PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

SH Portrait of Scotty Hixson
Online therapist

Scotty Hixson

Direct, practical counseling for everyday challenges

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

About Scotty

Scotty Hixson uses client-centered care as the foundation of his work. He focuses on straightforward, practical change while keeping the client in control of what is discussed. Scotty is a Licensed Professional Counselor, or LPC, and he draws on 15 years of counseling experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and life changes.

He keeps sessions relaxed and direct. People can be honest, angry, or emotional without performing for the therapist.

Background and approach

Scotty aims to reduce shame and judgment so real work can happen. He uses humor at times and prefers plain talk over clinical language. Scotty pairs client-centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness skills.

That means he helps people spot patterns in thinking and behavior, try small experiments, and practice techniques that calm the body and mind. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused approaches help when someone is ready to change or needs concrete next steps. He has worked across outpatient clinics, inpatient mental health hospitals, and residential substance use programs.

That varied background informs a practical approach to coping skills, relapse prevention, communication problems, and workplace stress. Sessions aim to build manageable routines and clearer choices. Scotty lives in Oklahoma and brings a down-to-earth style to conversations about fatherhood, men's issues, intimacy, and life purpose.

He wants clients to leave sessions with something useful to try until the next meeting.

How Scotty’s Approaches Work Online

Scotty uses client-centered therapy to let the person guide each session. That means conversations focus on whatever matters most to the client and move at a pace that feels safe. It helps when someone needs respect, choice, and a practical plan for change.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which examines thoughts and actions to find small, testable changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches clear skills and simple experiments to try between sessions. Mindfulness therapy adds brief exercises to calm the body and increase awareness of reactions in the moment, which supports coping during high-stress times.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the client’s goals, preferences, and daily life. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress or needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet those goals. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions work when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text-based messaging let someone check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges when life is busy. These formats make it easier to practice new skills in real time and stay connected around pressing issues.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Scotty address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, intimacy-related issues, relationship and family problems, career and workplace issues, and related areas such as fatherhood and men's issues.
What is his basic therapy style?
He practices client-centered therapy, which means the person sets the agenda and moves at a comfortable pace. He combines that with practical methods like CBT and mindfulness to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working in outpatient counseling, inpatient mental health hospitals, and residential substance use programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license number OK LPC 7645 and practices from Oklahoma.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Also works with

Experience
15 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Scotty

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point