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Anger management therapy to respond with control
Practical therapy for adults who want to understand their anger and respond differently.
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4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for Anger has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Anger however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Anger is a normal emotion that becomes a problem when it is too intense, too frequent, or expressed in ways that damage work and relationships. Therapy treats it with cognitive behavioral tools: identifying triggers and early warning signs, examining the thoughts that escalate a reaction, and practicing responses that keep you in control.
Does this sound like you?
- You go from fine to furious with almost nothing in between.
- You say things in an argument that you would never say calmly.
- You apologize afterward and mean it, and then it happens again.
- Your family can tell what kind of night it will be from how you shut the door.
- You are calm at work and impossible at home.
- Small things set you off and the big things do not register at all.
- You have started to scare yourself a little.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Anger is not the problem. Anger is normal, and it is often useful, because it tells you something is wrong. The problem is what happens between the trigger and the response.
When does anger become a problem?
Three questions matter: how often, how intense, and what it costs.
Occasional anger, proportional to the situation, expressed in a way you can stand behind, is healthy. Anger that arrives fast, runs hot, and leaves damage behind is not.
The clearest sign is the aftermath. If you regularly regret what you said, if people manage around your moods, if arguments end with someone in tears or a door slammed, the cost is real.
The American Psychological Association notes that chronic anger takes a physical toll as well, contributing to elevated stress on the body over time. Living at a constant simmer is not free.
There is also the quiet version. Not shouting, but a permanent irritability, a short fuse, a sense that everyone is an obstacle. That is anger too, and it wears down relationships just as effectively.
What is actually underneath the anger?
This surprises people, but anger is usually the second emotion, not the first.
Something else arrives first. Feeling disrespected. Feeling powerless. Being afraid. Being hurt. Being exhausted. Anger shows up right behind it, because anger feels stronger than any of those and it moves outward instead of inward.
Anger protects you from feeling something more vulnerable. That is why it can be so hard to give up, and why “just calm down” is useless advice.
The physical layer matters too. Poor sleep, chronic stress, pain, and alcohol all lower the threshold. Many people who think they have an anger problem have a sleep problem that is manufacturing one.
What does CBT for anger involve?
MindView uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which targets the sequence rather than the feeling.
The first piece is the trigger. Your therapist helps you identify what actually sets you off, and it is often more specific than you think. Not “traffic,” but being made to wait when you are already late. Not “my partner,” but the sense of being criticized.
The second piece is early warning. Anger has a physical runway before it takes off: jaw, chest, shoulders, heat, a change in breathing. Most people miss the runway entirely and only notice at the point of no return. Learning to catch it early is where control actually comes from.
The third piece is the thought. Between the trigger and the explosion is an interpretation: “He did that on purpose.” “She thinks I’m an idiot.” “This always happens to me.” Those thoughts pour fuel on the reaction, and CBT treats them as claims to be tested rather than facts.
Then you practice. Real situations, reviewed in session. What happened, what you tried, what worked. The skills only count if they hold under pressure, so the work stays connected to your actual week.
Assertiveness is often part of it. Many people who explode have spent weeks saying nothing at all. Learning to raise a problem at a two, calmly, means it never gets to a ten.
How long does treatment take?
Anger work is practical and skills-based, which often means it is a good fit for focused therapy.
We will not give you a number of sessions. What we will tell you is the method. Your first session is an intake, the early work fills in your history, and you and your therapist build the treatment plan from there. From there sessions are weekly and built around specific situations from your week, and once a month you review standardized measures together to see whether the intensity and the fallout are actually changing. If the plan is not helping, the plan changes.
Your therapist will be direct with you about what they see rather than promising an outcome.
Do I have to be sent here to come?
No. Some people come because a partner, a job, or a court has told them to. Many others come on their own, because they scared themselves or they are tired of being the person who ruins the evening.
Either way, the work is the same and it is not punitive. You are not there to be lectured. You are there to change a pattern that is costing you things you care about.
Getting started
MindView works with adults in Jamaica and Queens, NY, and Buffalo, NY. Sessions are conducted by telehealth.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and currently accepting new clients. Book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We respond within one business day.
What does it look like?
- •Reacting more strongly than a situation calls for
- •Tension, irritability, or a short fuse
- •Regret after outbursts
- •Conflict at home or work
- •Feeling like anger controls you
Who is this for?
- •Adults whose anger affects relationships or work
- •People who want tools to stay calm under pressure
- •Anyone ready to understand what drives their reactions
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- First meeting
Your therapist asks what brought you in, what your anger looks like in real situations, and what you want to change. You rate the intensity and frequency of the irritability, the outbursts, and the regret afterward, on a 0 to 10 scale. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Understanding the history
Your therapist walks through your life across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, looking at how anger was handled around you, what you learned to do with hurt or powerlessness, and the strengths that carried through. You can decline any question and keep answers short.
- Building the plan
You build the plan together. Goals target the sequence: the trigger, the early physical warning signs, the thought that escalates it, and the response. Each goal has concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you, often a relationship you want to stop damaging.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan using real situations from your week: what set it off, what you tried, what happened. Once a month your therapist reviews standardized measures with you to see whether the intensity and the fallout are shifting, and the plan is adjusted from what the measures show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance for anger management therapy?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What actually happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks what brought you in and what your anger looks like in real situations. You walk through recent examples. You are not there to be lectured.
How long does this take, and does anger therapy work?
Anger work is practical and skills-based, which often makes it a good fit for focused therapy. Your therapist sets goals with you and reviews progress rather than promising a timeline or a result.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Anger is not a diagnosis and you do not need one. If your reactions are costing you relationships or work, that is enough.
Can I do sessions by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth and we are accepting new clients. Book online or call (646) 493-4007 and we respond within one business day.
Will therapy try to make me stop feeling angry?
No. Anger is a normal, useful emotion and the goal is not to remove it. The work is on the intensity of the reaction and what you do with it.
How do you help someone with anger issues?
You can encourage them toward support without trying to fix or excuse the anger, stay safe, and set your own boundaries about what behavior you will accept. Avoid meeting anger with anger. Let them know you take it seriously and that help is available. If the anger ever becomes threatening or violent, prioritize safety and, if needed, emergency support.
How do you control anger in a relationship?
Controlling anger starts with noticing the early physical signs and taking a real pause before reacting, then returning to the issue when calmer. It helps to address the hurt or fear underneath the anger and to communicate it without attacking. These are learnable skills. Therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, helps you manage the reactions and repair the pattern with your partner.
Is there medicine for anger issues?
There is no medication specifically for anger itself. When anger is tied to an underlying condition like depression, anxiety, or ADHD, a prescriber may treat that condition, which can help. For anger on its own, the main treatment is therapy, which builds skills to recognize triggers, pause, and respond differently. At MindView we provide that therapy and coordinate with prescribers where relevant.
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How do I get started?
- 1
Check your insurance
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- 3
Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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