Created by a Clinical Psychologist — 25+ years Experience

Why Am I So Angry?
Let's Find Out, Together.

You're not broken. You just haven't found the root cause yet. Pick the question below that sounds like you, and we'll guide you to the right answer.

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Evidence-informed tools

Created by a clinical psychologist

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SOS: Anger Escalating

These are anger de-escalation tools, not a suicide or emergency crisis line. If you are thinking of harming yourself or someone else, contact emergency services immediately or see 24/7 crisis helplines.

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The ROOTS Method™

Your plan follows our 5-step framework

Reset

Calm the body first

Observe

Notice the trigger

Origin

Find the root

Transform

Reframe + plan

Soothe

Heal self & relationships

Each section below is tagged with the ROOTS step it belongs to, so you always know where you are in the journey.

25+

Years Clinical Experience

Unique Anger Archetypes

ROOTS Method Steps

$59

Pro/year — a fraction of typical in-person programme fees

Meet the Creator

Dr. Elizma van der Smit

Clinical Psychologist · HPCSA PS 0064793 · CAMS-II (NAMA)

With 25+ years of clinical experience, Dr. Elizma combines cognitive therapy (CT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and brainworking recursive therapy (BWRT) to create an approach that goes beyond surface-level coping.

"Life is full of cacti, but we don't have to sit on it!"

Proof, not promises

What participants say, and what you can check yourself

Feedback below is anonymised and shared with permission. We do not publish completion or success rates yet — our cohorts are still too small for a figure that would mean anything. Everything on the right is verifiable today.

"I always thought the anger was the problem. Working through the origin module showed me it was the last step in a chain that started much earlier."

Participant, individual track · South Africa

"Having the steps written down meant I could do it late at night, when I actually needed it, instead of waiting for an appointment."

Participant, Pro subscription · United States

"The pause plan is the part I use. Two lines I rehearsed enough times that they came out under pressure."

Participant, court-directed track · South Africa

"Writing the thought down and finding a cooler version of it sounds small. It is the thing that stopped the shouting in my house."

Participant, boundaries course · United Kingdom

Named, checkable clinician

Written by Dr Elizma van der Smit — HPCSA PS 0064793, NAMA CAMS-II certificate 42337543354520.

Structured 12-module curriculum

Every tier covers the same 12 modules in the same order, with a DAR-5 measure taken at intake and again at completion.

Independently verifiable certificates

Each certificate carries a unique code any attorney, officer or employer can check without contacting us.

See how verification works

Live human contact

Twice-monthly live Q&A sessions with the programme author — not an automated course alone.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

No. RootCalm is a self-help tool designed by a clinical psychologist to complement professional therapy, not replace it. If you're in crisis or need clinical support, we always recommend working with a licensed professional. Our crisis resources page has helpline numbers available 24/7.

Most apps focus on surface-level coping: breathing exercises and count-to-ten techniques. RootCalm also explores your anger patterns and the unmet needs behind your triggers, using the ROOTS Method to support ongoing practice.

We never sell your data. Service providers help us run RootCalm, including hosting, payments, identity checks and optional analytics; details are on our Data Processing page. Advertising tracking and session recording are disabled. Optional analytics runs only after you accept, on selected general public pages, not your screenings, quizzes, worksheets, court pages or account. You can change your choice on our Privacy page and request export or deletion of your data. Built to POPIA and GDPR requirements.

The core assessment takes about 15 minutes. It includes 18 carefully designed questions about a recent anger experience. At the end, you'll receive your anger archetype, personalised insights, and actionable steps. All in one session.

Court Essentials, Diversion and longer court programs are available as separate one-time purchases, with time-verified sessions and a verifiable completion certificate after requirements are met. Reports and one year of Pro are included in Diversion and above, not Court Essentials. Acceptance of an online programme is at the discretion of the presiding officer or supervisor.

Yes. You can take free screenings for anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep without creating an account. The full assessment and advanced features like AI coaching require a free account, with premium features available on Pro and Court plans.

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Why Am I So Angry?Let's Find Out, Together.

Tell us what you're going through.

Your plan follows our 5-step framework

Dr. Elizma van der Smit

What participants say, and what you can check yourself

Named, checkable clinician

Structured 12-module curriculum

Independently verifiable certificates

Live human contact

Frequently asked questions

Is this a replacement for therapy?

How is RootCalm different from other anger management apps?

Is my data private and secure?

How long does the assessment take?

Can I use this for court-mandated anger management?

Is there a free option?

Ready to understand your anger?

Dr. Elizma van der Smit

Frequently asked questions

Is this a replacement for therapy?

How is RootCalm different from other anger management apps?

Is my data private and secure?

How long does the assessment take?

Can I use this for court-mandated anger management?

Is there a free option?

What participants say, and what you can check yourself

Named, checkable clinician

Structured 12-module curriculum

Independently verifiable certificates

Live human contact

Why Am I So Angry?
Let's Find Out, Together.