Delores Livingston , LPCC

Delores Livingston is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She draws on evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and traditional talk therapy, to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills that support day-to-day functioning.

Her approach centers on clear goals and collaborative planning - she works with each person to set realistic objectives, create step-by-step plans, and practice strategies that promote lasting change. Sessions focus on problem solving, symptom reduction, and strengthening the skills needed to manage mood, anger, intimacy-related issues, and life transitions.

Delores emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. She encourages people to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support and guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

With credentials as an LPCC - which indicates professional training and licensure to provide clinical counseling - Delores aims to empower clients to decrease obstacles and improve functioning through focused, evidence-informed care.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Delores commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and mood-related challenges.

She also uses talk therapy - structured conversational work that explores emotions, relationships, and life stressors - to support processing grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. This approach helps people make sense of their experiences and develop adaptive coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Delores works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques over time to ensure the approach fits each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. For many people, these formats increase access to consistent support and allow therapists and clients to focus on progress using evidence-based methods.