Therapy in new york for parents who want to learn skills to parent Anger-Free
Anger Therapy for Parents
More Connection. Less Anger.
If you are looking for anger therapy, anger management in New York, therapy for men, or parenting coaching, this page is for you. I help parents of young children who are struggling with yelling, irritability, parenting stress, and conflict at home. Many parents, especially fathers, want practical help to stop angry reactions, improve discipline, and feel more in control with their kids and partners. I can help.
You need support, understanding, and guidance if:
• You yell more than you want to.
•You feel triggered by your children’s behavior.
• You frequently argue with your spouse/partner/co-parent about parenting decisions.
• You want parenting coaching along with anger therapy.
•You need practical tools, not just insight.
How do you really want to show up for your kids?
Anger therapy + parenting-coaching helps parents understand triggers, reduce emotional overreaction, and respond with more control and clarity. Parenting coaching helps parents build structure at home, use effective consequences, communicate better with children, and stay more consistent as a parenting team.
Together, anger therapy + parenting coaching can help you:
• Stop yelling, threatening, and overreacting.
• Build a science-based discipline system that works.
• Improve communication with your spouse, partner, or co-parent.
• Reduce shame, guilt, and repeated conflict in the home.
• Become a calmer, stronger, more effective parent.
Anger Therapy FAQ’s
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Determining if psychotherapy will be helpful for you depends on a wide variety individual factors, including:
Firstly, consider whether you are open to exploring and addressing your emotions and thoughts or at least willing to learn how to do this. If you are willing to engage in self-reflection and make positive changes, psychotherapy can be valuable.
Additionally, examine the challenges you're facing and their impact on your daily life. If you find it challenging to cope with stress, manage emotions, or maintain healthy relationships, psychotherapy can provide support and strategies to navigate these difficulties.
It's important to have realistic expectations and understand that therapy requires time and effort. A strong therapeutic relationship with a trained, licensed psychologist—and specialist in working with men—is crucial for success. Make sure to find a therapist whose approach aligns with your needs and preferences—or at least feels like a potential good “fit” for working together.
Ultimately, psychotherapy can be highly effective for most men dealing with various concerns, goals, and challenges, but its success may vary from person to person. If you're willing to commit to the process and work collaboratively with a men’s psychologist, you increase the likelihood of experiencing positive outcomes and personal growth.
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I offer online therapy everywhere in New York State via secure video.
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I create a space where men (and women) can feel comfortable getting real and opening up. I provide support and feedback that you’re looking for, without handing you the answers.
I’ll challenge you, and bolster you up at the same time.
If you want tools, strategies, and coaching, I’ve got you covered. And I won’t sit there quietly staring at you for an hour, either. I will have an actual real conversation with you.
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Over my life, I have always been curious about and a bit weary of anger—both my own and others’. I was always confused as to why some people, including very intelligent, calm, rational adults, would be prone to explosive expressions of anger and sometimes, rage. As a long-time commuter, I pointed the finger (not literally…) at other drivers who surprised me with their Road Rage antics, many of which were very dangerous. So, when I needed to pick a research topic for my doctoral degree, I decided to study and report on the growing and alarming phenomenon of Road Rage. My findings led me to want to educate the public and help individuals in therapy to change their understanding of anger, improve their control over it, and develop the skills to be less angry, less often, and let more stuff go.
I have appreciated the opportunities to consult on many road rage and anger news stories on TV and the internet and in other forms of media over the years. I am honored to have helped hundreds of individuals in my private practice learn to Tame their Anger and find their calm again.
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In total, just shy of 20 years. 12 as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and 8 as a trainee under the guidance and supervision of some of the wisest and most skilled psychologists in the county.
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This is a common question. The answer is that the time it takes will vary and depends on a number of factors including:
Willingness to engage in the process and actively participate in therapy even when it gets difficult.
Consistency of attendance, and being present and interactive in sessions.
Your symptoms, medical history, other psychiatric diagnosis, medication, trauma, substance use, prior therapy experience, coping abilities, and your therapy goals.
Maintaining open communication with your therapist about your experiences and any concerns you might have during the treatment process.
Beyond all of these factors, most clients start to see some positive change within a month or two, more noticeable improvement in multiple domains around 3-6 months, and stability in improvements including significant reduction in the frequency, intensity and duration of anxiety and increases in their capacity to tolerate and cope with anxiety around 6-12 months—or more depending on those factors mentioned above and others.