Dr. Elizma van der Smit - Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Elizma van der Smit - Clinical Psychologist I help people to calm their anger quickly and effectively by addressing the root cause of their anger.

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Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
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Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Addiction & Recovery
Personality Disorders

Do I actually have a choice when it comes to my anger?  Click on the link below to find out!
13/08/2026

Do I actually have a choice when it comes to my anger? Click on the link below to find out!

Is anger a choice? Simple, science-backed answer: the first spark isn't a choice — but what you do next almost always is. Here's how your brain works.

If you are giving (or receiving) silent treatment, you have to read the article below!
06/08/2026

If you are giving (or receiving) silent treatment, you have to read the article below!

Learn why the silent treatment damages relationships, what it does to the brain, and a 5-step therapist-approved plan to take space without shutting your partner out.

It is time to forgive yourself for past mistakes!  Click on the link below to find out how!
30/07/2026

It is time to forgive yourself for past mistakes! Click on the link below to find out how!

How to forgive yourself for past mistakes: a psychologist's guide to self-compassion, ending rumination, and softening self-directed anger — with a 5-step practice.

Are you in need of a step-by-step guide to stop yelling?  Click on the link below to find out more!
23/07/2026

Are you in need of a step-by-step guide to stop yelling? Click on the link below to find out more!

How to stop yelling — a step-by-step guide rooted in habit-loop science. Map your cues, install replacement behaviors, and rewire reactivity in 90 days.

Have you ever wondered why your partner can make you so angry?  Click on the link below to find out more!
16/07/2026

Have you ever wondered why your partner can make you so angry? Click on the link below to find out more!

Why does your partner trigger so much anger? Discover how attachment styles, unmet needs, and communication breakdowns drive the fire — and the ROOTS way to respond.

Do you need a step-by-step guide to manage your anger?  Click on the link below!
14/07/2026

Do you need a step-by-step guide to manage your anger? Click on the link below!

Learn how to manage anger issues with a clinician-built, step-by-step plan using CBT, body-based regulation, and the ROOTS Method. Practical tools you can start today.

Want to stop yelling?  See the step by step guide below:
09/07/2026

Want to stop yelling? See the step by step guide below:

How to stop yelling — a 6-step de-escalation guide. Catch body cues, use the 90-second rule, repair after slip-ups, and break the yelling cycle for good.

There is a big difference in the way men and women deal with anger.  Click on the link below to see why!
02/07/2026

There is a big difference in the way men and women deal with anger. Click on the link below to see why!

Men and women feel anger equally often — but express it very differently. The science behind the gender gap in rage, and what to do about it.

Keeping an anger log is the single most important thing you can do in learning how to manage your anger better!  Click o...
25/06/2026

Keeping an anger log is the single most important thing you can do in learning how to manage your anger better! Click on the link below to find out more!

Research shows keeping an anger log is the #1 predictor of long-term anger management success. Learn what to track, why it works, and start the RootCalm Anger Log in 2 minutes.

Have you ever heard about Yoga Nidra and how it can help with your anger?  Click on link below to find out more
18/06/2026

Have you ever heard about Yoga Nidra and how it can help with your anger? Click on link below to find out more

How Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) calms the nervous system and reduces anger. Try our free 15-minute guided meditation designed for reactive moments.

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Klerksdorp
2572

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