Scotty Hixson , LPC

Scotty Hixson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Oklahoma with 15 years of experience helping people address stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. He combines a practical, direct style with a client-centered outlook to help clients unlearn destructive patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional awareness. Scotty emphasizes realistic, incremental change and compares therapy to physical training - at first it can feel hard or awkward, but steady work leads to noticeable improvement.

He aims to create a relaxed, honest space where clients can speak freely without fear of judgment. He welcomes authenticity and uses humor and straightforward feedback when appropriate, encouraging clients to take small steps outside their comfort zones at a pace that feels safe. His approach prioritizes the client as an active partner in determining goals and the pace of work, while also offering structure when it is needed.

Scotty has worked across outpatient counseling, inpatient acute care, and residential treatment settings. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2010 and a Master of Arts in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma in 2015, and he became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2020. Outside of his professional life he is a father of three boys, has been married for 19 years, and enjoys movies, music, art, podcasts, video games, disc golf, and spending time with dogs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Scotty uses client-centered therapy to keep the client's priorities and values at the center of the work. This approach emphasizes collaboration, listening, and building a treatment plan that reflects what the client wants to change, helping with relationship issues, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with trauma-related symptoms.

Mindfulness therapy is another tool in his practice, teaching simple attention and relaxation skills that can reduce daily stress and improve emotional regulation. These techniques can be helpful alongside other approaches for managing cravings, intrusive memories, or intense emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Scotty works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time based on progress and comfort.

Online therapy with Scotty is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, parenting, or other responsibilities while working toward meaningful change with a licensed therapist.