Jill Sexton , LPC

Jill Sexton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping individuals and families navigate adoption-related concerns, trauma, grief and loss, and parenting challenges. She brings specialized training to her practice, including certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she is recognized as an adoption-competent professional. Jill works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, drawing on a wide clinical background to support a range of emotional and relational difficulties.

Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Auburn University and a master’s degree in community counseling from Auburn University Montgomery. She centers her work on the belief expressed by Brené Brown - "When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." Jill collaborates with clients to understand their personal narratives, identify triggers that hinder growth, and outline practical steps toward desired outcomes. Her style is relatable, empathic, and calming, and she aims to understand each person holistically so that counseling can be tailored to the client’s specific needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, while teaching practical skills to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings; it is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in relationships that stem from early connections with caregivers and works to improve relational security, communication, and trust in families and couples. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, offering structured strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders and to build healthier coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of Jill Sexton’s work. She assesses each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then helps determine which methods or combinations of methods will best support progress, adjusting the plan as therapy unfolds to remain responsive to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in care, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and therapeutic tools to these formats so clients can continue meaningful work toward their goals from wherever they are.