Lynnetta Hawkins, LMFT
LMFT specializing in relationships, mood, and sexuality
- Relationship and intimacy
- Mood and anxiety
- Sex and kink experience
About Lynnetta Hawkins
Lynnetta Hawkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix earned in 2012 and roughly 12 years of clinical experience. She is close to completing an ASSECT certification in sex therapy through the Buehler Institute, and she applies a broad clinical background to help individuals, couples, and families navigate complex emotional and relational challenges.
Her work spans anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, and serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia. She also has extensive experience addressing intimacy and sex-related concerns, including non-traditional relationships, kink, and painful sexual experiences, as well as common relationship and communication struggles. Over the years she has supported clients facing stress, low self-esteem, addiction, trauma, parenting difficulties, body image concerns, and life transitions.
Since 2013 she has worked for her county assessing whether people met criteria for detention due to being a danger to themselves or others or being unable to care for basic needs, later joining and now managing a psychiatric treatment unit where crisis stabilization is provided. In addition to that work, she has offered private practice services both in person and online for the past 3.5 years. Lynnetta emphasizes practical tools, collaborative therapeutic chemistry, and steady effort to cultivate a more optimistic, glass-half-full perspective, acknowledging that improvement often unfolds over time rather than overnight.
Her work spans anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, and serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia. She also has extensive experience addressing intimacy and sex-related concerns, including non-traditional relationships, kink, and painful sexual experiences, as well as common relationship and communication struggles. Over the years she has supported clients facing stress, low self-esteem, addiction, trauma, parenting difficulties, body image concerns, and life transitions.
Since 2013 she has worked for her county assessing whether people met criteria for detention due to being a danger to themselves or others or being unable to care for basic needs, later joining and now managing a psychiatric treatment unit where crisis stabilization is provided. In addition to that work, she has offered private practice services both in person and online for the past 3.5 years. Lynnetta emphasizes practical tools, collaborative therapeutic chemistry, and steady effort to cultivate a more optimistic, glass-half-full perspective, acknowledging that improvement often unfolds over time rather than overnight.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lynnetta Hawkins have?
She has 12 years of professional experience in clinical settings.
Is Lynnetta Hawkins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 93110.
In which languages does Lynnetta Hawkins provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lynnetta Hawkins located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Lynnetta Hawkins as my therapist?
You can work with Lynnetta Hawkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lynnetta Hawkins work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lynnetta Hawkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's 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
Lynnetta Hawkins draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support clients in an online format. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their values, goals, and emotions - a good fit for relationship work, self-esteem, and life changes. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly useful for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lynnetta works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She and other licensed professionals tailor strategies over time so the treatment matches what is most helpful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic constraints, and varied communication styles. These formats make it easier to access consistent care, try different session types, and integrate therapy into everyday life while working with therapists who can adapt approaches to each client's circumstances.