Brenda Broadnax, LPC

Brenda Broadnax is an LPC who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, family tensions, and trauma and abuse. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what each person is facing. Her manner is warm, direct, and without judgment. Brenda aims to create a safe space where people can begin to make changes they want to see.

Brenda brings 23 years of experience in mental health counseling. She began working in school-based day treatment, supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs. Over the years she has worked in private practice and in community settings with people who have faced a range of challenges, from mood disorders and post-traumatic stress to experiences of domestic violence and abuse.

Her approach blends practical strategies with attention to relationships and feelings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas for clarifying values and committed action.

Brenda also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to focus on relationships and how people feel seen in the room. She adapts methods to fit the person she is meeting rather than following a single formula. Sessions tend to be conversational, skill-focused, and aimed at real-life changes.

Brenda works in Virginia and carries the LPC credential. Conversations are in English. She encourages people to reach out when they are ready to begin addressing difficult feelings and situations.

Approaches used in online therapy and what they do

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It often focuses on accepting difficult feelings while acting in ways that match personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits and ease symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for handling intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making things worse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques to see what fits best.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Generally, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can cut commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and let people join from a quieter spot when needed. Licensed professionals can still teach skills, practice new ways of relating, and support recovery using these methods over distance.