Adena Broxton-Gelin, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 13 years in practice

Adena Broxton-Gelin is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW12519 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1033588744 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Adena

Adena Broxton-Gelin is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She draws on 13 years of professional experience and a practical, down-to-earth style. Adena emphasizes the strengths each person already has.

She treats people as partners in the work and focuses on small, doable steps toward feeling better. Adena listens for the concrete problems behind a person's worry.

Background and approach

She uses simple tools to reduce distress and help people make clearer choices. Sessions often include skill-building, short goal-setting, and practice between meetings. The pace is set by the person's comfort and readiness to try new strategies.

Her background includes service in the United States Air Force and long experience in clinical social work. That history informs a direct but supportive approach to stress and trauma. Adena brings familiarity with challenges faced by veterans and first responders while keeping care focused on each person's present needs.

Her methods include practical versions of cognitive and mindfulness-based approaches, some emotion regulation skills, and brief solution-focused planning. Adena helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try a different response, and track what works. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented, not prescriptive.

People looking for flexible options can meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Adena uses these formats to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Adena names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Adena commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and helps people test new, more helpful ways of thinking. DBT techniques teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills for people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on grounding and present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Choosing the best approach is part of the conversation. Adena works with each person to match methods to their goals and daily life. She’ll suggest tools to try, see what helps, and adjust plans together as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or used for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick problem-solving between meetings and let people share progress or questions in writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into work, caregiving, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Adena address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, and first responder and veteran-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on small steps, skill-building, and real-life strategies rather than long, abstract discussions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Adena has 13 years of professional experience and a background of service in the United States Air Force, which shapes her familiarity with veteran and first responder challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

People can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and need.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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