High-Functioning Anxiety & Overthinking

  • The Struggle: Your brain runs at full speed, you are constantly anticipating the next problem, and you struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty.

  • Our Approach: We integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help you disrupt anxious thought loops, manage perfectionism, and regain control over your mental space.

Burnout, Stress & Life Transitions

  • The Struggle: You are the one who holds everything together, but quietly, you are completely exhausted. You feel disconnected from your body and your passions.

  • Our Approach: Using Somatic Experiencing (SE) and nervous system regulation, we help you process stored stress, build sustainable daily boundaries, and move from survival mode back into thriving.

Teen Anxiety, Mood Changes & Self-Esteem

  • The Struggle: Watching your teenager withdraw, struggle with academic pressure, or navigate intense emotional waves while feeling powerless to fix it.

  • Our Approach: We offer a warm, collaborative space blending DBT coping skills and creative expression. We help teens build emotional resilience, self-compassion, and practical tools to navigate social and academic stress.

Relationship & Attachment Patterns

  • The Struggle: Repeating the same painful dynamics in your relationships, struggling with people-pleasing, or feeling unsafe when communicating your true needs.

  • Our Approach: We utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) frameworks to help you understand your attachment style, heal old relational wounds, and build deep, secure, and conscious connections.

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Online Therapy. California

Therapy that actually‍ ‍meets you where you are.

You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. We work with teens and adults across California who are tired of just getting by— and who are ready to feel like themselves again.

Lynzie Genel, LCSW, founder of Conscious Connections Therapy — online therapy in California
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You might be in the right place if…

Your brain runs at full speed even when everything looks fine on the outside.

You're the one who holds it together — for your family, your friends, your team — but quietly, you're exhausted.

You know something's off, but you can't quite name it. Or maybe you can name it perfectly and just haven't had anywhere safe to say it out loud.

You've been thinking about therapy for a while. You're not sure where to start. You're a little nervous about what you might uncover.

That's exactly where we come in.

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What We Treat & How We Help


Rates & Insurance Transparency

Using Health Insurance

We are proudly In-Network with Aetna and United Healthcare (UHC).

  • How it works: Our intake coordinator will verify your benefits before your very first session.

  • Your cost: You are only responsible for your standard network copay or deductible.

Out-of-Pocket / Cash Pay Options

We believe high-quality, modern therapy should be accessible. We offer a transparent, tiered pricing structure based on clinical experience to fit different budgets:

  • LCSW Care ($150 / hour session): Work with our fully Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Ideal for individuals looking for senior clinicians with extensive specialized experience.

  • ASW Care ($100 / hour session): Work with our highly skilled Associate Clinical Social Workers. Our associates are fully registered professionals who provide exceptional, modern care under the direct clinical supervision of our licensed directors. This is an excellent, budget-friendly option for high-quality therapy.



Meet the Team

Lynzie Genel, LCSW, Founder of Conscious Connections Therapy

Brigetta (Shay) 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.

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.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.

Kimberly Robertson, ASW #132714 Associate Social Worker · Bilingual (English/Spanish) Supervised by Lynzie Genel, LCSW #116340


How to Begin & Intake Form

Step 1: Book a free consultation — or skip straight to scheduling your first session. Either way, we'll meet you where you are.

Step 2: You'll get an email from our client portal (TherapyNotes) to get set up. Takes about five minutes.

Step 3: Start therapy from wherever you are in California. Your couch. Your car. Your bedroom with the door locked. All of it counts.

Getting Started is Simple:

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