Hypnotherapists in Los Angeles, CA
I uniquely offer a 4-hour Power Breakthrough Session, employing a combination of proven Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching techniques that enable you to surface and release years of emotional pain in a secure and relaxing environment.
You will reframe events of your life through the safe lens of an objective observer, thereby acquiring insights and breakthroughs that are not otherwise possible. Increased confidence and new empowering beliefs result that support your happiness. Positive suggestions are reinforced through hypnosis and an MP3 recording is provided for ongoing benefit.
I uniquely offer a 4-hour Power Breakthrough Session, employing a combination of proven Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching techniques that enable you to surface and release years of emotional pain in a secure and relaxing environment.
You will reframe events of your life through the safe lens of an objective observer, thereby acquiring insights and breakthroughs that are not otherwise possible. Increased confidence and new empowering beliefs result that support your happiness. Positive suggestions are reinforced through hypnosis and an MP3 recording is provided for ongoing benefit.
I work through Somatic Experiencing, therapeutic touch, hypnotherapy & breathwork.
I have worked with people through their bodies, minds, and souls for more than 25 years. My focus is in Somatic-Depth work. Depth Psychology looks at what is going on deeper than thoughts and behaviors. Somatic Psychology brings respect for what the body has experienced, and for its wisdom. Somatic and Depth together reclaim psychology from behavioralism—-restoring a reverence for the soul. I work in a way that is gentle and deeply respectful. Together, we will listen for what is asking to heal and use modalities that support the body, brain, nervous system, heart, and soul to come into the present moment, balance, and strength.
I work through Somatic Experiencing, therapeutic touch, hypnotherapy & breathwork.
I have worked with people through their bodies, minds, and souls for more than 25 years. My focus is in Somatic-Depth work. Depth Psychology looks at what is going on deeper than thoughts and behaviors. Somatic Psychology brings respect for what the body has experienced, and for its wisdom. Somatic and Depth together reclaim psychology from behavioralism—-restoring a reverence for the soul. I work in a way that is gentle and deeply respectful. Together, we will listen for what is asking to heal and use modalities that support the body, brain, nervous system, heart, and soul to come into the present moment, balance, and strength.
I love doing this. Connecting, supporting, creating a safe space, laughing with and feeling with you… is a gift.
It’s is a deep healing process. Learning to pause and breathe, feel and be with ourselves, allowing connection to grow… all this takes willingness, time and yes, trust. We can do that together.
When we feel seen and valued, our awareness expands. Pain transforms. We can move beyond the echo chambers of our minds, beyond our distractions, our intoxications and our resistances. Being present becomes a reality. We discover an intimate, treasured friend in ourselves, and with that comes a new sense of who we are.
I love doing this. Connecting, supporting, creating a safe space, laughing with and feeling with you… is a gift.
It’s is a deep healing process. Learning to pause and breathe, feel and be with ourselves, allowing connection to grow… all this takes willingness, time and yes, trust. We can do that together.
When we feel seen and valued, our awareness expands. Pain transforms. We can move beyond the echo chambers of our minds, beyond our distractions, our intoxications and our resistances. Being present becomes a reality. We discover an intimate, treasured friend in ourselves, and with that comes a new sense of who we are.
Feeling unsatisfied with the intimacy in your relationship? Lacking desire? Sex is a healthy, human need - don't give up on it! In 25 years I've helped thousands of people have a joyful, exciting and satisfying intimate life. Sex can also be a sensitive topic - so don't worry - I'll put you at ease with a comforting, non-judgmental approach that brings you more pleasure, desire, and emotional connection. I have a specialization with women & couples navigating midlife & menopause. I am trained in Psychedelic and Ketamine Psychotherapy, it can be extremely helpful - inquire for details.
Feeling unsatisfied with the intimacy in your relationship? Lacking desire? Sex is a healthy, human need - don't give up on it! In 25 years I've helped thousands of people have a joyful, exciting and satisfying intimate life. Sex can also be a sensitive topic - so don't worry - I'll put you at ease with a comforting, non-judgmental approach that brings you more pleasure, desire, and emotional connection. I have a specialization with women & couples navigating midlife & menopause. I am trained in Psychedelic and Ketamine Psychotherapy, it can be extremely helpful - inquire for details.
Suffering with emotional pain can leave us feeling disoriented and miserable in the present, and discouraged and afraid about the future. Yet we all have an innate impulse to survive, heal, and recover. You're heeding that impulse right now—all we need to begin your journey of healing is for you to keep heeding it. We'll discover the rest together, one step at a time. Imagine getting to know new parts of yourself and giving them the attention they’ve been yearning for. Hopping out of bed in the morning feeling whole, healthy, and positive. Meeting life’s difficulties with skill and finesse instead of brute force.
Suffering with emotional pain can leave us feeling disoriented and miserable in the present, and discouraged and afraid about the future. Yet we all have an innate impulse to survive, heal, and recover. You're heeding that impulse right now—all we need to begin your journey of healing is for you to keep heeding it. We'll discover the rest together, one step at a time. Imagine getting to know new parts of yourself and giving them the attention they’ve been yearning for. Hopping out of bed in the morning feeling whole, healthy, and positive. Meeting life’s difficulties with skill and finesse instead of brute force.
Finally, I am certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy.
I am often asked "How can you listen to people's problems all day long?" This is not at all what I do. I hear them but I am listening to you in your entirety. I hear the songs in your hearts, your dreams, your sadness and losses but most of all, I hear your answers. It is truly a joy to be a part of the process when we start to discover what you need & when we find your answers and your road to contentment. No matter what you are struggling with, we can work it out together.
Finally, I am certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy.
I am often asked "How can you listen to people's problems all day long?" This is not at all what I do. I hear them but I am listening to you in your entirety. I hear the songs in your hearts, your dreams, your sadness and losses but most of all, I hear your answers. It is truly a joy to be a part of the process when we start to discover what you need & when we find your answers and your road to contentment. No matter what you are struggling with, we can work it out together.
THERE IS A BETTER WAY... Are you living with anxiety, depression, fear, guilt, or shame? Do you feel hopeless at times? You've probably heard "pain is unavoidable, but suffering is optional." We suffer because our mind makes up a story about the painful emotion and keeps it going rather than letting it pass. Through a combination of traditional psychotherapy and hypnosis, I can help you become aware of what's not working, and together, we can create new habits and ways to deal with pain and experience relief. Are you ready to feel more comfortable, secure, loved, and accepted?
THERE IS A BETTER WAY... Are you living with anxiety, depression, fear, guilt, or shame? Do you feel hopeless at times? You've probably heard "pain is unavoidable, but suffering is optional." We suffer because our mind makes up a story about the painful emotion and keeps it going rather than letting it pass. Through a combination of traditional psychotherapy and hypnosis, I can help you become aware of what's not working, and together, we can create new habits and ways to deal with pain and experience relief. Are you ready to feel more comfortable, secure, loved, and accepted?
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
Having both degrees in medicine and psychology helped me to create a holistic approach which incorporates science, soul, and body. During our work together I will gently guide you towards the goals you want to achieve as well as explore and release all the difficulties you have on the way. My mission is to show my clients that everything they want is possible and there is always a way to feel happy and satisfied with your life. It is true that sometimes we go through a lot of challenges that can make us feel hopeless or desperate, and we think it is impossible to get better.
Having both degrees in medicine and psychology helped me to create a holistic approach which incorporates science, soul, and body. During our work together I will gently guide you towards the goals you want to achieve as well as explore and release all the difficulties you have on the way. My mission is to show my clients that everything they want is possible and there is always a way to feel happy and satisfied with your life. It is true that sometimes we go through a lot of challenges that can make us feel hopeless or desperate, and we think it is impossible to get better.
You’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together. The endless overthinking. The emotional rollercoasters. The sleepless nights replaying conversations or situations you wish had gone differently. You’ve read the books, tried the tips, maybe even been in therapy before—but nothing sticks. Deep down, you know there’s more to life and love than this constant tension—the push, the pull; the hustle and the burnout… you just haven’t found the way forward. I help teens, adults, couples, and families master self-regulation and relationship skills to move past anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and the patterns that keep them stuck.
You’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together. The endless overthinking. The emotional rollercoasters. The sleepless nights replaying conversations or situations you wish had gone differently. You’ve read the books, tried the tips, maybe even been in therapy before—but nothing sticks. Deep down, you know there’s more to life and love than this constant tension—the push, the pull; the hustle and the burnout… you just haven’t found the way forward. I help teens, adults, couples, and families master self-regulation and relationship skills to move past anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and the patterns that keep them stuck.
As the Clinical Director of a group practice, EMDR trained, and sex therapist, I want my patients to feel safe; trust opens the door to healing. We have offices in Agoura Hills, San Diego, and West LA; successfully treat: infidelity, sexual abuse, pelvic pain, sexual compulsions, and erectile struggles. Stress and unfinished emotional work can make us feel stuck or lead to destructive relationship patterns, and sexual acting out. My office is a shame free zone where we can unpack together a course best suited for your individual healing. Sex is a complex as each of us are as individuals. Shame can be in your past; a new life awaits!
As the Clinical Director of a group practice, EMDR trained, and sex therapist, I want my patients to feel safe; trust opens the door to healing. We have offices in Agoura Hills, San Diego, and West LA; successfully treat: infidelity, sexual abuse, pelvic pain, sexual compulsions, and erectile struggles. Stress and unfinished emotional work can make us feel stuck or lead to destructive relationship patterns, and sexual acting out. My office is a shame free zone where we can unpack together a course best suited for your individual healing. Sex is a complex as each of us are as individuals. Shame can be in your past; a new life awaits!
I have over 30 years of experience in working with adults. I am an expert in the treatment of anxiety and depression. If I am not in your insurance network I can still work with you. I will help you to get reimbursement. I have a wide range of knowledge about anxiety, depression, OCD, panic disorder, addictions, fears, relationship issues, PTSD, phobias and family issues. One Specialty: Childhood and Adult Trauma. I believe that the exploration of your life helps us to understand who you are today. 20 years of experience with EMDR. Neurofeedback for anxiety, ADHD, brain fog, TBI, depression, concussion and a range of other issues.
I have over 30 years of experience in working with adults. I am an expert in the treatment of anxiety and depression. If I am not in your insurance network I can still work with you. I will help you to get reimbursement. I have a wide range of knowledge about anxiety, depression, OCD, panic disorder, addictions, fears, relationship issues, PTSD, phobias and family issues. One Specialty: Childhood and Adult Trauma. I believe that the exploration of your life helps us to understand who you are today. 20 years of experience with EMDR. Neurofeedback for anxiety, ADHD, brain fog, TBI, depression, concussion and a range of other issues.
It is an honor to meet you. I am CEO/lead psychologist at Empowerment Psychology. I am a dynamic, intuitive and committed psychologist who believes that personal healing and social transformation go hand-in-hand. I value those qualities that make you human, while recognizing those issues that impact your vitality, passion, purpose and ability to live fully inside of your life, with your loved ones, at work, in society. I intend to create a safe, inviting space for you to share who you are and develop an authentic rapport based on trust and non-judgement. As a result, I can better walk with you in your journey of growth and healing.
It is an honor to meet you. I am CEO/lead psychologist at Empowerment Psychology. I am a dynamic, intuitive and committed psychologist who believes that personal healing and social transformation go hand-in-hand. I value those qualities that make you human, while recognizing those issues that impact your vitality, passion, purpose and ability to live fully inside of your life, with your loved ones, at work, in society. I intend to create a safe, inviting space for you to share who you are and develop an authentic rapport based on trust and non-judgement. As a result, I can better walk with you in your journey of growth and healing.
Tired of anxiety - perhaps even panic? Are relationships affected? Can you imagine how liberating it might be to manage these intense thoughts/emotions/physical sensations? These are goals, which many of my clients have achieved. Instead of avoiding people and situations, they gradually feel increasingly self-empowered, daring to say or do things they really want to and be themselves. I can help you overcome anxiety and panic.
Tired of anxiety - perhaps even panic? Are relationships affected? Can you imagine how liberating it might be to manage these intense thoughts/emotions/physical sensations? These are goals, which many of my clients have achieved. Instead of avoiding people and situations, they gradually feel increasingly self-empowered, daring to say or do things they really want to and be themselves. I can help you overcome anxiety and panic.
In addition to hypnotherapy and HypnoBirthing, I provide psychedelic integration, preparation and education for Mindfield Wellness, a Los Angeles based ketamine clinic.
I teach virtual Mongan Method HypnoBirthing and provide virtual doula care! I'm a Clinical hypnotherapist, and a virtual birth doula helping families as they prepare positively for birth.
I’m a certified menopause doula as well, so I support families and women from pre-conception preparation and IVF with specialized hypnosis, through pregnancy and postpartum care, and throughout their lives now as a menopause doula.
I love working with my clients to help them build lives full of comfort, joy, hope and growth.
I really enjoy working with clients of all ages from 6 up and helping artists and athletes to reach their goals.
In addition to hypnotherapy and HypnoBirthing, I provide psychedelic integration, preparation and education for Mindfield Wellness, a Los Angeles based ketamine clinic.
I teach virtual Mongan Method HypnoBirthing and provide virtual doula care! I'm a Clinical hypnotherapist, and a virtual birth doula helping families as they prepare positively for birth.
I’m a certified menopause doula as well, so I support families and women from pre-conception preparation and IVF with specialized hypnosis, through pregnancy and postpartum care, and throughout their lives now as a menopause doula.
I love working with my clients to help them build lives full of comfort, joy, hope and growth.
I really enjoy working with clients of all ages from 6 up and helping artists and athletes to reach their goals.
Life can be inherently stressful. We often feel trapped by our own circumstances, voiceless in our relationships and powerless to significant change in our lives. We even convince ourselves that if we just wait a little while longer, the problem might go away. Well first let me start by saying that, therapy is best sought when we realize and acknowledge that we are struggling. So I want to acknowledge the first step that you’ve taken in the healing process, which is taking the time to visit my page today.
Life can be inherently stressful. We often feel trapped by our own circumstances, voiceless in our relationships and powerless to significant change in our lives. We even convince ourselves that if we just wait a little while longer, the problem might go away. Well first let me start by saying that, therapy is best sought when we realize and acknowledge that we are struggling. So I want to acknowledge the first step that you’ve taken in the healing process, which is taking the time to visit my page today.
“One defines oneself by reinvention. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone."- Henry Rollins. So many of us struggle to find our place in this world and to live in our truth. We want to be seen, but we fear rejection. We want to use our voice, but we are afraid of judgment. If you are feeling this way, I can help. I bring a creative, punk rock, radical sense of self-acceptance to treatment. I believe in giving a voice to those who have been marginalized and do my best to advocate for the populations I am passionate about. I enjoy working with musicians and creatives, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Bipoc LGBTQ+.
“One defines oneself by reinvention. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone."- Henry Rollins. So many of us struggle to find our place in this world and to live in our truth. We want to be seen, but we fear rejection. We want to use our voice, but we are afraid of judgment. If you are feeling this way, I can help. I bring a creative, punk rock, radical sense of self-acceptance to treatment. I believe in giving a voice to those who have been marginalized and do my best to advocate for the populations I am passionate about. I enjoy working with musicians and creatives, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Bipoc LGBTQ+.
I have been in practice for 38 years. I earned a B.A. from UCLA in Philosophy, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I have extensive training in Hypnosis and am certified in EMDR since l994. I use these modalities for the problems and issues listed below. I am an artist, and work with artists of all kinds, helping to unblock creativity and help focus their work. I have taught psychology and philosophy classes at local colleges for many years and I also supervise interns in my private practice and at Antioch University Counseling Center.
I have been in practice for 38 years. I earned a B.A. from UCLA in Philosophy, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I have extensive training in Hypnosis and am certified in EMDR since l994. I use these modalities for the problems and issues listed below. I am an artist, and work with artists of all kinds, helping to unblock creativity and help focus their work. I have taught psychology and philosophy classes at local colleges for many years and I also supervise interns in my private practice and at Antioch University Counseling Center.
Dr. Aaron Finley, Cognitive-Behavioral Specialist
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I value the therapeutic relationship as a space to bring empathy and warmth, creating the safety and support clients need to collaborate toward their goals. My work is rooted in delivering evidence-based, scientifically trusted care while honoring each client’s humanity and individuality. As a specialist in cognitive behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I emphasize client autonomy and empowerment, helping clients move toward their vision of their best selves.
I value the therapeutic relationship as a space to bring empathy and warmth, creating the safety and support clients need to collaborate toward their goals. My work is rooted in delivering evidence-based, scientifically trusted care while honoring each client’s humanity and individuality. As a specialist in cognitive behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I emphasize client autonomy and empowerment, helping clients move toward their vision of their best selves.
The foundation of my practice is around getting our mind and our spirit back into our heart and our body and going from there. One of my prior clients told me, "Thank you for walking with me in the dark, and not being afraid of what we will find." Shining a light where darkness once was is a hard thing to do, but when done in a safe place and with support, my hope is that you learn that you are truly worthy of shining brightly and being seen exactly how you are (and falling in love with yourself). My question is: what stops us from doing that?
The foundation of my practice is around getting our mind and our spirit back into our heart and our body and going from there. One of my prior clients told me, "Thank you for walking with me in the dark, and not being afraid of what we will find." Shining a light where darkness once was is a hard thing to do, but when done in a safe place and with support, my hope is that you learn that you are truly worthy of shining brightly and being seen exactly how you are (and falling in love with yourself). My question is: what stops us from doing that?
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HypnoTherapy
How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy works by using guided hypnosis to help you reach a state of focus and concentration through mental imagery and soothing verbal repetition. The state is somewhat like being absorbed in a book, a movie, or your own thoughts. You are not under a therapist’s “control,” but they can help you relax and turn your attention inward to discover the resources to achieve behavior change or better manage psychological concerns. Therapy sessions may involve guiding you through recognizing a problem, releasing problematic thoughts about it, and considering and accepting more productive alternatives before returning to normal awareness. Hypnotherapy is typically used by a therapist along with traditional forms of talk therapy. Eventually, your therapist can help you learn hypnotherapy techniques yourself so you can establish a stronger sense of control on your own in stressful or challenging moments.
Is hypnotherapy the same as hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes called hypnotic suggestion, is a therapeutic technique in which a therapist uses hypnosis to help patients. It is not the kind of hypnosis portrayed in stage shows, or in movies or on television. You will not be unconscious or asleep during hypnotherapy, you will not lose control of yourself, your thoughts, or your free will, and you will be able to fully recall your experience. And while you will hear your therapist’s suggestions, it is always up to you to decide whether to act on them. Hypnosis by a trained mental-health professional is not a form of mind control, which is impossible to achieve anyway.
Can everyone be hypnotized?
The most common challenge of hypnotherapy is that as many as one in four people cannot be hypnotized. Brain imaging has confirmed differences in patterns of brain connectivity between those who respond to hypnotism and those who do not. Other people who could potentially be hypnotized may not respond to the technique because of their skepticism or resistance to entering a hypnotic state. If a therapist’s “post-hypnotic suggestion” is effective, it’s because they are suggesting something you want to achieve.
Does hypnotherapy work?
Through hypnotherapy, you can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. Like other talk therapy techniques, when hypnotherapy succeeds, it’s a case of mind over matter. Effective hypnotherapy involves self-healing because you access resources you need to change inside of yourself and learn how to tap into them whenever you need. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective therapy for anxiety, phobias, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, and undesirable behaviors like smoking. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address relationship challenges, and to aid with pain management, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and the gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy or chemotherapy.