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Dr. Treva Sexton

At a glance

Experience
8 years
Based in
Georgia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Dr. Treva Sexton, LPC

Practical counseling for relationship and life challenges

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Georgia LPC009072

NPI1386099794

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  • Relationship communication
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBTQIA friendly

About Treva

Dr. Treva Sexton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people improve relationships, manage stress, and address issues like addiction, anxiety, and challenges around intimacy. She presents as LGBTQIA friendly and aims to create a nonjudgmental space for people to talk about their concerns.

Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She and the client map out steps to improve communication and reduce obstacles to daily life. Sessions can include work on parenting questions, career stress, coping with life changes, or concerns related to identity and relationships.

Dr. Sexton uses several therapeutic methods to help clients make tangible changes. She draws on client-centered ideas to keep the focus on the person's goals, cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking and behavior patterns, and mindfulness tools to manage stress. She also works with motivational approaches to support readiness for change.

The practice attends to a broad set of topics, including sexual issues, body image, adoption and foster care matters, and challenges tied to blended families. She has added assessments for substance use and anger management to her services and lists sex therapy among her work areas.

People who value clear communication, practical planning, and an accepting environment often fit well with her style. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to find the best match for their needs.

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

How these approaches fit into online therapy

Client-centered work keeps the focus on the person's goals and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects concerns, and helps clients choose which issues to tackle first. This approach is useful for people who want their priorities respected and addressed in a clear way.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, stress, mood shifts, and situational problems like work or relationship strain.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools for regulating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches practical skills for handling intense feelings, reducing impulsivity, and communicating more clearly in tense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed on the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also reduce bandwidth needs when audio-only sessions are preferred. Ask about available formats and scheduling to find what works best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including family and intimacy-related concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career stress, addictions, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical, using collaborative goal-setting and techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people change patterns and reduce distress.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor working with varied relationship and life issues.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia. Readers should check the profile for any local scheduling details.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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