Lynnetta Hawkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people strengthen self esteem and navigate relationship and emotional challenges. She guides conversations about anxiety, depression, addiction, and intimacy in clear, practical ways. Her approach centers on the person in front of her and what they want to change next.
She earned a master’s degree in 2012 from the University of Phoenix and brings 12 years of clinical experience. Much of that time involved work in county mental health services, including assessment and crisis stabilization on a psychiatric unit. Those roles shaped her ability to respond calmly when people are overwhelmed and to prioritize safety and practical planning.
In addition to public sector work, she has provided independent practice care for the past several years. She supports people coping with bipolar disorder, personality concerns, eating disorders, and major mood struggles. She also helps individuals and partners address sex-related problems, non-traditional relationship dynamics, and issues connected to kink and alternative sex culture.
Lynnetta uses a mix of approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She aims to teach tools clients can use between sessions to manage stress and improve communication.
Her style is direct and hopeful. She emphasizes small, doable steps and building skills that fit everyday life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's goals and experience, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection so people feel heard and can choose their next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when relationships feel rocky.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as skills grow and priorities shift.
The practical upside of online therapy is fitting sessions into busy lives and maintaining continuity of care. Confirm the session formats available with the therapist before booking, since current options are listed during the matching process. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and practice skills between meetings so tools become part of daily routines.
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and body image issues, parenting and caregiver stress, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as codependency and attachment difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is client-centered and practical, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach coping tools and improve communication.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including county mental health work and several years in independent practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.