Therapists and counsellors in the US, UK and Australia who list CBT among their approaches Need help now?

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Lincoln Witt

Profile / United States

Lincoln Witt, LPC

South Dakota

LPC focused on anxiety and relationships

See online therapy options
  • CBT and ACT methods
  • Skills and behavioral work
  • Communication and attachment

About Lincoln

Lincoln Witt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of practice based in South Dakota. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Lincoln talks with people about practical steps to handle daily pressures and recurring patterns that get in the way of relationships or work.

He uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often include concrete exercises, simple behavioral experiments, and focused problem-solving. Lincoln draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to build coping options.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that looks at current struggles and concrete goals. He pays attention to attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and problems that come up in blended families or caregiving roles. Work often targets communication problems, codependency, commitment worries, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Lincoln also addresses fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, and control challenges. For people dealing with career stress or coaching needs, sessions combine behavioral strategies with planning and accountability. He helps clients create small, testable changes rather than large, vague plans.

Sessions are practical and focused on what can be tried between meetings. The emphasis is on building skills for everyday life and handling setbacks with clearer steps. Anyone considering work with him should confirm current session options before booking.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Lincoln commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in straightforward, skill-based ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. ACT works on clarifying values and taking committed steps even when difficult feelings are present. DBT offers practical tools for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match current problems, goals, and preferences. That can mean combining techniques or shifting focus as progress is reviewed together.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, and continue work from different locations. It also allows practice of skills between meetings and quicker check-ins when small adjustments are needed. Clients should check the available session formats and scheduling details when they sign up.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Oregon, South Dakota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, career matters, bipolar, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is collaborative and skills-focused, using short exercises, behavioral experiments, and problem-solving to test new ways of responding.

How many years has he practiced?

He has 14 years of experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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 does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.

Back to all therapists

Lincoln Witt

See online therapy options