Adena Broxton-Gelin, LCSW

Adena Broxton-Gelin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida 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 a background as a U.S. Air Force veteran to offer steady support during difficult times.

Her approach treats the person, not just symptoms. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that people can use between meetings. Adena emphasizes collaboration - she sees clients as the expert on their own lives and works alongside them to build on existing strengths.

Therapy may include tools to manage anxious thoughts, improve mood, and handle stressful or traumatic memories. She also addresses attachment concerns, communication difficulties, and challenges that arise when conditions overlap, such as co-morbidity. First responder and veteran and armed forces issues are part of her demonstrated focus areas.

Clients can expect a direct but compassionate style. Adena helps set clear goals and offers strategies drawn from evidence-informed approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions also use motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when helpful.

Her practice centers on helping people feel more capable and confident. Adena supports small, practical changes that add up over time and helps clients build a path forward they feel comfortable with.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to reframe thoughts and test new behaviors.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, blends acceptance and change strategies. It teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help when feelings feel overwhelming or reactions cause relationship strain.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to observe thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment. It can reduce rumination and increase the ability to respond calmly in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Adena will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation helps shape what is tried first and what is adjusted over time.

If you are considering online options, confirm the offered session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use practices learned in sessions in real-life settings, which can speed skill-building and make changes more practical.