Hypnotherapists in Saint Paul, MN
Hope & Healing For Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104
I believe in encouraging clients to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence. My approach to therapy includes offering hope and the skills to overcome struggles, no matter how difficult they might seem. Engaging in therapy will work to develop your own strengths and allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind. When you are ready to open yourself to these changes, don't wait. Call me today. I currently have openings in my schedule for day appointments and can get an appointment setup quickly.
I believe in encouraging clients to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence. My approach to therapy includes offering hope and the skills to overcome struggles, no matter how difficult they might seem. Engaging in therapy will work to develop your own strengths and allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind. When you are ready to open yourself to these changes, don't wait. Call me today. I currently have openings in my schedule for day appointments and can get an appointment setup quickly.
I love working with folks who are feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, feeling hurt or let down by others. Many of us have been impacted by generations of unaddressed mental health, addictions, abuse, poverty, or other struggles. The state of the world can be completely overwhelming. There is so much that can be done in therapy to reduce the grip of those experiences. We can work together so you can feel more content with yourself, and better able to manage the challenges that come with living in the world today.
I love working with folks who are feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, feeling hurt or let down by others. Many of us have been impacted by generations of unaddressed mental health, addictions, abuse, poverty, or other struggles. The state of the world can be completely overwhelming. There is so much that can be done in therapy to reduce the grip of those experiences. We can work together so you can feel more content with yourself, and better able to manage the challenges that come with living in the world today.
At Bluebird Counseling, our goal is to help you become your own best friend, cultivate connections with others, and hone skills so that you can be both effective and content with the life you are living. The bluebird is a harbinger of joy and joy is a possibility for you as you heal from the pain you have been carrying. Say yes to the possibility of contentment and peace.
We are LGBTQ+ allied and provide gender affirming care.
At Bluebird Counseling, our goal is to help you become your own best friend, cultivate connections with others, and hone skills so that you can be both effective and content with the life you are living. The bluebird is a harbinger of joy and joy is a possibility for you as you heal from the pain you have been carrying. Say yes to the possibility of contentment and peace.
We are LGBTQ+ allied and provide gender affirming care.
I offer partner and family therapy in MN, WI, IL and MI, focusing on improving relationships and well-being. Whether dealing with trauma, relationship issues, sexless relationships, sex addiction, or looking for pre-marital counselling. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for sharing concerns. I'm committed to fostering understanding and harmony in your relationships. With cultural humility, I bridge diverse backgrounds, including war veterans, trauma and domestic abuse survivors, immigrants, refugees, and the Muslim and South Asian communities. I provide tools, knowledge, and support for healing and growth.
I offer partner and family therapy in MN, WI, IL and MI, focusing on improving relationships and well-being. Whether dealing with trauma, relationship issues, sexless relationships, sex addiction, or looking for pre-marital counselling. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for sharing concerns. I'm committed to fostering understanding and harmony in your relationships. With cultural humility, I bridge diverse backgrounds, including war veterans, trauma and domestic abuse survivors, immigrants, refugees, and the Muslim and South Asian communities. I provide tools, knowledge, and support for healing and growth.
Ryan Peterson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NBCCH, MA
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
You may appear high-functioning on the outside while struggling internally with distraction, shame, self-criticism, or difficulty feeling fully authentic and confident. You might feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break, such as anxiety, depression, chronic stress, rumination, or unwanted habits. Or you may be facing something more specific, like social anxiety, compulsive behaviors, or unwanted porn use. You’re looking for meaningful and lasting change rather than surface-level coping, and you value depth, collaboration, and therapy that engages your inner resources to support genuine transformation.
You may appear high-functioning on the outside while struggling internally with distraction, shame, self-criticism, or difficulty feeling fully authentic and confident. You might feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break, such as anxiety, depression, chronic stress, rumination, or unwanted habits. Or you may be facing something more specific, like social anxiety, compulsive behaviors, or unwanted porn use. You’re looking for meaningful and lasting change rather than surface-level coping, and you value depth, collaboration, and therapy that engages your inner resources to support genuine transformation.
I'm a psychologist assisting people with a wide variety of problematic situations. I have 40 years in the field of mental health counseling and consulting. My practice consists of Telehealth & (limited) home visits during the afternoons and evenings, and consulting in the community in institutional settings. My 4 decades in mental health have taught me the importance of critical lifestyle practices and habits that make or break our mental health, and our overall well being. These include circadian health, sleep hygiene, and a healthy relationship with food, movement, and good ol' Mother Nature.
I'm a psychologist assisting people with a wide variety of problematic situations. I have 40 years in the field of mental health counseling and consulting. My practice consists of Telehealth & (limited) home visits during the afternoons and evenings, and consulting in the community in institutional settings. My 4 decades in mental health have taught me the importance of critical lifestyle practices and habits that make or break our mental health, and our overall well being. These include circadian health, sleep hygiene, and a healthy relationship with food, movement, and good ol' Mother Nature.
I enjoy working with adults of all sexual orientations who want to heal sexually and intimately.I love working with couples as well as individuals. People who are creative and artistic and enjoy using a variety of therapeutic modalities to heal find me helpful. Anxious, traumatized avoidant, ,depressed and grief stricken people find me to be direct, warm,honest and a good listener. I am integrative in my approach and also believe in homework, practice and mindfulness practice. I believe I am a good fit with people who describe themselves as a bit out of the box.
I enjoy working with adults of all sexual orientations who want to heal sexually and intimately.I love working with couples as well as individuals. People who are creative and artistic and enjoy using a variety of therapeutic modalities to heal find me helpful. Anxious, traumatized avoidant, ,depressed and grief stricken people find me to be direct, warm,honest and a good listener. I am integrative in my approach and also believe in homework, practice and mindfulness practice. I believe I am a good fit with people who describe themselves as a bit out of the box.
Suffering. Sooner or later we all experience varying degrees of suffering. The world can be harsh and painful, especially when understanding is hard to find. Sometimes burdens become too great to carry alone. When searching for help you want someone caring to understand your struggle and unique situation. I work with people who are seeking help and treatment with life situations that are causing them distress either mentally, emotionally, physically and/or relationally.
Suffering. Sooner or later we all experience varying degrees of suffering. The world can be harsh and painful, especially when understanding is hard to find. Sometimes burdens become too great to carry alone. When searching for help you want someone caring to understand your struggle and unique situation. I work with people who are seeking help and treatment with life situations that are causing them distress either mentally, emotionally, physically and/or relationally.
Roberta Sorenson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find it difficult to be kind to yourself? Do you feel as if your creativity is stifled? Do your relationships feel unmanageable? Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive or that you think too much. You don't need to keep it inside. I know how important it is to feel seen and heard without judgement. I am good at identifying hidden strengths... strengths you may discount due to self-criticism and emotional pain. We can work together to help you love yourself so that you may be able to fully experience the love of others, accomplish the things you hope to accomplish, and gain a more positive perspective on your life.
Do you find it difficult to be kind to yourself? Do you feel as if your creativity is stifled? Do your relationships feel unmanageable? Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive or that you think too much. You don't need to keep it inside. I know how important it is to feel seen and heard without judgement. I am good at identifying hidden strengths... strengths you may discount due to self-criticism and emotional pain. We can work together to help you love yourself so that you may be able to fully experience the love of others, accomplish the things you hope to accomplish, and gain a more positive perspective on your life.
I look forward to working with clients to collaborate and support changes they're wanting to make. I have been able to treat individuals with challenging symptoms who may not have been properly diagnosed and subsequently, have not received appropriate treatment. Many of my clients have never learned how to cope with intrusive and sometimes disturbing thoughts. The therapy I provide empowers clients with the skills needed to feel in control of their anxiety, impulsiveness and unhealthy habits. My clients will learn how to manage unwanted thoughts and to abandon coping through rituals, escape and avoidance behaviors.
I look forward to working with clients to collaborate and support changes they're wanting to make. I have been able to treat individuals with challenging symptoms who may not have been properly diagnosed and subsequently, have not received appropriate treatment. Many of my clients have never learned how to cope with intrusive and sometimes disturbing thoughts. The therapy I provide empowers clients with the skills needed to feel in control of their anxiety, impulsiveness and unhealthy habits. My clients will learn how to manage unwanted thoughts and to abandon coping through rituals, escape and avoidance behaviors.
I love to work with folks who are ready to connect with their innate power to heal and flourish in their lives. These folks may be feeling stuck in one way or another drawn to experience more, but not sure how to get there. They may be having symptoms such as anxiety or depression because of this internal tug of war, or a sense of dissatisfaction in their jobs, relationships, or the accomplishment of their life goals. We all want to feel empowered to fulfill our dreams and potential in this "one wild and precious life" and I am here to help you connect to your innate ability to do so.
I love to work with folks who are ready to connect with their innate power to heal and flourish in their lives. These folks may be feeling stuck in one way or another drawn to experience more, but not sure how to get there. They may be having symptoms such as anxiety or depression because of this internal tug of war, or a sense of dissatisfaction in their jobs, relationships, or the accomplishment of their life goals. We all want to feel empowered to fulfill our dreams and potential in this "one wild and precious life" and I am here to help you connect to your innate ability to do so.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or disconnected from yourself and others? I'm here to help you experience more calm, connection, confidence, and even joy. True change often happens when we stop trying to think our way through it and start feeling our way through it. That's why I love somatic work! Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, self-doubt, sleep issues, life transitions, living with ADHD, or other challenges, you don't have to do it alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or disconnected from yourself and others? I'm here to help you experience more calm, connection, confidence, and even joy. True change often happens when we stop trying to think our way through it and start feeling our way through it. That's why I love somatic work! Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, self-doubt, sleep issues, life transitions, living with ADHD, or other challenges, you don't have to do it alone.
My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental, inclusive, and deeply person-centered. I believe healing begins when we feel fully seen and understood. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years as a Christian pastor. Though I no longer identify as religious, this experience helps me connect with people from a wide range of spiritual and faith backgrounds—including those who are deconstructing, spiritually curious, or healing from religious trauma. I create a space where your story, values, and sense of meaning are respected.
My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental, inclusive, and deeply person-centered. I believe healing begins when we feel fully seen and understood. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years as a Christian pastor. Though I no longer identify as religious, this experience helps me connect with people from a wide range of spiritual and faith backgrounds—including those who are deconstructing, spiritually curious, or healing from religious trauma. I create a space where your story, values, and sense of meaning are respected.
My heart's desire is for everyone to connect with their innate love, joy, and peace. I believe love and joy are always present within us, they are just often hidden under layers of pain and misunderstanding. Together, we can peel back the layers and bring back your vitality. I love to listen and ask questions, which helps clients get clear on who they are, what they want, and where they are going! You are safe to share your complete (sometimes tangled) truth with me. Tears, laughter, growls, and silence are welcome.
My heart's desire is for everyone to connect with their innate love, joy, and peace. I believe love and joy are always present within us, they are just often hidden under layers of pain and misunderstanding. Together, we can peel back the layers and bring back your vitality. I love to listen and ask questions, which helps clients get clear on who they are, what they want, and where they are going! You are safe to share your complete (sometimes tangled) truth with me. Tears, laughter, growls, and silence are welcome.
Have you had a recent change in your life and want a safe person to talk with to better understand yourself? Perhaps your feelings have felt more intense: anxiety, depression, confusion, or desire to find purpose to your life. You look around - seeking answers, understanding, & deeper healing. Maybe a life situation unfolded and you were suddenly on a path you never imagined (job loss, divorce, etc) or one you wanted to be on but it’s more stressful or different than what you thought (attending college or a new job). If this is you, I can support you. I approach all my clients with the understanding that we are capable of change.
Have you had a recent change in your life and want a safe person to talk with to better understand yourself? Perhaps your feelings have felt more intense: anxiety, depression, confusion, or desire to find purpose to your life. You look around - seeking answers, understanding, & deeper healing. Maybe a life situation unfolded and you were suddenly on a path you never imagined (job loss, divorce, etc) or one you wanted to be on but it’s more stressful or different than what you thought (attending college or a new job). If this is you, I can support you. I approach all my clients with the understanding that we are capable of change.
Interventions such as Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, DBT, and others help the mind and body to work together towards achieving their therapy goals and maintain them.
You've noticed something feels off and you’re not sleeping regularly, it’s harder to focus, your brain keeps firing away at times when you just want to relax. Your stress is out of control and everywhere you turn there's a trigger to more stress. You find yourself coping with life by smoking or display other unwanted behaviors and now you have a habit you want to stop. Emotions have gotten the best of you, your motivation is down, your appetite has changed you even stay inside more and away from people. Your performance on and off the field or at the job is weak and you need help getting in the zone. I'm here to help.
Interventions such as Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, DBT, and others help the mind and body to work together towards achieving their therapy goals and maintain them.
You've noticed something feels off and you’re not sleeping regularly, it’s harder to focus, your brain keeps firing away at times when you just want to relax. Your stress is out of control and everywhere you turn there's a trigger to more stress. You find yourself coping with life by smoking or display other unwanted behaviors and now you have a habit you want to stop. Emotions have gotten the best of you, your motivation is down, your appetite has changed you even stay inside more and away from people. Your performance on and off the field or at the job is weak and you need help getting in the zone. I'm here to help.
Our team offers therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds in various life stages and situations: transitioning relationships, family expansion, interpersonal conflicts, empty-nesting, loneliness, substance issues, coming out, blending families, anxiety, depression, balance seeking, trauma coping, sleep struggles, sexual matters, mindfulness, and life transitions. Whether you are experiencing any of these concerns or others, we are here to help you and support your inner strength and we celebrate with you your ability to navigate through these.
Our team offers therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds in various life stages and situations: transitioning relationships, family expansion, interpersonal conflicts, empty-nesting, loneliness, substance issues, coming out, blending families, anxiety, depression, balance seeking, trauma coping, sleep struggles, sexual matters, mindfulness, and life transitions. Whether you are experiencing any of these concerns or others, we are here to help you and support your inner strength and we celebrate with you your ability to navigate through these.
As a relational therapist working with individuals and couples, I specialize in fostering healthy, authentic connections. Whether you're in a relationship navigating conflict and communication issues or an individual overwhelmed by people-pleasing and self-doubt, I can help. You might be struggling to express your true voice or constantly overextending to meet others’ needs. This can lead to burnout, resentment, and disconnection. Together, we’ll explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion so you can communicate more effectively and feel grounded, resourced, and fulfilled in your relationships and yourself.
As a relational therapist working with individuals and couples, I specialize in fostering healthy, authentic connections. Whether you're in a relationship navigating conflict and communication issues or an individual overwhelmed by people-pleasing and self-doubt, I can help. You might be struggling to express your true voice or constantly overextending to meet others’ needs. This can lead to burnout, resentment, and disconnection. Together, we’ll explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion so you can communicate more effectively and feel grounded, resourced, and fulfilled in your relationships and yourself.
I work with people who are interested in holistic health and traditional methods. I see motivated folx who invest in getting better by working outside sessions. I see people from difficult families, with mood, career, family, couple, chronic medical/cancer, obsessive/compulsive, attention, spiritual issues, and people who want to be more successful in relationships and with themselves. I see adults and elders, people from various cultures, countries and religions. I offer Saturday and evening appointments. I research concerns and network with holistic health professionals for your needs.
I work with people who are interested in holistic health and traditional methods. I see motivated folx who invest in getting better by working outside sessions. I see people from difficult families, with mood, career, family, couple, chronic medical/cancer, obsessive/compulsive, attention, spiritual issues, and people who want to be more successful in relationships and with themselves. I see adults and elders, people from various cultures, countries and religions. I offer Saturday and evening appointments. I research concerns and network with holistic health professionals for your needs.
Hypnotherapy utilizes the power of your subconscious mind, which is a major portion of your total mind, to create the positive habits and outlook that you consciously want but may have eluded you.
As a counselor, life coach, and certified clinical hypnotherapist for over twenty-five years, I utilize talk therapy, hypnotherapy and guided deep meditation for life enhancement and advancement. By quickly and effectively gaining control of habits and negative thinking patterns, you can overcome personal challenges and successfully reach your goals.
Hypnotherapy utilizes the power of your subconscious mind, which is a major portion of your total mind, to create the positive habits and outlook that you consciously want but may have eluded you.
As a counselor, life coach, and certified clinical hypnotherapist for over twenty-five years, I utilize talk therapy, hypnotherapy and guided deep meditation for life enhancement and advancement. By quickly and effectively gaining control of habits and negative thinking patterns, you can overcome personal challenges and successfully reach your goals.
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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.