You don’t set out to lose your cool. But it happens.
Maybe it’s snapping at your partner or kids. Maybe it’s blowing up in traffic. Maybe it’s an outburst at work you regret later. You tell yourself, “I’ll keep it under control next time.”
When anger starts running the show
Anger Management Counseling for Men in Massachusetts
What anger looks like in men
Sound familiar? This isn’t about being a “bad guy.” It’s about being a man who was never taught healthier tools to handle emotions.
Anger shows up in more ways than yelling. Sometimes it’s obvious; other times it’s quiet but just as destructive.
For men across Massachusetts, anger becomes the language we use when we don’t know how else to express what’s going on.
If this sounds like you, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep living this way.
Next time comes fast.
But the truth?
Anger isn’t always about rage—it’s often about stress, frustration, or pain with no place to go.
Stress eating, drinking, or numbing out to keep the anger inside
Bottling things up until you explode
Irritability over small things that “shouldn’t” bother you
Snapping or being short with your partner, kids, or coworkers
Regretting things you say or do in the heat of the moment
Shutting down or giving the cold shoulder instead of talking it out
Why men struggle to get help
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So instead of expressing sadness, fear, or stress, most men turn everything into one emotion: anger.
- Work stress and burnout
- Relationship struggles
- Financial pressure
- Feeling disrespected or unappreciated
- Old wounds or unresolved trauma
Guilt, shame, and frustration at yourself build over time.
Inside:
Chronic anger spikes blood pressure and stress hormones.
Health-wise:
At work:
At home:
Left untreated, anger erodes the relationships
Partners and kids walk on eggshells around you.
Outbursts or irritability damage professional relationships.
And stability you’ve worked hard to build.
The cost of letting anger run wild
Unchecked anger isn’t just about arguments. It takes a toll everywhere:
Channel Energy
It’s about giving you control back.
Defuse Stress in the Moment
Repair relationships strained by anger.
Recognize Triggers
Understand what sets you off before it boils over.
How anger management counseling helps men
Use your intensity in ways that fuel your goals, not wreck them.
At Mister Health, we help men across Massachusetts learn how to:
Therapy isn’t about making you “less of a man” or turning you into someone you’re not.
Communicate Without Blowing Up
Defuse Stress in the Moment
Tools to calm down without losing your edge.
Say what you need without regret later.
Boston-Based Expertise: Serving men across Massachusetts, with a Boston office for mailing
Led by Dr. Michael Stokes: Licensed therapist with years of experience helping men manage stress, anger, and relationships.
Why men work with Mister Health
Virtual Across Massachusetts: Whether you’re in Boston, Worcester, or Springfield, sessions happen online, privately and discreetly.
Therapy Designed for Men: No judgment, no clichés—just straightforward strategies that work.
Mister Health provides virtual men’s counseling statewide, including:
Boston • Worcester • Springfield • Cambridge • Lowell • Brockton • Quincy • Lynn • New Bedford • Fall River • All of Massachusetts
Imagine this instead
But this time, you don’t explode.
You know how to pause, breathe, and respond differently. Your partner notices. Your kids notice. Most importantly, you notice—you feel in control again.
Virtual counseling for men across Massachusetts.
198 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 7-MISTER hello@misterhealth.com
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