• Hypnosis is a natural phenomenon which we experience each and every day. It involves a period of increased suggestibility, meaning our minds are highly receptive to absorbing information from the environment.

  • Anyone and everyone can benefit from therapeutic hypnosis. In the first session, behavioral tests allow hypnotherapists to identify a client’s specific learning style. By understanding how a client takes in information on a subconscious level, hypnotherapists create a comprehensive and unique plan that caters to the suggestibility, or receptivity, of the client.

  • Hypnotherapy targets both the conscious mind (12%) and subconscious mind (88%). Conversely, other forms of therapy address and focus on only the conscious mind. Working with the subconscious in addition to our waking mind allows for long-lasting and expedited behavioral changes.

  • This idea stems from movies, television, and stage hypnosis. Stage hypnotists often pick highly suggestible/receptive volunteers who will adhere to their suggestions by their own free will. Clients in hypnotherapy will never do or say anything that they would usually not in their wide-awake, conscious state.

  • Contrary to popular belief, the state of hypnosis allows clients to be aware, and often hyper-aware of their state of being and surroundings. There is no truth serum or erasure of memory involved in the therapeutic process.

What is IFS?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps you understand your inner world. It views your mind as an "inner family" of "parts," each with unique thoughts and feelings. There are "no bad parts"! 💖 Your parts are either trying to protect you or holding painful burdens that deserve healing.

Beneath these parts lies your Self—your wise, centered core, naturally:

Compassionate 🤗 Calm 😌 Confident 💪 Curious 🤔

Creative 🎨 Courageous 🦁 Clear 🌟 Connected 🔗

IFS helps build a relationship between your Self and your parts, allowing your inherent wisdom to heal wounded aspects. This empowers you to not just survive, but truly thrive. 🌱

IFS Therapy for Couples: Healing Attachment Wounds ❤️‍🩹

Traditional couples therapy often misses deeper emotional wounds. IFS therapy helps individuals heal their inner worlds first, fostering a more authentic and secure bond between partners.

Attachment patterns (anxious, avoidant, disorganized) are seen in IFS as protective parts formed from past relational wounds. We work to heal these roots:

Anxious Attachment: Parts fearing abandonment. 😟

Avoidant Attachment: Parts avoiding intimacy to protect against vulnerability. 🙅‍♀️

Disorganized Attachment: Parts holding unresolved trauma. 🤯

By recognizing how parts trigger each other, partners move from reactive patterns to deeper understanding and trust. The IFS healing journey for couples involves identifying parts, building self-compassion, unburdening wounds, restoring balance, and strengthening Self-leadership for confident, open relationships. 💑

Ready to explore how these approaches can support your unique journey?

Contact me today for a compassionate consultation and let's begin your path to healing and growth. 📞✉️

Your Path to Inner Harmony & Healing

As a Certified Hypnotherapist (CHT), I offer a diverse range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to guide you towards deeper self-understanding and lasting well-being.

My Therapeutic Approaches

I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities to support your healing journey, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 🧠: We'll work on identifying and transforming unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to improve your mood and overall functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 💬: This approach teaches crucial skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, especially helpful for managing intense emotions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 👀: A powerful therapy designed to help you process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, often used for trauma.

Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) ✨: A unique method combining hypnotherapy, NLP, and CBT principles to quickly identify and transform subconscious blocks that may be holding you back.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping ✋: This involves tapping on specific meridian points to calm your nervous system and release emotional distress.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 🧘: We integrate mindfulness practices with CBT techniques to help prevent relapse in depression and effectively manage stress.

Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) 🗣️: This explores how language and thought patterns influence behavior, providing tools to reframe perceptions and achieve your goals.

Adlerian Therapy (AT) 🤝: We'll focus on understanding your unique life approach, social connections, and search for significance to foster personal growth.

Reality Therapy Modality (RTM) 💡: This focuses on your current choices and behaviors, empowering you to take responsibility and make effective decisions to meet your needs.

Specializing in Complex Challenges

I also specialize in providing dedicated support for individuals navigating:

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 💔: Helping you process and heal from the profound emotional and psychological impact of severe or prolonged trauma.

Childhood Neglect-Related PTSD 🏡: Addressing the specific trauma and attachment wounds that can result from a lack of care and support during childhood.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) 👤: Offering support to those impacted by NPD, often focusing on setting healthy boundaries and healing from challenging relational dynamics.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 🌀: Providing practical strategies and support for managing symptoms like inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity to improve daily functioning.

Veterans' Mental Health (VA Specialist) 🎖️: Dedicated support for veterans facing mental health challenges, understanding the unique experiences of military service.