Scotty Hixson, LPC

Scotty Hixson is a 42-year-old counselor living in the Southwestern United States who brings a blend of personal warmth and practical perspective to his work. He is a father of three boys, a friend to many dogs, and has been married for 19 years. Outside of the office he enjoys movies, music, art, podcasts, video games, disc golf, and whatever hobby he is currently excited about.

Scotty approaches therapy as a realistic, step-by-step process rather than a place for shame. He acknowledges that starting therapy can feel intimidating or embarrassing and compares early sessions to beginning a fitness routine - awkward and challenging at first, but gradually more manageable and effective with consistent effort. His aim is to help people identify and unlearn destructive patterns while building coping skills and emotional awareness that lead to clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.

Comfort and honesty are central to Scotty's style. He encourages people to be themselves in sessions and does not expect polished behavior - clients can express anger, cry, swear, take a break, or talk about whatever feels most relevant. He uses humor when appropriate, values direct communication, and prioritizes practical, realistic strategies over platitudes. The goal is not always to be relentlessly positive but to recognize necessary changes and work steadily toward them, with support from someone who will not judge.

Clinically, Scotty favors a client-centered stance in which the person in therapy guides the focus of treatment and progress unfolds at a pace that feels comfortable. He supports gradual steps outside of comfort zones without forcing exposure to overwhelming material, and he will adjust the plan when something becomes too intense. Over a 15-year career he has worked across outpatient counseling, inpatient acute care, and residential treatment settings, gaining experience with a wide range of challenges.

Scotty earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2010 and completed a Master of Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma in 2015. He became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2020. His background blends practical clinical approaches with a down-to-earth manner intended to help people make meaningful, sustainable changes in their lives.