Hypnotherapists in San Francisco, CA
It's never too late to heal. If you can synchronize your heart and mind, then you can harmonize your life. This therapeutic space is to help you understand who you are as an individual and see your blind spots. If not done correctly, therapy can feel like you're stuck in the cycle of blaming others. However, our work is to transcend your past. We intend to help you understand what's behind these issues and increase your self-worth along the way. You will be challenged but fulfilled. Our goal is to facilitate you in intimately witnessing your life in the healthiest of ways, as you become closer to your true self and find belonging.
It's never too late to heal. If you can synchronize your heart and mind, then you can harmonize your life. This therapeutic space is to help you understand who you are as an individual and see your blind spots. If not done correctly, therapy can feel like you're stuck in the cycle of blaming others. However, our work is to transcend your past. We intend to help you understand what's behind these issues and increase your self-worth along the way. You will be challenged but fulfilled. Our goal is to facilitate you in intimately witnessing your life in the healthiest of ways, as you become closer to your true self and find belonging.
J. Delfina Piretti LMFT, REAT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, REAT
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I do art therapy, EMDR, TFT, TEB, Somatic Regulation and Resilience , hypnotherapy, and sand tray therapy.
I generally work with high functioning people at important junctures in life where the suffering is great. Asking for help is often a powerful step of surrendering the ego's attempts to resist change. Symptoms are often a sign that something is trying to wake up inside of you. When you turn your attention inward and get intimate with your inner life you can generate the energy to heal, to grow and to change. I specialize in somatic table work for treating developmental trauma. This work focuses on repairing developmental wounds, strengthening somatic resilience and increasing capacity for regulation in the nervous system.
I do art therapy, EMDR, TFT, TEB, Somatic Regulation and Resilience , hypnotherapy, and sand tray therapy.
I generally work with high functioning people at important junctures in life where the suffering is great. Asking for help is often a powerful step of surrendering the ego's attempts to resist change. Symptoms are often a sign that something is trying to wake up inside of you. When you turn your attention inward and get intimate with your inner life you can generate the energy to heal, to grow and to change. I specialize in somatic table work for treating developmental trauma. This work focuses on repairing developmental wounds, strengthening somatic resilience and increasing capacity for regulation in the nervous system.
Many clients see me once for behavior change through hypnotherapy.
I specialize in hypnosis for behavior change. People see me for smoking cessation, weight management, sleep issues, optimum performance, phobias, preparation for surgery and anxiety. I am highly trained as a family therapist . I have years of experience treating drug dependence issues.
Many clients see me once for behavior change through hypnotherapy.
I specialize in hypnosis for behavior change. People see me for smoking cessation, weight management, sleep issues, optimum performance, phobias, preparation for surgery and anxiety. I am highly trained as a family therapist . I have years of experience treating drug dependence issues.
I am trained in expressive arts therapy, sandplay, play therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, neuroscience-informed somatic approaches, mindfulness-based cognitive restructuring, ego state therapy, Buddhist psychology and Shamanism.
Making positive changes in our lives is not always easy. It takes courage and strength to reach out for support during challenging times. In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and our life force brings deeper relationships with others leading to a greater connection to ourselves. If we have experienced trauma we can find new ways to self-regulate and build resilience. We can learn to love and accept all the different parts of who we are. I feel honored to accompany you on this journey while providing skillful guidance, attunement and resources along the way.
I am trained in expressive arts therapy, sandplay, play therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, neuroscience-informed somatic approaches, mindfulness-based cognitive restructuring, ego state therapy, Buddhist psychology and Shamanism.
Making positive changes in our lives is not always easy. It takes courage and strength to reach out for support during challenging times. In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and our life force brings deeper relationships with others leading to a greater connection to ourselves. If we have experienced trauma we can find new ways to self-regulate and build resilience. We can learn to love and accept all the different parts of who we are. I feel honored to accompany you on this journey while providing skillful guidance, attunement and resources along the way.
Dexter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ABS, CHT
27 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94132
Waitlist for new clients
When was the last time you felt TRULY happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Have past traumas left you feeling stressed and anxious? Or maybe you're on a journey to better understand yourself and find lasting happiness. If any of this resonates with you, I can help. As a Taiwanese American who immigrated to the United States at a young age, I know firsthand the struggles faced by individuals from AAPI and immigrant communities. I also recognize the unique challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces, and I'm committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all my clients.
When was the last time you felt TRULY happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Have past traumas left you feeling stressed and anxious? Or maybe you're on a journey to better understand yourself and find lasting happiness. If any of this resonates with you, I can help. As a Taiwanese American who immigrated to the United States at a young age, I know firsthand the struggles faced by individuals from AAPI and immigrant communities. I also recognize the unique challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces, and I'm committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all my clients.
Using somatic therapy, IFS, Brainspotting, EMDR, and hypnotherapy, we work to heal the nervous system, process painful experiences, and help you feel more grounded, connected, and resilient.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve you? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and multicultural stressors, including acculturation, family dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. Together, we create a space where you can better understand yourself, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Using somatic therapy, IFS, Brainspotting, EMDR, and hypnotherapy, we work to heal the nervous system, process painful experiences, and help you feel more grounded, connected, and resilient.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve you? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and multicultural stressors, including acculturation, family dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. Together, we create a space where you can better understand yourself, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
I am most experienced in working with people with pain, illness, addictions, anxiety and depression. I use interpersonal and cognitive approaches to these issues, and believe that the client is best able to assist in selecting the types of approaches best suited to them.
I am most experienced in working with people with pain, illness, addictions, anxiety and depression. I use interpersonal and cognitive approaches to these issues, and believe that the client is best able to assist in selecting the types of approaches best suited to them.
Are you anxious or depressed? Struggling with emotional or physical infidelity? Has the passion died in your relationship? Do you want more sex and intimacy? Feeling overwhelmed and undervalued by your partner? Are you lonely in your marriage? Are you struggling with racial or cross-cultural issues? Tired of the same fights with your spouse, your family, your boss, your kids?
Are you anxious or depressed? Struggling with emotional or physical infidelity? Has the passion died in your relationship? Do you want more sex and intimacy? Feeling overwhelmed and undervalued by your partner? Are you lonely in your marriage? Are you struggling with racial or cross-cultural issues? Tired of the same fights with your spouse, your family, your boss, your kids?
I have over 30 years of experience, working with both adolescents and adults. I am dedicated to supporting you in finding clarity and direction, so that you can thrive in the life you want. As a licensed psychotherapist and professional coach, you may come in to see me for problems with your relationship, work, family, mood, health or addictive behavior. I can help you get back on track, creating and achieving your goals!
I have over 30 years of experience, working with both adolescents and adults. I am dedicated to supporting you in finding clarity and direction, so that you can thrive in the life you want. As a licensed psychotherapist and professional coach, you may come in to see me for problems with your relationship, work, family, mood, health or addictive behavior. I can help you get back on track, creating and achieving your goals!
Feeling anxious, depressed, stuck in your life? I offer individual therapy to help you identify your strengths, work through your unresolved issues and find greater pleasure and success in everyday life. If you are struggling with romantic relationships, I can assist you in developing romantic intelligence skills. Dealing with communication problems and conflict in your relationship? I offer Psycho-biological Attachment Couples Therapy to expand your loving connection and build trust and safety.
Feeling anxious, depressed, stuck in your life? I offer individual therapy to help you identify your strengths, work through your unresolved issues and find greater pleasure and success in everyday life. If you are struggling with romantic relationships, I can assist you in developing romantic intelligence skills. Dealing with communication problems and conflict in your relationship? I offer Psycho-biological Attachment Couples Therapy to expand your loving connection and build trust and safety.
Do you struggle with being enough? Anxious, stressed, sleepless nights because the mind won't stop ruminating about the past, present or future? Stuck in spiraling worry or negativity? Begin self care practices and then find yourself over eating or some other nightly habit that doesn't feel good the next day? We work together to end negativity, worry, hopelessness and any "STUCK" behaviors that keep you from living your best and balanced life. A recent client of Amy's, " Two years 4 hrs of sleep was normal with Amy's help now a consistent 8, grateful". " "Nightly drinking with Amy's method 6 mo 0 drinking I am present for my kids."
Do you struggle with being enough? Anxious, stressed, sleepless nights because the mind won't stop ruminating about the past, present or future? Stuck in spiraling worry or negativity? Begin self care practices and then find yourself over eating or some other nightly habit that doesn't feel good the next day? We work together to end negativity, worry, hopelessness and any "STUCK" behaviors that keep you from living your best and balanced life. A recent client of Amy's, " Two years 4 hrs of sleep was normal with Amy's help now a consistent 8, grateful". " "Nightly drinking with Amy's method 6 mo 0 drinking I am present for my kids."
If you are reading this, you have gotten my name from a person or a search. You want to know why to call me. Some reasons why include: I am direct, perceptive, and can tell you quickly whether and how I plan to help you. I have special experience with GLBTQ clients, parents, people with mood disorders, trauma, therapist clients, and psychoanalysis. I have been a teacher and supervisor as well as a therapist for thirty years, which helps me have language and a plan for what we do. Call me if you think we might be a match.
If you are reading this, you have gotten my name from a person or a search. You want to know why to call me. Some reasons why include: I am direct, perceptive, and can tell you quickly whether and how I plan to help you. I have special experience with GLBTQ clients, parents, people with mood disorders, trauma, therapist clients, and psychoanalysis. I have been a teacher and supervisor as well as a therapist for thirty years, which helps me have language and a plan for what we do. Call me if you think we might be a match.
Certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, NLP, Shamanic Practice, Sex Education, Flash EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Spiritual & Psychedelic Integration.
Specializing in biweekly cadence clients. Because real work happens in the thirteen days between appointments! My approach focuses on transformation over & above maintenance/symptom management. Empowering the self to actively shape consciousness, heal old patterns and expand the imagination into greater possibilities. Insight-oriented and experiential - grounded in intellect and intuition, simultaneously challenging and compassionate. Embracing the dynamic balancing act of life. Present-moment oriented, meta & multidimensional. Iconoclastic, both-and, non-normative lens. For a creative, meaningful & vital life path.
Certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, NLP, Shamanic Practice, Sex Education, Flash EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Spiritual & Psychedelic Integration.
Specializing in biweekly cadence clients. Because real work happens in the thirteen days between appointments! My approach focuses on transformation over & above maintenance/symptom management. Empowering the self to actively shape consciousness, heal old patterns and expand the imagination into greater possibilities. Insight-oriented and experiential - grounded in intellect and intuition, simultaneously challenging and compassionate. Embracing the dynamic balancing act of life. Present-moment oriented, meta & multidimensional. Iconoclastic, both-and, non-normative lens. For a creative, meaningful & vital life path.
What if there is nothing wrong with you? What if you never had to judge you again? My specialty is inviting clients to their greatness and success; clearing the energies that don't allow for achievement, creativity, and possibilities. I work with clients from all walks of life who are demanding freedom and change. My clients tend to be the seekers, the highly creative, and the dissatisfied dreamers of the world who want more out of living. If you have "been there and done that" and know that more is possible, I would be an ideal therapist for you. My new book "What If You're Not As F-ed Up As You Think You Are?" is all about this.
What if there is nothing wrong with you? What if you never had to judge you again? My specialty is inviting clients to their greatness and success; clearing the energies that don't allow for achievement, creativity, and possibilities. I work with clients from all walks of life who are demanding freedom and change. My clients tend to be the seekers, the highly creative, and the dissatisfied dreamers of the world who want more out of living. If you have "been there and done that" and know that more is possible, I would be an ideal therapist for you. My new book "What If You're Not As F-ed Up As You Think You Are?" is all about this.
There's so much to learn about this human journey! One such thing is figuring out what keeps patterns we dearly want to change locked frustratingly in place. As we peer inward what we often discover is that some parts of our inner system are actively (and confoundingly) dedicated to blocking the change we want. Usually this opposition arises from outdated notions of what most keeps us safe. While it's tempting to try white-knuckling or arguing our way past such resistance, it tends not to work in the long run. Paradoxically, the real solution lies in befriending those parts seemingly hell-bent on maintaining an unwanted status quo.
There's so much to learn about this human journey! One such thing is figuring out what keeps patterns we dearly want to change locked frustratingly in place. As we peer inward what we often discover is that some parts of our inner system are actively (and confoundingly) dedicated to blocking the change we want. Usually this opposition arises from outdated notions of what most keeps us safe. While it's tempting to try white-knuckling or arguing our way past such resistance, it tends not to work in the long run. Paradoxically, the real solution lies in befriending those parts seemingly hell-bent on maintaining an unwanted status quo.
I invite you onto an amazing path, one which opens up before your very eyes, your internal world. Receive the support you need to explore who you are, accelerate your evolutionary trajectory, and manage the stressors that characterize our swiftly changing world. Learn to transform challenges into opportunities and thus overcome any difficult feelings that trouble you.
I invite you onto an amazing path, one which opens up before your very eyes, your internal world. Receive the support you need to explore who you are, accelerate your evolutionary trajectory, and manage the stressors that characterize our swiftly changing world. Learn to transform challenges into opportunities and thus overcome any difficult feelings that trouble you.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, grief and loss, difficulties in communicating or achieving emotional intimacy with our partner, or even just a vague dissatisfaction with the trajectory of our lives may impel us to seek out a therapist. Change and growth are possible when we talk with someone with whom we can feel safe and build a sense of connection. I welcome you and all the parts of you that long for compassionate exploration. Let’s collaborate in understanding your issues, identifying your goals, and creating a path to achieving them.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, grief and loss, difficulties in communicating or achieving emotional intimacy with our partner, or even just a vague dissatisfaction with the trajectory of our lives may impel us to seek out a therapist. Change and growth are possible when we talk with someone with whom we can feel safe and build a sense of connection. I welcome you and all the parts of you that long for compassionate exploration. Let’s collaborate in understanding your issues, identifying your goals, and creating a path to achieving them.
Are you ready to reach your potential? Are you tired of being caught in repeating patterns? Are you facing new challenges? Would you benefit from support and insights? You have shown clear motivation to create a clearer path for yourself because searching for the right collaborative therapist is a courageous act that can help you to achieve greater harmony as you move into your future. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety or depression, are in life transition, are spiritually stuck, or are curious about what is next for you. I invite you to explore how I can assist you in a safe and accepting environment.
Are you ready to reach your potential? Are you tired of being caught in repeating patterns? Are you facing new challenges? Would you benefit from support and insights? You have shown clear motivation to create a clearer path for yourself because searching for the right collaborative therapist is a courageous act that can help you to achieve greater harmony as you move into your future. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety or depression, are in life transition, are spiritually stuck, or are curious about what is next for you. I invite you to explore how I can assist you in a safe and accepting environment.
I am a licensed therapist (conniemicale.com) that brings over 20 years of clinical experience w/ extensive training in a range of therapeutic methods, from foundational psychology to holistic approaches (EMDR, hypnotherapy, NLP, sound therapy, Internal Family Systems, meditation, CBT and more) which supports my unique ability to quickly “get” people in both the patterns of their distress and who they really know themselves to be.
My passion is to empower clients to stop reliving the relationships and experiences that no longer serve them so they can realize their true potential -- at work, within their communities, and in their personal and family lives. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE AT: www.conniemicale.com
I am a licensed therapist (conniemicale.com) that brings over 20 years of clinical experience w/ extensive training in a range of therapeutic methods, from foundational psychology to holistic approaches (EMDR, hypnotherapy, NLP, sound therapy, Internal Family Systems, meditation, CBT and more) which supports my unique ability to quickly “get” people in both the patterns of their distress and who they really know themselves to be.
My passion is to empower clients to stop reliving the relationships and experiences that no longer serve them so they can realize their true potential -- at work, within their communities, and in their personal and family lives. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE AT: www.conniemicale.com
Are you ready to invite ease, joy and connection into your life? To let go of old pain and live more fully in the present? I have 30 years experience integrating numerous approaches, including Imago, Hoffman Process, Depth Hypnosis, IFS, visualizations and communication techniques, as well as drawing on decades of yoga and mindfulness practice. By developing more balance in your emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of self, this holistic approach helps you find greater peace and fulfillment in your life.
Are you ready to invite ease, joy and connection into your life? To let go of old pain and live more fully in the present? I have 30 years experience integrating numerous approaches, including Imago, Hoffman Process, Depth Hypnosis, IFS, visualizations and communication techniques, as well as drawing on decades of yoga and mindfulness practice. By developing more balance in your emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of self, this holistic approach helps you find greater peace and fulfillment in your life.
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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.