Brenda Broadnax, LPC
Virginia LPC who fosters resilience
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship and family
- Flexible online options
About Brenda Broadnax
Brenda Broadnax is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia who combines extensive clinical experience with a warm, interactive approach. She holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and has worked across school, private practice, and county settings to support people of different ages and needs.
Her early work began as a therapeutic day treatment counselor in a Virginia public school, providing direct support to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. She later worked in private practice with children, adolescents, families, and adults managing dual diagnoses, and served county clients with schizophrenia and other complex conditions. Over the course of her career she has worked with depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, autism, ADHD, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, sexual abuse victims, sexual offenders, homelessness, and clients with intellectual disabilities, among other presentations.
Broadnax emphasizes respect, dignity, and a nonjudgmental stance, believing that everyone has strengths to build on and areas to work toward growth. Her clinical approach is integrative, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person’s needs. She encourages reaching out for support and affirms that many of the skills needed for change already exist within the individual.
Her early work began as a therapeutic day treatment counselor in a Virginia public school, providing direct support to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. She later worked in private practice with children, adolescents, families, and adults managing dual diagnoses, and served county clients with schizophrenia and other complex conditions. Over the course of her career she has worked with depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, autism, ADHD, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, sexual abuse victims, sexual offenders, homelessness, and clients with intellectual disabilities, among other presentations.
Broadnax emphasizes respect, dignity, and a nonjudgmental stance, believing that everyone has strengths to build on and areas to work toward growth. Her clinical approach is integrative, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person’s needs. She encourages reaching out for support and affirms that many of the skills needed for change already exist within the individual.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brenda Broadnax have?
Brenda Broadnax has 23 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Brenda Broadnax a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license details include TX LPC 92905 and VA LPC 0701010148.
In which languages does Brenda Broadnax provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Brenda Broadnax located?
She is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Brenda Broadnax as my therapist?
Individuals can work with Brenda Broadnax through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brenda Broadnax work with international clients?
No. Brenda Broadnax does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brenda Broadnax cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and 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 you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that get in the way of meaningful action.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and trust. By exploring attachment experiences and building corrective relational experiences, it can support work on relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with specific symptoms or life stressors.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda Broadnax works with each person to determine which methods and techniques best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and accessibility, allowing work to continue from home, work, or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to schedule care around daily life, maintain momentum between sessions, and access support when in-person visits are not feasible, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.