Nick Livingston , LPC

Nick Livingston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma with 7 years of clinical experience working with adults, teens, and children. He centers his work on meeting people where they are and collaborating with them to identify strengths and practical strategies for change. He aims to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors at a pace that suits them.

His primary clinical focus includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches. These methods help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build skills to manage emotions and behavior. For parents, Nick is trained in play therapy and Child Parent Relationship Therapy, using play as a bridge to strengthen connection and teach caregivers ways to support their child. He also has experience working with children who have ADHD and other developmental or behavioral concerns.

Nick acknowledges the role that medications, including medical marijuana, can play for some clients and supports conversations that integrate counseling with medication when appropriate. He is an ally to LGBTQ+ clients and works to help people cope with stress, anxiety, and the challenges of their environments. Overall, he strives for a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps clients find practical paths forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Nick uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative, respectful space where clients guide the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach is useful for people seeking validation, improved self-understanding, and stronger personal resources.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers clear tools and exercises that clients can apply between sessions to change how they think and behave.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nick works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without extensive travel, and they allow therapy to continue through life changes and transitions.