Jill Sexton, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in trauma and families
- Adoption and trauma expertise
- Parenting and family support
- Flexible online sessions
About Jill Sexton
Jill Sexton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 18 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She focuses on adoption-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, and a range of stress and coping difficulties. Jill is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and is recognized as an adoption-competent professional, bringing specific expertise to adoption and foster care matters.
Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Auburn University and a master’s degree in community counseling from Auburn University Montgomery. Her practice blends evidence-based methods with a calm, empathetic manner that many clients find relatable. She helps clients explore personal stories and patterns, identify triggers that impede growth, and take practical steps toward desired outcomes. Jill often references the idea that owning one’s story makes new endings possible, and she works collaboratively to create those new chapters.
Each counseling plan is tailored to the individual or family, with attention to attachment concerns, communication difficulties, parenting needs, and life transitions. Jill emphasizes a holistic, client-centered approach that honors unique circumstances while using targeted interventions to support healing and forward movement.
Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Auburn University and a master’s degree in community counseling from Auburn University Montgomery. Her practice blends evidence-based methods with a calm, empathetic manner that many clients find relatable. She helps clients explore personal stories and patterns, identify triggers that impede growth, and take practical steps toward desired outcomes. Jill often references the idea that owning one’s story makes new endings possible, and she works collaboratively to create those new chapters.
Each counseling plan is tailored to the individual or family, with attention to attachment concerns, communication difficulties, parenting needs, and life transitions. Jill emphasizes a holistic, client-centered approach that honors unique circumstances while using targeted interventions to support healing and forward movement.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jill Sexton have?
Jill Sexton has 18 years of professional experience in counseling.
Is Jill Sexton a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama. Her license is listed as AL LPC LPC03233.
In which languages does Jill Sexton provide therapy?
Jill provides therapy in English.
Where is Jill Sexton located?
Jill is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Jill Sexton as my therapist?
Clients can work with Jill Sexton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jill Sexton work with international clients?
Yes, Jill Sexton works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jill Sexton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, clients should click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches offered online and how they help
Jill draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values, accept difficult feelings, and commit to meaningful action. ACT is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes when avoidance is limiting progress. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns formed in early relationships and to strengthen connection and communication within families and partnerships - it can be especially helpful for adoption-related issues, attachment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jill works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adapts methods over time as goals evolve.
Online therapy with Jill makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility supports scheduling across time zones, helps maintain continuity during life transitions, and allows clients to engage in therapy in formats that suit their day-to-day routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists who specialize in these methods.