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Dr. Heather Sexton

Dr. Heather Sexton, LPCC-S, CST, IRT

Email: heather.sexton@westliberty.edu

Dr. Heather Sexton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Sex and Relationship therapist specializing in helping couples reconnect, repair, and thrive—both emotionally and intimately.

With advanced training in couples and sex therapy, including Imago Relationship Therapy, EMDR, Autism Assessments, Parts work, and sex-positive frameworks, my approach is integrative, evidence-based, and grounded in the belief that healthy intimacy is possible for every person and relationship—with the right tools, support, and willingness to grow.

She has an  earned a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Clinical Sexology from Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson University. She is a member of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, the West Virginia Counseling Association, Imago Relationships North America, and the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. She is currently licensed in Ohio and West Virginia.

Teaching: ATC 509 Marriage and Family Counseling ATC 533 Human Sexuality

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West Liberty University
College of Liberal and Creative Arts
College Union, 2nd floor
208 University Dr.
West Liberty, WV 26074
304.336.8251

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