Anger Management and Counseling in Oak Ridge, NC.

If you are having issues with anger whether at work, home, school or in life general I can help. We will discover together where the anger is coming from and what deeper emotion is producing the anger. It could be hurt, frustration, disappointment or many other emotions that produce a level of rage that is not benefiting you in your life. If those around you are telling you that you have an anger management problem, let's talk about it and discover a solution together.

GraceRenewal Counseling traces anger to the pain of unmet temperament (psychological) needs - of the mind, emotions, and will with regard to - Information (learning how the world works), - Affection, and support for - Decision-Making (Structure) and identifies functional Leadership Resources in the home, Church, and community which serve to help meet those needs.

We must gain insight into the sources of the anger issues and attempt to process and heal these. Also I collaborate with my clients on effective strategies to contain the anger and refrain from acting on it. Approaches to calm the body and mind are also important. A common strategy is to help the client to recognize the minute the anger starts and finding customized ways to quickly veer away so as not to allow the feeling to go into action.

Anger is often a misunderstood emotion and often looked at as more negative than positive. In applying cognitive behavioral approaches to developing a healthy use and control of anger, therapy will support you in not suppressing anger but recognizing the difference between healthy and unhealthy anger and regaining your mastery over this complex emotion. Often this leads to overall better self understanding and increased confidence as well as improved personal and professional relationships.