Anger Management for Iowa Professionals

Master your intensity. Protect your reputation. Regain control.

You built your career on being driven, sharp, and uncompromising. But that same intensity is now costing you at home.

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The Price of Being "Always On"

You don’t fit the stereotype of an "angry person." You are a leader, a provider, and a problem-solver. But the pressure of maintaining that performance has created a pressure cooker inside you.

The "Red Zone" Reality:

  • The Short Fuse: You used to have patience. Now, a small mistake by a colleague or a spilled drink at dinner sends you into a disproportionate rage.

  • The "Walking on Eggshells" Factor: You notice your spouse or children checking your mood before they speak to you. They aren't respecting you; they are managing you.

  • The Shame Spiral: You explode, you say things you can't take back, and then you spend days beating yourself up and over-compensating to "fix" it.

You are tired of being the villain in your own home.

We Don’t Just Count to Ten. We Rewire the Reaction.

Standard anger management often teaches you to "suppress" the anger. That doesn't work for you. My approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and nervous system regulation to intercept the anger before it becomes an explosion.

1. The Audit (Mapping the Triggers)

We stop guessing. We analyze the data: Is your anger actually exhaustion? Is it anxiety wearing a mask? Is it a reaction to feeling disrespected? We identify the specific physiological cues—the tight chest, the clenching jaw—that signal the "snap" is coming.

2. The Circuit Breaker (Neurological Regulation)

You cannot reason with a flooded brain. We build the tactical skills to physically downshift your nervous system in high-pressure moments.

  • The Goal: To widen the gap between stimulus (what happened) and response (what you do), giving you back the power of choice.

3. The Repair (Communication Strategy)

Damage control is exhausting. We move from "apologizing for the explosion" to "communicating the need." We script how to express frustration, set boundaries, and ask for what you need without burning the house down.

From Volatile to Formidable

  • Respect, Not Fear: Your family respects you because they trust you, not because they are afraid of your reaction.

  • Professional Security: You stop worrying that one bad meeting or one snapped email will trigger an HR investigation.

  • Internal Quiet: You reclaim the energy you used to spend suppressing your rage. You sleep better, think clearer, and lead better.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. This is private, clinical therapy.

    • However: If you need an evaluation or ongoing treatment to satisfy a court or employer requirement, I can provide that.

    • The Difference: Unlike a generic 8-hour Saturday class, we do deep, individualized work to ensure the behavior actually changes so you don't end up back in this position.

  • No. Because I am strictly Private Pay, I do not submit diagnostic codes (like "Intermittent Explosive Disorder") to your insurance company. Your treatment remains siloed from your employment and medical history.

  • This is the fear that keeps people from seeking help. Struggling with emotional regulation does not inherently make you an "abuser," but it does make you dangerous to the emotional safety of those around you. My job is not to judge your character; it is to give you the tools to ensure your behavior aligns with your values. We focus on safety and change, not shaming.

  • Yes. I provide objective clinical summaries for legal or professional purposes.

    • Note: These are billed separately from session fees. I require a signed Release of Information from you before I speak to anyone.

  • For voluntary clients, we typically see significant de-escalation within 8-12 sessions. For court-mandated clients, the duration is often dictated by the legal requirement (e.g., 12 weeks or 24 weeks). We will clarify this during your Intake.

    • Intake & Strategy Session (90 Mins): $300.

    • Individual Session (50 Mins): $200.

    • Strictly Private Pay.

Intensity is a Tool. Don’t Let It Be a Weapon.

You can be powerful without being destructive. Schedule your intake today and learn to handle the pressure without the explosion.

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