Word or short phrase to describe an individual who does not tend towards extremes of emotions?
I'm not quite sure whether these will be of any help to you but here is my list:
composed
unmoved
equable
even-tempered
imperturbable
stolid
phlegmatic
You may say that the person is a man of equanimity
Definition: Equanimity is a state of psychological stability and composure. It refers to refers to emotional calmness and balance in times of stress.
Example: Having a tranquil mind, the man of equanimity sits in a calm, still posture. He walks with full confidence, without any fear or uncertainty.
Rarer: "a man of sang-froid".
We say a person "is very grounded" and mean by this that the person is emotionally balanced with a sensible disposition.