Meet your Therapists
A little about me…
Lynzie Genel, MSW, LCSW, PPSC Founder & Clinical Supervisor · Conscious Connections Therapy
Licensure & Identification
California LCSW License: #116340 Licensed Clinical Social Worker · State of California
PPSC Credential: Pupil Personnel Services State of California
NPI 1 (Individual Provider): 1396120119 Lynzie Genel, LCSW
NPI 2 (Organization): 1437941044 Conscious Connections Therapy
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) California State University, Bakersfield · Graduated May 2017
Advanced Training & Specializations
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Trauma Processing with Brainspotting
DBT Strategies for Trauma Treatment
The Hakomi Method for Transforming Trauma
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Solution Focused Counseling in Schools
Trauma Informed Culturally Competent Care
Ongoing professional development through the Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference — 4 consecutive years of continuing education with leading experts in clinical psychology and trauma treatment.
Like many of you, I wear a lot of hats. I’m a mom, wife, sister, breast cancer survivor, and someone who believes deeply that healing starts with connection. I’ve worked in social work for more than a decade—beginning in child protective services, then transitioning into school social work after having my son. Two years ago, I opened my private practice, and today I’m building CCT into a group practice that reflects the heart of what I value most: real, warm, human support for clients and families.
Connection has always been my anchor. My mom passed away before I could remember her, and it was the love of my grandma, the steady, soul-deep support of my sister, and the (slightly overprotective 😂) presence of my brother that shaped who I am.
Years later, I met the best guy ❤️—now my husband—and together we’re raising Paxton and Willow. When our kids were just 2 and 4, I was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer. It was my worst fear come to life. What carried me through it was my people—my army. The connections I’d built over my lifetime showed up with love, food, presence, humor, and hope. Their care saved me.
That experience deepened my belief in the power of relationships—how transformative it is to feel seen, supported, and held through life’s hardest moments. It’s the foundation of Conscious Connections Therapy.
Today, my work centers on supporting and supervising our Associate Social Workers as they provide meaningful, compassionate care to the teens, adults, and families we serve across California. My role is to guide, mentor, and nurture our team so they can show up fully for the clients who trust us with their stories.
CCT is my vision come to life: a place where clients feel understood, where therapists feel supported, and where connection leads the way.
Brigetta Alexander (Shay)
Brigetta Alexander, ACSW #130788 Associate Clinical Social Worker Supervised by Lynzie Genel, LCSW #116340
Hi, I’m Brigetta Alexander an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW #130788)passionate about supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges with compassion and empathy, cultural awareness, and a trauma-informed approach. I bring experience from a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient mental health, foster care, transitional housing, community-based programs, and corrections. I have provided services to children, teens, and adults navigating complex emotional, social, and systemic barriers.
My practice is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I have supported clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and family challenges. I’ve also worked alongside those involved in the foster care and justice systems, offering therapeutic support to help them navigate complex circumstances and build toward stability and healing.
Whether helping clients work through anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, or life transitions, I understand that healing looks different for everyone, and I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered, regardless of where they are in their journey. Healing happens in relationships and in environments that foster trust and dignity.
Outside of my clinical work, I believe in the power of balance and self-care. You’ll often find me at the gym, watching movies, cheering on my favorite sports teams, or spending quality time with my family. I believe that taking care of ourselves, mind, body, and soul, is essential not just for therapists but for everyone.
Kimberly Robertson, ASW #132714 Associate Social Worker · Bilingual (English/Spanish) Supervised by Lynzie Genel, LCSW #116340
Kimberly Robertson (bilingual in English & Spanish)
Hello, my name is Kimberly Robertson (ASW #132714), and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker passionate about walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges. I bring experience from my work in child welfare and social services, where I supported youth, families, and communities through complex and often overwhelming circumstances. These experiences taught me the power of compassion, resilience, and the importance of meeting each person exactly where they are.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I value creating an inclusive, supportive space for clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through authentic connection.
I am especially passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families, and I integrate approaches such as trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and social-emotional skill-building.
Outside of work, I am a wife and mother, and I understand firsthand the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. I bring this empathy into my practice, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.