Sebastian X. Linyard
Founder, Certified Anger Management Specialist
Proudly Black-Owned
I have dedicated my career to working with individuals across a wide range of forensic and clinical settings, including private forensic agencies, adult and adolescent correctional facilities, and Community Service Boards. These experiences have given me a comprehensive understanding of the challenges people face when navigating change and the resilience required to move forward.
What I value most about my work is partnering with individuals who have made the decision to pursue change. I believe that choosing growth is one of the bravest steps a person can take, and I view it as both a privilege and a responsibility to support that process.
My approach emphasizes helping individuals reframe how they view themselves. Many people initially see only limitations or negatives, but through our work together, they discover strengths and skills they didn’t realize they already had. Watching someone recognize their own ability—not just to face fears, but to overcome them—is one of the most rewarding aspects of my practice.
I believe we all share a responsibility to support others who are striving to make their lives better. My goal is to provide a structured, respectful, and supportive environment where individuals can learn, grow, and realize their full potential.
Essential Principles of Anger Management program’s goal is to provide participants with effective, evidence – based Cognitive Behavioral tools. Our teaching methods are designed to foster personal growth through self –awareness and positive transformation. The structured approach curriculum helps participants to explore the underlying factors that contribute to their anger responses while equipping participants with practical interpersonal skills for lasting change. Participants will be introduced to a working definition of anger and instructed on how anger is a secondary emotion.
The vulnerable feelings of fear, anxiety, powerlessness, or disappointment often are mask by one’s anger response. By identifying these primary emotions, participants may develop insight about what triggers their anger and thereby be able to prevent and gain control of their reactions.
In addition to learning cognitive – behavioral strategies, participants will be introduced to a variety of relaxation techniques which may lead to healthier ways of responding to difficult situations. The final goal of the program is for participants is not only reduce the likelihood of future incidents of aggression but also to enhance their intrapersonal skills and emotional resilience.