Brenda Broadnax
LPC
Virginia
Experienced Virginia LPC focused on practical support
Continue with BrendaAt a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Virginia / 0701010148; LPC, Texas / 92905
- NPI
- 1598354094
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Warm collaborative style
- Trauma informed care
About Brenda
Brenda Broadnax is an LPC licensed in Virginia who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family tensions, and trauma and abuse. She draws on 23 years of experience working with diverse concerns, and she aims to offer calm, respectful support to people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Brenda began her career as a therapeutic day treatment counselor in a Virginia public school, offering hands-on support to students with emotional and behavioral needs. She later worked in private practice with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing dual diagnoses. Her background also includes county-level work with people diagnosed with schizophrenia and other complex conditions.
Over the years she has helped people experiencing mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, communication and attachment issues, caregiving stress, and problems tied to adoption or foster care. She has experience supporting survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and child abuse, and has worked with people who have faced homelessness or legal and forensic challenges.
Her counseling style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on collaboration, practical skills, and straightforward conversation rather than judgment. She uses a mix of approaches such as motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-based work, client-centered care, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to match the moment and the person.
Brenda encourages people to reach out when they need help and reminds them they already have many strengths to build on. She works to create a respectful space where clients can set goals and take steps toward change.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered style that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them while taking actions that match personal values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current reactions and communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan as needed, so therapy stays practical and relevant to daily life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice new skills in their usual routines and bring real-life examples into sessions, which supports steady progress. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 issuesTherapeutic 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 TherapyExperience
23+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brenda address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, depression, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, caregiving stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and interactive with an emphasis on respect and collaboration. Sessions typically focus on practical skills, goal setting, and honest conversation without judgment.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 23 years of clinical experience, including work in school-based day treatment, private practice, and county-level services with people facing complex diagnoses and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and Virginia and practicing in Virginia.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brenda?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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