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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

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 Help With

Whatever you’re carrying, there’s space for it here.

  • Anxiety & overthinking

  • High-functioning anxiety

  • Burnout & perfectionism

  • People-pleasing & boundary struggles

  • Teen anxiety, depression & self-esteem

  • Trauma & attachment wounds

  • Identity & self-worth

  • Relationship patterns

  • Life transitions

  • Parenting & family challenges

  • Personal growth



WhoWe Work With

Teens (12–17) A lot is happening right now. School pressure, friendships, figuring out who you are — it's a lot to carry. Therapy is a space that's just yours. No parents. No judgment. Just real support from someone who actually gets it.

Young Adults (18–25) You're supposed to have it together by now, right? Except nobody told you how exhausting that pressure would be. Whether it's anxiety, identity, relationships, or just that low-grade feeling that something's off — you deserve support that takes you seriously.

Millennials (26–38) You've been the responsible one for a long time. You've managed. You've figured it out. But managing isn't the same as healing — and you know that. This is where you finally get to put yourself first.

Real support for real life — wherever you are in it.


Evidence-Based Therapy. Real Connection.

We use what works — and make sure it actually feels like you.

  • Spot the unhelpful thought loops and learn to rewrite them — practically and compassionately.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common therapy that helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It’s based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and actions are linked, so changing thoughts can improve emotions and behavior.

    CBT helps with anxiety, depression, phobias, and PTSD. It teaches practical skills to challenge irrational beliefs, handle strong emotions, and build healthier ways to cope.

  • Get to the root of what you're actually feeling — so your relationships with yourself and others can finally shift.

    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a powerful, research-backed approach that helps you better understand your emotions and the patterns that shape your relationships. Rather than just managing symptoms, EFT gets to the root of what you’re feeling and why—so you can create more secure, connected, and meaningful relationships with yourself and others.

    Whether you’re navigating challenges in your relationship or wanting to feel more grounded and understood within yourself, EFT offers a supportive space to explore, heal, and grow.

  • Trauma lives in the body. This approach helps release stored stress by tuning into physical sensations and building a sense of safety from the inside out.

    Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-based approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine to help people heal from trauma and stress. Rather than focusing primarily on thoughts or memories, SE pays attention to physical sensations — tension, breath, posture — as a pathway to release stored stress and restore a sense of safety in the body.

  • Practical skills for managing big emotions, navigating relationships, and finding steadiness when everything feels like too much.

    DBT is a practical, research-supported method that helps you manage strong emotions, handle relationships better, and cope with stress without falling apart. It combines acceptance and change, teaching simple skills in mindfulness, tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and communicating clearly—so you feel calmer, steadier, and more in control.

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How it Works

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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What Our Clients Say