Hypnotherapists in Portland, OR

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Parker Preston
LPC Intern, PCA, QMHP, CADCIII
Online Only
I frequently use humor or banter to bring levity to life's toughest adjustments in order to help transition into the personal growth and change you seek through talk, EMDR, or hypnotherapy services.
Now seeing new clients! I'm Parker who provides telehealth / video therapy sessions. When it comes to therapy, I believe you are the author of your story. I hope to create a space where you feel brave, respected, and welcome to explore your experience. My expertise centers on mind-body connections to better manage anxiety, depression, and stress. I also have expertise working with youth, emerging adults and the LGBTQIA2S+ community as a culturally specific provider (CLSS). Recenlty, my practice has expanded to couples and individuals who are navigating ethical non-monogamy.
I frequently use humor or banter to bring levity to life's toughest adjustments in order to help transition into the personal growth and change you seek through talk, EMDR, or hypnotherapy services.
Now seeing new clients! I'm Parker who provides telehealth / video therapy sessions. When it comes to therapy, I believe you are the author of your story. I hope to create a space where you feel brave, respected, and welcome to explore your experience. My expertise centers on mind-body connections to better manage anxiety, depression, and stress. I also have expertise working with youth, emerging adults and the LGBTQIA2S+ community as a culturally specific provider (CLSS). Recenlty, my practice has expanded to couples and individuals who are navigating ethical non-monogamy.
(541) 845-8733 View (541) 845-8733
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Stellium Integrative Wellness
Verified Verified
Online Only
Stellium Integrative Wellness is compassion-based & uses tools like positive psychology, meditation & hypnotherapy techniques to build confidence & resiliency.
Dr. Housel offers confidential, targeted telesessions that provide a safe space while simultaneously aiding people to improve the quality of their lives. Using current research combined with tools and techniques from positive psychology, hypnotherapy and meditation, Dr. Housel guides clients to their ultimate success.
Stellium Integrative Wellness is compassion-based & uses tools like positive psychology, meditation & hypnotherapy techniques to build confidence & resiliency.
Dr. Housel offers confidential, targeted telesessions that provide a safe space while simultaneously aiding people to improve the quality of their lives. Using current research combined with tools and techniques from positive psychology, hypnotherapy and meditation, Dr. Housel guides clients to their ultimate success.
(503) 461-7881 View (503) 461-7881
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Caressa Kruth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, IFS, Hypnosis
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), hypnotherapy, and existential therapy, we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and shift it at the root.
Maybe you've experienced some success with traditional therapy but still find yourself slipping into old patterns, wondering, "I know better than this—so why am I still doing it?" You may have even resorted to self-criticism, hoping it would push you to change, only to find it does more harm than good. If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), hypnotherapy, and existential therapy, we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and shift it at the root.
Maybe you've experienced some success with traditional therapy but still find yourself slipping into old patterns, wondering, "I know better than this—so why am I still doing it?" You may have even resorted to self-criticism, hoping it would push you to change, only to find it does more harm than good. If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
(971) 399-3851 View (971) 399-3851
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Mary Joy
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239
I draw on Process Work (also known as Process Oriented Therapy), Hypnotherapy and Jungian Coaching to inspire change.
Sometimes, we want to make changes but struggle with unknown parts of ourselves that seem to stop us. Habits, life long patterns and unconscious beliefs can hold us back from living the life that we long for. It takes time and courage to examine our belief system and reach out for what we really want. As a therapist, I follow the process of each individual. Clients are viewed on a spectrum of health, rather than through a lens of pathology. This approach creates a very curious and creative focus that encourages growth at the client’s own pace.
I draw on Process Work (also known as Process Oriented Therapy), Hypnotherapy and Jungian Coaching to inspire change.
Sometimes, we want to make changes but struggle with unknown parts of ourselves that seem to stop us. Habits, life long patterns and unconscious beliefs can hold us back from living the life that we long for. It takes time and courage to examine our belief system and reach out for what we really want. As a therapist, I follow the process of each individual. Clients are viewed on a spectrum of health, rather than through a lens of pathology. This approach creates a very curious and creative focus that encourages growth at the client’s own pace.
(503) 966-9610 View (503) 966-9610
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Brandy K. Poirier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
Waitlist for new clients
Lifespan Integration, Neurofeedback, Attachment-Focused EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Hypnotherapy & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy are among the evidence-based methods we’ll use to help you feel better, faster.
Do you notice that worry, conflict, or self-doubt are leaving you feeling exhausted, paralyzed, or overwhelmed? Or find yourself stuck in situations or patterns that no longer serve you? If past or current events are limiting your ability to fully live your life, this could be a great time to see a therapist. When you enter new territory, having a skilled companion by your side--to really listen, see your strengths, offer new tools, and be with you while you explore and heal the difficult places--can give you the clarity, courage, and confidence to effectively make the changes you want to see in your life more quickly.
Lifespan Integration, Neurofeedback, Attachment-Focused EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Hypnotherapy & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy are among the evidence-based methods we’ll use to help you feel better, faster.
Do you notice that worry, conflict, or self-doubt are leaving you feeling exhausted, paralyzed, or overwhelmed? Or find yourself stuck in situations or patterns that no longer serve you? If past or current events are limiting your ability to fully live your life, this could be a great time to see a therapist. When you enter new territory, having a skilled companion by your side--to really listen, see your strengths, offer new tools, and be with you while you explore and heal the difficult places--can give you the clarity, courage, and confidence to effectively make the changes you want to see in your life more quickly.
(503) 567-1286 View (503) 567-1286
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Cornelia Taubmann
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
In my studies with over 600hrs of Clinical Hypnotherapy, I learned a multimodal approach to therapy.
Are fears and attempts to control your life holding you back? Are physical symptoms and sensitivities limiting you? Let's explore and find what you need to reclaim your life. Experience safety and comfort within yourself with my help. I work with adults and adolescents dealing with IBS, confidence issues, compulsions, bad habits, boundary-setting challenges, and stress. Let's start your journey to healing together.
In my studies with over 600hrs of Clinical Hypnotherapy, I learned a multimodal approach to therapy.
Are fears and attempts to control your life holding you back? Are physical symptoms and sensitivities limiting you? Let's explore and find what you need to reclaim your life. Experience safety and comfort within yourself with my help. I work with adults and adolescents dealing with IBS, confidence issues, compulsions, bad habits, boundary-setting challenges, and stress. Let's start your journey to healing together.
(971) 351-3404 View (971) 351-3404
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Aloha McGregor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232
Using hypnotherapy, NLP, and sound therapy, we’ll address the root causes of stress and emotional discomfort.
Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck, struggling to balance your personal and professional life? You may find it difficult to manage the demands of your career, relationships, or self-care. Perhaps you’re a mental health professional yourself, seeking someone who truly understands the pressures and emotional toll of the work you do. If you're experiencing burnout, anxiety, or find yourself questioning your purpose, you’re not alone. These feelings can affect your well-being, your relationships, and even your work.
Using hypnotherapy, NLP, and sound therapy, we’ll address the root causes of stress and emotional discomfort.
Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck, struggling to balance your personal and professional life? You may find it difficult to manage the demands of your career, relationships, or self-care. Perhaps you’re a mental health professional yourself, seeking someone who truly understands the pressures and emotional toll of the work you do. If you're experiencing burnout, anxiety, or find yourself questioning your purpose, you’re not alone. These feelings can affect your well-being, your relationships, and even your work.
(971) 447-0602 View (971) 447-0602
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Claudia M Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, PCA
Portland, OR 97266
I love to use Internal Family Systems, EMDR, mindfulness and hypnotherapy.
Are you navigating the challenges of living outside the Hetero White Patriarchy? Whether you’re BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+, nonmonogamous, kinky, neurodivergent or someone who struggles to feel accepted, I’m here to support and facilitate your goals. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space where you can explore your unique experiences, process challenges, and work toward your personal goals. Complex trauma can often create an internal sense of anxiety, fear or dissociation. While intellectual processing is important, I also support my clients in connecting with the body where trauma gets stuck, and where deeper healing can happen.
I love to use Internal Family Systems, EMDR, mindfulness and hypnotherapy.
Are you navigating the challenges of living outside the Hetero White Patriarchy? Whether you’re BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+, nonmonogamous, kinky, neurodivergent or someone who struggles to feel accepted, I’m here to support and facilitate your goals. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space where you can explore your unique experiences, process challenges, and work toward your personal goals. Complex trauma can often create an internal sense of anxiety, fear or dissociation. While intellectual processing is important, I also support my clients in connecting with the body where trauma gets stuck, and where deeper healing can happen.
(971) 545-4425 View (971) 545-4425
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Kathryn F Weymouth
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97206
We will look at traditional counseling, various forms of energy psychology, energy healing, hypnotherapy, past life regression, counseling for grief, loss, and trauma, and other techniques under these broad headings.
My clients are high functioning individuals who want help getting unstuck in some area of their lives, are seeking direction, and want help in alleviating pain, whether it is physical, emotional, psychological, relational, or spiritual. It's not unusual for them to have tried different therapies before coming to me, and most find that the combination of approaches that I use creates a healing synergy that they have not found elsewhere. In fact, my business card says "Deep Healing for Body, Mind, and Spirit."
We will look at traditional counseling, various forms of energy psychology, energy healing, hypnotherapy, past life regression, counseling for grief, loss, and trauma, and other techniques under these broad headings.
My clients are high functioning individuals who want help getting unstuck in some area of their lives, are seeking direction, and want help in alleviating pain, whether it is physical, emotional, psychological, relational, or spiritual. It's not unusual for them to have tried different therapies before coming to me, and most find that the combination of approaches that I use creates a healing synergy that they have not found elsewhere. In fact, my business card says "Deep Healing for Body, Mind, and Spirit."
(503) 376-8719 View (503) 376-8719
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Steven Bo O'Dell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD, CHT
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201
I use a modified cognitive approach mixed with hypnotherapy and complimentary alternative modalities to explore the inner you.
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living, how old you are, or how much money you have, whom you know or how you came to be here. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing..." ~~ from "The Invitation" by Elder Oriah Mountain Dreamer. I enjoy working with people who want to understand themselves in a deeper way, who want to uncover and heal the patterns of behavior that have kept them from living their dreams.
I use a modified cognitive approach mixed with hypnotherapy and complimentary alternative modalities to explore the inner you.
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living, how old you are, or how much money you have, whom you know or how you came to be here. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing..." ~~ from "The Invitation" by Elder Oriah Mountain Dreamer. I enjoy working with people who want to understand themselves in a deeper way, who want to uncover and heal the patterns of behavior that have kept them from living their dreams.
(503) 567-1318 View (503) 567-1318
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Laura Siri Simran Kaur Khalsa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CHT, ATR, ET
Online Only
I offer: Humanistic Counseling, Internal Family Systems, Transpersonal Psychology, Equine Therapy, Hypnotherapy, & Expressive Arts Therapy with an emphasis on intuitive & spiritual well being.
In my 30 years of personal and professional development, I have created a unique approach to bring hope and strength, healing and transformation. It is my honor and joy to provide and hold a safe space as we work on healing relationship with self, others and the world. Other key components to healing are acceptance, trust, forgiveness and gratitude. Our time together is precious and I will share with you mindful and heartfelt practices to wholeness, authenticity, and presence.
I offer: Humanistic Counseling, Internal Family Systems, Transpersonal Psychology, Equine Therapy, Hypnotherapy, & Expressive Arts Therapy with an emphasis on intuitive & spiritual well being.
In my 30 years of personal and professional development, I have created a unique approach to bring hope and strength, healing and transformation. It is my honor and joy to provide and hold a safe space as we work on healing relationship with self, others and the world. Other key components to healing are acceptance, trust, forgiveness and gratitude. Our time together is precious and I will share with you mindful and heartfelt practices to wholeness, authenticity, and presence.
(503) 832-4249 View (503) 832-4249
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Angela Guerrero Chapin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RYT
Portland, OR 97232
I offer hypnotherapy as a tool for clients to access their subconscious mind, connect more deeply with their emotions, and gain insight into what prevents them from changing unwanted behaviors.
Do you feel as though you are your own worst enemy? When in the midst of a problem or stressful situation, does it seem like you make matters worse by being self-critical or saying self-defeating things to yourself? When we are going through something painful or difficult to accept, our internal dialogue sometimes becomes judgmental and self-critical, causing us to feel overwhelmed and doubt our ability to manage things on our own. Often we do not notice how the relationship we have with ourselves affects our ability to cope, solve problems, and live the life we want.
I offer hypnotherapy as a tool for clients to access their subconscious mind, connect more deeply with their emotions, and gain insight into what prevents them from changing unwanted behaviors.
Do you feel as though you are your own worst enemy? When in the midst of a problem or stressful situation, does it seem like you make matters worse by being self-critical or saying self-defeating things to yourself? When we are going through something painful or difficult to accept, our internal dialogue sometimes becomes judgmental and self-critical, causing us to feel overwhelmed and doubt our ability to manage things on our own. Often we do not notice how the relationship we have with ourselves affects our ability to cope, solve problems, and live the life we want.
(971) 351-4376 View (971) 351-4376
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Michele Koh
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC Ass
Online Only
I use narrative, CBT, ACT, solution focused, and mindfulness interventions along with hypnotherapy, and my tool kit is ever evolving.
According to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, change “is the only constant in life”. Together, we’ll explore how you can better navigate the big changes in your life. I specialize in life transitions, conscious aging, infertility and childlessness, parenthood clarity, creativity, codependency, addiction, third culture identity issues, intergenerational, cultural, and religious trauma, and psychedelic preparation, harm reduction, and integration. I aim to always establish an environment of safety and trust with you and am guided by a desire to help you to experience more freedom, peace, and joy in your life.
I use narrative, CBT, ACT, solution focused, and mindfulness interventions along with hypnotherapy, and my tool kit is ever evolving.
According to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, change “is the only constant in life”. Together, we’ll explore how you can better navigate the big changes in your life. I specialize in life transitions, conscious aging, infertility and childlessness, parenthood clarity, creativity, codependency, addiction, third culture identity issues, intergenerational, cultural, and religious trauma, and psychedelic preparation, harm reduction, and integration. I aim to always establish an environment of safety and trust with you and am guided by a desire to help you to experience more freedom, peace, and joy in your life.
(971) 545-4888 View (971) 545-4888
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Healing Minds Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Drawing from my years of training in CBT, DBT, hypnotherapy and relationship work.
Hello, I'm Molly Terry, a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist with a passion for guiding individuals through life's challenges. My expertise lies in offering support and therapeutic interventions for those grappling with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship complexities, and pivotal life transitions. I firmly believe that personal growth sprouts from understanding and reflection, and my therapeutic space is designed to foster just that. When you choose to work with me, you're stepping into a safe haven—a space imbued with trust, honesty, and compassion. It's a sanctuary where you can delve deep into self-exploration
Drawing from my years of training in CBT, DBT, hypnotherapy and relationship work.
Hello, I'm Molly Terry, a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist with a passion for guiding individuals through life's challenges. My expertise lies in offering support and therapeutic interventions for those grappling with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship complexities, and pivotal life transitions. I firmly believe that personal growth sprouts from understanding and reflection, and my therapeutic space is designed to foster just that. When you choose to work with me, you're stepping into a safe haven—a space imbued with trust, honesty, and compassion. It's a sanctuary where you can delve deep into self-exploration
(503) 594-7655 View (503) 594-7655
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Robin Kellett, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC
5 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215
EMDR therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, distress tolerance skills, mind/body links, meditation, guided imagery, & CBT elements help to reduce anxiety, depression and traumatic stress symptoms while supporting healthy lifestyle changes and improved relationships.
Living with anxieties / fears, depression and stress can be overwhelming. One may resort to avoidance and unhealthy lifestyle choices as a means of escape. I offer a safe place and opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover issues that impact your present, learn different ways of looking at things and grow confidence in your ability to live well.
EMDR therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, distress tolerance skills, mind/body links, meditation, guided imagery, & CBT elements help to reduce anxiety, depression and traumatic stress symptoms while supporting healthy lifestyle changes and improved relationships.
Living with anxieties / fears, depression and stress can be overwhelming. One may resort to avoidance and unhealthy lifestyle choices as a means of escape. I offer a safe place and opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover issues that impact your present, learn different ways of looking at things and grow confidence in your ability to live well.
(978) 415-9926 View (978) 415-9926
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Loving Kindness Hypnosis
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97209
I am providing hypnotherapy in person and on line.
Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, be less stressed or just want more clarity, hypnosis can help. If you are plagued by fears, misperceptions, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you were meant to live, I can help you shed those limitations and guide you to your path to success. Recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958, Hypnosis is a safe and successful therapeutic tool for many conditions, addictions and limiting beliefs and habits. Also, HypnoFertility(R) aids women in making a shift at the subconscious level to ensure a positive outcome.
I am providing hypnotherapy in person and on line.
Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, be less stressed or just want more clarity, hypnosis can help. If you are plagued by fears, misperceptions, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you were meant to live, I can help you shed those limitations and guide you to your path to success. Recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958, Hypnosis is a safe and successful therapeutic tool for many conditions, addictions and limiting beliefs and habits. Also, HypnoFertility(R) aids women in making a shift at the subconscious level to ensure a positive outcome.
(503) 558-6883 View (503) 558-6883
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MindTree Holistic Counseling & Wellness Center LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPC
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
We also offer wellness services like Reiki Healing, Hypnotherapy, Ayurveda, Yoga, & Mindfulness meditation are offered.
At MindTree, we treat the person as a whole by integrating the healing of mind and body. Our team of dynamic clinicians provide a collaborative health care model and create personalized Holistic Wellness Plans for adults, children, teens, older adults, couples and families. We believe in the philosophy that mind and body do not operate separately, rather interdependently. All of the Holistic Counseling techniques that MindTree offers are evidence-based, peer reviewed, and represent current best practices in the field.
We also offer wellness services like Reiki Healing, Hypnotherapy, Ayurveda, Yoga, & Mindfulness meditation are offered.
At MindTree, we treat the person as a whole by integrating the healing of mind and body. Our team of dynamic clinicians provide a collaborative health care model and create personalized Holistic Wellness Plans for adults, children, teens, older adults, couples and families. We believe in the philosophy that mind and body do not operate separately, rather interdependently. All of the Holistic Counseling techniques that MindTree offers are evidence-based, peer reviewed, and represent current best practices in the field.
(503) 210-9420 View (503) 210-9420
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Ryja (Rylan Jay) Testa
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97211
I personalize treatment for you, using a combination of insight oriented work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, guided meditation, dream work, forest therapy, hypnotherapy, art, movement, and music therapies.
Serving Oregon & California. Are you contemplating or working through a major change, transition, or transformation? This could mean a shift in work, relationship, gender or sexual identity, spiritual perspective, health status, or a recent loss. When we are thrust into the unknown, finding a new way forward can feel confusing, overwhelming, scary, or uncertain. You might be unsure of what to do next, worry you have lost your way, or find it hard to trust you will land on your feet again. I specialize in working with people navigating major change. I walk alongside you in the mystery until you find your way to the other shore
I personalize treatment for you, using a combination of insight oriented work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, guided meditation, dream work, forest therapy, hypnotherapy, art, movement, and music therapies.
Serving Oregon & California. Are you contemplating or working through a major change, transition, or transformation? This could mean a shift in work, relationship, gender or sexual identity, spiritual perspective, health status, or a recent loss. When we are thrust into the unknown, finding a new way forward can feel confusing, overwhelming, scary, or uncertain. You might be unsure of what to do next, worry you have lost your way, or find it hard to trust you will land on your feet again. I specialize in working with people navigating major change. I walk alongside you in the mystery until you find your way to the other shore
(707) 243-3293 View (707) 243-3293
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Grace J Willow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACHT, CPC, LMT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My work is body-based, trauma-informed, and relational, drawing from somatic therapy, IFS, KAP, hypnotherapy, energy psychology, and advanced training in sexuality and embodiment.
To the tenderhearted, the deep processors, the ones who feel everything — I see you. If you’ve ever been told you're “too sensitive” or have felt like an outsider in a fast-moving, overstimulating world, know this: there is nothing wrong with you. Some of us are born with finely-tuned nervous systems, greater emotional range, and a depth of perception that doesn’t fit into conventional molds. You may carry a lifetime of being misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin. You’re not broken — you're wired for depth, for resonance, and for a different kind of intelligence.
My work is body-based, trauma-informed, and relational, drawing from somatic therapy, IFS, KAP, hypnotherapy, energy psychology, and advanced training in sexuality and embodiment.
To the tenderhearted, the deep processors, the ones who feel everything — I see you. If you’ve ever been told you're “too sensitive” or have felt like an outsider in a fast-moving, overstimulating world, know this: there is nothing wrong with you. Some of us are born with finely-tuned nervous systems, greater emotional range, and a depth of perception that doesn’t fit into conventional molds. You may carry a lifetime of being misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin. You’re not broken — you're wired for depth, for resonance, and for a different kind of intelligence.
(970) 553-4936 View (970) 553-4936
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Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Portland, OR 97217
I am also trained and certified in hypnotherapy.
If your relationship needs rehabilitation I can provide a safe and balanced environment to communicate more effectively with ideas and tools for solutions. I help families to support better communication techniques to navigate challenges, phases, and life cycle transitions. For individual sessions, I combine hypnosis, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.
I am also trained and certified in hypnotherapy.
If your relationship needs rehabilitation I can provide a safe and balanced environment to communicate more effectively with ideas and tools for solutions. I help families to support better communication techniques to navigate challenges, phases, and life cycle transitions. For individual sessions, I combine hypnosis, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.
(310) 990-9164 View (310) 990-9164

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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.