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Adena Broxton-Gelin, LCSW

Veteran LCSW supporting stress and trauma recovery
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem support

About Adena Broxton-Gelin

Adena Broxton-Gelin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience and a background as a United States Air Force veteran. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, motivation and self-esteem challenges, and the complex adjustments that come with life changes. Adena also addresses attachment concerns, co-morbidity, communication difficulties, first responder issues, forgiveness work, and veteran and armed forces matters.

Her approach centers on the understanding that each person is the expert of their own story and that strengths already present can be mobilized to overcome current obstacles. She emphasizes a collaborative working relationship that supports empowerment, practical coping skills, and steady progress toward meaningful goals. Adena combines clinical experience with life experience as a veteran to offer grounded, respectful care focused on rebuilding confidence and improving day-to-day functioning.

Rather than prescribing a single path, she helps clients identify strategies that fit their needs and values, drawing on evidence-informed methods to build resilience, increase motivation, and support lasting change. Her style is strengths-based, pragmatic, and oriented toward measurable steps that help people move toward a more fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessVeteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Adena Broxton-Gelin have?

Adena Broxton-Gelin has 13 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker.

Is Adena Broxton-Gelin a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: FL LCSW SW12519.

In which languages does Adena Broxton-Gelin provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Adena Broxton-Gelin located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Adena Broxton-Gelin as my therapist?

She provides services through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Does Adena Broxton-Gelin work with international clients?

Adena Broxton-Gelin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Adena Broxton-Gelin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to create more effective coping strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, making it useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance techniques that support stress reduction, improved concentration, and greater emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Adena will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are shaped together so approaches can be blended or adjusted over time to fit what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These modalities make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations, reduce travel time, and allow consistent engagement even when life becomes busy or unpredictable.

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