FAQ’s

Q: Who do I work with?  

A: People who are ready to do the inner work because they know there has to be more to life then how they are currently living.

You’ve done affirmations, you’ve been to therapy, you meditate, you pray, you’ve journaled and it all helps. But you still feel worried, stuck, unhappy or just meh.

Q: What is Hypnosis? 

A: It can be a lot of things. When I talk about hypnosis I’m specifically referring to working directly with your unconscious, subconscious or superconscious mind - basically the parts of your mind that are outside your conscious awareness. Everyone goes in and out of hypnosis every day, anytime you are operating outside of your conscious awareness you are in a state of hypnosis. I help you utilize those normal states to create change.

Q: How long does it take?  

A:  One on one sessions last about 2 hours.  Plan to block off three hours to give yourself ample time and so you don’t feel rushed.

Q: What does hypnosis feel like?

A: It’s different for every person.   Some people will feel a drifting, floating sensation, others will not.  Some feel sleepy, some do not. Some people feel relaxed and other feel like their everyday selves. What’s most important is to know that how you feel isn’t an indicator of how effective it is.  Regardless of what it feels like – it’s working, I promise.

Q: Can I get “stuck” in hypnosis?

A: No, that’s an old wives tale. You are in complete control the entire time. You can talk, move your body, get a tissue, even get up and leave (to use the bathroom most likely). If the session gets interrupted you may drift off to sleep but soon you’ll realize you haven’t heard my voice and open your eyes.  

Q:  How does it work?

A:  Even science can’t agree exactly how it works, and that’s likely because there are so many different schools of hypnosis. In my sessions hypnosis can be either conversational or use your imagination. No matter how we get there once you are in a state of inner awareness you have the power to change. It’s very easy and anyone can experience it.

Q:  What if I don’t “go deep” enough?

A:  Don’t worry about how deep you go. I want you to forget all about that. It’s really not important. The depth of trance/hypnosis is not linked to results at all. So don’t get stuck on “am I deep enough”, or “is this working”. Just tell yourself the truth – “this is working” and it will absolutely work.

Q: What if I think I already know the reasons behind my issue?

A: You likely have lots of theories about how and why your issue started, I’m sure you have spent plenty of time thinking about it. But drawing conclusion and thinking about your problem aren’t the same as solving your problem. You wouldn’t need help if you could think your way to a solution. I recommend you hold your hypothesis loosely, often clients are shocked by what actually creates change. Sometimes people change and never know the reason they had the issue in the first place.

Q:   What if I go back to experiences or times in my life that are painful or scary?

A: If your mind takes you back to scene from your life that are related to things like sexual or physical abuse, or other trauma, it’s important to remember that you are not reliving that scene, you are simply reviewing it and you are safe. I will support you and create a safe space for you to express your emotions and heal. (Also remember that it is much healthier for you to bring traumatic scenes like this into your conscious awareness than for them to stay stuck in your subconscious where you don't realize it; that's what causes all the problems in the first place!)

Q:   When will I start to see change?  

A: There are 3 types of change with subconscious beliefs -

Immediate change: You feel a massive shift right away – immediate change in your physiology, thoughts and behaviors right in the session.  

Incremental change:  You see consistent shifts every day, or over time

Retroactive:  You don’t see the shifts right away and then one day you suddenly look back and see all of the things that are different in your life.   

Each person is unique and responds differently. (You may experience a combination of these various kinds of results. All are extremely beneficial, and what they have in common is that you think about life in a way that allows you to be more positive, productive, and powerful.)  

Q:  What if I need or want another package?

A:  My work is designed to give you a powerful breakthrough and create big changes in your life in as little as one package. Some clients may need more than one package on a particular issue. I have returning client packages for anyone who needs to continue working on an issue or wants to tackle other areas of their lives on an ongoing basis.