Hypnotherapy

Extensive training in Ericksonian approaches to hypnosis and psychotherapy. These consultations involve the use of hypnosis, a mind-body way of communicating, to facilitate non-volitional change. By inviting you into a process of embodied knowing, we can tap into your vast reservoir of mind-body knowledge and learned experiences to invite a shift in relation to self and to non-volitional aspects of your experience.

Hypnotherapy still tends to be seen as "mind control" from some movie or stage hypnosis show. Therapeutic hypnosis is NOT mind control, NOT stage hypnosis, and NOT a loss of consciousness. Hypnosis got it's name from "Hypnos", the Greek God of sleep, but we have learned a lot since it was named in the 1800s. Hypnosis is NOT sleep! Hypnosis IS a state of focused attention, inner healing, and inner growth. Hypnosis helps by allowing us to access resources we didn't even know we had!

I initially learned and practiced hypnotherapy in 2002. I have since been utilizing this to help patients with a number of issues, including pain management, smoking cessation, habit control, weight management, trauma, and for increasing positive aspects of their lives (creativity and productivity).

I have completed level 1, level 2, and some advanced training in clinical hypnosis approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), and have found it to be a very effective tool or intervention for symptom management as well as for exploring the subconscious mind. I have used clinical hypnosis for clients who have struggled with self-esteem, anxiety, motivation, sleep issues, nightmares, chronic pain, depression, and other mental health issues.

Hypnotherapy still tends to be seen as "mind control" from some movie or stage hypnosis show. Therapeutic hypnosis is NOT mind control and NOT stage hypnosis. Hypnosis got it's name from "Hypnos", the Greek God of sleep, but we have learned a lot since it was named in the 1800s. Hypnosis is NOT sleep! Actually, it is similar to meditation. Hypnosis IS a state of focused attention, inner healing, and inner growth. Hypnosis helps by allowing us to access resources we didn't even know we had!

Clinical hypnosis has been found to be effective for treating chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, IBS, IBD, and many other problems. Clinical hypnosis can help you alter your pain, so that you feel more comfortable. I am certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. I have three published papers on clinical hypnosis treating chronic pain.

As a Certified Hypnotherapist, I practice a client centered approach, tailoring each client's session to the individual, letting them guide the session to reveal their own inner wisdom and support the healing process. I have a wide array of techniques I use during hypnotherapy sessions to heal traumas, alleviate emotional and physical pain, calm fears and anxiety, overcome addictions, deal with childhood issues, and provide self-discovery and ease inner conflict.

The hypnotherapy process takes place in a calm therapeutic environment, where I guide you into a relaxed state through things like deep breathing and body relaxing, and possibly a guided visualization. Then I have you think about experiences and situations in positive, healing ways that can help you change the way you think, feel and behave, as we work toward your therapeutic goals.

I'm in expert in this area because I completed professional training over 30 years ago and have frequently used it in my practice to help numerous people.

Hypnotherapy can capture the power of the mind. The mind-body connection is amazing and using the deeply relaxing techniques of hypnotherapy. I will talk you through a slow peaceful series of ques to breath and relax your muscles until you are in a peaceful state. It is then easy for the overthinking brain to stop getting in the way, so that your mind can learn to change as needed. This is effective for treating PTSD, CHRONIC PAIN, PHOBIAS, BAD HABITS, ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION, amongst others.

I am certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, which is a way of using our deep inner resources to heal everything from sleep problems, to habit changing, to eliminating trauma triggers, to extinguishing phobia, to creating confidence where once we had only doubt.

As a certified hypnotherapist I have successfully help individuals quit smoking, lose weight and address anxiety issues.

Hypnotherapy is one of the most effective therapeutic interventions (if not the most) to release or extinguish negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, fears, traumas, among others. I am an advanced certified clinical hypnotherapist and I am highly trained in several hypnotherapy techniques. I have helped numerous clients to heal and to move on with their lives.

I've had a lot of clients who claimed they could not be hypnotized, but each one who came out of the session felt better and more relaxed. If nothing else, relaxation and time away from your problems can help you refocus and gain better understanding of how to overcome problems. Hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses relaxation, extreme concentration (you're not even aware of it), and intense attention to achieve a heightened state of consciousness or mindfulness.

In therapy, you will be safely guided into a deeply relaxed state by the therapist’s voice and soothing words. In this relaxed space, you’ll feel an inner warmth; comfort; security and refreshment. It will be easy to let go of your busy day- to- day barrage of thoughts and you’ll be able to tap into your abilities, talents and confidence Hypnotherapy addresses a wide variety of issues and can be especially helpful when someone is feeling ‘stuck' in a particular challenge

American Society for Clinical Hypnosis Intermediate Trained- Member in good standing of Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis, ASCH & ISST-D (The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation). I am trained in Dr. Frank Corrigan's Deep Brain Reorienting Therapy, & am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, EMDR Therapist, Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, Ego State Therapist and Level 2 trained in Clinical Hypnosis. I work with experiencers of PTSD, C-PTSD & the DIssociative Disorders.