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Dr. Treva Sexton

Dr. Treva Sexton, LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Practical support for relationship and sexual concerns

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

  • Focus on communication
  • Goals and skills
  • LGBTQIA friendly

About Treva

Dr. Treva Sexton is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on relationship and sexual concerns. She works with people facing issues around intimacy, parenting, communication, and life transitions. Her practice notes experience with substance use and anger management assessments alongside broader emotional concerns.

She approaches sessions in a straightforward way. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented. The work often starts by looking at what gets in the way of better connection and clearer communication. Then she and the client map out small steps toward change.

Dr. Sexton uses tools from client-centered therapy to keep the focus on each person's goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy strategies to teach new skills for coping and emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are used to increase awareness and commitment to change.

Her practice supports people with relationship struggles, parenting challenges, identity and sexual concerns, anxiety, stress, ADHD-related issues, and life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and concerns related to intimacy or alternative sexual cultures.

Dr. Sexton practices in Georgia. Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be accepted, so confirm options when you start the process. To begin, use the site's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's goals and experience and offers a respectful, listening-based approach that helps people clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and changing unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. They can also let people use audio-only meetings when bandwidth or a shorter session is preferable. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Sexton work with?

She helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, addictions, and trauma and abuse among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and client-centered, with an emphasis on communication, goal setting, and learning coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working with people on relationship, sexual, and emotional concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Georgia.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted; confirm specifics when you begin the process.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Dr. Sexton?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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