Brenda Broadnax, LPC

Brenda Broadnax is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Virginia. She offers help for stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, family concerns, depression, and trauma and abuse. Her style is warm and interactive and she aims to treat people with respect and dignity.

Brenda spent years working in school day treatment programs, supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs. She also worked in independent practice with children, adolescents, adults, and people facing dual diagnoses. Her work has included contact with clients affected by schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance concerns, and intellectual disability.

Over two decades of clinical experience exposed her to many situations. She has supported people impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking, homelessness, sexual abuse, and physical trauma. She has also worked with concerns such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care questions, mood differences, and caregiver stress.

Her approach blends several methods to match the needs in the room. She draws on cognitive-behavioral tools, dialectical behavior techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and client-centered listening. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clearer communication, and growing awareness of thoughts and feelings.

Brenda believes everyone already has strengths to build on and that change begins with small steps. She encourages people to reach out, complete the initial matching steps, and schedule a session to talk about next steps and goals.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and recurring stress by building willingness to face difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them, which is useful for mood problems and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, and it can help people understand and change repeating relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Clients and the therapist check in regularly to see what feels helpful and adjust methods as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find that online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by eliminating travel time and making scheduling easier. Online work also supports shorter check-ins, focused skill practice between sessions, and easier attendance during a lunch break or when a quieter spot is available. Ask about session logistics when you schedule to learn what will work best for you.