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Dr. Treva Sexton

Dr. Treva Sexton, LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 8+ years of experience

Skilled counselor focused on clearer relationships

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  • Relationship communication
  • Sexual concerns
  • LGBTQIA friendly

About Treva

Dr. Treva Sexton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. She focuses on improving communication and understanding so people can move forward. Her work often addresses sexual concerns, relationship challenges, and substance-related issues. She creates a welcoming space for LGBTQIA people and others who seek acceptance and practical help.

She frames sessions around everyday problems. Conversations look at what gets in the way of better relationships and clearer communication. She uses straightforward planning to map out steps clients can try between meetings. Assessments for substance use and anger management are part of her practice when relevant.

Dr. Sexton emphasizes sexual concerns from communication breakdowns to sexual dysfunction and other topics in between. She mentions a certification related to sex therapy in her biography and applies that focus alongside counseling work. This is combined with attention to family dynamics, parenting, and blended family issues.

Her approach also addresses common life stresses like career questions, self-esteem struggles, mood conditions such as bipolar, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes. She lists a range of relationship issues including infidelity, commitment, and fatherhood concerns.

The practice is based on the west side of Atlanta with additional satellite options noted. Sessions are described in practical terms and geared toward creating usable plans and clearer communication that clients can apply to everyday life.

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

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Dr. Sexton uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting clients so they can identify their own goals and solutions; it helps when people need acceptance and a clear space to talk. CBT looks at thought patterns and behavior, offering concrete strategies to change unhelpful habits and manage anxiety, stress, or mood shifts. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for relationship conflict and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

The biography notes an Atlanta-based practice and satellite options, but it does not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing commute time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or using phone-only meetings when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered techniques to remote work so clients can practice skills and coaching between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Sexton address?

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

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and practical, focusing on communication, problem-solving, and mapping out steps clients can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with relationship and sexual concerns among other issues.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia with a base on the west side of Atlanta and additional satellite options.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography lists in-person practice locations in Atlanta and satellite options; please confirm current session formats before booking.

How is cost handled for services?

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

How do I begin working with Dr. Sexton?

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

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