About Scotty
Scotty Hixson practices in Oklahoma and approaches therapy from a practical, down-to-earth perspective. He emphasizes a client-centered style that keeps people in charge of their goals while using tools like cognitive strategies and mindfulness to reduce stress. Scotty speaks plainly, uses humor when appropriate, and aims to make sessions feel less intimidating.
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and has fifteen years of experience in counseling work. Scotty describes therapy as similar to going to the gym - uncomfortable at first but effective with steady effort.
Background and approach
He helps clients identify unhelpful beliefs and patterns, and then build coping skills that make daily life easier. Sessions focus on small, realistic steps toward goals rather than dramatic overnight change. In the room he encourages honesty and normal behavior.
Clients are welcome to be themselves, whether that means swearing, crying, taking breaks, or talking about whatever matters most. He aims to avoid judgment and to use straightforward talk so people know where they stand and what to try next. Scotty's background includes work in outpatient counseling, inpatient acute care, and residential substance use treatment.
That range gives him experience with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and workplace concerns. He combines motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help people find next steps. He prefers to tailor pace and methods to each person.
If a topic becomes too intense, he’ll slow down or shift gears. The goal is steady improvement in mood, relationships, and daily functioning through practical, ongoing work.
Approaches that fit online therapy
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s priorities first and focuses on what matters most to them. In practice this means setting goals together, moving at a comfortable pace, and changing plans when something doesn’t feel right. It works well for people who want control over what they work on.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change thinking patterns and behaviors that worsen anxiety, depression, or stress. Sessions often include simple exercises and homework to try between meetings so progress carries into daily life.
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away by them. It can be useful for managing stress, reclaiming focus, and reducing reactivity in heated moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which tools best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you read facial cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions can fit a tighter schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, staying on track between sessions, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.
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What this counselor works with
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Oklahoma
- Languages
- English