- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
About Lynnetta
Lynnetta Hawkins is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting, anger, coping with life changes, and coaching among her focus areas.
Hawkins uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on client-centered work, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people shift patterns and cope with symptoms. She has experience addressing personality challenges, attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and concerns related to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.
Her background includes county mental health work beginning in 2013. There she conducted assessments for detention and worked on a psychiatric unit providing crisis stabilization. She now manages that inpatient unit while also providing private practice care in person and online for about 3.5 years. This mix of inpatient and outpatient roles informs how she balances crisis assessment with ongoing therapy.
Sessions tend to focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and small, testable behavior changes. She also works with people navigating relationship obstacles, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, and body image concerns. Clients can expect direct talk about goals and gradual steps toward change.
Hawkins also mentions near-completion of an AASECT-related sex therapy certification through the Buehler Institute. She emphasizes realistic pacing - progress usually takes work over time rather than instant fixes.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. It emphasizes listening and collaboration so the therapist can respond to what matters most to the client. This helps with relationship problems, identity questions, and figuring out priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into manageable parts. It offers concrete skills to test out new thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions run high.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, symptoms, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process lets the plan change if something is not helping.
The biography notes she has offered both in-person and online private practice care for about 3.5 years, but it does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, and busy schedules by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, eating issues, parenting and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses client-centered work alongside CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on skills, behavior changes, and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience, including county mental health work and several years managing a psychiatric unit.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and are based in California.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography lists private practice in person and online care for the past 3.5 years; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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