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Online therapist

Nick Livingston

Practical counseling for parents and adults

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Nick

Nick Livingston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who focuses on practical help for everyday problems. He meets people where they are and works side by side with them to identify strengths and next steps. Sessions are straightforward and down-to-earth, designed to make change feel manageable for busy parents and adults.

Nick uses clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions.

Background and approach

He also supports people facing grief, trauma, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and career transitions. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now and what can be changed in daily life. For parents, Nick draws on play-based methods and Child Parent Relationship Therapy to strengthen connection with children.

He has experience supporting kids with attention challenges such as ADHD and teaching parents simple skills to improve behavior and communication. He frames parenting work as learning new routines and ways of relating rather than assigning blame. Nick is open about discussing medication choices including medical marijuana when it is part of a client's plan, and he approaches those conversations without judgment.

He also offers support around identity and LGBT concerns, aiming to be an ally in a sometimes difficult environment. He brings seven years of counseling experience to his practice and uses a collaborative, practical style. Sessions emphasize real skills, clear goals, and steady progress that families and individuals can use between appointments.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them find their own answers. This approach is useful when someone needs support processing life changes, identity questions, or parenting frustrations.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by giving clear exercises and homework to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try focused strategies and adjust as needed to fit everyday life.

Online therapy using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule. These formats let people join sessions from home, check in between appointments, and use shorter contacts for practical coaching or skill practice. The variety of formats supports consistent care and flexibility for different needs and routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Nick works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting, ADHD, grief, trauma, sleep problems, and self-esteem.
What is the general therapy style used in sessions?
He keeps sessions practical and collaborative, using client-centered conversations plus techniques from CBT and DBT to change thoughts and behaviors.
What background and experience does he have?
Nick has seven years of counseling experience and has worked with adults, teens, and children in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Oklahoma LPC number LPC06519, and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counselor?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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