Do you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts, rumination, or lack of focus? Do you feel overwhelmed and, perhaps, out of control? I used to feel that way too!

When I was a first-year law student I was overwhelmed with anxiety and stress. I felt like I was in over my head and I ate, slept, and dreamed of law school. I was not functioning well and wondered how I would make it to graduation.

I started working with a therapist who taught me about hypnosis, and with some practice, I learned how to practice self-hypnosis. I went from getting C’s and my only D+ to getting A’s and B’s. I went from feeling strung out from anxiety to feeling calm, focused, and able to take on the challenges of law school. I went on to pass the California Bar Exam on my first try.

Since then I have completed many hours of training from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the Milton H. Erickson Foundation. My goal is to teach hypnosis to others so that they can gain the feeling of empowerment I felt after learning how to practice hypnosis.

How does hypnosis work?

During hypnosis, I help you achieve a state of deep relaxation to help quiet your conscious mind. When the conscious mind is quiet, we can access the part of your brain, the subconscious mind, where you store your thoughts, beliefs, perceptions, emotions, and memory - the areas that contribute to your behaviors.

During hypnosis, you may become so focused that you can block out all distractions. You may feel “zoned out” or feel like you are asleep. Many describe hypnosis as a very pleasant experience and you can stop the process at any time. Before we start hypnosis, you and I talk about your goals, and I make suggestions to the subconscious mind that help change the way you think, feel, and behave so that you can achieve your goals.

Hypnosis is a wonderful treatment for stress and anxiety or academic and sports performance. While hypnosis is also useful for other goals, such as smoking cessation or weight loss, I do not practice hypnosis for those conditions.

Who benefits most from hypnosis?

Hypnosis takes practice. I suggest practicing at least once a day, but ideally, two or three times a day. A person who is highly motivated and takes their practice seriously is most likely to benefit from hypnosis.

For more information about hypnosis, reach out, and we can set up a complimentary discovery call.