Adena Broxton-Gelin

Adena Broxton-Gelin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She draws on 13 years of professional experience and encourages clients to use their own strengths when making change. Her approach centers on collaboration and practical steps that fit each person's life.

She meets people where they are and focuses on clear, achievable goals. Sessions tend to emphasize skills you can try between meetings, like new ways to handle anxiety or small steps toward a healthier routine. She values motivation and confidence-building as part of recovery from trauma and hard transitions.

Adena integrates several therapy approaches to suit individual needs. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, and Mindfulness Therapy to increase present-moment awareness. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to strengthen commitment to change and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical next steps.

Her background includes work as a clinical social worker and prior service in the U.S. Air Force. That combination informs a practical, respectful style that acknowledges both challenge and resilience. She aims to empower clients to take the next steps toward a more satisfying life.

People who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative process. She listens for strengths, offers concrete tools, and adjusts methods to match each person’s goals and readiness for change.

How therapy approaches shape online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It focuses on practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal stress. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice the present moment and reduce reactivity through simple awareness practices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and daily routines. Over a few sessions she checks what is helping and adjusts techniques together so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools and exercises between meetings, so skills learned in sessions are ready for everyday situations.