Lynnetta Hawkins, LMFT
Practical, collaborative therapy for parenting and relationships
Book with Lynnetta- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Lynnetta
Lynnetta Hawkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on practical, face-forward help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, mood disorders, and related concerns. She uses straightforward talk and concrete strategies to help parents and individuals find clearer ways to cope. Her style aims to make change feel possible and realistic over time.
She has 12 years of clinical experience in California settings that include inpatient psychiatric care and outpatient work.
Background and approach
That background means she is familiar with crisis stabilization, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, and serious mental health concerns. For several years she has also provided independent practice services both in person and online. Lynnetta blends client-centered work with cognitive and behavioral tools.
She adds dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness practices to help people regulate emotions and manage stress. Motivational interviewing is used when people want practical plans and small steps toward change. Many clients seek her help for relationship and intimacy issues, body image and eating concerns, addiction and co-occurring problems, and the stresses of parenting.
She also supports people facing abandonment, attachment challenges, or non-traditional sexual concerns such as kink and BDSM when those topics are part of the work. Sessions aim to be collaborative. She listens for what matters most and then offers skills, feedback, and coaching tailored to each person.
The focus is on real-life tools you can use between sessions to handle day-to-day stressors and relationship strain.
What Lynnetta works with
Everything Lynnetta lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lynnetta helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lynnetta lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy is about listening to what matters most to the person and building goals from there. It focuses on respect, empathy, and helping people feel heard before introducing strategies to change behavior.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many parenting-related challenges where new habits are needed.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help when strong emotions or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, then suggest methods that match those needs. Over the first few sessions the plan can be adjusted so the work feels useful and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls mirror face-to-face visits when more detailed conversation is needed. Phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, quick skills coaching, or continued support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a parenting schedule and daily life.
Questions people ask about Lynnetta
What kinds of concerns does Lynnetta help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, mixing client-centered listening with skill-based techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience, including work in inpatient psychiatric settings and several years providing independent practice services in person and online.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible ways to meet.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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