We are Manage Anger Daily
Helping people and organizations thrive through compassionate, neuroscience-based coaching and counseling.
Helping You Live, Work, and Relate Better
Guided by neuroscience, fueled by compassion—backed by over 50 years of combined experience
At Manage Anger Daily, we believe everyone deserves to feel empowered, connected, and calm—even in the face of adversity. Whether you’re struggling with chronic anger, workplace stress, or a strained relationship, we offer research-based strategies to help you take control of your emotional well-being and lead a more fulfilling life.
Founded by Gina Simmons Schneider, Ph.D., and Jay Schneider, L.C.S.W., our practice blends modern neuropsychology, mindfulness, and decades of clinical experience to deliver proven results. From counseling and coaching to anger management training and corporate consulting, our programs are designed to meet you where you are—and guide you where you want to be.
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Meet Jay Schneider
Jay Schneider, L.C.S.W., is a licensed clinical social worker, a diplomate in social work, and a certified coach with over 35 years of experience providing counseling, consulting, executive coaching, and training services to corporations, businesses, organizations, individuals, couples, and families in San Diego and the greater United States.
He is the Co-director of Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions. Jay founded the MANAGE ANGER DAILY (M.A.D.)anger management program to equip executives, employees, individuals, couples, families, and community groups with practical tools for emotional regulation and resilience.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Schneider was the Director of Clinical Services for SAY San Diego, an outpatient mental health program. For eight years, he developed and supervised clinical programs at three offices, serving over 500 troubled adolescents and their families per year.
Through Joan Kroc and Operation Cork, he obtained extensive training in chemical dependency treatment at the highly acclaimed Hazelden Treatment Institute in Minnesota. Active in several volunteer organizations, he has served in several positions on the board of the San Diego Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA), including President, Treasurer, and Chair of both the Treatment and Clinical Standards Committees.
Mr. Schneider was honored to serve on Mayor Maureen O’Connor’s Commission on Substance Abuse. He also served on the board of COACH, the San Diego Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
Jay Schneider is certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing by National Trauma Services. He has provided training, debriefings, consultation, and counseling for several organizations in San Diego County.
Mr. Schneider completed the 9-week Compassion Cultivation Training developed by the Stanford School of Medicine and the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). He completed an additional 8-week course in Mindful Self-Compassion. Inspired by the transformative effects of compassion cultivation, he incorporates mindfulness and compassion cultivation techniques in his work with individuals, couples, and organizations to help others achieve positive, life-affirming results.
Mr. Schneider completed the 9-week Compassion Cultivation Training developed by the Stanford School of Medicine and the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). He completed an additional 8-week course in Mindful Self-Compassion. Inspired by the transformative effects of compassion cultivation, he incorporates mindfulness and compassion cultivation techniques in his work with individuals, couples, and organizations to help others achieve positive, life-affirming results.
Professional affiliations have included the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, the National Association of Social Workers, the California Association for Clinical Social Work, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and the Professional Coaches Alliance.
Outside the office, Jay channels his creativity as the guitarist for the rock band One Track Mind, performing at numerous San Diego fundraisers. A dedicated cyclist, he has pedaled from Portland to Seattle, from Seattle to the Canadian border, and along the entire West Coast, continuing to ride on America’s historic trails each year. He shares his passion and insights through articles on the award-winning M.A.D. blog, inspiring others to lead happier and healthier lives.
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Meet Gina Simmons Schneider
Gina Simmons Schneider, Ph.D., is co-director of Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions. She holds a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed psychotherapist and certified coach. For over 25 years, Dr. Gina has provided counseling, coaching, training, and consulting services for organizations, individuals, and families in San Diego County.
Her award-winning book, Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology (Central Recovery Press, March 2022), provides evidence-based coping strategies to foster calm resilience. Dr. Gina writes helpful articles for Psychology Today and the award-winning M.A.D. blog with Jay Schneider, L.C.S.W. The Manage Anger Daily blog provides information about conflict, anger, and stress management, as well as topical stories on other mental health issues. Subscribe for exciting updates and informative articles.
Dr. Simmons Schneider is certified in Neuroscience for Clinicians through PESI and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing through National Trauma Services. She has provided consulting, training, and debriefing services for numerous organizations in the San Diego County Area.
Dr. Gina completed the 9-week Compassion Cultivation Training developed by the Stanford School of Medicine and the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). She completed an additional 8-week course in Mindful Self-Compassion. Inspired by the life-changing impact of compassion cultivation, she incorporates mindfulness and compassion cultivation techniques into her work with individuals, couples, and organizations, enabling others to achieve positive, life-affirming results.
Dr. Gina’s article “Does Violent Media Cause Aggression?” appears in the volume, At Issue: Is Media Violence a Problem?, Vol. 2, published by Gale: Cengage Learning, May 2010. You can also read her tribute story in Heart of a Military Woman: Stories and Tributes to Those Who Serve Our Country, winner in the Spiritual/Inspirational category from the San Diego Book and Writing Association Awards (2009).
Dr. Simmons also contributes to Women In Crime Ink, dubbed by the Wall Street Journal “A blog worth reading,” and the Forbes.com blog Crime, She Writes, sharing psychology research on crime and media issues. She’s been quoted in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and the San Diego Union-Tribune. She was interviewed for the BBC World Service program, How to Be Angry, by Laurence Knight. She also contributes to online media shows discussing a variety of mental health topics.
Dr. Simmons Schneider offers career guidance to help those in need of career direction and inspiration. This program includes testing to determine aptitudes, interests, and personality traits to identify a fulfilling career.
She serves as a faculty member for The Oasis Institute, teaching a variety of psychology classes. Dr. Gina formerly served as an adjunct faculty member in psychology at San Diego City College. She currently provides community service programs throughout San Diego, including the San Diego Writers Festival.
Her professional affiliations include the American Psychological Association, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, and the Professional Coaches Alliance.
She sings and plays bass guitar for the rock band “One Track Mind.” They have performed for several charitable and fundraising events in San Diego County. She is passionate about helping others to live more rewarding and fulfilling lives. Follow Gina:
Explore Our Services
Support for personal growth, career clarity, and emotional well-being
Manage Anger Daily (M.A.D.) Anger Management Classes
Our signature anger management program combines neuroscience, group support, and real-world skills to help clients gain control over anger and build healthier relationships.
Executive Coaching
Custom coaching solutions for executives and teams to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen leadership effectiveness.
Couples Therapy
We help couples of all types repair communication breakdowns, rebuild trust, and reconnect on a deeper level—in a confidential and compassionate setting.
Corporate Training
Our corporate programs are tailored to reduce stress, improve morale, and transform organizational culture through leadership and conflict management skills.
Career Guidance
Personalized support to help you clarify your goals, discover your strengths, and find a career path that aligns with your values and interests.
Real Stories. Meaningful Results.
Our clients have transformed their careers, relationships, and lives with the help of our compassionate, evidence-based approach.
I’m reinvigorated and feel purposeful and empowered. If you’re seeking clarity and purpose, I encourage you to invest in yourself and go through [Dr. Gina Simmons’] Career Guidance program.
Aleta Daria
Real Stories. Meaningful Results.
Our clients have transformed their careers, relationships, and lives with the help of our compassionate, evidence-based approach.
Jay is the founder of MAD, (Manage Anger Daily), which is the best anger management course I have found. Jay is an excellent therapist, facilitator, and trainer. I regularly refer clients to him as his warmth, expertise, and ethics are beyond reproach.
Linda Erwin-Gallagher
Real Stories. Meaningful Results.
Our clients have transformed their careers, relationships, and lives with the help of our compassionate, evidence-based approach.
Over the last 6 weeks I have gone through some of the most intense emotions I’ve ever experienced (great anger, sadness, and helplessness). I can say it has been the most challenging time of my life. All of the things you teach in this class have given me so much strength in my ability to communicate under the most difficult of circumstances. I feel happy and confident.
