Choosing a hypnotherapist with extensive, specific training in various techniques, modalities, and therapeutic approaches can help ensure you are working with someone who has the knowledge, adaptability, and experience to tailor sessions to your unique goals and needs. When choosing a hypnotherapist, look for someone with professional training, experience, and an approach that feels aligned with your goals. Consider asking about their certifications, areas of specialization, years of practice, and the methods they use during sessions. A qualified hypnotherapist should be able to explain the process clearly, answer questions openly, and help you feel comfortable and supported. My professional training comes from the Hypnotherapy Academy of America with additional training from various other schools, practitioners, and conferences. I am also a member of the International Board of Hypnotherapy and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, both which require and hold their practitioners to rigorous standards.

Yes. Hypnotherapy can be effectively performed online from the comfort of your own home. Through a secure video session, you are guided into a relaxed, focused state just as you would be in person, while still receiving individualized support tailored to your goals. For online sessions to be successful, the client must have a quiet, private space and a reliable internet connection. I also offer in-person sessions in my office on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Please note, all QHHT sessions are performed in-person.

Yes, everyone can be hypnotized if they choose. Hypnosis is a choice. In the hypnotherapy industry, we have a saying “all hypnosis is self-hypnosis.” Hypnosis is a natural and normal process where we pop in and out of trance (brain wave states) throughout our days. It's just that most people aren't taught how to use those trance states in productive ways. Experiencing an induced trance by someone else requires rapport, trust, relaxation, concentration, and the ability to follow instructions. It is a common misconception that only weak-willed, “suggestible” people can be hypnotized. Many people confuse "suggestibility" with the concept of "gullibility." Gullibility is when someone uncritically accepts ideas, whereas suggestibility is a measure of the degree to which your brain and nervous system respond to incoming ideas. Gullibility is undesirable, suggestibility is desirable. The only exceptions may be people who have IQs significantly below average or are suffering from certain psychological disorders.

No, you are in control the entire time. In fact, you have more control as your Higher Self or True Self is the one we work with.  A lot of  misconceptions of hypnosis come from fictional portrayals, such as what we see in movies or on stage, and creating a common misplaced fear that you will lose control.  In my practice, most clients feel more in control after a session of their life, goals, and feelings.

Yes. Confidentiality, your general well-being, and safety are my number one priorities. Information revealed in sessions will not be disclosed without extraordinary justification such as reasonable suspicion of harm to another or serious threat/danger to another or oneself.

Each person is in charge of their rate of change. The number of sessions varies depending on your goals, individual needs, and the issue being addressed. Some people experience noticeable shifts after just one session, while others benefit from a series of sessions for deeper or longer-standing patterns. Factors such as commitment, consistency, and the complexity of the goal can all influence the process. During your initial session, a personalized plan can be discussed to help support your desired outcome.

Each year, more and more research comes out on the effectiveness of Hypnotherapy. In fact, after 6 sessions, Hypnotherapy has been proven to have a 93% success rate over other traditional therapies. 6 Surprising Health Benefits of Hypnosis  Review of the Evidence-Base for Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy Psychotherapy & Counseling Federation   Uncovering the New Science of Clinical Hypnosis American Psychological Association ​ Hypnosis: What It Is, Why It’s Done    Strategies for the Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience Study identifies brain areas altered during hypnotic trances ​ Hypnosis: The Most Effective Treatment You Have Yet to Prescribe    Future Focused Strategies in Treating Depression    What Can Hypnosis Do For Your Health?  U.S. Scientifically Peer-Reviewed Study of Hypnotherapy