Dr. Nicole Livingston, NJ Psychologist 35SI00406600

Dr. Nicole Livingston is a New Jersey licensed psychologist with 24 years of clinical experience working with clients across the lifespan. She has supported people facing a wide array of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep difficulties, parenting and family concerns, anger, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Her practice has also addressed more specialized needs such as aging and geriatric issues, autism spectrum conditions, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, bereavement and end-of-life concerns, and a range of developmental and cognitive differences.

Dr. Livingston combines a person-centered stance with evidence-based techniques, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while integrating mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing as appropriate for each individual. She approaches therapy with empathy, respect, and compassion, partnering with clients to define goals and tailor interventions to their unique circumstances and preferences. Her background includes work with first responders and people affected by traumatic events, including those impacted by 9/11 and natural disasters.

She accepts international clients and offers multiple remote modes of care. Currently she is accepting new clients for live chat messaging while her video and phone caseloads are full. Dr. Livingston holds the credential NJ Psychologist 35SI00406600, which indicates licensure to practice psychology in New Jersey (license number 35SI00406600).

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Dr. Nicole Livingston uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client's goals guide the work; this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal challenges and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a core part of her practice, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive skills - it is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related difficulties, sleep problems, and anger management. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and practical coping strategies that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, which is useful for sleep issues, stress, and life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Livingston discusses options with each person, tailoring methods to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences so that the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to licensed professionals from home or while traveling. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins and ongoing communication between sessions. These formats can make scheduling easier and help people maintain continuity of care. Note that Dr. Livingston is currently accepting new clients for live chat messaging while her video and phone caseloads are full.