- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Focus on goals
About Nicole
Dr. Nicole Livingston is a New Jersey clinical psychologist who brings 24 years of experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, sleep difficulties, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She uses straightforward, respectful care that centers on each person's goals.
Her practice blends client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, useful changes. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to support commitment to those changes.
Dr. Livingston has worked across many areas of concern, including aging and geriatric issues, autism spectrum conditions, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication problems. She has experience with fertility concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, and managing isolation or loneliness.
Sessions emphasize clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. She aims to help people identify what matters most to them, reduce distressing symptoms, and develop practical strategies they can use day to day. The tone in session is direct, compassionate, and goal-oriented.
Dr. Livingston practices in New Jersey and speaks English. She also accepts international clients. Her credential is NJ Psychologist 35SI00406600.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and following the client's lead, which helps online sessions stay focused on each person's priorities and pacing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns; that structure works well in remote sessions through guided practice and review. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management, and those exercises can be led and practiced in a remote appointment.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and daily routines. Clients and therapist check in together about what helps and adjust the plan as they go.
The original profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and allow people to practice skills between appointments. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to coach concrete steps, review progress, and support changes that matter in everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to money and life stress?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting strain that often accompany financial worry, and she supports coping during life transitions that affect finances.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to create practical plans people can try.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, from ADHD and sleep issues to aging, autism spectrum differences, and caregiver stress.
What credential and location information is on file?
She is listed as NJ Psychologist 35SI00406600 and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
The original profile does not specify session formats here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, messaging, or other formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.