Lynet Uttal, LCSW
Lynet Uttal helps with relationships and life transitions
- Focus on relationships
- Support for life transitions
- Coaching and therapy
About Lynet Uttal
Lynet Uttal is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice in Wisconsin. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines practical problem-solving with deeper exploration of life circumstances to help clients feel more comfortable with themselves and the choices they make.
She works with individuals on present-day problems such as difficult relationships, career changes, motivation for personal projects, and health or lifestyle goals, as well as with material from the past that continues to cause pain. She also supports people who are searching for greater purpose or meaning and offers coaching-style guidance when clients want concrete steps to change how they do things or interact with others.
In sessions she teaches skills for managing anxiety and depression while also asking questions that clarify causes and patterns of discomfort. Her approach emphasizes careful listening and collaborative sense-making so that clients and therapist together develop a clear understanding of what is troubling the client and how they want life to be different.
As a social worker she pays attention to practical life conditions - financial pressures, housing, employment, caregiving for aging relatives, and access to support services - and she will help identify and apply for resources when appropriate. She has experience with interpreter-mediated therapy and with clients from Latine, Muslim, Indian, and Hmong backgrounds, including many who are US-born children of immigrants. Lynet is the daughter of a Japanese immigrant and is particularly interested in the tensions that arise when people live between two cultures.
Her clinical work includes helping people navigate job transitions, decisions to leave relationships, rebuilding healthy ways to start new relationships, managing adult-child parenting dynamics, and learning to present calmly even when internal emotions feel overwhelming. She tailors therapy to each person's needs and looks forward to working with people who seek greater clarity and peace in their lives. She is typically not available before 10 am or after 6 pm and is available on some Saturdays; scheduling is arranged to match clients with times that work best.
She works with individuals on present-day problems such as difficult relationships, career changes, motivation for personal projects, and health or lifestyle goals, as well as with material from the past that continues to cause pain. She also supports people who are searching for greater purpose or meaning and offers coaching-style guidance when clients want concrete steps to change how they do things or interact with others.
In sessions she teaches skills for managing anxiety and depression while also asking questions that clarify causes and patterns of discomfort. Her approach emphasizes careful listening and collaborative sense-making so that clients and therapist together develop a clear understanding of what is troubling the client and how they want life to be different.
As a social worker she pays attention to practical life conditions - financial pressures, housing, employment, caregiving for aging relatives, and access to support services - and she will help identify and apply for resources when appropriate. She has experience with interpreter-mediated therapy and with clients from Latine, Muslim, Indian, and Hmong backgrounds, including many who are US-born children of immigrants. Lynet is the daughter of a Japanese immigrant and is particularly interested in the tensions that arise when people live between two cultures.
Her clinical work includes helping people navigate job transitions, decisions to leave relationships, rebuilding healthy ways to start new relationships, managing adult-child parenting dynamics, and learning to present calmly even when internal emotions feel overwhelming. She tailors therapy to each person's needs and looks forward to working with people who seek greater clarity and peace in their lives. She is typically not available before 10 am or after 6 pm and is available on some Saturdays; scheduling is arranged to match clients with times that work best.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lynet Uttal have?
Lynet Uttal has 9 years of professional experience.
Is Lynet Uttal a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lynet holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: WI LCSW 9374-123, AZ LCSW LCSW-22760.
In which languages does Lynet Uttal provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English. Interpreter-mediated therapy is also offered when a client and therapist require an interpreter.
Where is Lynet Uttal located?
Lynet Uttal is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Lynet Uttal as my therapist?
Clients can work with Lynet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lynet Uttal work with international clients?
Lynet Uttal does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lynet Uttal cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with the therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How Lynet's Approaches Translate to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that align with personal values. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and making meaningful life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections - it focuses on understanding how attachment styles affect intimacy, trust, and recurring relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace, which can help with self-esteem, identity work, and coping with grief or life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lynet collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress and challenges emerge. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays practical and personally meaningful.
Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during moves or travel within the same country, and maintain momentum between meetings, while preserving the therapeutic continuity that supports change.