Advanced Life Coaching & Clinical Hypnotherapy

Imagine yourself at the base of two peaks: Mount Conscious, with thoughts clear as daylight, and Mount Unconscious, a mysterious terrain of ingrained habits.

As your guide, and uniquely a hypnotherapist and member of a UCSD research team studying healthcare burnout, I equip you to master both terrains, endorsing a holistic approach to growth.

Your life’s journey involves tackling these heights. Charting strategies on Conscious and understanding behaviors on Unconscious is a real adventure.

While many coaches prepare you only for Conscious and overlook the Unconscious, housing emotions and potential roadblocks, my dual expertise ensures you’re ready for both.

THE DIFFERENCE THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE:

Picture this: you’re about to embark on an incredible journey, climbing two remarkable mountains in the landscape of your mind.

One represents your conscious thinking, filled with thoughts and logical reasoning, while the other symbolizes your unconscious mind, where emotions, instincts, and habits dwell.

As your trusty companion, I’m here to guide you in exploring both of these peaks with an approach that fosters whole-brain thinking, maximizing your strengths and adaptability.

Navigating the gap between your intellect (your conscious mind) and your behavior (your unconscious, or habitual mind) can often feel like the grand challenge of life.

It’s the difference between merely “talking the talk” and actually “walking the walk.” And that, my friend, is the crucial distinction that paves the way to success.

Here’s the deal: many coaches are only trained to work with your conscious mind, which can severely limit their ability to tackle your deepest emotional challenges, behavioral issues, and unresolved inner conflicts.

These are often the very obstacles keeping you from achieving your goals! But don’t worry—I’m here to support and empower you in this holistic endeavor, working on every aspect of your mind.

WHY THAT’S IMPORTANT

Think of your brain as an iceberg; your conscious mind is the tip that’s visible above water, comprising about 10% of the total mass, dealing with logic. The rest, or colossal 90%, is your unconscious mind, teeming with deep-seated habits and instincts lurking beneath the surface.

As your coach, I help you master both. Why? Because real transformation isn’t just about controlling your conscious thoughts, it’s about reinventing your unconscious behavioral patterns.

Coaches focusing on ‘WHAT’ appease your thinking mind but often neglect the ‘HOW’ of your habitual mind, critical for change.

My hypnotherapy background and UCSD research on healthcare burnout fine-tunes my coaching approach.

We dive head-first not just into conscious facts but swim through unconscious habits too, fully fueling your transformation journey.

WORKING WITH ME

Think of seeking a coach like buying a gym membership. It won’t get you fit unless you COMMIT and SWEAT.

Ready to break a mental sweat with me? Ask yourself:

• Ready to wave goodbye to that seductive comfort zone?
• Can you stand your ground amidst fear storms?

If a ‘no’ echoed back, that’s perfectly fine. When you’re ready to plunge into transformation, my door will be open.

If your responses resonated with courage and a unanimous ‘yes’, prepare for an enthralling ride!

Remember, hiring a coach isn’t waving a magic wand. You’re the magician here.

I’m your hypnotherapist coach, your compass, helping navigate conscious & unconscious waters of your mind.

Ready to steer your ship towards change? Let’s sail!

In therapy, you’re often seen as a ‘patient’ needing a fix. You tackle your past and fight to heal, like climbing a tough hill.

My Coaching Style

With me, you’re an adventurer discovering your hidden potential—a gem waiting for some light. I’m your guide, lighting the way to recognizing your own answers.

No matter your situation—dealing with mental challenges or just seeking personal growth—our shared journey uncovers your inner strength.

We create a custom-made plan to empower, enlighten, and transform your life.

Our focus is on action and progress, helping you face challenges, learn from them, and watch your future become a reachable dream.

And no, this isn’t a slow, dull trek.

It’s a fast-paced, exciting adventure filled with sudden realizations and breakthroughs.

Ready to reveal the gem inside you?

Let’s light up your path and begin our journey!

As someone involved in research at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), I can tell you that there are studies showing how well hypnotherapy works for different problems like anxiety, stress, changing habits, and pain management.

The data researcher collected a few years ago, the findings are that LIGHT seems to shift frontal alpha asymmetry toward left hemisphere dominance, which is a positive thing.

In addition, a study showed that individuals displayed lower alpha power in the left hemisphere when watching a tender film, suggesting a degree of emotion regulation further supporting the finders.

A

Abandonment • Addictions • Anger • Aggression • Agoraphobia • Anxiety • Approval Seeking • Assertiveness • Athletic Skills • Attitude

B

Body Image • Boundary Setting • Breathing • Building New Skills

C

Career Success • Child Birth • Chronic Pain • Co-Dependency • Communication • Confidence • Concentration • Control Issues • Cravings • Creativity

D

Death (or Loss) • Discouragement • Disorganization

E

Exam Anxiety • Exercise

F

Fears • Finances • Forgiveness

G

Gambling • Goal Reaching • Guilt

H

Habit Control • Healing • Headaches • Health Improvement • Helplessness • Hopelessness • Hostility • Hypochondria

I

Immune System • Indecision • Insecurity • Inhibition • Insomnia • Intimacy Issues • Irrational Thoughts • Irritability

J

Jealousy

L

Lack of Direction • Lack of Enthusiasm • Lack of Initiative

M

Meditation • Memory Improvement • Motivation

N

Nail Biting • Negativity • Nightmares

O

Obsessions • Overeating • Overly Critical

P

Pain Management • Panic Attacks • Passive-Aggressive • Past Life Regression • Peak Performance • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Pessimism • Phobias • Pre-Surgery Anxiety • Problem Solving • Procrastination • Public Speaking

R

Rejection • Relationships • Relaxation • Resistance • Responsibility • Restlessness

S

Sadness • Sales Improvement • Self-Awareness • Self-Confidence • Self-Control • Self-Criticism • Self-Defeat • Self-Esteem • Self-Expression • Self-Hypnosis • Self-Image • Self-Love • Self-Mastery • Self-Sabotage • Sexual Problems • Shame • Sleep Disorders • Smoking • Social Media Issues • Social Phobias • Sports Performance • Stage Fright • Stress Management • Study Habits • Stuttering • Substance Abuse • Surgery Preparation • Surgical Recovery • Success Issues

T

Tardiness • Temptation • Time Management • Trauma • Trust

V

Victim Mentality

W

Weight Loss • Worry • Writer’s Block

Choose Your Adventure: Lasting Change Awaits

Picture yourself standing at a crossroads: on one side, a short-lived quick fix, and on the other, a path to lasting change. Are you intrigued?

If so, I’d like to invite you on an extraordinary learning expedition – one that’s less time-consuming than lengthy therapy sessions, yet demands heartfelt commitment to truly transform.

Now, let’s talk about your personalized coaching program. I offer various programs, each tailored to fit your desired outcomes, because, after all, your dreams are one-of-a-kind!

Typically, you can expect an intense, energizing 2 to 3-month journey, designed to nurture your unique aspirations and empower you to reach new heights.

As we traverse this path together, you’ll witness your growth and celebrate the milestones that bring you closer to your dreams.

It’s a synergistic alliance, igniting happiness, success, and holistic well-being in every aspect of your life.

Fasten your seatbelt! You’re now in the driver’s seat of your own destiny, ready to unleash your untapped potential. Those who catch the most transformative waves? The ones who dive in wholeheartedly.

Now for some self-reflection: are you genuinely prepared to address your challenges head-on, or are you merely toying with the idea of “wanting to want” a solution? Keep in mind, revisiting past patterns only leads to déjà vu results.

Embrace that itch for personal growth, break free from the mold, and seize the incredible evolution that beckons just around the corner.

The choice is yours – are you ready to embark on this life-changing adventure?

The Enchanted Dream Weavers: An Hypnotherapist’s Adventure

Once upon a time, in the town of Tranquility, there was a charismatic hypnotherapist named Dr. Mindful.

Renowned for his warm aura and convincing voice, he had the unique skill to lead anyone into peaceful slumber and guide them through enlightening dream journeys.

One mystical evening, a raven with silken feathers brought Dr. Mindful a shimmering letter, sealed with the mark of Dreamland. It read, “Dr. Mindful, your expertise is needed in Dreamland. We’ve been hit by a disastrous Wave of Worry that’s keeping everyone wide awake. Only a skilled hypnotherapist can save us from this epidemic of sleeplessness.”

Sensing the urgency, Dr. Mindful embarked on this ambitious journey. Welcomed by the glaring eyes of insomniac dream creatures and a once-twinkling Dreamland now clouded in restlessness, he said, “My friends, will you join me in a lullaby of relaxation?”

His voice resounded in the silent streets, weaving a soothing tapestry of calm.

As the tale unfolded, he encouraged the creatures to walk amid lush lavender fields, listen to the babbling brook, and slowly breathe in the freshness of their dreams.

Intrigued and humbled, they engaged in this journey, each reflecting on their own dreams and envisaging their role in Dreamland’s vibrant tapestry.

Dr. Mindful’s anecdotes filled the air as he unwrapped complex concepts of mindful dreaming with such simplicity that even the youngest creature understood.

He instilled in them the power to control their dream narratives, making them active creators rather than passive observers.

With each word, eyes grew heavy, the Wave of Worry receded, and Dreamland was enveloped in tranquility.

When the last creature nodded into slumber, Dr. Mindful, with a satisfied smile, whispered, “Dreamland, you are your own hypnotherapist. You have the power to conquer any wave that intrudes your peace.”

With this transformative challenge overcome, Dr. Mindful emerged as Dreamland’s hero, a bedtime storyteller, ever ready to weave magic with his tales, turning anxious nights into transformative dream journeys.

As he journeyed back, Dreamland slept soundly, their dreams a blend of self-discovery, growth, and joy.

A perfect happily-ever-after for our hypnotherapist hero!

So you see, dear day dreamers and night thinkers, the power to direct our dreams resides within us.

Just as Dr. Mindful led Dreamland, you too can guide your dreams towards vibrant, positive potential.

Isn’t that an empowering thought to sleep on tonight?

Hypnotherapy: The Superpower You Never Knew You Had

Hey there, curious minds! Let’s dive into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy and debunk some myths along the way.

Forget those wild stage acts or bizarre movie moments; hypnotherapy is your transformative tool for personal growth.

Over the past 60 years, millions have tapped into hypnotherapy’s potential to create healthy changes in their lives.

It isn’t mind control; it’s a natural state of heightened concentration, empowering you to take charge of your mind and body.

Simply imagine a superpower that helps you tackle pain, anxiety, habits, and stress.

Intrigued yet? Hypnotherapy is not much different from being lost in a gripping book, struck by the wonder of nature or daydreaming. You’re fully conscious, and you remain in control; imagine steering the wheel through a relaxed, focused state of mind. It’s a “do with” process, not a “do to” process.

But wait, you might be pondering, Can anyone experience hypnotherapy? Absolutely! If you’re willing to follow simple instructions and have an open mind, you’re good to go.

So, are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Hypnotherapy awaits with a promise of growth and empowerment.

In a nutshell, therapeutic hypnosis isn’t an outlandish trick, but a tool for self-transformation and exploration into your own potential.

Let’s embrace open minds, shatter misconceptions, and harness the power of hypnotherapy for personal growth.

Life-changing insights are just around the corner!

The following quotes below are from various experts and news sources. They serve to highlight the many applications that hypnotherapy has:

Studies show that hypnosis can be effective in treating everything from chronic pain to poor study habits. Chances are it can work for you.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Hypnosis often is used to modify behavior and overcome phobias and bad habits—it can help you make changes that you’ve been unable to make otherwise.
NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER

Hypnosis can actually help you lose weight.
DR. JEAN FAIN, Harvard Medical School

The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being.
THE MAYO CLINIC

With weight loss the evidence is conclusive…hypnosis does help people reduce.
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE

I think it should be much more widely used. It’s safe, it’s inexpensive and it can produce dramatic results.
DR. ANDREW WEIL

Hypnosis is the epitome of mind-body medicine. It can enable the mind to tell the body how to react, and modify the messages that the body sends to the mind.
THE NEW YORK TIMES

Studies show that people who combine diet and exercise with hypnosis lose more weight than they do with diet and exercise alone.
ALLURE

Even though stage hypnotists and TV shows have damaged the public image of hypnosis, a growing body of scientific research supports its benefits in treating a wide range of conditions, including pain, depression, anxiety and phobias.
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

It’s a tool that can help you change your eating behavior so that certain patterns become easier to undo or resist.
SHAPE MAGAZINE

I believe hypnosis has profound powers to help you stop sabotaging yourself.
DR. OZ

Hypnosis seems helpful in treating addictions, and the depression and anxiety associated with them…
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking, according to the largest ever scientific comparison of ways of breaking the habit.
NEW SCIENTIST

I should have done it years ago…It’s amazing I didn’t even want cigarettes any more.
MATT DAMON

New findings are leading major hospitals to try hypnosis to help relieve pain and speed recovery on a variety of illnesses.
WALL STREET JOURNAL

Hypnosis is a heightened sense of suggestibility for accessing the subconscious mind which is responsible for up to 90 to 95 percent of our thoughts and actions.
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Hypnosis: A safe and potent pain reliever. Hypnosis can help adult patients control other forms of pain, relieve gastrointestinal problems, stimulate weight loss, clear up skin problems, and accelerate the healing of bone fractures and surgical wounds.
CONSUMER REPORTS

Hypnosis is not mind control. It’s a naturally occurring state of concentration; It’s actually a means of enhancing your control over both your mind and your body—over perceptions such as pain, anxiety, habits, stress.
DR. DAVID SPIEGEL, Stanford University School of Medicine

Approved as a valid treatment by the American Medical Association in 1958, hypnotism has become increasingly accepted by the medical community. Its use for chronic pain was approved in 1996 by the National Institutes of Health.
THE CAPITAL

Hypnosis can help. A growing body of research supports the ancient practice as an effective tool in the treatment of a variety of problems, from anxiety to chronic pain.
NEWSWEEK

In [hypnosis], you can attain significant psycho-physiologic changes.
DR. DANIEL HANDEL, National Institute of Health

[Hypnosis] can also be applied to improving study habits, stress reduction and raising self-esteem…If you are having difficulty controlling your appetite, sleeping or just need to relax, hypnosis might help you toward your goal.
FORBES

Though often denigrated as fakery or wishful thinking, hypnosis has been shown to be a real phenomenon with a variety of therapeutic uses…
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

[Hypnosis] has been used to counter the nausea of pregnancy and chemotherapy; dental and test-taking anxiety; pain associated with surgery, root canal treatment and childbirth; fear of flying and public speaking; compulsive hair-pulling; and intractable hiccups, among many other troublesome health problems.
THE NEW YORK TIMES

There’s entrancing news about hypnosis; it’s gaining credibility as a treatment for a multitude of troubles, from nicotine addiction to post-traumatic stress disorder. Hypnosis has gained credibility in the past five years because of research using the latest brain-imaging technology…Studies show hypnosis can help treat a multitude of disorders…
BUSINESS WEEK

It’s hard to find a field that hasn’t used hypnosis successfully, everything from quitting smoking to IBS.
GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Throughout the medical mainstream, it’s common to be used for addiction…and psychotherapy.
DIANE SAWYER

Contrary to how hypnosis is sometimes portrayed, you don’t lose control over your behavior while under hypnosis. You generally remain aware of and remember what happens under hypnosis.
THE MAYO CLINIC

Today it’s considered a respected therapeutic tool, a well-established method of reaching the subconscious mind. Many patients have tried it and successfully cut back on smoking or overeating…
CONNIE CHUNG

Picture the well-functioning heroes on their life’s stage, eager to grow but struggling to change on their own.  Most of these cases don’t need referrals. Why? I’m their change partner, not a savior.

Still, every tale is different. If your personal riddle has a medical origin or mental health diagnosis, a referral is a must.  We want your doctor or therapist on board to craft a masterplan in unison.  To help, I’ll bridge the gap, sending a referral request on your behalf.

Together, we become your transformation team, guiding your steps but mindful of the boundaries.

While my services steer clear of medical practice, I deliver skillfully within my trained expertise.