We’re told to “calm down,” “manage our anger,” or worse, to just suppress it. But here’s the truth most people miss: anger isn’t the real problem—it’s the alarm bell.

In trauma therapy and emotional healing, anger often shows up as a symptom, not a cause. It’s our nervous system reacting to something deeper—pain, fear, injustice, or an unmet emotional need. When anger flares, it’s trying to protect us.

Anger is the Alarm Bell

Think of it like a smoke alarm. If your smoke alarm goes off, you don’t just take the battery out and walk away—you look for the fire. Anger works the same way. When it rises up in relationships, work, or everyday life, it’s often covering up older wounds.

Childhood Trauma

I see this a lot with clients dealing with PTSD, long-term anxiety, or childhood trauma. Underneath the anger is often a feeling of being unheard, unsafe, or not enough. When we start to listen with curiosity instead of shame, things shift.

At Transformations Trauma Therapy, I help adults uncover what their anger is trying to say—without judgement, pressure, or digging up every memory. Just real results, often in 3 focused sessions.

💭 So here’s the question I always ask clients: What’s your anger trying to protect you from?

📍If you’re ready to explore what’s behind your anger and find real relief, book a free session: