Dr. Lyle Becourtney, Licensed Psychologist

name Dr. Lyle Becourtney, a New York State Licensed Psychologist and Certified Anger Management Professional, specializes in anger management for teens and adults. In 1996, he obtained his doctorate degree in psychology from Pace University. As part of his training, Dr. Becourtney completed an externship in the adolescent partial hospitalization program at Metropolitan Hospital and an internship at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, both located in NYC.

Thereafter, Dr. Becourtney worked in an adolescent residential treatment center in Yonkers, NY, at Great Neck North High School, and since 1999 at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, NJ.

Over the course of his career, while working in both clinical and school settings, Dr. Becourtney has treated a multitude of clients who have difficulty managing their anger. Through his innovative program, Dr. Becourtney continues to help many teens and adults significantly improve their anger management skills.

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Anger Management Tips

29th September 2008
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Manage Your Anger Using Self Talk

29th September 2008
"Pins and needles, needles and pins; it's a happy man that grins." These classic words were made famous by Jackie Gleason in his role as Ralph Kramden in the 1950s TV sitcom, The Honeymooners. So why in the world was America's favorite bus driver so int... Read >
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Anger Can Be Beneficial

30th October 2007
Although uncontrolled anger can be quite costly, when channeled properly anger can also be very beneficial. Among other things, anger can motivate us to work harder to accomplish our goals. This could mean playing harder on the defensive end in a basket... Read >
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Anger Management Using the Compliment Sandwich

30th October 2007
Do you ever find yourself getting more and more angry and frustrated while trying to explain what is bothering you? Perhaps you feel like others are not really listening to you or trying to understand things from your perspective. In such circumstances,... Read >