Anger is a powerful emotion that often gets misunderstood. You may feel anger rising quickly, overwhelming your ability to pause or respond the way you want to. Some people experience explosive anger, while others hold it in until it leaks out as resentment, irritability, or withdrawal. Afterward, anger is often followed by guilt, shame, or confusion about what happened.
Anger itself is not the problem. It is a signal that something feels threatened, unfair, or violated. When anger becomes difficult to manage, it can strain relationships, affect work, and create patterns you wish you could change. Therapy can help you understand what drives your anger and develop ways to respond with greater control and clarity. We work with adults in Massachusetts who want support managing anger more effectively.
Anger is a normal emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or boundary violation. It prepares the body for action by increasing energy and focus. Problems arise when anger becomes intense, frequent, or disconnected from the current situation.
Anger can show up as:
Anger often masks other emotions such as fear, hurt, shame, or helplessness.
Anger patterns often develop over time in response to:
When anger becomes the primary way of responding, it can feel automatic and hard to interrupt.
Anger tends to persist because:
Without intervention, anger patterns often repeat.
Therapy focuses on helping you respond to anger more intentionally rather than eliminating it.
Therapy helps you:
The goal is not to suppress anger, but to use it constructively.
We take an individualized, evidence-based approach that addresses both emotional and behavioral aspects of anger.
In therapy, you may:
Progress often looks like increased self-control, improved relationships, and reduced emotional fallout.
No. Anger is a normal emotion and can be protective when expressed constructively.
No. Therapy helps you understand and express anger in healthier ways.
Yes. Long-standing patterns can change with awareness and practice.
If anger is affecting your relationships, work, or sense of control, therapy can help. Many people feel embarrassed or ashamed about anger and avoid seeking support. Change is possible with understanding and skill-building.
Our work with anger management emphasizes awareness, regulation, and intentional response. We help clients understand their anger, reduce reactivity, and develop healthier ways of expressing needs and boundaries.
