Therapist profile
Anne Rufiange, LMFT
Florida
LMFT - Anger and Relationship issues
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT515
- NPI1508672932
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management
- Parenting support
- Addiction work
About Anne
Anne Rufiange is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults who need help managing anger, relationship strain, parenting stress, family conflict, and addictions. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical skills to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach ways to spot triggers and respond differently. That includes learning breathing and grounding methods, practicing calm responses, and using structured conversations to reduce escalation. The work aims to replace snap reactions with clearer choices rather than promising a quick fix.
Anne has long experience supporting people dealing with control issues and communication problems that fuel arguments. She also has worked with individuals involved in domestic violence or stalking concerns and approaches those cases with safety and clear boundaries in mind. Her background includes helping people facing addiction and the stresses that bring up anger.
In sessions she uses straightforward talk, behavioral practice, and step-by-step problem solving. She and the client map out realistic goals and try techniques between meetings to test what helps. Progress is tracked in simple, observable ways so people can see what changes in daily life.
Her practice emphasizes practical change over labels. People come away with tools to calm down faster, express frustration without escalation, and rebuild trust after repeated conflict.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Anne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on behavior change and communication skills. One common technique teaches concrete behavior experiments - trying a small change between sessions and reviewing what happened. This helps with anger by creating predictable steps to practice new responses rather than relying on memory alone.Another approach emphasizes skills training in communication and impulse management. That may include short breathing or grounding exercises, role-play of difficult conversations, and scripting calmer replies to test in real situations. These methods are practical for frustration at work, family arguments, or when control issues cause tension.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what fits the person's life and preferences. Expect hands-on practice, feedback, and regular check-ins to see which methods are helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in familiar routines. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises to the session length and the client's day-to-day demands, helping therapy fit into ordinary life rather than add more tasks.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with everyday anger, workplace frustration, resentment in relationships, and anger tied to parenting and family conflict.
What is her general approach to working on anger?
She uses evidence-based techniques to identify triggers, practice calmer responses, and improve communication. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with relationship strain, addictions, parenting issues, and anger management.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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