Not necessarily. Ephesians 4:26 says 'Be angry and do not sin.' Anger itself is a human emotion—even Jesus expressed anger. The issue isn't feeling anger, it's what you do with it. Therapy helps you understand your anger and respond to it in ways that align with your values and your faith.

Christian Anger Management Therapy

"Be angry and do not sin"—because anger is human, but what you do with it matters.

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Anger Isn't the Problem—It's What Happens Next

Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions—especially in the church. Many Christians have been taught that anger is always sinful, that a good believer should be calm and gentle at all times.

But even Jesus overturned tables. He saw injustice and responded with righteous anger. The Bible doesn't tell us not to feel anger. It says "be angry and do not sin" (Ephesians 4:26). The difference between righteous anger and destructive anger isn't the feeling—it's the response.

If your anger has been hurting your relationships, your family, or your own peace—therapy can help you understand what's underneath it and find a better way forward.

Faith Integration—At Your Pace

You decide how faith shows up in your therapy. These elements are available when you want them:

Prayer in Sessions

If you'd like, we can bring difficult emotions to God together—asking for wisdom, patience, and the strength to change.

Scripture for Wisdom

Exploring what the Bible says about anger, patience, and self-control—including the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23.

Spiritual Perspective

Understanding anger through the lens of your faith—including the difference between righteous anger and destructive patterns.

Evidence-Based Methods

CBT techniques for identifying triggers, managing reactions, and building healthier response patterns—grounded in research.

What Anger Often Looks Like

Anger doesn't always look like shouting. Sometimes it's the simmering irritability that never quite goes away. The sarcasm that bites. The silence that punishes. The tension your family walks on eggshells around.

Underneath anger, there's usually something else—hurt, fear, exhaustion, or a sense that things are deeply unfair. Therapy helps you get to what's really going on, so you can respond from a place of clarity instead of reactivity.

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Session Fees

Individual Therapy

$170–$185

50 minutes

HST included • Insurance receipts provided

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Your Therapist

Ethan Coolen, RP(Q)

Registered Psychotherapist (Q) • Anger Management

Ethan uses ACT and CBT approaches to help you understand what's underneath the anger, and build better response patterns. Most clients develop solid anger management skills within 8-12 sessions. Faith integration available at your pace, always client-led and never imposed.

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