Anger and stress are natural human responses, but when they feel overwhelming or begin affecting daily life, working with a therapist can help. First Session connects you with therapists who specialize in anger and stress management.
Anger and stress management therapy focuses on understanding the triggers and patterns behind intense emotional responses. Through various therapeutic approaches, clients may learn to recognize early warning signs, develop healthier coping strategies, and build skills for managing difficult emotions in constructive ways. This type of therapy often addresses the underlying thoughts and circumstances that contribute to heightened stress or anger.
First Session makes it easier to find a therapist who fits your needs. You can browse therapists across Canada, watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach, and book directly online. Credentials are verified during onboarding, so you can feel confident as you begin your search for support.
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Tanya Lerra
Registered Social Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Newmarket, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Tanya Lerra
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Nervous system regulation, Anger Management, Attachment, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Perfectionism, Relationships, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Family issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Trauma
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Nervous system regulation, Anger Management, Attachment, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Perfectionism, Relationships, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Family issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Trauma
Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories
Newfoundland and Labrador
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Shelley Quan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shelley Quan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Perfectionism, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Stress, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Perimenopause mental health support, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, People pleasing
Perfectionism, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Stress, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Perimenopause mental health support, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, People pleasing
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Ontario
United States of America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central & South America
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island
Nunavut
Northwest Territories
Newfoundland and Labrador
Lindsey Salloway
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB and ON.
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Lindsey Salloway
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Ontario
New Brunswick
Michelle Belitzky
Registered Social Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Montreal, QC)
Virtual Sessions in QC and ON.
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Michelle Belitzky
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples, Depression, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Life transitions, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Family Conflict, Emotional Numbness, Relationships, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples, Depression, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Life transitions, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Family Conflict, Emotional Numbness, Relationships, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
New Brunswick
Yukon
Nunavut
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
Mark Peterson
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Glenwood, AB)
Virtual Sessions in MB, AB, BC, SK, NT, YT, NU, PE, and NL.
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Mark Peterson
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Decision making, Depression, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Phobias, PTSD, Panic attacks
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Decision making, Depression, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Phobias, PTSD, Panic attacks
Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and MB.
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Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
United States of America, Asia, Central & South America, Europe
Ontario
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
New Brunswick
Nunavut
Yukon
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Jane Aure
Registered Social Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Mississauga, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB and ON.
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Jane Aure
Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
$185/session
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Anger Management, Break-up recovery, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Eating disorders, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Relationships, Thought Restructuring, Grief and Loss
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Anger Management, Break-up recovery, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Eating disorders, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Relationships, Thought Restructuring, Grief and Loss
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Ontario
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Nunavut
Yukon
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan
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Anger and stress management therapy is a form of counselling that helps individuals understand and respond to intense emotions in healthier ways. It often involves identifying triggers, exploring underlying causes, and developing practical coping strategies. Therapists may draw on cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices, or other approaches tailored to individual needs.
Who might benefit from anger and stress management therapy?
This type of therapy may be helpful for anyone who experiences frequent frustration, difficulty controlling anger, or chronic stress that interferes with relationships, work, or daily well-being. It can also support those navigating major life transitions, workplace pressures, or situations that consistently feel overwhelming.
What does anger and stress management therapy involve?
Sessions typically involve talking through specific situations, examining thought patterns, and practising new responses. A therapist may introduce relaxation techniques, communication skills, or problem-solving strategies. The approach varies depending on individual goals and the therapist's methods, but the focus is generally on building lasting skills for emotional regulation.
How long does therapy typically take?
The length of therapy varies based on individual circumstances and goals. Some people find short-term work helpful for addressing specific challenges, while others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist can help you assess progress and adjust the plan as needed.
How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
Finding the right fit is an important part of the process. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to learn about their background, style, and areas of focus before booking. Many people find it helpful to have an initial conversation to see if the connection feels supportive and comfortable.
How do I book a session?
Booking is straightforward on First Session. Browse therapist profiles, watch their intro videos, and select a time that works for you. You can book directly online without needing to call or email. Therapists set their own rates and availability, so you can find options that suit your schedule and budget.