You are 18 or older and want practical tools for your anger.
Ashland, VA • Online Across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC & South Carolina
Anger Management Counseling
Anger management counseling that helps you understand your triggers and respond with control, in Ashland, VA and online across Virginia.
Dr. Chris Coleman, LPC, LSATP
Anger is not the enemy. What it costs you is the problem.
✓ Practical, cognitive-behavioral tools
✓ 20+ years treating anger & substance use
✓ In person in Ashland or online
the basics
What Is Anger Management Counseling?
Anger management counseling is evidence-based care that helps you recognize what sets off your anger and build skills to respond instead of react. I provide it in Ashland, VA and online across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina.
I am Dr. Chris Coleman, a licensed counselor with more than 20 years helping people with anger, substance use, and co-occurring concerns. Control is the goal. You do not need to be of the Christian faith to be here. Faith is offered, never forced.
please note
A Note on Court-Ordered Anger Management
I provide anger management counseling, not court-ordered classes. I do not complete court paperwork or issue certificates of completion. If your requirement is only to satisfy a court or attorney, I will refer you to a program that does that.
what we work on
Does This Sound Like You?
- Small things set you off, and the reaction feels bigger than the moment
- You have said or done things in anger that you regret
- People walk on eggshells around you, and you feel it
- The anger is tangled up with stress, old pain, or substance use
- You want control back, not to feel like a bystander to your own reactions
what we work on
What I Help With
Reactive anger. The quick fuse that goes off before you can think.
Resentment and slow-burn anger. The anger that builds quietly and leaks out sideways.
Anger and relationships. Repair with the people your anger has hurt.
Anger and substance use. When drinking or drugs fuel the anger, both are addressed. See Substance Abuse Counseling.
Anger after trauma. Anger that traces back to old wounds. See Trauma Therapy.
Stress and irritability. Everyday overwhelm that keeps you on edge.
how it works
How I Approach Your Care
Understand the trigger. It starts with what sets the anger off and what it is protecting.
Practical skills. I use cognitive behavioral and reality-based approaches to build real tools you can use in the moment.
The whole picture. Anger rarely travels alone, so stress, mood, trauma, and substance use are part of the work.
Faith welcomed, not forced. Biblical principles are part of my approach when you want them, and never when you do not.
Honest and direct, with compassion. I will tell you the truth about what your anger is costing, and walk it with you.
is this a fit?
Anger Management May Be a Good Fit If:
Your anger is affecting your relationships, work, or health.
You want counseling, in person or online, not a court-ordered class.
the outcome
What Can Change
You catch the anger before it takes over.
The people close to you stop bracing for the next blowup.
You handle stress without it turning into rage.
You feel in control of your reactions again.
Getting started is simple
How to Get Started
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Reach Out
Call 804-944-7990 or use the contact page. It starts with a brief intake screening.
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Complete Your Assessment
You complete an evidence-based assessment so care fits what is driving the anger.
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Begin Counseling
You begin anger management counseling in Ashland or online, at a pace that fits your life.
Common questions
Anger Management FAQs
What does anger management counseling involve?
Anger management counseling helps you identify your triggers and build practical skills to respond with control. I use cognitive behavioral and reality-based approaches, tailored to your situation.
How do I know if I need anger management?
If your anger is hurting your relationships, your work, or your health, or if people close to you have raised concerns, it may be time. A brief assessment can help you decide.
Can anger management be done online?
Yes. Anger management counseling is available in person in Ashland, VA and online across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina.
How long does anger management counseling take?
It depends on your goals and what is driving the anger. Many people work in a focused series of sessions, and the plan adjusts as you go.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Insurance is accepted through Headway, including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem/BCBS, United Health/Optum, Carefirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, and some Kaiser plans, along with private pay.
Ready when you are
Ready to start anger management counseling?
Reach out for an intake screening — no pressure, just a conversation.