Melissa Sexton, PhD, MDiv, LMFT 510 Coventry Road, Decatur, GA 30030

"Melissa is an incredibly special human being. I know a good therapist like a somaleit knows a good wine. I’ve seen my fair share, and I can be picky. Melissa has a PhD, and it is very apparent her high-quality care. She’s among the best. One of the greats. When my now husband and I were first dating we sought couples therapy before we got engaged. Melissa made us work. She gave us both loving and difficult feedback. We ultimately determined we did want to get married, and she was so special to us that we asked her to officiate our wedding in front of all our friends and family! Years later we were on the fence about whether to have a baby. Melissa helped us navigate that too by guiding us to determine what was going to make us happy as individuals and as a couple. In 2019 Melissa let me know she was starting a women’s group and invited me to join. I was apprehensive; I’ve done groups before, and they aren’t usually a good fit for me. But I reluctantly agreed to join because I really look up to Melissa. The group was fantastic, thanks to Melissa, and transformative for me in ways I didn’t anticipate. I ultimately stayed part of it for 3.5 years and only left because of time constraints with my new baby. I highly recommend Melissa as a therapist. She’s truly top notch, and everyone I know who has seen her strongly agrees."

"Melissa is a highly competent and gifted therapist. I went through extensive and difficult medical complications from covid and rare lung disease which resulted in being placed on medical leave. Melissa was exceptionally adept at helping me navigate the complex journey of grief and ultimately guided me in adjusting my perspective as well as a redirection of my future. She is highly intelligent, extremely skilled and compassionate. I have the utmost respect and appreciation for her."

"This woman is the worst therapist I’ve ever encountered in my life. I was a child in high school and she berated me and tried to diagnose me with asbergers and made me feel unsafe. I didn’t want to do therapy for years after the horrible day in her office. I will never forget Melissa Sexton and not for anything good."

"I feel incredibly lucky I met Dr. Melissa Sexton and have been able to see her over the last three years while in a high-stakes graduate school program. Melissa’s humor, warmth, and honesty have allowed me to understand myself and my relationships in ways I never thought possible. The depth of her knowledge and training is reflected in her ability to seamlessly synthesize, reflect, and offer guidance throughout our sessions in ways that are playful, occasionally blunt (which I need!), and always healing. I trust her to lead me where I may need to go. By learning to appreciate and untangle my childhood, my career, and my relationships and how they have made me who I am, I have been able to gain confidence in myself and blossom in all aspects of my life. By working through my story together, Melissa facilitated my transformation into a powerful, authentic, and compassionate woman— or perhaps helped me finally realize these qualities had been there all along. I plan to see Melissa as long as I am able to, and I am forever grateful for the irrevocable, positive impact she has had on my life."

"Melissa encourages self reflection to help you discover the reasons behind your feelings, fears, and motivations. She is the best therapist I have ever worked with and I truly believe anyone could benefit from working with her."