- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Treva
Dr. Treva Sexton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on parenting concerns alongside relationship and intimacy issues.
Her work is practical and direct, aimed at helping people improve communication and manage stressors that get in the way of daily life. She pays attention to how patterns of interaction create problems and looks for small changes that make a big difference.
Background and approach
Sessions prioritize clear goals and step-by-step plans so clients can try new behaviors between meetings. Dr. Sexton also addresses substance use and anger concerns using straightforward assessment and follow-up work.
Many clients come for help with sexual concerns, and she offers a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for diverse identities and experiences. She holds an ASSECT certification in sex therapy and integrates that perspective into conversations about intimacy and sexual function when relevant. Her approach mixes client-centered listening with active tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques are added as needed to build skills, manage emotions, and support decision-making. People who choose her work with a therapist who emphasizes practical steps, clearer communication, and measurable progress. The focus is on what can be changed now, and on creating manageable plans for the future.
What Treva works with
Everything Treva lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Treva helps people with.
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Treva lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches guide online parenting and intimacy work
Client-centered therapy centers the client's experience and priorities. It involves open listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to think through parenting choices or relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to change thoughts and actions that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, anger, stress, and patterns that affect daily functioning. Sessions focus on small experiments and homework to test new ways of coping.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful when parenting stress or relationship conflict becomes overwhelming.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk through your goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities to decide which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into parenting and life demands.
Questions people ask about Treva
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with parenting, intimacy, relationship and self-esteem concerns, as well as stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style combines listening with active skill work. Expect goal-focused sessions that include communication practice and emotion-management tools.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience and works with issues such as sexual concerns, anger, and substance use assessments.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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