Expertise As a "Recovering Angry Person" and psychotherapist, I have thoroughly explored Anger and its related emotions, hurt, fear, depression and guilt. I'll give a free half-hour of coaching to anyone who can ask me a question I cannot address!
Experience 36 years as a family, individual and group psychotherapist. 15 years of teaching for California Probation Officers and Psychotherapists. Author of "Exploring Anger with Your Child" (now "The ABCs of Anger in its updated version). Personal, clinical and group work with anger, including in the parenting arena.
Organizations C.A.M.F.T. (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)
N.S.A. (National Speakers Association) Professional Member since 1984
Publications Magazines: Woman's Day, Personal Excellence, Care Notes
Newspapers: Marin Independent Journal, The FAX, San Francisco
Chronicle, in-house publications for therapy organizations
Books and CDs: Total of 17 published works (www.emotionalpro.com/)
Education/Credentials M.S.W. from University of California in Berkeley
Two California Licenses: Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker
Lifetime Jr. College Instructor License in California
Host of Internet radio program (since 2004)Full Power Living, focused on "awakening the world to the power and importance of human emotions"
http://www.emotionalpro.com/
Past/Present Clients Write me for a partial list; or look on my web site, www.emotionalpro.com/
Q: I'm 14 years old and i think i have anger problems! i don't think there seriously bad but I've ... A: Sinea, No, there's nothing wrong with you! But there are some things you need to change in order to ...
Q: I've always had quite a temper although most times I am able to keep it under control unless I'm ... A: Fantastic that you have some appointments! When you do meet with the people, select the one you ...
Q: I've always had quite a temper although most times I am able to keep it under control unless I'm ... A: Kitty, Anyone who has experienced 5 rapes, with no apparent psychological help for those ...
Q: sorry I couldn't do the same. I caught the swine flu and it had me down and out for a little while. ... A: Sarah, Good work on identifying your "shoulds". It is clear that your father, in your experience, ...
Q: I need mental help, but am afraid I'll be subjected to a mental facility. Being confined in that ... A: I'm saddened when I read your question. It tells me you are in a lot of pain. I am so glad you ...
Q: I'm a fifteen year old girl, with a hidden anger problem. I've never told anyone about it except for ... A: Sarah, Thanks for your trust in sharing this issue with me. Let's see what we can do to get to the ...
Q: ..i also am afraid of letting goof my anger i keep it in and im angry as i have been pysically and ... A: efa, Thank you for writing. You have a very difficult problem. The good news is that it CAN be ...
Q: This time last year I became very angry after an incident with a male friend, where I hoped for more ... A: Jess, It sounds like you are in bumpy times again. BTW, when the same type of situation repeats ...
Q: My husband has a history of anger, verbal abuse and past physcial, which has never reoccured since 1 ... A: Sara, This is a BIG, BIG problem. You need professional help immediately! If your husband will ...
Q: I have recently discovered that the childhood experiences that have caused me great upset, sadness, ... A: Felicity, I'm glad to hear you're making such progress! Thank you for following up on some of my ...
Q: I have recently discovered that the childhood experiences that have caused me great upset, sadness, ... A: You've given me another clue with this question, Felicity. If your mother told you many times that ...
Q: I have recently discovered that the childhood experiences that have caused me great upset, sadness, ... A: Felicity, Sorry it's taken me a bit to get back to you. I went on a family vacation, from which I ...
Q: I am a 36 years old married female and a mother of two sons aged 6 and a half and 3 and a half ... A: Shumaysa, Thank you for writing. I am happy for you that you recognize this problem and want to do ...
Q: I wanted to ask for an expert's thoughts on my husband's anger problems. He is Native American and ... A: Jan, It sounds like you have your hands full with this one. I can appreciate your desire to ...
Q: I really feel I need to do something about it right now before it starts to ruin mine or people ... A: Steve, Your situation certainly sounds critical. It also sounds like anger is already ruining ...
Q: oh please help me Doctor... i have a very bad teen temper now,& it is affecting me & my parents ... A: Good for you, to ask for help in this kind of a situation. That's the first step, really, to ...
Q: I st get pissed off so incredibly easily, my friends poke fun at each other and laugh about it but ... A: Have you been a perfectionist all your life? Usually, about your age the need to be perfect is ...
Q: I st get pissed off so incredibly easily, my friends poke fun at each other and laugh about it but ... A: Briana, I am so impressed that you are so aware that you need help with this situation, and are ...
Q: I really appreciate any help you can give me. I am a mother of an 8 year old and 1 1/2 year old. I ... A: Bennie, It sounds like you are in a lot of pain over this issue. This is good, because pain is our ...
Q: I am a 28 year old father of 2 boys (10 and 3.) I love my boys and wife whole-heartedly. I'm ... A: Nick, You sound like such a loving and caring father. Your boys are fortunate to have you as a ...
Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I believe that I have some major anger issues. First of all, I am ... A: Jennifer. I'm glad it is helpful. I'm glad to know you do get a break during the day. Perhaps you ...
Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I believe that I have some major anger issues. First of all, I am ... A: Jennifer, It certainly sounds like you have a frustrating and unhappy situation! I'm hoping I can ...
Q: I understand that there are programs for people who can't control their anger. What about for people ... A: Dee, No, I do not work with Dissociative Identity Disorder, per se. I may, however, have a few ...
Q: 2 yrs ago, I became a widow from a sudden/tragic death of the love of my life. 6 mos ago, I met a ... A: The bottom line is that you are afraid of losing this second man. When you turn on him angrily, you ...
