LPC, 12 years of experience
I am Lynnette Piña, the owner of Creative Waves Therapy LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience in the clinical and mental health field. I offer a unique and effective way of addressing mental health and well-being through different therapeutic modalities. I am deeply committed to working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I am trained in EMDR, Structural Dissociation, and DBT. I empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, fostering self-discovery, resilience, and emotional-well being. My commitment is to provide a supportive and safe counseling environment where individuals can ride the waves of creativity to gain personal insights, that help them work towards their goals.
In your first session with me as your therapist, I aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment where you feel safe to share your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. I'll conduct an initial assessment to understand your reasons for seeking counseling, your current challenges or struggles, and your goals for therapy. This may involve discussing your personal history, relationships, and any relevant background information. Together, we'll identify specific goals you wish to achieve through therapy. Whether you're seeking support for managing stress, trauma, improving relationships, coping with emotions, or navigating life transitions, your goals will guide our work together. Building a strong therapeutic alliance is essential for effective counseling. I'll listen empathetically, without judgment, and work collaboratively with you to create a space where you feel understood and supported.
I place a high value on building trusting and empathetic relationships with my clients. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Establishing this therapeutic alliance is foundational to our work together, enabling clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly and authentically. I approach counseling with a genuine sense of empathy and compassion for my clients' struggles and challenges. I utilize a blend of therapeutic modalities, tailored to each client's goals and preferences, to facilitate growth, healing, and positive change. My goal is to empower clients to develop insight, build resilience, and implement practical strategies that support their well-being.
Individuals can expect to facilitate healing and growth within their mental health journey. I am dedicated in helping clients explore their trauma, process their emotions, and see positive changes in all aspects of their lives.
DBT emphasizes skill-building in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. I teach these skills to clients through structured sessions, worksheets, role-plays, and exercises. This helps clients develop effective strategies to manage their emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with crises.
By using EMDR, I aim to help clients alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories, improve their emotional regulation, and promote psychological resilience. EMDR can be a transformative approach for clients seeking relief from the impact of past trauma and improving their overall quality of life.
By integrating mindfulness, I empower clients to develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a deeper connection with themselves and their surroundings. Mindfulness serves as a powerful tool for promoting holistic healing and personal growth.
By integrating somatic therapy, I focus on the connection between the mind and body in the healing process. It recognizes that trauma, stress, and emotional pain are not just stored in our thoughts or memories, but they are also held in the body.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 15, 2025
Lynette is so intelligent and amazing at explaining the science behind everything. She is a great listener and so respectful. She creates a safe space to open up and goes at your pace- also recognizing what pace you need. She has helped me so much and I look forward to our sessions.
April 24, 2025
No matter how difficult the topic or what’s going on in my life, I feel completely comfortable, bringing it Lynnette. She’s open minded and understanding, and she certainly makes me feel better by the end of session. There have been times when I’ve logged on and been in tears and by the end, I am laughing and feeling much better.
February 18, 2025
Very honest, personable, listened, had a great personality and confident. Overall, amazing in my books!