Delores Livingston , LPCC

Delores Livingston is an Ohio-based LPCC who helps people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She draws on two decades of practice to offer steady, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. The tone in sessions is respectful and straightforward, with space to talk through what’s most pressing right now.

Clients can expect goal-focused conversations that aim to make daily life easier. Delores works with coping skills, planning, and steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She frames therapy as teamwork - setting small goals, trying strategies, and checking progress together.

Her background includes 20 years of clinical experience as an LPCC in Ohio. That experience covers mood disorders, bipolar challenges, anger, and self-esteem issues as well as situations linked to trauma, domestic violence, and loss. Delores also supports people facing life transitions such as divorce, aging, or job and role changes.

Practical problems like communication breakdowns, jealousy, isolation, and struggles with forgiveness or guilt are part of her focus. She also pays attention to issues shaped by prejudice or seasonal mood shifts. Sessions aim to build skills that clients can use between meetings to manage symptoms and handle tough moments.

Delores speaks English and offers multiple online session formats. People who want straightforward, skills-based therapy that centers real-life changes will find a direct, compassionate approach.

Therapeutic Techniques and How They Work Online

Delores integrates evidence-based talk approaches that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete coping skills. One common technique involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them against reality to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people manage symptoms and make clearer choices in daily life.

Another practical method emphasizes skill building for emotion regulation and problem solving. Clients learn step-by-step strategies for handling anger, improving communication, and pacing through life changes like divorce or caregiving. These skills are practiced in session and applied between meetings to build momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they track results and refine plans so sessions stay focused and useful.

Online therapy here is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging supports quick check-ins or short, regular reflections between sessions. These options let people match format to their schedule and comfort while keeping steady progress toward their goals.