Anger Therapists Available in Lakeland
This page is for people in Lakeland looking for online therapists who work with anger. Use it to compare counselors licensed in Florida who offer anger-related support, such as managing intense feelings, reducing outbursts, and improving communication. Look at each provider’s listed specialties, therapy approaches, client focus, and whether they mention anger management in their profile. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being elsewhere in Florida is not a barrier to working with any counselor listed here.
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1. Alexander McAllister, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship
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2. Kathleen Wakefield , LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor helping life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Joel Brooks, LCSW
LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Dr. Virginia Clark, LCSW
LCSW with 40 years helping clients heal
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Sarah Cooper, LMHC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for life transitions
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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7. Aimee Gandy, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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8. Melissa Cooper, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and family care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Elizabeth Carter, LMHC
Florida counselor with 32 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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10. Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for families
Works with Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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11. Lanita Parrish, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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12. Crystal Scott, LPC, LMHC
Florida LPC and LMHC focused on resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Roseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
Compassionate therapy for life transitions and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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14. Athina Smalios, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding trauma recovery and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. David Shirly, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About anger therapy for people in Lakeland
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Lakeland can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,400 therapists match this page, all of whom name anger among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Lakeland
Lakeland has a population of about 112,641. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I choose a provider who specializes in anger?
Look for profiles that list anger, emotional regulation, or related trauma and conflict work among their specialties. Check their described approaches—CBT, DBT, and skills-based coaching often include anger strategies. Also compare client focus such as adults, couples, or adolescents to match your situation.
Can online anger work help with outbursts during arguments or at work?
Many people use online therapy to address outbursts by learning skills for de-escalation, impulse control, and communication. Discussion-based sessions and practice exercises can focus on triggers that happen during arguments or at work. Read each profile to see whether they mention those settings or similar goals.
What should I ask during an initial message to find the right fit for anger issues?
Ask about the clinician’s experience with anger-specific techniques, how they structure skill practice between sessions, and whether they work with your age group or relationship type. Also ask about their approach to safety planning if anger has led to risky behavior. Keep questions concise and focused on fit.
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