Therapist profile
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann, LPC
Georgia
Dr LPC - Anger and Life Transitions
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC003801
- NPI1568058097
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- mindfulness and CBT
About K.
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, career setbacks, and anger. Joe draws on long experience supporting people through life transitions and difficult emotions.
Joe's background includes nearly 25 years as an educator and decades working in addiction recovery programs. He has personal experience with immigration, single parenting, remarriage, career change, depression, and seeking professional help. Those life events inform how he listens and talks with people in session.
His approach is pragmatic and down-to-earth. He focuses on clear goal setting, education, and practical strategies. Together with clients he examines how thoughts shape feelings and behavior, and he uses cognitive techniques and mindfulness practices to help people respond differently to stress and anger.
Sessions are conversational and aimed at clarifying core concerns. Joe asks questions early on to map out the main and related issues, then works toward solutions people can try between meetings. He is willing to coordinate with other health professionals when medication or additional care might help.
Typical appointments run 45 to 60 minutes to allow time for thorough exploration and planning. Joe emphasizes steady, practical work over quick fixes and invites people who are ready to address difficult feelings to begin that process.
How sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Joe often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and it helps people take actions that match their values even when emotions are strong. CBT looks at how thinking patterns affect feelings and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful reactions.He also draws on Client-Centered principles, which means sessions are conversational and aimed at clarifying a person’s concerns and goals. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals and try methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences, adjusting as they learn what works.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Remote sessions can also make it simpler to keep regular appointments while managing work, family, or recovery commitments.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with adults dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and anger tied to life changes and grief.
How would he approach my temper in sessions?
He uses a pragmatic, conversational style that emphasizes goal setting, cognitive techniques, and mindfulness to change how thoughts influence reactions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience, including long work in education and decades in adult addiction recovery programs.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Georgia and practices with that credential.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options with him before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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