- Thought patterns
- Practical skills
- Play strategies
About Nick
Nick Livingston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who focuses on helping people with everyday thoughts and habits. He works with adults, teens, and children and aims to meet each person where they are. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at finding practical steps clients can use in daily life.
Nick uses a straightforward approach. He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to help people notice thought patterns and try different behaviors. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness to give people more ways to respond when life feels overwhelming.
Parents can expect help connecting with children through play-based methods and Child Parent Relationship Therapy principles. He has experience supporting children with ADHD and other developmental concerns, and he helps parents learn simple interaction strategies to reduce conflict and improve cooperation.
Nick is open to discussing medication, including medical marijuana, as part of a broader plan when appropriate. He describes himself as non-judgmental and aims to support people exploring medication alongside counseling and coping strategies.
Nick also highlights support for LGBTQ people facing stress and anxiety in challenging environments. He focuses on boosting self-understanding, building coping skills, and helping people feel steadier in day-to-day life.
With seven years of experience, Nick emphasizes a calm, practical tone in sessions and works with each person to set achievable goals and small experiments that can change thinking and habits over time.
Nick uses a straightforward approach. He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to help people notice thought patterns and try different behaviors. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness to give people more ways to respond when life feels overwhelming.
Parents can expect help connecting with children through play-based methods and Child Parent Relationship Therapy principles. He has experience supporting children with ADHD and other developmental concerns, and he helps parents learn simple interaction strategies to reduce conflict and improve cooperation.
Nick is open to discussing medication, including medical marijuana, as part of a broader plan when appropriate. He describes himself as non-judgmental and aims to support people exploring medication alongside counseling and coping strategies.
Nick also highlights support for LGBTQ people facing stress and anxiety in challenging environments. He focuses on boosting self-understanding, building coping skills, and helping people feel steadier in day-to-day life.
With seven years of experience, Nick emphasizes a calm, practical tone in sessions and works with each person to set achievable goals and small experiments that can change thinking and habits over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to build insight and confidence. In practice this looks like a calm conversation where the therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps them notice strengths and options.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to try new responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and changing unhelpful habits by testing small behavior changes between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving how someone copes under stress. It teaches concrete tools for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer communication when feelings run high.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, then suggest options and try things together. This is a collaborative process and can shift over time as needs change.
If you're considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. Confirm the available format and schedule to pick times that fit into everyday life without promising a particular service.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Nick commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, sleep problems, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns among other issues.
What is Nick's style in sessions?
Nick uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach focused on thoughts and everyday habits, using strategies from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques.
How much experience does he have?
Nick has seven years of clinical experience working with adults, teens, and children in therapeutic settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the LPC credential in Oklahoma and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.