Adena Broxton-Gelin, LCSW

Adena Broxton-Gelin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 13 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Adena approaches care as a team effort and focuses on strengths clients already bring. She emphasizes practical steps and steady support as people work toward clearer goals.

As a former USAF member, she is familiar with military-related concerns and the stresses they can bring. Her work also addresses attachment difficulties, communication problems, co-occurring issues, forgiveness, and challenges common to first responders and veterans. Adena listens first, then helps people identify doable strategies that fit their life.

Sessions draw on several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. These methods help with thinking patterns, emotion regulation, motivation, and small goal-setting. Adena matches approaches to each person rather than using one fixed method.

She describes the process as collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Conversations typically include skill-building, real-life practice, and reflection on progress. The aim is to leave people with practical tools they can use between sessions.

People interested in meeting with Adena should confirm current session options before booking. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Adena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into clear steps to practice.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and coping tools for overwhelming feelings. DBT-based techniques focus on practical strategies for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Adena collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts tools and pacing so the plan fits what the person wants to accomplish.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for different ways of checking in between meetings. Talk with Adena about how to structure sessions so they work with your daily routine and responsibilities.