Anger Management Counseling & Therapists in Oakland, San Francisco
Anger Therapy
When your anger goes unchecked, it gets in the way of your work, relationships, and sometimes even your health.
If someone in your life has commented on your anger, it’s definitely time to get help.
People often come to counseling for anger management when they experience:
Less patience than normal
Difficulty dealing with typical daily stressors like traffic, waiting in line, being told “no,” etc.
Minor disagreements at home or at work that turn into huge blowouts
Anger expressed physically toward inanimate objects or people
Increased substance use
Increase in impulsive, risky behaviors
Heightened anxiety (and at times, difficulty differentiating between anger and anxiety)
Feedback about your anger from co-workers and supervisors
Are you ready to overcome your anger?
We’ll equip you with anger management tools that you can start using as soon as the first session.
When appropriate, we’ll also help you examine deeper roots of your anger.
Frustration is a normal part of life, but anger can spiral into big problems.
Reach out for a free consultation and start anger counseling today.
Anger Management Therapy in San Francisco
Are you struggling with intense outbursts, irritability, or anger that feels out of control? At Calm Again Counseling, we offer supportive and personalized anger management therapy in San Francisco to help you better understand your emotions, manage triggers, and create healthier patterns of response.
Whether your anger shows up as shouting, passive aggression, or internal frustration, we’re here to help you work through it, without shame or judgment.
When to Consider Anger Counseling
Anger becomes a problem when it starts damaging your relationships, job, health, or self-esteem. You might benefit from anger counseling in San Francisco if:
You often lose your temper over small things
Loved ones or coworkers comment on your reactions
You’ve noticed a pattern of escalating arguments or regret after blowups
You feel on edge, anxious, or keyed up most of the time
You're using substances or distractions to numb frustration
You don’t feel like yourself when you’re angry
These signs are more common than you might think—and you don’t have to face them alone.
How Anger Management Therapy Helps
In anger therapy, we don’t teach you to suppress anger—we guide you in transforming it.
At Calm Again Counseling, our approach is built on evidence-based practices like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and psychodynamic therapy. We’ll work with you to:
Identify your unique anger triggers
Learn strategies to pause before reacting
Explore emotions that may be hiding underneath your anger (like sadness or fear)
Build communication tools that support assertiveness over aggression
Develop long-term coping strategies that fit your life
Our goal is to help you feel more emotionally regulated and in control, without disconnecting from your feelings.
Why Choose Us for Anger Counseling in San Francisco
We understand how complex anger can be. Sometimes it’s tied to chronic stress, past trauma, or unspoken needs. Other times, it’s simply a pattern you’re tired of repeating.
At Calm Again Counseling, we offer:
A supportive, judgment-free space to talk honestly about your experiences
Tailored sessions that address both the symptoms and root causes of anger
Anger management therapy in San Francisco (in-person) or across California (online)
Our licensed therapists are committed to walking alongside you as you learn to respond to anger with greater clarity, calm, and choice.
Online and In-Person Anger Counseling Available Across San Francisco
We offer both online anger therapy in San Francisco and in-person sessions, so you can access support in a way that fits your life. Our online counseling platform is private, secure, and easy to use, allowing you to focus on healing from the comfort of your space.
Therapy for Anger Issues That Go Deeper
Sometimes anger is a surface-level expression of deeper emotional pain. Our experienced San Francisco anger counselors take a whole-person approach, helping you explore how unresolved trauma, anxiety, or past wounds may be feeding your emotional outbursts.
We may incorporate CBT, mindfulness, or somatic strategies to support emotional regulation while addressing root causes when appropriate.
What to Expect from Working with an Anger Management Therapist
From your first session, we aim to equip you with tools you can use immediately. You don’t need to wait months to feel better—we’ll start with real, practical techniques that make a difference now.
Over time, our work may include:
Creating a personalized anger management plan
Tracking patterns and identifying triggers
Exploring past experiences or family dynamics related to anger
Developing emotional awareness and stress tolerance
Practicing healthier ways to express frustration
Find the Right San Francisco Anger Therapist for You
Working with the right therapist can make all the difference. At Calm Again Counseling, we match you with a San Francisco-based anger management counselor who aligns with your goals and communication style.
We understand the courage it takes to reach out—and we’re here to make that step easier.
Regain Control and Reconnect With Yourself
When anger feels like it’s taking over, it can leave you feeling powerless or ashamed. But anger doesn’t define you, and it doesn’t have to control your life.
With the right tools and support, you can express your feelings in a way that’s healthy, honest, and productive.
Let’s work together to help you feel calmer, more connected, and in control.
👉 Book a free consultation for anger management therapy in San Francisco.
FAQs
Is anger therapy effective?
Yes. Anger therapy is effective and will help to reduce your anger and the associated distress it causes. At Calm Again Counseling, we use CBT focused anger therapy that is an evidence-based approach.
How does therapy help with anger management?
Therapy helps to reduce the intensity of the anger when it’s triggered, improve self control, and develop new ways of relating to anger when it does arise. While you cannot always control the environment that triggers anger, anger therapy will give you the tools to better handle your own reactions in any environment. Additionally, anger therapy helps you manager the physiological arousal that often accompanies the emotion of anger.
What is anger therapy?
Anger therapy, or anger management, is a therapy that uses a combination of approaches to treat excessive anger and when appropriate, its source. Anger therapy can draw upon CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, or another form. Your therapist will tailor a treatment plan according to your needs.
How do I know if anger therapy is right for me?
If someone in your life has commented on your anger, this is a sign you should seek help. Excessive anger can cause personal distress, as well as negatively impact your relationships, work, and the way you relate to the world.
Is anger a mental health issue?
Anger is a normal and healthy emotion to experience. While there is no official DSM-5 medical diagnosis for excessive anger, if it is causing you personal disturbance and those around you, then seeking help could benefit you.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can call us directly and get in touch with our client coordinator, or fill out our contact form on our website and get a response in less than 24 hours.