OakHeart, Center for Counseling
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Anger Management

It is estimated that nearly 8% of the United States population experiences inappropriate, intense, and poorly controlled anger (Okuda, et. al., 2016). It is especially more common in men and in younger adults. Some potential factors that were found to be contributors to anger include parental factors as well as childhood and adulthood adverse events. In addition, there are also strong associations of anger with bipolar disorder, drug dependence, psychotic disorders, borderline personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder.

What is an Anger Problem?

Although anger is a very normal, and usually healthy emotion that as individuals we’ve all experienced, for some, anger can become problematic and destructive. An individual who has an anger problem may notice difficulties at work, school, experience legal and health issues, and have problems in relationships with others.

How do you Treat and Anger Problem?

While we would not like to eliminate anger, as it can be a useful and productive emotion in helping us navigate our decisions, learning how to better manage and communicate anger is a necessary skill. There are a variety of strategies that can help an individual both reduce and manage their anger in healthy ways (American Psychological Association). These include:

  • Relaxation
  • Cognitive Restructuring or “thinking about things differently”
  • Problem Solving
  • Learning Communication Skills
  • Using humor
  • Changing your environment

OakHeart has a therapist specifically trained in working with individuals who struggle with controlling their anger. For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call 630-570-0050.
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Brittany Male, LCSW, CADC

Pamela Heilman, PsyD, LCP

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Lindsay Tobin, PsyD, LCP

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Let our Anger Management
specialists ​help you!


​Call 630-570-0050 or email us at Contact.OH@OakHeartCenter.com
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Resources

Prevalence and Correlations of Anger in the Community
Controlling Anger

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Phone: 630-570-0050
Fax: 630-570-0045
Email: Contact.OH@OakHeartCenter.com
North Aurora, IL Location
​66 Miller Drive, Suite 105
North Aurora, IL 60542
phone: 630-570-0050
​Sycamore, IL Location
240 Edward Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
phone: 779-201-6440
  • Home
  • Services
    • Counseling
    • Group Therapy
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Professional Consultation
    • Telehealth
  • Locations
    • North Aurora
    • Sycamore
  • Specialties
    • Depression
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Grief and Bereavement
    • ADHD
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Social Anxiety Disorder
    • Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Worry)
    • Health Anxiety
    • Specific Phobias
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Behavioral Addictions
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    • Trauma
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQ Support
  • Providers
    • Emily Frey
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
    • Katie Cockrell
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Lindsay Tobin
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Megan Allegretti
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Johanna Younce
    • Robyn Ellis
    • Jessica Winder
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Our Values
  • Employment
  • Why Choose OakHeart?