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Brenda Broadnax

Compassionate, experienced counselor focused on healing

LPC Virginia

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Brenda

Brenda Broadnax is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 23 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She brings a history of working across school-based day treatment, independent practice, and county services, offering care to children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by emotional and behavioral concerns. Her background includes work with people impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, human trafficking, substance-related dual diagnoses, and other complex clinical presentations.

Her style is described as warm and interactive, grounded in respect and nonjudgmental support. Brenda blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to create a flexible, integrative approach.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients build on existing strengths while developing practical skills for emotional regulation, communication, and coping. Brenda aims to meet people where they are and support sustained change through tailored therapeutic work.

How Brenda’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Brenda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside attachment-informed work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills and coping strategies. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings, supporting clients who are navigating avoidance, rumination, or a desire for more meaningful daily choices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational patterns shape current relationships and communication, and it can be useful for addressing family, relationship, and attachment-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. That collaborative exploration can involve trying techniques from different models and adjusting direction as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions with Brenda are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain momentum when in-person visits are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brenda address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, and trauma and abuse, along with related areas such as attachment issues, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
The clinician uses a warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental style and integrates approaches like CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and DBT to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Brenda has 23 years of professional experience across school programs, independent practice, and county services working with a range of clinical presentations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC with credentials TX LPC 92905 and VA LPC 0701010148, and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Texas

Languages

English