Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis, or a specific state of awareness that maintains a relaxed feel but with attention to a particular idea or feeling, to engage people in the process of counseling. Hypnotherapy’s goal is to put people in an almost trance-like state where they can direct their focus entirely inward to solve a problem or ease the symptoms of various mental health issues. By focusing inward, you can achieve a greater sense of self-awareness.
Being in a more in-tune state of awareness can help you connect with your sense of self and recognize the strengths and abilities you already have that can help with your concerns.
If you are interested in Hypnotherapy, you should seek a licensed professional with experience and appropriate certifications. Hypnotherapy can be used alongside other counseling techniques or on its own.
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDR Consultant In Training offering individual and group therapy. AS OF 09/20, I ONLY HAVE OPENINGS FOR GROUP THERAPY. My next 12-week trauma groups start in early January 2021. I believe that healing from trauma is possible (as opposed to just learning how to cope with post-traumatic symptoms). Clinically, I am warm, active, innovative and data-driven. I...
You will reach out to me because there is something in your life that feels wrong, or an event that you don't feel equipped to cope with. Perhaps you have a long-term concern that you finally want to come to terms with. We will look at the circumstances that brought you to this point, and together we will build on your strengths and work towards goals that are manageable for you.It takes courag...
I've developed techniques based on my personality that help people change for the better as quickly, efficiently, and painlessly as possible. My ways of helping clients require me to understand how they think, compare it to the reality I see, and discuss the differences. After practicing as a clinical psychologist in rural Vermont for 36 years, I'm now a Life Coach offering short term...
Life is full of gains and losses. While our gains make us feel good, our losses help us grow. I believe that in understanding how to accept and heal our losses we can transform our lives most challenging events into acts of personal growth, self-empowerment and change. This change gives us the tools to cope with life, ourselves and others in a more gratifying way. I specialize in grief and loss...
I have several years of experience helping clients with an array of challenges. My clients are teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol dependency and abuse. I utilize a whole person approach to help people deal effectively with life changes, whether they are trying to reestablish themselves in some aspect of their life or just redefining...
There are challenges in everyone’s life that can seem daunting. At such times, we need and deserve an understanding, compassionate, knowledgeable guide to assist us in identifying the thoughts and feelings associated with our current difficulties. Factors like background, ethnicity, race, and family dynamics are significant contributing elements that can be essential to clarifying and...
Peak Wellness Counseling offers a warm, accepting environment to heal emotional suffering and help create positive behavioral changes. I believe we are compelled to become the best version of ourselves. Everyone has experienced hardship or trauma, and learning to heal enables us to live authentically. Using a strength-based approach, I will travel with you on your journey of self-discovery. I a...
My clients come to me when they're experiencing emotional and/or mental distress and just want the pain to stop...now. They are sleep-deprived (or the opposite), stressed over college, depressed about work, angry or indifferent to everyone, anxious, frustrated by everything! Their stomachs hurt and heads ache. The problems may stem from unmet needs (love, belonging, self-esteem), various issues...
I am a Psychotherapist providing brief and long term psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I help treat depression, anxiety, bereavement, anger, addictions and trauma. Additionally, I am passionate in helping my clients understand how life difficulties can affect their, self-esteem, self-worth, and their personal relationships. As human beings, we all strive to live happier,...
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behavior...
Dealing with stress is part of running your business. But abusing substances to cope was NOT a part of the plan. Every entrepreneur juggles demands. Getting funding. Managing people. And, certainly, taking care of your mental health. But deliverables and critical milestones are unrelenting - meetings, managing partnerships, and showing positive returns. Your family tries to support you, but the...
In the current world of ongoing and chronic stress, life issues can interfere with anyone's ability to live their life to the fullest. Sometimes these issues are life crises like the death of a loved one, new life phases like parenting and adjusting to a new born, or downsizing when the last child leaves home. Sometimes these issues are related to efforts to manage what feels like overwhelming...
If you feel pain, you want it to stop as quickly as possible. You want to start healing NOW. Yesterday would be better. You want to stop fearing the Future, and start enjoying the Present. Once you see that there are new options, armed with new tools and skills, you can recreate the world you live into one you choose. Feeling sad sometimes is human, feeling sad all the time needs to change....
**Carolyn is not currently accepting new clients. ** Are you wondering why life is so difficult and stressful? Would you like help with relationship challenges? Are you frustrated about reaching your goals? Are you angry or sad a lot of the time? Are unpleasant memories getting in your way? Does it seem like you're missing something? I can help you develop the skills and insight to be your best...
First, I believe it is my duty to be able to actively listen to my client, obtain a good understanding of where they are and where they want to go. Together, we will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. As a young man growing up in North Chicago, I quickly learned that life is full of rewards and upsets, if I allowed it to happen. At 3 months o...
