- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Nicole
Dr. Nicole Livingston is a New Jersey psychologist with 24 years of experience. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain, and low self-esteem.
She combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, while also teaching ways to notice thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when someone wants clearer goals and small steps forward.
Her background includes long experience with aging and geriatric concerns, developmental and intellectual disabilities, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and issues that arise around life transitions. She has worked with people facing grief, end-of-life matters, fertility concerns, and isolation in later life. Practical problem solving and realistic planning are common parts of her sessions.
Dr. Livingston describes her style as direct but respectful. In sessions she helps people identify the triggers for anger or frustration, test different responses, and practice new habits. She also addresses sleep, coping skills, and attention-related struggles that feed into daily irritability.
People who choose her can expect clear explanations, skills they can try between sessions, and a focus on measurable progress. She accepts international clients and works in English. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Livingston commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says, helping them set their own goals. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about what feels useful, try specific techniques, and adjust based on how they respond. That process helps match skills to everyday problems like workplace frustration, family tension, or ongoing worry.
The original biography indicates use of the Live Chat (Messaging) feature on the platform; confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone choose whether to be on camera or not. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach behavioral experiments, practice breathing and mindfulness exercises, and review thought records between sessions.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How long has she practiced?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New Jersey Psychologist, credential NJ Psychologist 35SI00406600, and practices out of New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography notes use of the Live Chat (Messaging) feature on the platform; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.