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Scotty Hixson, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Scotty is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Scotty. View 35 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oklahoma

Recent reviews

Scotty is a great therapist. Supports and respects your opinions, while challenges you to think deeper about your situation or problems.

Reviewed December 2024

scotty is incredible. I would give him an 11/10 if i could. i highly recommend him to anyone in need of help.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Scotty

  • 13 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Hi I'm Scotty, a 40 year old white male in the Southwestern part of America. I'm a father of 3 boys, a friend to many dogs, and I've been married for 18 great years so far. I love movies, comedy, art, podcasts, music, video games and newly into disc golf.

How my brain works & my views of therapy:

***Therapy is scary and embarrassing and certainly uncomfortable for a lot of people. We’ve been told only “the crazies” go to therapy or it's for “weak” people. Realistic therapy is identifying and unlearning destructive beliefs/patterns while building coping skills and emotional intelligence to take control of your life. Its like going to the gym. At first you feel like you’ve made the wrong choice, it’s hard, you don’t know if you’re doing it right and want to give up. But you keep trying and then you realize that things are improving and getting easier to manage.

***Therapy is about feeling comfortable and honest. I want you to be comfortable and not feel like you have to act any certain way. The more “you” you can be, the more you will be able to address underlying issues successfully. You can curse, yell, cry, have a smoke, pet your animals (my dogs are gonna make a guest appearance), talk about how you don’t like your mother/kids, or what you really want to say to your jerk boss. Ultimately, therapy should be a place to be uncensored without fear of judgment/embarrassment/retaliation/telling others. I have more “undignified” moments in my life than I can remember so I am not about to judge you. I don’t believe in making you feel worse about what happened in your life. My job is helping you take those situations and repurpose them for motivation to do better, make peace with yourself and stop it from continuing to wreck your life. I believe in using humor when possible and not being uptight at all. I prefer to be honest with you and not beat around the bush. Dealing with heavy emotional and behavioral issues isn't about an always positive attitude. It's about recognizing what changes you need in life and working on realistic ways to address them. At the same time, you need support and someone who will not judge you. Someone to be in your corner during what is most likely one of the harder decisions in your life.

* Learn to think rationally, flexibly and be open to change. Most of life is about having a healthy balance. Start asking if ____ is productive or destructive instead of right/wrong or fair/unfair. Realize everything is contradicting, complicated and ever-changing. If you start to think in these ways you will improve your overall happiness, daily stress, self esteem and relationships.

* I believe in client centered therapy where you are in control of what you work on in treatment. Nothing is set in stone and we can make changes as needed. We will take small, realistic steps towards your goals at a speed you are comfortable with. I will obviously encourage you to step outside your comfort zone but never throw you in the deep end and never make you discuss anything you don't want to. If you start talking about something and its too much, lets talk about tacos for a minute.

Career:

I've worked in the counseling field for 13 years in outpatient, inpatient acute care, and residential settings (A.K.A. standard office counseling, mental health hospitals, substance abuse rehabs). I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2010 and my Master's degree in Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma in 2015. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2020.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Co-morbidity Communication problems Drug and alcohol addiction Family problems Fatherhood issues Life purpose Men's issues Narcissism Post-traumatic stress Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Scotty Hixson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306232319.

  • LPC · Oklahoma · 7645 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Scotty Hixson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

35 reviews

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Scotty is a great therapist. Supports and respects your opinions, while challenges you to think deeper about your situation or problems.

Reviewed December 2024

scotty is incredible. I would give him an 11/10 if i could. i highly recommend him to anyone in need of help.

Reviewed November 2024

There aren’t enough good things to say about Scotty. The help and clarity he has given me throughout this difficult life-changing event is truly invaluable.

Reviewed August 2024

So far he understands my every problem and I never had an issue where he didn't get my personal issues as a young adult with depression.

Reviewed August 2024

Scotty is excellent. Makes me feel very comfortable. One of the few counselors that don't make me feel judged. I means a lot that he makes me comfortable and not ashamed.

Reviewed June 2024

Great listener and very attentive and in the moment.

Reviewed June 2024

He is fantastic and genuinely cares!

Reviewed June 2024

so far, so good! it's a bit early to start adding him to Mount Rushmore but definitely getting what I need from the process early on! Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

Reviewed May 2024

Mr. Hixson provides valuable insight and advice on short notice and pays attention to details during sessions

Reviewed April 2024

Scotty has been great. From the first session he made me fill very comfortable. He listens with an expert and understanding ear. He is honest but gentle with his words and his opinions.

Reviewed April 2024

Scotty Hixson listens to me without judgment, only with respect and compassion. Scotty is proactive in giving me assignments to do a brain-dump, as I requested, and all of his methods are nothing but fun and engaging. They help me understand my own emotions hence the clarity as the result. I really recommend Scotty Hixson as a great therapist to help with problem solving. Thank you Scotty I am so happy I matched with you as my therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

Scotty Hixson listens even if you ramble on and on and are a stream of consciousness blurter lol. He listens and takes notes of his questions, and then asks his questions after, allowing you to not lose your train of thought or what you need to get out. Sometimes we just need to vent or have someone listen or maybe ask questions about opinions or what you should do in certain situations and it's nice that I can do that with Scotty without feeling judged or like he's annoyed or wants me to stop. He's so patient and it makes me feel heard when I don't always feel heard in my life.

Reviewed December 2023

I can’t say enough good things about Scotty as a Therapist. With him you are not just a number or a client on his caseload. He has a way of making you truly feel seen and heard. I am normally a very shy person and it is really hard for me to open up. I was terrified of starting therapy, but from day one Scotty made me feel comfortable. He goes above and beyond for his clients and truly cares about your well being. He will give it to you straight and guide you to where you need to be in a kind and gentle manner way. He is flexible and can adapt to what you need. And he presents information in ways that makes sense and is very relatable. I 100% recommend him to anyone looking for help to better their life!

Reviewed November 2023

Amazing therapist. Highly recommended

Reviewed March 2023

Scotty is such a great listener, completely non- judgmental and so kind. He really helped me at a difficult time, and helped me get back on track with no judgment and made me feel at ease sharing some tough thoughts. He was always willing to help with alternative timings and was always willing to speak and offer comfort over message when needed. Thank you!

Reviewed January 2023

I have been seeing Scotty for a few months now, and it is my first time doing therapy. From the very first session, I was very easily and transparently able to share my issues with him. I felt heard and understood. He provides a listening ear whenever needed, and knows the right questions to ask when looking for solutions to emotional problems. His recommendations and advice have definitely helped me improve my well-being in ways that I wouldn't have figured out on my own. Scotty is responsive through chat. He also provides useful, research-backed, resources that supplemented our sessions, with no expectation or pressure of them appearing as "homework". He goes out of his way to schedule additional sessions whenever asked, even on a short notice. Overall, I would highly recommend Scotty as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Scotty has been absolutely phenomonal in helping me with what I need to know. He listens, helps me understand the problem in a very easy way and is just an amazing mentor overall. I have been doing much better since talking to him.

Reviewed November 2022

Scotty has been great. I have had a few therapists prior and never felt like I connected. With Scotty he makes the sessions meaningful in a judgement free zone. I highly recommend him!

Reviewed September 2022

Scotty wipes the glass so you can see straight into yourself. Best therapist I've ever had.

Reviewed August 2022

Scotty has been extremely helpful. He's laid back, understanding and empathetic and made me feel very comfortable right away. Couldn't recommend him enough.

Reviewed July 2022

I was immediately comfortable talking with Scotty. He has a way of saying how it is, no pulling punches - he's not going to say everything's ok, he says that yes your situation is awful, now let's figure out how you're going to deal with it and grow as a person. I have also never felt judged by him. I wish more therapists were like him.

Reviewed June 2022

He's patient and present!

Reviewed May 2022

Scotty is beyond exceptional. Aside from his qualifications and expertise, his most important attribute is that he cares.

Reviewed March 2022

I have been to at least 30 different therapists over the last year and no one offered me more than a listening ear. I’m so glad I finally found Scotty Hixson and he was able to help me. Scotty Hixson is great at what he does. He’s helpful, non-judgemental, and has years of experience that will help unravel challenges. He was able to change/redirect habitual intrusive thoughts. And help alleviate guilt and shame. I would definitely recommend a therapy session with him. It could change your life!

Reviewed February 2022

Awesome guy

Reviewed January 2022

I am so thankful to have found Scotty! I’ve used BetterHelp for a few months now but didn’t feel like I found what I was looking for with my previous therapists. Scotty listens to me, makes me feel heard, and gives me new/fresh perspectives in the best and most respectful way. I feel valued and in a safe space when I talk to Scotty and am so appreciative!

Reviewed December 2021

Very thorough and extremely helpful. Scotty helps with showing many techniques to use as well as being very honest and open. Always positive and cheerful and easy to talk with. Highly recommend his services .

Reviewed December 2021

Scotty makes you feel comfortable from the very first session, and for someone who has trust issues at the moment i felt at ease straight away. He listens and communicates with the utmost respect but in a informal way that makes the conversation a lot more friendly. He understands my struggles and tries to relate even if we come from completely different backgrounds.

Reviewed November 2021

Scotty is great, he makes me feel comfortable enough to open up about tough issues and he never makes me feel like I should be ashamed or judged. He gives sound advice which he delivers with a calm and positive tone.

Reviewed November 2021

Scotty is such a kind, understanding and most of all, devoted therapist. He puts in so much love and effort into the sessions, often staying past the 45 minute mark, replying with long, thoughtful and helpful messages. He lets you decide where to take the sessions next and gives you space to work through your problems as you please. He offers so much helpful material, from books, to articles, to worksheets and lists of things to do to feel better. If you struggle with low self-esteem, addiction, abusive relationships, big life changes, extreme anxiety etc... I couldn't recommend Scotty enough for that.

Reviewed September 2021

Scotty has been supporting me for the last few months and has been amazing. He is respectful, professional and caring, empowering me to make choices to improve my life. If I message him between sessions I always get a reply, and if he says he will send information or support materials then he does. I have seen multiple different counsellors and therapists throughout my life and he is by far the best.

Reviewed August 2021

Scotty is your ear and your brain when you were disfunction and that helped me in my crucial time. He gave me a bunch of resource of books which hit the spot. Can't be more grateful for having Scotty by my side to ride my anxious wave.

Reviewed July 2021

Scotty never makes me feel a need to feel shy or embarrassed about anything. He always makes sure that I understand the positives of our work together, it isn't all about harping on the negatives. I've enjoyed my short time so far with Scotty, it's great knowing I always have someone in my corner.

Reviewed June 2021

Scotty is always very helpful, if I need to change time or day, always accommodating.. When we talk, he listens, gives great advice and insight into what I’m discussing. I don’t think I could have made the progress that I have made without him, in such a short space of time. Very understanding and helpful. Thanks brother

Reviewed June 2021

I have had 2 sessions with Scotty and it has been excellent. He’s gentle, patient, humorous, and he tries to relate to my conditions while giving advices. Even though this was my first therapy experience ever and I was nervous in the beginning, I found Scotty is very open and easy to talk to, which relaxed me instantly.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Scotty Hixson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Scotty Hixson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Scotty Hixson speak?

Scotty Hixson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Scotty Hixson have?

Scotty Hixson has 13 years of experience.

Where is Scotty Hixson licensed to practice?

Scotty Hixson is licensed to practice in Oklahoma.

Does Scotty Hixson accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Scotty Hixson accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Scotty Hixson offer?

Scotty Hixson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Scotty Hixson?

Scotty Hixson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Scotty Hixson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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