Hypnotherapists in Upland, CA

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Leo Juarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Upland, CA 91786
I utilize a variety of intervention techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Guided Imagery, Gestalt Therapy, Psychosynthesis, EMDR and Hypnotherapy, Energy Psychology.
You have discovered a highly experienced therapist with a humanistic approach to life's challenges. Are you seeking relief from emotional pain due to depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, divorce, or loss? If so I have over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. My expectation is to assist each and every client who enlists my services to meet their identified goals. I believe in establishing a healthy working relationship in the process of addressing desired outcomes. My therapeutic approach is holistic and based on psychodynamic approaches.
I utilize a variety of intervention techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Guided Imagery, Gestalt Therapy, Psychosynthesis, EMDR and Hypnotherapy, Energy Psychology.
You have discovered a highly experienced therapist with a humanistic approach to life's challenges. Are you seeking relief from emotional pain due to depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, divorce, or loss? If so I have over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. My expectation is to assist each and every client who enlists my services to meet their identified goals. I believe in establishing a healthy working relationship in the process of addressing desired outcomes. My therapeutic approach is holistic and based on psychodynamic approaches.
(909) 713-3942 View (909) 713-3942
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Del Sol Psychological Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MA, MFT
Upland, CA 91786
"I believe that challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." "The journey to walk into the light begins with the desire to take your life to the next level; If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there if beuty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. if there order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. -Ancient Proverb Dr. Julieta Mayra is a Marriage and Family Therapist with more then 8 years of clinical and social services experience.
"I believe that challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." "The journey to walk into the light begins with the desire to take your life to the next level; If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there if beuty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. if there order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. -Ancient Proverb Dr. Julieta Mayra is a Marriage and Family Therapist with more then 8 years of clinical and social services experience.
(909) 474-7981 View (909) 474-7981

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Mahastee Mehdizadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CHT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach integrates psychotherapy, life coaching, personality typology, hypnotherapy, NLP, and spiritual work—customized for each client to foster lasting transformation.
Using evidence-based therapies combined with subconscious techniques, I help clients reshape their thought patterns, develop healthy habits, and enhance interpersonal connections. This streamlined approach blends strategic, solution-focused, and Imago therapies with tools that tap into the subconscious, ensuring lasting transformation.
My approach integrates psychotherapy, life coaching, personality typology, hypnotherapy, NLP, and spiritual work—customized for each client to foster lasting transformation.
Using evidence-based therapies combined with subconscious techniques, I help clients reshape their thought patterns, develop healthy habits, and enhance interpersonal connections. This streamlined approach blends strategic, solution-focused, and Imago therapies with tools that tap into the subconscious, ensuring lasting transformation.
(562) 574-8374 View (562) 574-8374
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Miracle Activation Center
Pastoral Counselor, OMC, CHT
Chino Hills, CA 91709
We use cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, internal family systems, and hypnotherapy modalities.
We have a four-fold mission: To be a channel to eradicate spiritual and physical hunger, to make the invisible visible, to bring clarity to every situation, and to bring unifying solutions to all individuals and organizations. Through education and counseling, our clients receive practical tools to navigate all relationships in their life from a place of compassion and strength. By inviting each person's Inner Guide to lead the way, our client's lives are transformed as they develop healthier Self-identities that ensure healing from grief, loss, early childhood trauma, addiction, and improved personal and work relationships.
We use cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, internal family systems, and hypnotherapy modalities.
We have a four-fold mission: To be a channel to eradicate spiritual and physical hunger, to make the invisible visible, to bring clarity to every situation, and to bring unifying solutions to all individuals and organizations. Through education and counseling, our clients receive practical tools to navigate all relationships in their life from a place of compassion and strength. By inviting each person's Inner Guide to lead the way, our client's lives are transformed as they develop healthier Self-identities that ensure healing from grief, loss, early childhood trauma, addiction, and improved personal and work relationships.
(626) 322-2856 View (626) 322-2856
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Sara T Avratin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LMFT
Online Only
I am also trained in and have experience doing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), hypnotherapy, and using neuroscience and brain-based approaches.
Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.
I am also trained in and have experience doing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), hypnotherapy, and using neuroscience and brain-based approaches.
Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.
(626) 593-8775 View (626) 593-8775
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Dr. Melissa L Zwart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, DMFT, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Chino, CA 91710
I have training in TF-CBT and EMDR, a certificate as Trauma Specialist and Play Therapist, EFT, Gottman, and Relational Hypnotherapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for more than twenty years, I am here to create space and come alongside you to offer empathy and support as we navigate life's challenges together. You are not alone and there is help! In person or via telehealth, I provide a safe space and confidential environment for you to share your deepest concerns. I specialize in various approaches/interventions scientifically proven as effective in working with individuals, couples, and children/ adolescents related to trauma, attachment, and identity.
I have training in TF-CBT and EMDR, a certificate as Trauma Specialist and Play Therapist, EFT, Gottman, and Relational Hypnotherapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for more than twenty years, I am here to create space and come alongside you to offer empathy and support as we navigate life's challenges together. You are not alone and there is help! In person or via telehealth, I provide a safe space and confidential environment for you to share your deepest concerns. I specialize in various approaches/interventions scientifically proven as effective in working with individuals, couples, and children/ adolescents related to trauma, attachment, and identity.
(909) 280-2833 View (909) 280-2833
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Raymond LoCascio
Verified Verified
Corona, CA 92881
With your physicians referral; *Pre and Post Surgery Hypnotherapy generally reduces stress, while lowering anesthesia and pain medication requirements, reducing discomfort
As a clinical Hypnotherapist I see clients in my private practice office in Corona, California. I am here to help you learn to relax, change unwanted habits, build self esteem and achieve your goals enabling you to enjoy and experience life without unnecessary challenges. Some common issues that can be treated with hypnosis include: *Weight Management*Self Control*Smoking Cessation*Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques *Improving Sleep Habits *Focus/Drifting Attention *Goals and Motivation *Sports Success Patterns *Fitness Motivation *Students Test Anxiety and *Fear of Flying.
With your physicians referral; *Pre and Post Surgery Hypnotherapy generally reduces stress, while lowering anesthesia and pain medication requirements, reducing discomfort
As a clinical Hypnotherapist I see clients in my private practice office in Corona, California. I am here to help you learn to relax, change unwanted habits, build self esteem and achieve your goals enabling you to enjoy and experience life without unnecessary challenges. Some common issues that can be treated with hypnosis include: *Weight Management*Self Control*Smoking Cessation*Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques *Improving Sleep Habits *Focus/Drifting Attention *Goals and Motivation *Sports Success Patterns *Fitness Motivation *Students Test Anxiety and *Fear of Flying.
(951) 280-5283 View (951) 280-5283
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Dr. Attaway And Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, MS
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507
As a mind-body-soul practitioner combining EMDR, CRM, hypnotherapy, positive psychology, mindfulness and numerous other tools, my focus is to provide you immediate relief from anxiety and depression.
As a Psychologist & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, I am committed to helping people work through what's keeping them stuck - confusion, emotional or physical pain. I'll help you identify what's holding you back, interfering with your relationships and life plans. We'll identify your hidden habits of thinking that continually disrupt your ability to maximize your potential in each area of your life. As we uncover and rewrite the scripts that are running in the background and keeping you stuck in pain and frustration, you'll find yourself experiencing a newfound peace coupled with creativity and motivation.
As a mind-body-soul practitioner combining EMDR, CRM, hypnotherapy, positive psychology, mindfulness and numerous other tools, my focus is to provide you immediate relief from anxiety and depression.
As a Psychologist & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, I am committed to helping people work through what's keeping them stuck - confusion, emotional or physical pain. I'll help you identify what's holding you back, interfering with your relationships and life plans. We'll identify your hidden habits of thinking that continually disrupt your ability to maximize your potential in each area of your life. As we uncover and rewrite the scripts that are running in the background and keeping you stuck in pain and frustration, you'll find yourself experiencing a newfound peace coupled with creativity and motivation.
(951) 708-1959 View (951) 708-1959
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Judy Morris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, BA, Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I utilize evidence-based modalities and interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and Hypnotherapy.
My name is Judy Morris, and I deeply value open communication, empathy, and collaboration with my clients. I am dedicated to empowering individuals to uncover their strengths and find effective solutions. I take great joy in working with individuals from all walks of life, including couples, children, teens, and families from diverse backgrounds. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, transitional life events, trauma and resilience, personal relationship issues, couple problems, personal growth, separation and divorce, parenting issues, self-esteem, anger management.
I utilize evidence-based modalities and interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and Hypnotherapy.
My name is Judy Morris, and I deeply value open communication, empathy, and collaboration with my clients. I am dedicated to empowering individuals to uncover their strengths and find effective solutions. I take great joy in working with individuals from all walks of life, including couples, children, teens, and families from diverse backgrounds. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, transitional life events, trauma and resilience, personal relationship issues, couple problems, personal growth, separation and divorce, parenting issues, self-esteem, anger management.
(951) 386-2862 View (951) 386-2862
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Melissa Anne Behrends-Gelfman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
I offer trauma-informed therapy-utilizing various modalities that are helpful for the client-whether EMDR, Trauma-Informed CBT, DBT, ACT, hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, and IPT(Interpersonal therapy, including narrative).
My ideal client is someone who is willing to empty their mental cup and be prepared to do some good, productive work on the issues that cause them to continue living lives that are barely functioning. I am NOT the expert of anyone's lives; however, I can offer insight into the experiences that have molded me to become the person I am today. I am extremely transparent, not easily offended, and willing to do the hard work, alongside my clients to help them take the reign of their lives back.
I offer trauma-informed therapy-utilizing various modalities that are helpful for the client-whether EMDR, Trauma-Informed CBT, DBT, ACT, hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, and IPT(Interpersonal therapy, including narrative).
My ideal client is someone who is willing to empty their mental cup and be prepared to do some good, productive work on the issues that cause them to continue living lives that are barely functioning. I am NOT the expert of anyone's lives; however, I can offer insight into the experiences that have molded me to become the person I am today. I am extremely transparent, not easily offended, and willing to do the hard work, alongside my clients to help them take the reign of their lives back.
(760) 462-3647 View (760) 462-3647
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Julia Lyubchenko
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
I practice a unique combination of counseling and hypnotherapy.
There are 4 main areas of my therapy work: 1. Personal transformation and improving life; 2. Life change or specific issues (anxiety, trauma, insecurity, relationships, anger, guilt, self-criticism, codependency, and others); 3. Psychosomatic symptoms (physical symptoms and underlying emotional issues); 4. Continuous client support
I practice a unique combination of counseling and hypnotherapy.
There are 4 main areas of my therapy work: 1. Personal transformation and improving life; 2. Life change or specific issues (anxiety, trauma, insecurity, relationships, anger, guilt, self-criticism, codependency, and others); 3. Psychosomatic symptoms (physical symptoms and underlying emotional issues); 4. Continuous client support
(424) 369-6187 View (424) 369-6187
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Albert W. Holguin
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I recognize the beauty of Hypnotherapy has the potential to assist patients in being released from the "root cause(s)" of his/her current condition or characteristic.
We currently offer "customized" individual and group sessions. Our hypnotherapy services include weight reduction, improved health, self-confidence, stop self-medicating, sleep improvement, depression, anxiety, smoking cessation, unhealthy habits, improved studying and testing and much, much more. Take the opportunity to be the Best You Can Be !
I recognize the beauty of Hypnotherapy has the potential to assist patients in being released from the "root cause(s)" of his/her current condition or characteristic.
We currently offer "customized" individual and group sessions. Our hypnotherapy services include weight reduction, improved health, self-confidence, stop self-medicating, sleep improvement, depression, anxiety, smoking cessation, unhealthy habits, improved studying and testing and much, much more. Take the opportunity to be the Best You Can Be !
(909) 239-8526 View (909) 239-8526
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Tina Bradley Trujillo
Psychologist, PhD
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am also certified in clinical hypnotherapy.
I believe that, at the unconscious level, each of us has a deep understanding of what our unique purpose is (i.e. a true sense of Self). However, through conditioning, life circumstances, cultural/societal expectations, and many other variables, there has grown a great disconnect between the way we are and who we truly want to be. In a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, I will help you navigate through this process of deeper self-understanding and reconnection in order to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
I am also certified in clinical hypnotherapy.
I believe that, at the unconscious level, each of us has a deep understanding of what our unique purpose is (i.e. a true sense of Self). However, through conditioning, life circumstances, cultural/societal expectations, and many other variables, there has grown a great disconnect between the way we are and who we truly want to be. In a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, I will help you navigate through this process of deeper self-understanding and reconnection in order to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
(323) 446-2856 View (323) 446-2856
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Arash Shahangian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92620
I also utilize mindfulness and emotional release techniques and am certified in Hypnotherapy, Therapeutic Imagery, and NLP.
Nobody is broken. We all have challenges and areas where we need to grow, and it takes bravery to face those aspects of ourselves that require growth. Being truly seen and truly heard make a world of difference in accelerating that process. I have over 20 years' experience and am adept at holding space with empathy, love, and compassion. My style is sincere, warm, and engaging with a facility for attuning to my clients and their struggles. I’m here to shine light with you and to provide a safe container to express and experience what needs to be seen, felt, or released. I also offer clinical supervision to therapist interns.
I also utilize mindfulness and emotional release techniques and am certified in Hypnotherapy, Therapeutic Imagery, and NLP.
Nobody is broken. We all have challenges and areas where we need to grow, and it takes bravery to face those aspects of ourselves that require growth. Being truly seen and truly heard make a world of difference in accelerating that process. I have over 20 years' experience and am adept at holding space with empathy, love, and compassion. My style is sincere, warm, and engaging with a facility for attuning to my clients and their struggles. I’m here to shine light with you and to provide a safe container to express and experience what needs to be seen, felt, or released. I also offer clinical supervision to therapist interns.
(657) 245-4591 View (657) 245-4591
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Liora Pourati
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
AIT, hypnotherapy.
I received my Masters degree from Philips Graduate Institute in 2003, and have been providing services to children, couples, families, elders and adolescents in different settings such as Private Practice, hospitals, and Health Care centers. I use different approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Awareness Integration Model, Family systems and so on. Services: Life Coaching; Couple Therapy and Coaching; Family Therapy and Coaching; Hypnosis; Individual Therapy for Adolescents, Children, Elderly, Men and Women; Parenting; Family Therapy; Sex Therapy; Relationship and Intimacy; Stress Management, and so on.
AIT, hypnotherapy.
I received my Masters degree from Philips Graduate Institute in 2003, and have been providing services to children, couples, families, elders and adolescents in different settings such as Private Practice, hospitals, and Health Care centers. I use different approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Awareness Integration Model, Family systems and so on. Services: Life Coaching; Couple Therapy and Coaching; Family Therapy and Coaching; Hypnosis; Individual Therapy for Adolescents, Children, Elderly, Men and Women; Parenting; Family Therapy; Sex Therapy; Relationship and Intimacy; Stress Management, and so on.
(310) 751-7495 View (310) 751-7495
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Cheri L McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PAPT
Pasadena, CA 91106
We honor the wisdom of discovering your personal blueprint for wholeness by engaging the unconscious realms through methods such as IFS, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and other integrative techniques.
I am Cheri McDonald Ph.D., LMFT, PATP, a creative visionary with a passion for healing individuals, families, and communities. Drawing from my 35-year private psychotherapy practice at A Place To Turn, I've cultivated wisdom and knowledge that form the foundation of my Holistic Integral Training (HIT). This modality leads to profound, long-lasting healing in the mind, body, and spirit. I stand as a holistic leader and mentor in the mental health realm. With the transformation of the world today and the increasing need to provide healing for the most complex times, I have founded Alternative Place 2 Turn, LLC..
We honor the wisdom of discovering your personal blueprint for wholeness by engaging the unconscious realms through methods such as IFS, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and other integrative techniques.
I am Cheri McDonald Ph.D., LMFT, PATP, a creative visionary with a passion for healing individuals, families, and communities. Drawing from my 35-year private psychotherapy practice at A Place To Turn, I've cultivated wisdom and knowledge that form the foundation of my Holistic Integral Training (HIT). This modality leads to profound, long-lasting healing in the mind, body, and spirit. I stand as a holistic leader and mentor in the mental health realm. With the transformation of the world today and the increasing need to provide healing for the most complex times, I have founded Alternative Place 2 Turn, LLC..
(818) 305-6249 View (818) 305-6249
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Whitney Lew
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC, CCH
Online Only
Some of the frameworks I pull from include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic methods, IFS, ERP, and hypnotherapy, but I tend to create personalized treatment plans that address the underlying causes of distress.
In these times of uncertainty and change, I am offering a space of hope and connection. I believe that therapy is a space to be seen and valued - a space to slow down, reflect, and engage in vulnerability. I understand the unique challenges faced by POC and immigrants, such as navigating cultural differences, acculturation stress, and intergenerational conflicts. In addition, I have a focus on working with women, fertility, and aging. In our work, we'll explore how cultural factors intersect with your mental health - nurturing a strong sense of identity and helping you to navigate life's complexities.
Some of the frameworks I pull from include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic methods, IFS, ERP, and hypnotherapy, but I tend to create personalized treatment plans that address the underlying causes of distress.
In these times of uncertainty and change, I am offering a space of hope and connection. I believe that therapy is a space to be seen and valued - a space to slow down, reflect, and engage in vulnerability. I understand the unique challenges faced by POC and immigrants, such as navigating cultural differences, acculturation stress, and intergenerational conflicts. In addition, I have a focus on working with women, fertility, and aging. In our work, we'll explore how cultural factors intersect with your mental health - nurturing a strong sense of identity and helping you to navigate life's complexities.
(339) 229-5610 View (339) 229-5610
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Liz Wee, Couples, Sex, Art & Hypnotherapist, PATP
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST, ATR, PATP
Serves Area
in Clinical Sexology and certifications in Sex Therapy, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and Hypnotherapy.
Are you in a romantic relationship that feels stagnant or unstable, or are you single because you struggle to find a healthy connection? You're not alone. Many of us face relational issues that prevent us from living an authentic and fulfilling life. We all desire healthy relationships, especially with romantic partners, but often struggle to create or maintain them due to unaddressed attachment issues from childhood. Without healing these attachment wounds, we may find ourselves repeating similar unhealthy patterns.
in Clinical Sexology and certifications in Sex Therapy, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and Hypnotherapy.
Are you in a romantic relationship that feels stagnant or unstable, or are you single because you struggle to find a healthy connection? You're not alone. Many of us face relational issues that prevent us from living an authentic and fulfilling life. We all desire healthy relationships, especially with romantic partners, but often struggle to create or maintain them due to unaddressed attachment issues from childhood. Without healing these attachment wounds, we may find ourselves repeating similar unhealthy patterns.
(562) 352-2175 View (562) 352-2175
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Maria Alejandra Acuna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate CBT, hypnotherapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
Hi, I’m Dr. Alejandra Acuña. I help high-achieving professionals heal from burnout, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect to their calm, grounded selves. You give so much to others—yet feel exhausted, stuck, or unseen. I offer trauma-informed, culturally-affirming therapy that blends insight, somatic tools, and deep emotional care. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, balance, and meaningful change. I’m available on Headway, Grow, and Rula platforms. My debut book, Stones, Flowers, and Lessons Learned, is out now and available on Shopify.
I integrate CBT, hypnotherapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
Hi, I’m Dr. Alejandra Acuña. I help high-achieving professionals heal from burnout, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect to their calm, grounded selves. You give so much to others—yet feel exhausted, stuck, or unseen. I offer trauma-informed, culturally-affirming therapy that blends insight, somatic tools, and deep emotional care. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, balance, and meaningful change. I’m available on Headway, Grow, and Rula platforms. My debut book, Stones, Flowers, and Lessons Learned, is out now and available on Shopify.
(213) 682-3104 View (213) 682-3104
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Julianne Flora-Tostado
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I offer Psychodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy and, depending on severity of need, TF-CBT, Recovery work and IFS informed Hypnotherapy
I enjoy working with clients who want to rekindle their naturally creative, and confident Self. Many professionals, parents, and early-career adults have found that therapy helps them learn skills to address worry, to better balance self-care and to become more present, mindful and effective in their relationships and their work. I offer the understanding and research-guided psychological perspectives that help you bounce back from crisis, career paralysis and loneliness. I am also skilled in Recovery work for Depression, Anxiety, including Social Anxiety and OCD, Caregiving and Cancer crises
I offer Psychodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy and, depending on severity of need, TF-CBT, Recovery work and IFS informed Hypnotherapy
I enjoy working with clients who want to rekindle their naturally creative, and confident Self. Many professionals, parents, and early-career adults have found that therapy helps them learn skills to address worry, to better balance self-care and to become more present, mindful and effective in their relationships and their work. I offer the understanding and research-guided psychological perspectives that help you bounce back from crisis, career paralysis and loneliness. I am also skilled in Recovery work for Depression, Anxiety, including Social Anxiety and OCD, Caregiving and Cancer crises
(949) 397-2559 View (949) 397-2559

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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.