While therapy and other healing modalities are beneficial in deep ways, sometimes we need to go deeper.

Before I started my business, I was filled with self-doubt and worry. I didn't think I could do it. When I learned just how much was held within my subconscious mind, and how much I was operating unconsciously by a set of old beliefs and thoughts that weren't even who I was anymore, I was shocked!

It was amazing how much I was letting an internal program run my life (and not in a good way). Then, I got hypnotherapy sessions and started to feel better. I began to feel more confident and starting taking action toward what I had been wanting but was afraid to do before. It was like I actually was becoming the "future self me" I had written down in a vision. Truly incredible!

Often there are beliefs/thought patterns that get instilled deeply in us often from a young age.

These can include beliefs about not being enough, or not being lovable. We might believe that we don’t have anything interesting to say and so we hide in the background, never taking risks and missing out on lots of opportunities coming our way.

Or, we can act in ways that prevent us from getting close to others out of a fear of rejection. We subconsciously self-sabotage friendships and romantic relationships due to a lack of self-esteem.

These sorts of patterns are rooted in the archetype of the Wounded Inner Child. That little girl or boy within us hears or experiences something (usually between the ages of 5 and 10) and develops a belief about themselves or about the world that may not be totally accurate, and is designed to keep us safe.

Over time, though, that belief starts to hold us back.

One of the only ways to remove a deep-seated negative belief, thought pattern or set of behaviors is by accessing the subconscious mind.

And the best way I know of to do this is with hypnotherapy.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a powerful way to change unwanted thought patterns, habits and behaviors held in the subconscious. Like weeds in a garden, we are excavating the root of what is holding you back with hypnosis.

Hypnotherapy can be transformational. It can clear away deeply-held patterns or habits, including anxiety, depression and even physical health problems, and can help us thereby improve our health and even save our lives. Hypnosis can instill new, positive beliefs about our self-worth and our capabilities. 

Sadly, hypnotherapy is also misunderstood. As it has been misrepresented in the mainstream world as being “mind control,” some people are uncomfortable with hypnosis.

Yet hypnotherapy is one of the most powerful and effective methods to change those ingrained stories and replace with the belief of our becoming our highest and best Future Self.

We are literally placing an imagined Future Self vision into the quantum field of our Akashic Records when we create this vision in waking life, and then have it embedded into our subconscious mind, which receives it as truth, in hypnosis.

Other forms of hypnotherapy include:

• Past-life regression (as well as in-between life regression), which clears any unexplained fear, phobia or negative pattern at the source.

• Inner child regressions and parts therapy (in which two inner conflicting “parts” of your subconscious come into harmony) can create deep healing and clear deep-seated blocks, and neuro-linguistic programming can help create new positive associations.

• Life-between life regressions can help us to access soul information in spirit realm, including the Akashic Records, our soul group and spirit guides.

How does hypnotherapy work?

Hypnotherapy feels like a relaxing guided meditation. Guided imagery and suggestions bring you into a deep state of relaxation so that any beliefs/thoughts that you wish to clear can be accessed by the subconscious.

I use suggestions to create new positive associations to remove the negative thought patterns. You just relax and allow your subconscious mind to do the work.

You are always fully in control during hypnosis, and you would never do anything your conscious mind does not choose for you.

What does a session look like?

Hypnotherapy sessions last 2 hours.

We discuss what types of relaxation you enjoy so that I can incorporate these into the hypnosis script itself. We do an intake process, or life coaching, for about the first hour or so. We explore what habits/thoughts/fears you wish to release and your goal for seeking hypnotherapy, and we often create a vision of your Future Self, learn about reframing thoughts, and then the hypnosis portion lasts about 30 minutes, with 15 minutes of time for reflection at the end.

Can anyone be hypnotized?

Almost everyone can be hypnotized. In fact, we go in and out of light hypnosis (driving, watching TV) all the time!

How often should sessions be done? How many sessions will I need?

This varies from person to person. At least 3 sessions minimum will make a difference. Many people find that a series of 6-9 sessions is the most effective to make a deep, lasting shift.

What is your approach to hypnotherapy like?

I use a spiritual approach to hypnotherapy, invoking Divine light and often bringing in spirit guides (if desired).

Asa certified clinical hypnotherapist, I am a member of the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association, the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. The approach that I use for hypnotherapy in general includes:

• Quieting the mind (meditation)

• Mindset change (new thoughts/beliefs around self-love, acceptance or feeling safe)

• Writing tools to reframe negative thoughts/beliefs (such as The Hidden Stories, Reframing Automatic Negative Thoughts, The Inner Critic and Healing Relationships)

You will be encouraged to think of ways to connect with your highest self, such as through regular meditation and working with higher guidance in your life, if you should choose. For medical hypnotherapy, we will also address any bodily discomfort you are experiencing with various pain management strategies.

If you have more questions about hypnotherapy, go here for the FAQ page.

Children and teens respond well to both hypnotherapy and guided imagery to address issues like anxiety, depression. Learn more here about my work with kids.