeper. It’s the frustration that masks hurt, the outburst that hides fear, the sharp words that protect against rejection. When you’ve spent years learning to shove down the vulnerable stuff, anger can feel like the only feeling you know how to express or deal with. In therapy, we’ll figure out what’s really behind the anger so you can start dealing with the root instead of just the reaction.
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Managing anger isn’t about shutting it down—it’s about catching it before it takes over. At first, you might only notice after the fact, wondering, “Why did I react like that?” With time, you’ll start recognizing it in the moment, even if you can’t stop it just yet. The goal is to get ahead of it, so you see it coming and make a different choice before it even has a chance to take over. Therapy gives you the tools to move through those phases, so anger doesn’t run the show.
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Therapy works when you’re willing to do the work. It’s not about learning to “stay calm” all the time—it’s about understanding where your anger is coming from, noticing when it shows up, and figuring out what to do with it. It takes time, but if you’re ready to look at what’s underneath your reactions, therapy can help you change the way you respond instead of just reacting on autopilot.