Anger Management

ANGER MANAGEMENT
DENVER, CO

In many professional circles anger is considered to be a ‘secondary emotion.’ That being held true, anger is an emotional and/or behavioral reaction to a primary emotion such as sadness, disgust or fear. Anger is intended to signal (to us and our environment) that a violation has occurred. This could be a real or perceived violation of expectation, boundaries, desire, values, or need. And while our raw experience with anger genuinely arises to communicate something of value (e.g. anger in response to protect you or your loved one from danger), oftentimes how we express our anger can do more harm than good. It can be disproportionate to the situation, wrongfully displaced, or simply not the most adaptive solution for a given circumstance. In any case, examining one’s relationship to anger is an important goal for self-growth or the treatment of anger management.

Anger is not a clinical diagnosis in and of itself, however it often presents as a symptom when a clinical diagnosis such as depression or anxiety is present. In some instances, anger may be an isolated problem arising from a deficit in communication skills and impacting interpersonal relationships. Either way, when anger is left unmanaged, it often disrupts our ability to achieve our goals in relationships at work and with our friends and family, and in the most extreme cases can place us in dangerous circumstances.

Therefore therapy for anger management is a step-by-step process to not just manage behavioral impulses like anger, but to reduce them entirely.

Anger Management Therapy

My treatment process goes beyond simply learning how to manage anger to effectively learning from your anger in order to reduce it entirely.  By examining important aspects about your anger, including how anger functions in your life, we are then able to draw out underlying information that will help you not only reduce the maladaptive need for anger, but also encourage more effective ways of being.  

Like many behaviors, anger can be habitual.  And since habits are difficult to break, they require a variety of skills that are purposeful to achieve the function(s) anger once served.  And while skills are effective placeholders to cope with anger for the interim, my goal is to utilize evidence based treatments that go beyond your reliance on coping skills. Therefore, my treatment process is sequential in nature, providing you with skills to reduce behavioral impulses and increase coping skills, understand more about the nature of your anger, and adopt other more adaptive ways of getting your needs met.

For example: I examine many aspects about how one’s experience with anger is being maintained.  In other words, I spend time examining how anger is being maintained by your environment including your relationships, how anger is being reinforced for you personally.  For example, without knowing, anger may serve as an outlet to manage the mental and physical stress we experience, therefore I offer tools that reduce your stress so that you are able to apply more adaptive, functional skills to better meet your needs in the moment.

Anger, when healthy,  is a useful detector alerting us to important information about ourselves and our needs in the moment.  However, anger is often seen as a “bad emotion” in which we judge ourselves for having or expressing.  As a result, we end up missing the useful information we need to learn from anger, that may give us a clue that we need to make different choices in our relationships, work, and lives. If you are interested in scheduling a free consultation for Anger Management, contact Dr. Lauren Gorog from Gorog Health today.

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Adam and Cam Wells
Adam and Cam Wells
2024-05-30
We recently had the pleasure of having sessions for our child with Dr. Gorog for help with anxiety and behavioral development, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Dr. Gorog is truly exceptional in her approach, skillfully addressing both the psychological and somatic aspects of anxiety. Her comprehensive method ensures that every facet of one's well-being is considered, not just the mental or emotional symptoms. From the very first session, Dr. Gorog made my kiddo feel understood and at ease. She has a remarkable ability to identify the physical and somatic manifestations of anxiety and provides practical strategies to alleviate these symptoms. Her holistic approach has helped ALL of us gain a deeper understanding of how the body and mind are interconnected, which has been incredibly empowering. Dr. Gorog's expertise in treating anxiety is evident in the personalized care she offers. She tailors her sessions to the patient's unique needs, and ensures that our child always feel supported and heard. With her guidance, our child has learned effective techniques to manage anxiety, and we as the parents have learned a great deal more about how to support their journey. I highly recommend Dr. Gorog to anyone struggling with anxiety, especially if you're looking for a provider who addresses both the mental and somatic dimensions of this condition. Her compassionate care and comprehensive treatment approach have made a significant difference in our family and our kiddo.
Linden Brooks
Linden Brooks
2024-03-20
Dr.Gorog is the best therapist I've ever seen. After struggling with my mental health for years and trying multiple therapist and approaches I was losing hope....until I walked into Dr.Gorogs office. She creates an environment of safety allowing you to be truly vulnerable, for me I was able to go deeper then ever before. This environment and trust allows her to guide patients in restructuring the meaning assigned to external factors and exploring how past events and traumas have wired our brains, which for me was a large cause of my mental distress. She helped me reframe my anxiety and view it in a positive light, an emotion/stimulus I no longer fight but embrace and explore with curiosity. Through our time, I've done some exploration of my mental health outside of traditional practices, she was supportive, encouraging, and provided valuable advice on how to approach a new therapy modality, which was solely effective because of the work we had previously done. Furthermore, she was important in the integration of the experience and holding me accountable to the discoveries. I would recommend Dr.Gorog to any and everyone whose looking to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions, overcome and cope with deep trauma, navigate a large life event, or simply improve your life to lessen your symptoms and be more fulfilled.
Gabe Casher
Gabe Casher
2023-08-10
As a fellow therapist, I highly recommend Dr. Gorog for psychotherapy services. She has a warm and down-to-earth presence, and uses an evidence-based, no nonsense approach with her clients. She is direct and gentle at the same time, which leads to great outcomes for clients. With Dr. Gorog, you are in good hands!
Efrain Lemus
Efrain Lemus
2022-04-12
Best psychotherapy in Denver, I was having hard problems with anxiety and she gave me the tools to fight the anxiety and keep it controlled. Dr. Lauren I’ll definitely come back to you in the future when I feel the anxiety is getting out of control again.
Terrel Davis
Terrel Davis
2021-07-07
Dr. Gorog is a well-qualified and compassionate therapist, who provides a safe environment for self-growth and healing. Without hesitation, I recommend her highly to friends and family.
Amber “Amber B Shells”
Amber “Amber B Shells”
2020-12-19
My experience with Dr. Gorog was extremely insightful. I have learned skills and knowledge that cause me to feel calmer, more secure in myself and gave me a deeper understanding to myself on a deeper level. I tend to be a sensitive person due to trauma and with my session with Dr. Gorog I gained a higher level of consciousness and was able to see how things effect my nervous system and heart rate. My session gave me the understanding of how things that appear as normal daily occurrence like my phone ringing effected my physiological make up and took me out of the present moment. Amber B. Shells
Marc Allan (Marc_Allen)
Marc Allan (Marc_Allen)
2020-02-15
I have made great progress with my anxiety and depression with Dr. Gorog’s help. Dr. Gorog is passionate about helping others and is one of the most compassionate people I’ve met. She has helped me look at life and myself in thoughtful and positive ways. I highly recommend Dr. Gorog.

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About Dr. Nordberg

Dr. Nordberg specializes in insomnia, chronic pain management, and psychosocial support for chronic health conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. She uses research-backed methods like ACT, CBT, and MI, and is trained in biofeedback and relaxation training. With a background in clinical and health psychology, Dr. Nordberg offers holistic, collaborative care. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University and her B.A. from University of Southern California. Her extensive experience spans VA hospitals, academic medical centers, and community clinics.

She is currently completing a postdoctoral fellowship in Health Psychology at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and is supervised by Dr. Gorog.

About Dr. Gorog

Founder of Gorog Health, Dr. Lauren Gorog is a licensed Clinical Health Psychologist specializing in a holistic approach to mental healthcare. With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Gorog integrates mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), biofeedback, and somatic techniques like yoga and diaphragmatic breathing to address mental health issues and promote overall wellness. She offers tailored treatment for insomnia, chronic pain, eating disorders, and more, coordinating care with medical providers to enhance your well-being.

Dr. Gorog earned her Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, which included extensive training and research. As a member of the Colorado Psychological Association, she remains current with ongoing professional development.