Anger Management

At Willow Clinical Services, our therapists provide evidence-based anger management services designed to help clients understand, regulate, and transform their emotional responses. Anger itself is not a problem—it’s a natural emotion—but when it becomes overwhelming or expressed destructively, it can damage relationships, careers, and self-esteem. Our clinicians help clients build awareness of underlying triggers, learn practical regulation skills, and develop new ways to express emotion safely and effectively.

Several of our therapists have specialized training in domestic violence and relationship conflict, allowing them to work sensitively and responsibly with clients who have experienced or displayed harmful patterns of anger. This includes education about power and control dynamics, accountability, and communication strategies that support safety and respect in all relationships.

Anger management may be offered as a stand-alone treatment or integrated as part of individual, couples, or group therapy. Using approaches drawn from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, our clinicians guide clients toward emotional balance, healthier coping, and more constructive patterns of relating at home and in the community.

The Healthy Partner Project

Willow Clinical Services is excited to announce the launch of our new group, The Healthy Partner Project—a psychoeducational program designed for men who struggle with anger and have disclosed violence within their intimate relationships.

This 27-week, in-person group provides a structured, supportive environment to explore healthier ways of relating, while addressing the impact of anger and abusive behaviors. The Healthy Partner Project follows the Duluth Model, which emphasizes a community-based approach to domestic violence intervention.

Group Details

Facilitators:

Darius Collins, MA, LCPC, ASAT, APTT, DAIP Trained
Jamie Ricks, MS, CSAT-Candidate

Focus Areas:

High-conflict relationships
Challenges with controlling anger
Feelings of victimization in relationships
Past or present use of violence or abuse in relationships

Schedule: Wednesday evenings, 7–9 PM

November 5, 2025 – May 27, 2026

Location:

Willow Clinical Services - 1000 Jorie Blvd., Suite 206 Oak Brook, IL 60523

Cost:

$75 per group
Self-pay only (not billable to insurance)

Important Note:

This group is not appropriate for individuals mandated by the court to attend anger management.

For questions or to register, please contact: jamie@willowclinical.com