When Emotions Feel Out of Control

If you or someone you love is struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, anger outbursts, self-destructive patterns, or difficulty regulating reactions, it can feel overwhelming and isolating. You might feel ashamed, frustrated, or exhausted from trying to "keep it together." Maybe you've been told you're "too sensitive," "too emotional," or need to "just calm down" - but it's not that simple. Behavioral and emotional dysregulation aren't character flaws; they're often the result of underlying mental health conditions, past trauma, neurological differences, or learned patterns that can be addressed and changed with the right support. You deserve compassionate care that helps you understand and manage your emotions in healthier ways.

What Behavioral and Emotional Dysregulation Looks Like

Emotional and behavioral struggles can manifest in many ways. You might experience intense mood swings that feel impossible to control, explosive anger that damages relationships, impulsive decisions you later regret, self-harm or risky behaviors, difficulty bouncing back from setbacks, black-and-white thinking, or feeling emotionally numb alternating with feeling completely overwhelmed. For children and teens, this might show up as frequent meltdowns, defiance, aggression, difficulty following rules, or problems at school. These patterns often interfere with work, relationships, and overall quality of life. Many people with emotional dysregulation also struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma. The intensity of your emotions doesn't mean you're broken - it means you need support in developing skills to regulate them effectively.

Learning to Manage Emotions and Behaviors

Our therapists at Landry Therapy Group specialize in helping individuals develop emotional regulation skills, healthy coping mechanisms, and behavioral strategies that actually work. We use evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help you understand your emotional triggers, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and respond to situations in ways that align with your values and goals. We create a judgment-free space where you can explore what's driving your behaviors and emotions without shame. Whether you're dealing with anger management, impulsivity, emotional intensity, self-destructive patterns, or behavioral challenges, we'll work with you to create lasting change. We offer therapy for individuals of all ages, with both in-person sessions in Mansfield and virtual counseling throughout Texas.