Solution Focused Therapy and Clinical Hypnosis

I am a fully licensed masters level therapist, counselor and life coach dedicated to helping you identify and build on your strengths and resources. Solution-focused therapy is targeted and direct, and can lead to quicker and more effective positive change in every area of your life.

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Clinical hypnosis has been used with some success to treat anxiety, sleep problems, smoking and overeating. It's widely used to help with substance use disorder. It has also been used to ease side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Hypnosis is not intended to cure disease but rather to relieve symptoms of illness, operating similar to the placebo effect.

 

In 1958, both the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association recognized hypnotherapy as a valid medical procedure. Since 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recommended hypnotherapy as a treatment for chronic pain. When offered by a trained and licensed practitioner, clinical hypnosis may be covered under insurance. When seeking hypnotherapy choose a provider with a healthcare background, such as a doctor, psychologist or counselor.

 

Like an athlete improving their game, you can change habits and behaviors that no longer serve you. I work with brain science to help you calm and regulate your brain and emotions so you can be open to accessing more of your natural talents and abilities. 

Every problem (personal or in relationship) is related to thoughts, beliefs, and actions. When thoughts, beliefs and actions create problems, they need to be examined. Honest examination creates awareness which leads to the opportunity for intentional change. Intentional change requires action and taking action in the direction you want to go will change your life. 

 

Change is constant, guaranteed and unavoidable in life, and not all change is welcome. But regardless of what’s happened to you, intentional change puts you in the driver’s seat. Even when you think you have no choice, you still get to choose how you will respond.

 

My sincere desire is to help you create a life that brings you joy. That starts with compassion for yourself and for others. We are all imperfect and our one imperfect life is a gift. I believe we have an obligation to be grateful for this precious gift and create a life worth living. How we live and what we do impacts everyone.

 

I work with couples, families and individuals, in person and via telehealth. I accept Kaiser and private pay.

 

If you’re ready for some honest self-examination and the excitement of creating conscious change, I invite you to contact me for a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation.  I look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you might have. 

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