Adena Broxton-Gelin, LCSW

Adena Broxton-Gelin is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She brings 13 years of professional experience and a direct, practical approach to sessions.

She believes each person knows their story best and already has strengths to build on. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small, doable steps. The work is collaborative and paced to the client's needs.

Adena uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to help people change unhelpful thought patterns and reactions. She also draws on skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach coping strategies for strong emotions and distress.

Her background includes work with first responders and veterans, and she is familiar with the kinds of stress those roles can bring. She also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, and co-occurring issues that complicate recovery.

In a typical session, she helps people clarify what matters most, practices concrete skills, and checks progress week to week. The tone is supportive and straightforward, focused on practical change rather than jargon.

Clients who want to begin can expect a respectful, goal-oriented process that balances problem-solving with emotional support. Adena aims to empower people to regain a sense of control and move toward more fulfilling daily life.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Adena commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help manage intense emotions. DBT-style skills teach techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication, while mindfulness helps increase awareness of present-moment reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Adena discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what is helpful. The plan evolves as progress is made so the therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and role-play. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or cameras are limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, homework support, or a lower-intensity option between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.