Therapist profile
Scotty Hixson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting related concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Scotty
Scotty Hixson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and career matters. He also focuses on communication problems, fatherhood issues, men's concerns, and workplace difficulties.
Scotty describes therapy as straightforward work rather than a mystery. He compares the process to going to the gym - uncomfortable at first, then easier as skills build. He prefers direct, honest conversation and uses humor when it fits. Clients are invited to be themselves and speak plainly about whatever is on their mind.
In sessions he helps people identify unhelpful beliefs and patterns. He also works on practical coping skills and emotional awareness. He emphasizes small, realistic steps toward goals and lets the client guide what gets addressed each week. If a topic becomes overwhelming, he shifts focus and returns when the person feels ready.
Scotty draws on client-centered methods to keep the work collaborative. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help change thinking and behavior. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas inform short-term goals and building momentum. Mindfulness strategies are used to improve present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
His background includes outpatient counseling, inpatient acute care, and residential substance use settings. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2010 and a Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma in 2015. He earned his LPC in 2020 and brings practical clinical experience to everyday problems.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes following the person's priorities and making choices together. Online sessions using this approach focus on what the adult wants to work on each week and on adjusting pace to what feels manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. In online sessions CBT often includes simple homework assignments, thought records, and practical experiments to try between meetings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and change direction if something is not working. The client and therapist check progress and agree on steps forward together.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and continue continuity when life is busy. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing techniques to remote sessions so the work stays focused and actionable.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem and career matters.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a direct, down-to-earth approach that lets clients be themselves. He combines client-centered work with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience in outpatient, inpatient acute care, and residential substance use settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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