Dr. Nicole Livingston

Dr. Nicole Livingston is a New Jersey clinical psychologist with 24 years of experience. She uses a person-centered approach and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She speaks English and is available to work with international clients when appropriate.

Dr. Livingston blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools to help people change unhelpful thoughts and actions. She also draws on mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and solution-focused strategies to set clear, practical goals. Her work is aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable and less overwhelming.

Her background includes long experience across a wide range of concerns, including aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, impulsivity, intellectual disability, and grief around end-of-life situations. She has supported people facing fertility and commitment concerns, communication and family problems, and challenges tied to identity and gender dysphoria.

In sessions she listens without judgment and helps people set their own goals. She uses short-term, goal-focused techniques when helpful and slower, exploratory work when that fits better. Practical coping strategies and small behavior changes are common parts of her work.

Dr. Livingston holds the designation NJ Psychologist 35SI00406600, which indicates her license in New Jersey. To begin, people use the site's Start Therapy process to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns, and helps set goals that matter to the individual. This approach helps when someone needs understanding and steady support while working through strong emotions like anger.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable parts, teaches practical skills, and uses short exercises between meetings. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and mood concerns.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about the client's needs, goals, and daily life and then suggest approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and can change over time based on what helps most.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography did not list every option. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and let people use different tools like mindfulness exercises or worksheets between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and techniques to each person's goals and circumstances.