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Anger Therapists Available in Modesto

This page is for people in Modesto looking for online therapists who work with anger. You can compare clinicians by their approaches, areas of focus, and the types of issues they treat such as relationship conflict, workplace frustration, or difficulty managing intense emotions. Check each therapist’s listed specialties, therapy style, and any population they highlight. A California licence covers the whole state, so being available to clients in Modesto does not depend on their physical city of practice. Use these listings to narrow choices before contacting therapists to ask about fit and specific methods.

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  1. 1. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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  2. 2. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  3. 3. Patricia Riley, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

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  4. 4. Chauncey Chatman, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California LMFT for adult clients

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  5. 5. Deana Porter, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT for relationships and families

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method

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  6. 6. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression

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  7. 7. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam, LMFT

    22 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Career · ADHD

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  8. 8. Eric Aldaco, LMFT

    16 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Christian LMFT focused on strength-based care

    Works with Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Relationship · Family · Parenting

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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  9. 9. Sheila Owens, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Supportive therapy for change and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  10. 10. Matthew Esselstrom, LMFT

    22 years in practice · English · Non-binary

    California LMFT with 22 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  11. 11. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  12. 12. Marlo Lewis, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed LCSW helping clients build emotional wellbeing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy

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  13. 13. Blanca Nicassio, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT for stress anxiety and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

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  14. 14. Cheryl Garnica, LMFT

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, resilience, and emotional balance

    Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  15. 15. Megan Allen, LMFT

    28 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT for stress and coaching

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coaching

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About anger therapy for people in Modesto

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Modesto can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

885 therapists match this page, all of whom name anger among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Modesto

Modesto has a population of about 218,464. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

Can I work with an online therapist in Modesto for anger issues even if they're not physically nearby?

Yes. Therapists licensed in California are able to work with clients anywhere in the state. For someone in Modesto, distance is not a barrier for online therapy. Check that the therapist explicitly lists availability to clients in Modesto and review their stated approaches to anger and emotion regulation before reaching out.

What therapy approaches should I look for if I want help managing anger?

Look for therapists who mention evidence-based strategies like cognitive-behavioral techniques, anger management skills, emotion regulation, or dialectical behavior therapy. Also consider whether they work on triggers, communication skills, and conflict resolution. Read each profile to see how they describe their methods and any common situations they help with.

How do therapists usually handle anger that shows up in relationships or at work?

Many therapists focus on identifying triggers and patterns, teaching coping skills, and improving communication. They may work on boundaries, assertiveness, and ways to de-escalate conflict. Some integrate role-play or homework between sessions. Check therapist profiles for experience with relationship or workplace-related anger to find a closer match.

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