Therapy & Counseling
Anger Management Therapy in the South Bay
Anger is a normal, even useful, emotion. It becomes a problem when it shows up too fast, too hot, or too often, and starts costing you relationships, work, or peace of mind. Anger management therapy helps you understand what drives it, catch it earlier, and respond in ways you will not regret, without swallowing it or letting it run the show.
- Licensed clinicians
- In person and virtual
- Free 15-minute consultation
- Accepting new clients
We see clients in person at our Hermosa Beach office and virtually across California.
When anger is worth addressing
- Reacting faster or hotter than the situation calls for
- Saying or doing things you regret afterward
- Strain on relationships, parenting, or work
- Feeling irritable, resentful, or on a short fuse much of the time
- Anger that masks stress, hurt, anxiety, or old wounds
Our approach
We help you understand what sits underneath the anger and build practical skills to manage it: noticing the early signs, calming the body, and choosing your response. Because anger often rides on anxiety, stress, or old hurt, we treat what is driving it, not just the surface, all within your wider individual therapy.
As Jack Foley, LMFT, puts it:
"Anger is usually a messenger, not the real problem. When people get curious about what it's protecting, the heat starts to come down on its own."
What to expect
Care begins with a free 15-minute consultation. From there we match you thoughtfully and build the skills to respond differently, at a pace that works for you.
Where we are
One South Bay office.
All of California.
Our office is in the heart of the South Bay. Warm, private, and a world away from the clinical waiting room. For clients throughout California who can't make it in, we deliver the same uncompromising standard of care virtually.
2200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 308, Hermosa Beach · Telehealth statewide
How it works
Starting is simple.
Book a free consultation
A confidential 15-minute call to understand what you need.
Get matched
We pair you with the right clinician for your goals.
Begin care
Start in person or online, at a pace that feels right.
Questions
Frequently asked
What is anger management therapy?
It is therapy that helps you understand what drives your anger, recognize it earlier, and respond in ways that protect your relationships and goals, without bottling it up or blowing up. Anger is a normal emotion; the work is about how it gets expressed.
Is this court-ordered anger management?
We provide clinical therapy for anger rather than a court-mandated program. If you need documentation for a legal requirement, tell us during the consultation and we will let you know how we can help.
What causes anger problems?
Often anger sits on top of something else: stress, anxiety, hurt, shame, trauma, or feeling unheard. Part of the work is understanding what is underneath so the anger has less fuel.
Can therapy really change how I react?
Yes. With practice, most people learn to catch anger earlier and choose their response. It is a skill, and skills can be built.
Do you offer anger management online?
Yes, in person in the South Bay and via telehealth across California.
When you're ready, a conversation is the place to begin.
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation, confidential, and without obligation.
Book a free consultation