Adena Broxton-Gelin

Compassionate, practical support for meaningful change

LCSW Florida

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Adena

Adena Broxton-Gelin is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 13 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She approaches each person as the expert of their own story and works to build on existing strengths while introducing practical skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Her perspective emphasizes empowerment, collaboration, and gradual steps toward more fulfilling and sustainable change.

In sessions she blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to match interventions to individual goals. Adena aims to create clear, actionable plans and offers supportive guidance as clients test new strategies and adjust them over time.

She encourages clients to recognize small successes and cultivate the resilience needed to manage complex or overlapping concerns. Her style is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented, with attention to both emotional processing and skill development.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online access

Many clients benefit from a blend of structured skill work and mindful awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and to develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and daily stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for those experiencing crisis moments or difficulty with regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Adena works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and challenges, and then tailors interventions from CBT, DBT, or other evidence-informed methods to suit the individual. Together they review what is working and make adjustments so the plan fits the client's life and pace.

Online therapy with Adena is available through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to practice skills, review progress, and provide ongoing coaching and support between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Adena work with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, and also addresses related issues like attachment and communication difficulties.

What is Adena's therapeutic approach and style?

Adena uses a collaborative, strengths-based style that combines skill-building and emotional work, drawing on methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to match client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker, bringing practical experience to sessions and a focus on measurable progress.

What credentials and location are listed for Adena?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW12519 and practices from that state.

Does Adena offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessVeteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English