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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT methods
About Brenda
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 23 years of clinical experience, Brenda Broadnax focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and trauma and abuse. She works with people who are dealing with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with practical tools and skills introduced as needed.
Brenda began her career as a therapeutic day treatment counselor in a Virginia public school. She has worked in private practice and in county services, supporting people diagnosed with serious mental health conditions and those facing complex life circumstances. Her background includes work with survivors of abuse, people experiencing homelessness, and those with mood and trauma-related disorders.
Her approach blends several methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns and behavior changes. She applies acceptance and commitment strategies to help people notice values and take action. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early connections affect present behavior.
In sessions Brenda is interactive and straightforward. She teaches specific skills from dialectical behavior therapy when people need emotional regulation or distress tolerance techniques. She adapts methods to the person in front of her and focuses on practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
Brenda holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and maintains licensure as an LPC in Virginia and Texas. She offers work in English and does not provide services to international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. This approach can help when anxiety, avoidance, or uncertainty get in the way of what a person wants to do.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete steps and exercises to change unhelpful thinking and gradually shift behavior, which is useful for mood and anxiety concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. Short skills training and coping strategies from DBT are often used when regulation or interpersonal conflict is a problem.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and personal preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling and format details during the matching and intake steps to pick what fits your routine.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, and mood disorders.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She teaches skills, talks through patterns, and works on steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in schools, county services, and private practice with a range of populations and concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas and Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you begin the matching process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.