Kim Broadnax, LISW

Kim Broadnax is a licensed independent social worker with 40 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She practices in Ohio and focuses on everyday struggles like relationship strain, family conflict, and the stresses that come with life changes. Kim aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people to talk about what matters to them.

Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She listens first, then helps people identify practical steps to reduce distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the methods she uses to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

Kim also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people stay present when emotions feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she supports people who want to make lasting changes but feel stuck or unsure where to begin.

She has particular experience with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, and issues that stem from family of origin. Kim also helps people explore life purpose, build self-love, and cope with seasonal mood changes like SAD.

Sessions are intended to be a partnership. Kim focuses on clear, manageable goals and helps people practice new skills between meetings. The work is paced to each person's needs and situation, with attention to respect and the person's values.

Practical approaches for online care

Kim commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems because it focuses on concrete steps and practice.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening, respect, and the person's own goals. This approach helps people feel heard and builds a working relationship that supports change. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with emotional regulation and staying grounded when feelings are intense.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful to the client.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can fit quick check-ins or busy schedules. These options let people fit sessions into workdays, caregiving routines, or when travel is difficult, while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.