Nick Livingston , LPC

Nick Livingston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of experience supporting adults, teens, children, and families in Oklahoma. As an LPC - a state credential that authorizes him to provide counseling services - he centers his work on meeting people where they are and collaborating to identify strengths and practical solutions. His style emphasizes a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors at their own pace.

Nick draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered approaches to help people shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build healthier responses. He also uses play therapy techniques and Child Parent Relationship Therapy when working with parents and children, helping caregivers strengthen connection through guided play. His experience includes supporting individuals with ADHD and a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related matters.

Nick is affirming of LGBTQ+ clients and understands the particular stresses they may face in Oklahoma. He takes a practical, collaborative approach to care, including supporting clients who are considering or using medical marijuana alongside counseling and other coping strategies. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Nick commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods when working online. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaborating with the client to discover personal strengths and goals, which can support growth across relationship, identity, and life transition concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are also part of his toolbox, offering practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal communication. These approaches translate well to remote formats and can be tailored to individual needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nick works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and situation, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, help reduce travel time, and make it easier for people in varied locations to connect with licensed professionals and therapists. These options allow clients to access consistent care in ways that fit their daily lives.