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Brian Gregory is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in supporting adults with concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and stress. Brian was inspired to become a counselor while working as a minister in a small rural community and seeing the limited resources available to people needing mental health assistance. He enjoys hiking, woodworking, music, and exercising.
Brian has a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. He utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques depending on client needs.
Brian strives to meet clients where they are and join them with empathy and compassion in a safe environment where they can move at their own pace. If you are ready to work together toward better mental health, schedule an appointment with Brian today!
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Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it....
Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
John Barsotti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Tennessee, and he has been practicing therapy for the past 8 years. John's counseling style is non-judgemental, empathetic, and compassionate. He uses a holistic approach to help clients identify their strengths to help manage a balance of self-care, mindfulness, and well-being. John uses several different evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Using a client-centered approach, the focus is to identify and implement techniques to help clients manage their needs and goals.
John completed his Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences at the University of Memphis ('09). Then, he completed his Master of Social Work, also at the University of Memphis, in 2015. John has worked in community, residential, and outpatient settings. There is a wide variety of diagnoses he's worked with, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, child and family issues, anger management, and substance abuse problems. Trauma and abuse are other areas in which he's treated.
John is hopeful to help those trying to manage mental health disorders, whether mild, moderate, or severe. He believes the therapeutic process is valuable in making positive changes in pursuit of both short and long-term goals. If you are ready to engage in this professional relationship, schedule an appointment today!
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Yes, there are therapists who help with anger via Anger management therapy. It’s a therapeutic process that an individual goes through to manage their anger and identify its triggers. They’re given clear instructions on how to improve their angry behavior as well as a safe space for opening up about their emotions.
Once an individual’s triggers are identified, anger management therapy focuses on helping the individual process and respond to these emotions in a more positive and productive manner. The anger management therapist will provide coping strategies and ultimately help their client take back control of their anger.
The five keys to mastering anger include identifying triggers, pausing before reacting, calmly expressing emotions, discovering constructive outlets for frustration, and seeking professional assistance if necessary. Acquiring these skills through Anger management therapy empowers individuals to effectively manage and navigate their anger.
The best therapy for anger management often involves cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps individuals identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior related to anger.
Anger management therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Often, Anger management therapy lasts between 4-6 weeks. However, it can last longer, dependent on the individual’s needs.
Anger is a powerful emotion. It surfaces when we deal with a real and perceived injustice in life. There’s nothing wrong with anger; it’s one of the many emotions on a wide spectrum. In fact, worse than anger is suppressed anger—anger that is not processed and expressed in a healthy way.
While anger is perfectly normal, it is incredibly destructive when it surfaces every time something small goes wrong. It can also threaten the well-being and safety of people around the angry individual. Frequent or destructive anger can lead to relationships issues, problems at work, and even disruptions to your health. If you are at the point where it feels like anger controls you, it’s time to seek help. Thriveworks Knoxville counseling knows how painful and frustrating uncontrolled anger can feel for both the person suffering and those around them. Anger counseling has helped thousands of people, so if you think you’re a candidate for anger counseling, contact us. We’re ready to help.
You may be wondering how you’ll know whether it’s time to seek professional help. The good news is, that’s the easy part: if you think it’s even a remote possibility you might benefit from anger management counseling, it’s time to call a counselor. If your problem is significant, you likely are certain you need some help resolving it, in which case Thriveworks Knoxville counselors are here to help. And, if your problem isn’t quite as severe, Thriveworks Knoxville counseling can help you develop techniques to prevent your anger from becoming an issue that interferes with your life. Regardless of how severe you feel your struggle with anger may be, Thriveworks Knoxville counselors can assess the intensity of your feelings, rate how often you experience anger and note how you express it. If what we find is concerning, we’ll work with you to determine what’s triggering your anger and how to respond to those triggers in a healthier way.
Signs of an anger problem include:
Each person is different, and so treatment plans vary from person to person. However, all anger counseling has some common goals. Your anger management therapist will help you learn what triggers your anger, develop relaxation techniques, and learn to respond calmly in stressful situations. Often, anger management patients have unresolved trauma in their past that is causing them to react inappropriately. Once that trauma is resolved, they are able to keep their cool because they are no longer walking around feeling threatened.
Thriveworks Counseling, in Knoxville, TN, has talented therapists and counselors who can help you manage your anger. They will help you focus on coping skills. Won’t it be a relief to not lash out at friends and family when situations don’t go as planned?
Thriveworks Knoxville therapists are ready to help you improve your relationship with anger. We don’t keep a waiting list, and we can usually see new clients the same week as scheduling. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances.
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