Lynsey Retzlaff, MSW, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, coach for professional working moms, and mental wellness speaker. As a mother of two and a seasoned therapist with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field, Lynsey is passionate about empowering high-achieving women to achieve clarity, confidence, and calm in their personal and professional lives.
Through her signature program, The RENEWED Working Mom Narrative™, Lynsey helps professional working moms reduce stress, reclaim joy, and create work life balance. As a work life balance coach, she equips women with the tools to rewrite their stories, align with their values, and thrive in every role they hold.
In her private practice, she offers therapy for women across Wisconsin, specializing in trauma therapy for women so they can reduce shame and rebuild self-confidence. Drawing on her experience with one of the nation’s leading evidence-based trauma residential programs, Lynsey provides compassionate, transformative care that addresses both emotional wounds and inner strength.
As a result of renewing her own life, Lynsey partners with organizations to provide burnout training for employees, foster emotional intelligence, and promote empathetic leadership through a trauma-informed lens. Her mental health services for employees and leaders focus on retaining talent, improving workplace culture, and enhancing overall connection by addressing the human element behind success.
Lynsey’ has been featured in Parents, Parade, Authority, Home & Gardens, and Canvas Rebel magazines, and her insights can be heard on multiple podcasts.
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present
I get to coach and speak to women all over the world and teach them how to beat barriers that keep them stuck and unfulfilled.
2022
Career pivot after being in a toxic work environment and feeling burnt out from motherhood and stress.
2017
2nd major redefining moment of my life:
MOTHERHOOD
2016
Started a job at one of the best mental and behavioral health hospitals in the US.
2016
Happily married a wonderful man (But it took a prior divorce and relearning what makes a happy relationship).
Graduated with a Masters in Social Work.
2013
Graduated with my Bachelors Degree (Yep, couldn't finish it before mental health recovery!).
1st major redefining moment of my life: Recovery from anxiety.
coaching for working moms
speaking
THERAPY FOR WOMEN