Hi! Welcome to my page! I can't wait to meet you and learn what brought you to BetterHelp! I received my Masters degree in 2012 at the University of Phoenix and am close to completing my ASSECT certification in sex therapy through The Buehler Institue. I have worked with many different populations over the passed 12 years, and most of my experience has been helping individuals, couples, and families overcome obstacles related to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders and major mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have also helped a lot of individuals and couples with sex related problems (non-traditional relationships, kink, painful sex) and relationship obstacles.
I began working for the the county in which I reside in 2013 where I assessed people to determine if they met criteria to be detained due to being a danger to themselves, a danger to others, or gravely disabled (unable to care for their basic needs due to mental illness). I soon began working as part of a treatment team on the psychiatric unit where people detained were provided crisis stabilization and I now manage this unit. I have provided private practice services both in person and online for the past 3.5 years. Outside of managing an inpatient unit, I love utilizing my skills and experience to help increase optimism and passion toward developing a more "glass half full" perspective, no matter what the obstacle or circumstance. Feeling better is not necessarily possible overnight, but with the right tools, therapeutic chemistry, and work, better IS possible! Can't wait to meet you :)
Additional areas of focus: 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, 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 / Nonmonogamous 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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 93110
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lynnetta Hawkins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lynnetta (Nicole), demeanor immediately allowed me to trust her and openly communicate. She an excellent listener and a refreshing light to my journey of better understanding me.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Lynnetta for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing, feels like I’ve known her for years. Gives great advice and support.
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Lynnetta for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nichole is an amazing therapist and extremely understanding. She makes it comfortable to talk with her about what is on my mind and to open up, something that is typically hard for me to do. Definitely recommend.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Lynnetta for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I really feel connected with my therapist and am able to be open and honest without judgement or guilt.
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Lynnetta for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I honestly love her so much especially because she always makes time to check in on me even thou she haves like 20 other clients i adore her
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Lynnetta for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She's been great in really listening to what I have to say without judgment. And has helped me gain a better perspective.
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Lynnetta for 4 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder