Anger Management
Find Your Calm. Reclaim Your Control.
Is anger running your life? You are not alone, and you are not your anger.
At Rooted Compassion Counseling, we believe anger is a powerful signal, not a life sentence. Our specialized 8-week Anger Management Program, led by counselor Brandon Mueller, MA, LPC provides a modern, neuroscience-backed path to understanding your emotions, regulating your nervous system, and building a life of peace and empowerment.
A Healthier Relationship with Anger is Possible
Do you find yourself reacting in ways you later regret? Feeling disconnected or exhausted by constant emotional storms? You may have tried to "control" your anger, only to find it bubbling over at the worst moments.
Traditional anger management often focuses on suppression. Our program is different. We help you understand, befriend, and channel your anger.
This isn't about getting rid of a core part of you. It's about learning its language, so you can respond with intention instead of reacting from overwhelm.
What You'll Learn in Our 8-Week Program
Our structured program is designed to give you practical, lasting skills. Through a combination of education, self-reflection, and proven techniques, you will:
Understand the Neuroscience of Anger: Learn how your brain and body (through Polyvagal Theory) are wired for survival and how this fuels your anger responses.
Recognize Your Early Warning Signs: Identify the unique physical and emotional cues that signal your anger is building, so you can intervene before you "flip your lid."
Develop Emotional Regulation Skills: Master grounding techniques like diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation to calm your nervous system in real-time.
Break the Cycle of Dysregulation: Map your personal anger escalation patterns and learn how to short-circuit them.
Channel Anger Constructively: Transform explosive or bottled-up energy into assertive communication, healthy boundary setting, and positive action.
Harness the Power of Connection: Learn how self-regulation and co-regulation with safe others can repair ruptures and foster resilience.
How It Works / The Process
Sessions 4 & 5: Connection & Repair
Explore how social engagement and co-regulation can calm your system. Learn the vital skill of repairing emotional ruptures with yourself and others.
Sessions 6 & 7: Channeling Anger into Power
Shift from reactive anger to proactive energy. Practice assertive communication, safe energy discharge, and techniques to transform anger into a force for positive change.
Session 8: Integration & Your Long-Term Plan
We'll bring all your insights and skills together to create a personalized, sustainable plan for long-term emotional regulation and well-being.
A Journey of Understanding and Skill-Building
Guided by Brandon Mueller, MA, LPC, you'll move from feeling overwhelmed by your anger to feeling confident in your ability to manage it.
Session 1: Introduction & Awareness
You'll be introduced to the core concepts of the program, including Polyvagal Theory, and begin building awareness of your personal anger patterns and physical signals.
Sessions 2 & 3: The Nervous System & Your Anger Cycle
Dive deep into how your body processes anger. You'll learn to recognize your triggers, your body's early warning signs, and map your unique escalation cycle.
About Your Counselor
Work with Brandon Mueller, MA, LPC, a Trusted Cincinnati & Ohio Anger Management Specialist
When seeking help for anger, you deserve a guide who is not only compassionate but also a recognized expert in the field. Brandon Mueller, MA, LPC is that trusted resource for individuals throughout Cincinnati and Ohio.
With a specialized focus on modern anger management techniques, Brandon has built a reputation as one of the region's most skilled therapists for helping men and women understand and regulate their emotions. His deep expertise in cutting-edge approaches—like Polyvagal Theory and nervous system regulation—sets his practice apart,
offering clients a sophisticated and highly effective path to change that goes beyond traditional talk therapy.
Brandon’s compassionate and practical approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can honestly explore your triggers and patterns. He is dedicated to empowering you with actionable strategies, helping you move from a state of reaction to a state of mindful response and lasting calm.
Choose a counselor who is committed to excellence and trusted by the Cincinnati community to provide the highest level of care for anger management.
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."
- Maya Angelou