Therapist profile
Lincoln Witt, LPC
South Dakota
Licensed counselor - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Oregon / C3843; LPC, South Dakota / LPC 20895
- NPI1548658263
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Dakota
About
- Anger management skills
- Emotion regulation tools
- Values based work
About Lincoln
Lincoln Witt is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 14 years of clinical experience based in South Dakota. He works with adults on concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship strain, career stress, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like attachment difficulties, abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
His sessions are straightforward and collaborative. He listens to what feels most urgent and helps people set practical goals. Conversations cover patterns that fuel anger, triggers at work or home, and steps to reduce reactive responses so daily life is less fraught.
Lincoln blends methods that emphasize present-moment awareness and skill practice. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to test unhelpful thinking, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build emotional regulation skills. Mindfulness and solution-focused work are used to create small, usable changes between sessions.
Clients can expect direct skill coaching along with reflective conversation. Lincoln often uses exercises and homework to practice new ways of responding outside sessions. He helps people who want to stop snapping at loved ones, handle frustration at work, or manage long-standing resentment.
He describes his role as practical and steady rather than prescriptive. Sessions look at coping strategies, communication techniques, and manageable behavior changes. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. It is useful for reducing avoidance and living with difficult feelings without letting them control behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and then trying new behaviors. It is practical for anger that is tied to patterns of thinking that escalate stress and conflict. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills designed to reduce reactivity and improve responses in heated moments.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Lincoln will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then choose techniques together. That collaborative approach means the plan can change as new needs appear or progress happens.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from wherever a person is during the day. Some formats may let clients do short check-ins between longer sessions, or use phone over video when bandwidth or quieter surroundings are needed. These practical choices help people practice skills in real situations and build changes into everyday routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Oregon, South Dakota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with anger, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship problems, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals, skill practice, and direct conversation about triggers and reactions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a licensed counselor with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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