Taking Steps Toward a Brighter Future
Anger frequently acts as a substitute for more painful feelings and can lead to actions that are destructive to you as well as those closest to you. I offer individual therapy for men and women, as well as group therapy for men, to help eliminate angry or abusive behavior and to address the issues that underlie angry feelings.
Over the past 35 years, I have found that group is often the most efficient and cost-effective way to work on anger. With the support and encouragement of others, you can uncover the source of your anger, learn to express your feelings directly, eliminate angry and controlling behavior, and take charge of yourself and your life.
During your initial 12-week commitment, you'll learn and practice basic anger management techniques and develop new attitudes about relationships. Although some group members depart after their initial 12 weeks, most people stay for a year or longer.
Extended participation provides an opportunity to address the deeper issues that lead to destructive behavior. It also allows you to access the power of the group to fuel personal growth you might find difficult to achieve on your own.
Maximum group size is 8. Everyone in the group attends voluntarily; with rare exceptions, court-ordered clients are ineligible to participate.
Intake Procedure
Before you enter the group, we'll have an individual session to discuss your situation in detail. From that meeting, I'll be able to determine whether group participation is likely to help you, or whether some other format (such as individual or couples therapy) might be more useful.
Our first meeting also will give you a chance to experience what it would be like to work with me and to ask any questions that concern you.
In addition, if you have a significant other, I will ask your permission to have a private, separate session with them, assuming they are willing to meet with me. This meeting is designed to provide me with a fuller picture of your relationship difficulties so that I can be more effective in helping you.