Dr. Nicole Livingston, NJ Psychologist
Focused psychologist helping manage anger and stress
Book with NicoleWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- ADHD
How Nicole works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- NJ Psychologist
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nicole
Dr. Nicole Livingston is a clinical psychologist practicing in New Jersey. She brings 24 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression.
She also supports people facing life changes and a wide range of related concerns. Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and help people clarify what they want to change.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical part of her work when patterns of thinking or behavior are getting in the way. She also draws on mindfulness techniques and solution-focused tools to find small, useful steps forward. Dr.
Livingston has worked across many areas over two decades, including aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and hospice and end-of-life concerns. She has experience addressing impulsivity, isolation, and questions around life purpose. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical skills.
People can expect to practice new ways of handling anger, manage anxiety with concrete strategies, and try brief experiments between meetings. The tone is collaborative and grounded in real-life tasks. She holds the credential NJ Psychologist 35SI00406600.
Dr. Livingston offers services in English and accepts international clients through online formats. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.
What Nicole works with
Everything Nicole lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Nicole's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicole lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How online approaches like CBT and mindfulness work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s goals. The therapist reflects concerns back and helps people decide what they want to change. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to sort out their priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to practice new responses to anger, anxiety, or sleep disruption. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may shift over time as the person notices what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy days and changing schedules.
Questions people ask about Nicole
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus many related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.
What is the therapist’s general style in sessions?
The approach is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening without judgment and helping people set their own goals. Practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches are used to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including aging issues, autism spectrum needs, chronic pain and illness, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She practices as NJ Psychologist 35SI00406600 and is based in New Jersey.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.