Hypnosis is a natural state that we all go into more frequently than you might think. It's a singular focusing of the mind — that thing that happens when you're driving and realize you've been in a reverie for the last few minutes, or when you're watching a movie, and everything outside the screen simply disappears. Musicians, actors, dancers, and writers go into that space when they're deep in their craft. Athletes call it being "in the zone." These are all examples of a light trance state. In hypnotherapy, that trance is intentionally deepened by relaxing both the body and the conscious mind — creating the ideal conditions for real, lasting change.

It's an alert relaxation — a pleasant, focused stillness. Most people are surprised by how comfortable and natural it feels.

Absolutely not. Hypnosis is actually a way of giving you more control, not less. You cannot be hypnotized against your will, and you cannot be prompted to do or say anything that falls outside of your own values and moral code.

No. You are able to come out of hypnosis any time you choose. You are always aware and always in control.

Healing yourself with your own mind is one of the most empowering and freeing things you can do. There's nothing hokey about being powerful and free.

Your thoughts and beliefs — conscious and subconscious — affect and control everything: your feelings, your actions, your behavior, and ultimately your life. In a hypnotic state, the conscious mind relaxes, and you're able to access a deeper awareness of yourself. From there, we can identify, understand, and shift the thoughts and beliefs that are keeping you stuck, replacing them with ones that support the life you actually want.

RTT stands for Rapid Transformational Therapy, a method developed by Marisa Peer that combines hypnosis with elements of NLP, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. While traditional hypnotherapy works beautifully on its own, RTT goes a step further by helping us identify the root cause of an issue — often traced back to a specific belief formed in childhood — and transform it at the source. Many clients experience profound shifts in just one to three sessions.

My work is particularly focused on mothers who feel depleted, disconnected, or stuck — whether that's burnout, anxiety, low self-worth, or a sense of having lost themselves in the caregiving role. I also work with clients navigating fertility and IVF, using integrative and somatic approaches to support the emotional and psychological dimensions of that journey. Additionally, I have many years of experience working with creative professionals — actors, writers, musicians, and other artists — on performance anxiety, creative blocks, and confidence.

It depends on what you're working on. Some issues resolve in a single session. Others benefit from three to five sessions for deeper, more lasting transformation. We'll talk through this during your initial consultation so you have a clear sense of what to expect before we begin.

I do not accept insurance directly, but some insurance companies will reimburse you for a portion of your sessions. I'm happy to provide a receipt to submit to your provider. Additionally, hypnotherapy may be eligible for reimbursement through FSA or HSA — it's worth checking with your plan.