Stress Hypnotherapists in Beverly Hills, CA

87 practitioners who work with stress in Beverly Hills.

87 practitioners found

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You know that feeling when your shoulders are up around your ears and you don't even realize it until someone points it out? That's what chronic stress does. It becomes your normal. Your body stays in a low-grade state of tension, your mind races through to-do lists and worst-case scenarios, and at some point you forget what relaxed actually feels like.

Stress isn't always a problem. In short bursts, it's actually useful; it helps you meet deadlines, react to danger, and perform under pressure. The problem starts when the stress response never fully turns off. That's when it starts affecting your sleep, your health, your relationships, and your ability to enjoy anything.

How chronic stress rewires your brain

When you're stressed, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline. In a genuine emergency, this is life-saving. But when the stress is ongoing, like a demanding job, financial worries, or relationship tension, your brain starts treating the elevated stress response as the default setting.

Over time, chronic stress literally changes brain structure. The amygdala (your threat-detection center) gets more reactive, while the prefrontal cortex (the part that helps you think clearly and make decisions) gets less effective. You become more reactive and less resilient, which creates more stress, which makes you more reactive. It's a cycle that's very hard to break with willpower alone.

How hypnotherapy helps with stress

Hypnotherapy addresses stress at the subconscious level, where the automatic stress response lives. During a session, your practitioner guides you into a deeply relaxed state and works directly with the patterns that keep your nervous system on high alert.

Typical techniques include:

  • Resetting the nervous system baseline. Hypnotherapy helps shift your default state from "alert" back toward "calm," so your resting level of tension drops.
  • Reframing stress triggers. Many things that trigger stress aren't actually dangerous; they just feel that way. Hypnotherapy can help your subconscious distinguish between real threats and everyday pressures.
  • Building automatic relaxation responses. Your practitioner can install new automatic responses, so that situations that used to trigger tension now trigger calmness or clarity instead.
  • Teaching self-hypnosis. Most practitioners will teach you a quick self-hypnosis technique you can use daily. Even five minutes of practice can make a real difference in your overall stress level.

What a stress management session looks like

Your first session will start with a conversation about your stress patterns: what triggers you, how stress shows up in your body, how long it's been going on, and what you've tried before. Your practitioner needs this information to tailor the approach to your specific situation.

The hypnosis portion lasts about 30 to 40 minutes. You'll be guided into a state of deep relaxation, which in itself is therapeutic since many chronically stressed people haven't experienced true relaxation in months or years. From there, your practitioner will use suggestions, visualizations, and other techniques to begin changing your stress patterns.

Most people feel significantly calmer after even one session. The deeper, lasting changes typically build over 4 to 6 sessions.

What makes hypnotherapy different from other stress relief

There's no shortage of stress management advice out there: exercise, meditation, better sleep, time management. All of that is genuinely helpful. What hypnotherapy offers is something different. It works on the automatic, subconscious patterns that drive the stress response itself.

Think of it this way. If stress management techniques are like learning to drive more carefully on a bumpy road, hypnotherapy is like smoothing out the road. Both matter, but changing the underlying terrain makes everything else easier.

Realistic expectations

Hypnotherapy can meaningfully reduce your stress levels, but it won't eliminate stress from your life. External stressors will still exist. What changes is how your mind and body respond to them. Clients often describe the shift as having more space between the stressor and their reaction, enough space to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting on autopilot.

If your stress is severe or accompanied by anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms, consider working with a broader care team. Hypnotherapy pairs well with counseling, stress management coaching, and medical care.

The practitioners listed below are based in or around Beverly Hills, California and have indicated stress as one of their areas of focus. Some profiles are verified directly by the practitioner, while others are broader listings from public sources.

Connect with a hypnotherapist in Beverly Hills who works with stress

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Dana Bagdasarian
CMH
5.0(9)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Anxiety ReliefAnxiety & StressPediatric HypnotherapyPerformance Anxiety+12 more
The most important growth a tree does is the kind nobody sees. The roots facing resistance in the dark. The slow, invisible work that makes everything above ground possible. I’ve spent years learning ...
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Marilyn Montero
CHt
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPerformance AnxietyPhobias+6 more
Marilyn Montero is a luxury hypnotherapist and subconscious frequency architect based in Beverly Hills and Laguna Beach, California, renowned for helping high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and professiona...
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Panney Wei
CCHt
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Be the Star of Your Life™! Being the star of your life means declaring who you are, discovering what's your purpose on this planet, and taking charge of your life. There's only one person on the plane...
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Beatrix Wagner
Hypnotherapist
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefSelf-EsteemSleep DisordersSmoking Cessation+2 more
Combining life coaching withhypnotherapybrings about the most positive changes, engaging both, the conscious and subconscious minds, empowering people to achieve lasting results and enhanced mental / ...
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Denise A. Gallagher
CHt
Culver City, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPhobias+6 more
As an RN, a CPA, a life coach, and now as a hypnotherapist, I have helped many people to make changes in their lives so that they could be, do, or have what they wanted. I have observed that change is...
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Andrea Squibb
CHt
Santa Monica, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossIBS / DigestivePerformance Anxiety+7 more
Andrea has been in practice since 2010 and is a member in good standing of the National Guild of Hypnotists, The American Hypnosis Association and The Hypnotists Union Local No. 472.
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Jaime Chipko
CHt
Santa Monica, CA
Grief / LossPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Following her undergraduate education, Jaime was trained and certified in Spiritual/ Energy Healing from Healing in America: School of Energy Medicine in Ojai, CA. She then studied with the Miracle ...
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Suzan Brittan
CCHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anger ManagementAnxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain Management+7 more
Suzan is originally from Upstate New York, and though she’s lived most of her life in Southern California, she’ll always have East Coast sensibilities: Honesty, Integrity, and family first.Her profess...
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Michael A. Kamins
MA,MFT,CCHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementPhobiasSleep Disorders+3 more
I have worked in the behavioral sciences as a clinician and educator since 2007, working in private practice and in community counseling as a Certified Hypnotherapist and Depth Psychotherapist (MFT). ...
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Saman Nasir
CCHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anxiety ReliefPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Samy has spent twenty years being professionally obsessed with one question: why do smart, capable people keep getting in their own way? That question led her from Fortune 500 boardrooms to the subcon...
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Rebecca A. Arthur
CHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anxiety ReliefRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemStress Management+2 more
Rebecca believes that with understanding comes great freedom, so she helps her clients to gain new understanding and deeper insight into the origin of the challenges they face and helps them to see th...
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Alex Blevins
CCHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anger ManagementAnxiety ReliefPhobiasSelf-Esteem+3 more
Alex Blevins is a seasoned Hypnotherapist with a diverse and dynamic 20-year career spanning administration, management, hypnotherapy, meditation, government relations, leadership, stewardship, and sa...
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Dana Bagdasarian
CMH
5.0(9)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Anxiety ReliefAnxiety & StressPediatric HypnotherapyPerformance Anxiety+12 more
The most important growth a tree does is the kind nobody sees. The roots facing resistance in the dark. The slow, invisible work that makes everything above ground possible. I’ve spent years learning how to tend to that underground work – in myself, and in the people I’m honored to sit with. I help individuals and teens quiet the mental noise, build confidence, and reconnect with their inner clarity.

 I work with organizations on team culture, stress management, and bonding. I am an educator at heart and love speaking about the nervous system, how our minds work, and share practical skills to be used the same day. Athletes thrive from our work together and are able to achieve their goals effortlessly. I have a BA in Philosophy, with Minors in Political Science and Women’s Studies from Sonoma State University; a Secondary Social Studies Teaching Certificate from Western Colorado University; and a Masters in American Studies from Pepperdine University. I began my professional career as a High School Social Studies teacher and educational software business owner. When my two children were born I was lucky to be able to focus on them full time. I am a certified Hypnotherapist and Master Hypnotist, Mental Welfare Coach, and Master EFT Practitioner in Manhattan Beach, California. I have certifications from 4 schools: Hypnosis Motivation Institute, The Priority Institute, Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, and Hypnotic MasterMinds. My passion drives me to continually upgrade my knowledge in this field. I love helping people heal and deepen their self love.
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Marilyn Montero
CHt
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPerformance AnxietyPhobias+6 more
Marilyn Montero is a luxury hypnotherapist and subconscious frequency architect based in Beverly Hills and Laguna Beach, California, renowned for helping high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and professionals experience rapid emotional recalibration and deep subconscious transformation.Her journey into the subconscious mind began long before becoming one of California’s most recognized transformation experts. Raised in Boston with Puerto Rican roots, Marilyn learned the value of resilience, focus, and self-belief early in life – qualities that now define her method and her mission.After a successful corporate career with major brands including Office Depot and Ericsson, and years as an entrepreneur managing multiple businesses and real estate investments, Marilyn realized true success required something deeper – alignment of mind, energy, and identity. That realization led her to the study of Clinical Hypnotherapy, graduating with Honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, California, earning multiple awards for excellence.A Revolutionary Approach to Subconscious RecalibrationMarilyn is the creator of the Crown Frequency Levels™ Framework and the Clear-Calibrate-Create™ Method, integrating hypnotherapy, metaphysics, quantum principles, and neuroscience into a seamless system for rapid transformation.Her three-phase process is designed for individuals ready to evolve beyond symptom management into lasting identity shifts:Phase 1: Clear– Release subconscious blocks, emotional imprints, and hidden fears.Phase 2: Calibrate– Strengthen identity, emotional intelligence, and energetic alignment.Phase 3: Create– Rewire the subconscious blueprint for success, purpose, and fulfillment.Science Meets ConsciousnessMarilyn blends the precision of clinical hypnotherapy with the multidimensional depth of quantum energetics, metaphysical law, and spiritual psychology – bridging science and spirituality to achieve results that are fast, lasting, and measurable.Her clients experience profound changes including improved sleep, relief from anxiety, emotional clarity, restored confidence, and access to higher states of consciousness.Private Practice in Beverly Hills and Laguna BeachAt Marilyn Wellness Studio, clients experience transformation in elegant, private environments designed for clarity and calm. From her Beverly Hills location on Wilshire Boulevard to her Laguna Beach space overlooking the Pacific, Marilyn offers a high-touch, personalized experience for those seeking the highest level of subconscious mastery. Virtual sessions are also available worldwide.The Frequency Dynasty ExperienceMarilyn’s exclusive Frequency Salon™ dinner experiences in Beverly Hills bring together leaders, visionaries, and seekers for an evening of elevated conversation and energetic insight – introducing her Crown Code Consultation™ and the art of understanding your unique frequency blueprint.
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Panney Wei
CCHt
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Be the Star of Your Life™! Being the star of your life means declaring who you are, discovering what's your purpose on this planet, and taking charge of your life. There's only one person on the planet just like you, and you owe it to yourself to discover who you are and what makes you happy and make your dreams come true! I am here to empower you to overcome blocks, give you tools to turn every challenge into a victory, and manifest the life you've always dreamed.Panney Wei, CHtPanney Wei is an award-winning writer, TV-Radio host, life coach, hypnotherapist, spiritual transformation teacher, and motivational speaker on leadership, achieving one’s potential, and using the power of your mind to achieve your goals, inspiring people with the wisdom and inspiration to create positive change and live the life of their dreams. She is a recipient of the NAAMBA-ASCEND “Global Emerging Leaders Under 40 Award”, named one of the “Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business”, a Rising Star nominee for the 2015 LA Journal’s Women Making a Difference Awards, a nominee for the 2015 SFVBJ's Women In Business Awards, an Honoree for Excellence in Arts & Literature for the 2010 Asian Heritage Awards, and named “100 Passionate People of 2010” by TaiwaneseAmerica.org. She is the on-air host of the show and podcast “Positive Changes with Panney Wei” ranked TOP 100 Best Podcasts on iTunes in Spirituality and Self-Help and BlogTalkRadio.com, broadcast to over a million listeners.Granddaughter to former Taiwan Senator Albert Liu and Great Great Grand-niece of one of China’s greatest military heroes, General Tso Tsung-Tang, immortalized in pop culture for the famous dish “General Tso’s chicken”, Panney follows in their footsteps as an activist in her community serving as State Secretary for the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus of the California Democratic Party, a member of the PBS SoCal Asian Pacific Islander Community Council responsible for programming diverse and unique stories in Southern California, and as a National Senior Advisor for several non-profits that focus on leadership, diversity, and personal and professional development in the Asian Pacific community including the National Asian Artist Project, The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), NAAAP Toronto, LA, OC, and San Diego.Panney is also the founder and Founding National Director of the international women’s leadership program, Women in NAAAP (WIN!), featured in Forbes Woman, dedicated to empower and develop female leaders in the Asian Pacific Islander community. She is the CEO of Positive Changes Consulting™, her motivational speaker-hypnotherapy-coaching practice that provides personal and professional development workshops that empower corporations, non-profits, and individuals to achieve their potential, create positive change in their lives, and achieve their dreams!She is certified in several healing modalities including neuro-linguistic programming, therapeutic imagery, past-life regression, as well as being a Reiki Master. With her background in alternative medicine gained from surviving a near death experience with the life-threatening illness, bulimia, Panney has first rate knowledge about the power of the mind-body connection, living life with purpose and passion, overcoming obstacles, and using your mind to help you achieve whatever goal you want to achieve in life! Her world travels, studies, including her Chinese-American heritage offer a unique blend and perspective on personal transformation, healing, and achieving one’s dreams.Panney has appeared on countless radio shows nationwide and has worked with OWN, Discovery, NBC, Lifetime, CBS among others, and featured or authored in such publications as Pho for Life, Angel on My Shoulder: Divine Life Wisdom from the World’s Foremost Angel Experts, Enchant, Audrey, Jade, China Gate, China Daily News, LA Times, Woman International, and Hydrogen, and was the former Feature Editor for ASIAM. In the early part of her professional life, she worked in finance and as the Director of Business Development and Special Events for the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, and The Producers Guild of America before starting her own consulting business. Panney is working on her first book on attracting the love of your life, and is featured in the upcoming documentary, Quantum Wisdom, featuring experts sharing wisdom and tools to heal and transform your life, answering life's biggest questions. She is married to Endgame Entertainment Executive Vice President, Christopher Chen (who recently produced Looper starring Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon Levitt and Linsanity, a documentary on NBA player, Jeremy Lin), and has a daughter, the other love of her life.In her private practice, she specializes in attracting the love of your life, healing from the past, sports hypnosis, personal and professional development especially for women, minorities, and children and teens from age 6 and up. For private sessions, by phone, Skype, or in-person, and for more info on Panney's upcoming workshops, keynotes, guest and TV appearances, go to PanneyWei.com.
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Beatrix Wagner
Hypnotherapist
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefSelf-EsteemSleep DisordersSmoking Cessation+2 more
Combining life coaching withhypnotherapybrings about the most positive changes, engaging both, the conscious and subconscious minds, empowering people to achieve lasting results and enhanced mental / emotional attitudes.Areas ofHypnotherapyand Life Coaching include: Addictions, Success & Goal Achievement, Emotional Balancing, Relationships, Fears & Phobias, Self-Confidence/Self-Esteem/Self-Love, Insomnia, Smoking Cessation, Body Image, Weight Management, Stress, Anxiety & Panic Attacks, Personal Breakthroughs
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Denise A. Gallagher
CHt
Culver City, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPhobias+6 more
As an RN, a CPA, a life coach, and now as a hypnotherapist, I have helped many people to make changes in their lives so that they could be, do, or have what they wanted. I have observed that change is easiest when you can get your powerful subconscious mind working for you instead of against you.Hypnotherapy is a wonderful tool for reaching the subconscious mind where limiting beliefs and associations reside. In hypnotherapy, limiting beliefs and associations can be replaced with empowering beliefs and associations. Of course, you, as the client, are always aware and in control.Why rely on willpower that often falls short, when you can use hypnotherapy to bring your powerful subconscious mind onboard to support you? In hypnosis, you are in a deep state of physical and mental relaxation, allowing your subconscious mind to accept beneficial, positive suggestions made by the hypnotherapist. Although hypnotherapy is not magic, the changes it helps to create can seem magical!
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Andrea Squibb
CHt
Santa Monica, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossIBS / DigestivePerformance Anxiety+7 more
Andrea has been in practice since 2010 and is a member in good standing of the National Guild of Hypnotists, The American Hypnosis Association and The Hypnotists Union Local No. 472.
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Jaime Chipko
CHt
Santa Monica, CA
Grief / LossPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Following her undergraduate education, Jaime was trained and certified in Spiritual/ Energy Healing from Healing in America: School of Energy Medicine in Ojai, CA. She then studied with the Miracle Center of CA for several years where she was NGH certified in Hypnotherapy as well as in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), and Life Coaching in the following areas: Prosperity & Personal Power, Health & Wellness, Spirituality & Life Path, and Relationships. She has trained and certified with Don Mottin in Emergency Hypnosis for First Responders, as well as with Alicia Marcos Birong in Pediatric Hypnotherapy. Jaime also worked as a preschool teacher with children ages 3-5 years of age. She was the host and co-producer of the live talk show, Motivational Chat, interviewing experts in the field of motivation, personal growth and higher awareness. Jaime authored her own personal story of transformation and overcoming her own self-sabotaging patterns in the Amazon best-selling book, Sexy, Fit & Fab Sirens.
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Suzan Brittan
CCHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anger ManagementAnxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain Management+7 more
Suzan is originally from Upstate New York, and though she’s lived most of her life in Southern California, she’ll always have East Coast sensibilities: Honesty, Integrity, and family first.Her professional life has been twofold, half was spent as a performer in the arts and entertainment industry and the other half was spent climbing the corporate ladder. As a whole, neither fulfilled her. After taking stock of what truly made her happy, Suzan found that she feels best when helping others feel their best.Suzan combines her keen intuition with an innate ability to help clients confront and overcome self-sabotage and hidden issues that hold them back. In doing so, she makes way for profound breakthroughs and great results.With a background in arts, entertainment, and the corporate world, Suzan excels in transforming anxiety into confidence and guiding her clients to achieve their peak performance abilities. Whether you want to quit Vaping/Smoking, sleep soundly, build your self esteem, get rid of blocks, generally feel less anxious—Suzan can help.Suzan also has her certifications as a Breathwork Detox Facilitator and Sound Bath Practitioner.Trust in Suzan for sessions focused on bringing out the best in yourself. Her path forward as a hypnotherapist has already been a life-changing experience. Sharing her ability to guide clients through their trauma, anxiety, confusion, and phobias is a privilege.
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Michael A. Kamins
MA,MFT,CCHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementPhobiasSleep Disorders+3 more
I have worked in the behavioral sciences as a clinician and educator since 2007, working in private practice and in community counseling as a Certified Hypnotherapist and Depth Psychotherapist (MFT). I have taught at HMI College of Hypnotherapy as a senior-staff instructor and developed the first ever Ericksonian Hypnosis Certification Course for the American Hypnosis Association.Currently, I am providing hypnotherapy and NLP coaching sessions for adult individuals in private practice on Zoom and in-office in West Hollywood, California. I also provide consultations for hypnotherapy students and educational content on parapsychology, archetypal psychology, and hypnosis.As a Depth Psychologist, my practice of hypnotherapy uniquely considers the unconscious to be what psychiatrist C.G. Jung called the “primary matrix” – the vital source of consciousness itself and a reservoir of personal and transpersonal resources. Hypnotherapy is a powerful method to tap this potential for creative problem-solving.Losing connection to the unconscious psyche, the Greek word for “Soul,” is the cause of many afflictions in the contemporary world. This connection may be blocked by limiting beliefs, habits, and emotions. Hypnotherapy is a reliable and gentle method for removing these subconscious blocks and activating the natural healing and transformative processes of the unconscious.My method of using hypnotherapy from the perspectives of depth and transpersonal psychology, while utilizing NLP and neural-entrainment technologies, is a synergistic tool for promoting mind-body wellness, behavioral change, and personal development. I look forward to assisting you.
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Saman Nasir
CCHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anxiety ReliefPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Samy has spent twenty years being professionally obsessed with one question: why do smart, capable people keep getting in their own way? That question led her from Fortune 500 boardrooms to the subconscious mind and she never really looked back.She’s a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Honors Graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples and families, and a PhD candidate in Transpersonal Psychology at Sofia University.Her practice is based in Los Angeles but her clients are everywhere which makes sense, because the things that keep people stuck tend to be pretty universal. Her specialty is the gap between who someone knows they could be and who they’re actually being and what’s living in that gap that nobody has looked at yet.
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Rebecca A. Arthur
CHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anxiety ReliefRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemStress Management+2 more
Rebecca believes that with understanding comes great freedom, so she helps her clients to gain new understanding and deeper insight into the origin of the challenges they face and helps them to see the freedom that awaits them on the other side. Clients report feeling liberated, freed from the limiting beliefs of the past, and ready to step forward into their new lives knowing they will never go back to their old ways again.Rebecca takes joy in supporting people on their unique journey and helping them to achieve their goals, guiding her clients through the process of hypnotherapy step-by-step, so they are informed and empowered to get their best possible results. At the end of their sessions, clients describe feeling refreshed, renewed, and with a new sense of optimism about the future.Rebecca is known for having an empathetic, open-minded, attentive and accepting nature that creates a safe space for her client’s journey. In-person appointments are available at her office in Tarzana, California or you can choose the convenience of online sessions. Follow ThriveInLifeHypnosis on Instagram or Facebook to learn more about how you can use hypnosis to thrive in life.Like many of us, Rebecca’s childhood came with its share of challenges, and some of them, including her parent’s divorce and the arrival of an abusive stepmother into her life, were traumatizing. At an early age, she developed anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But when she was thirteen, her therapist did something that changed her life: The therapist told her that she had a choice; she did not have to return to her father’s house if she didn’t want to. Rebecca didn’t know she had a choice until that moment.It was in being given that choice that Rebecca knew she wanted to help people understand that they too have choices that they may not be seeing yet. Rebecca wanted to give the same gift she had received to others, so she decided to pursue a career in psychotherapy. Rebecca had always been curious about how people became the way they were and how it was best to help them. In the middle of completing her bachelor’s degree, she would need to become a psychotherapist, she stumbled upon the strange and mysterious possibility of becoming a hypnotherapist.When she explored hypnotherapy, and became a client, the experience was a powerful one, and she was able to overcome many of her biggest challenges. Learning how much power the subconscious mind had over our everyday lives led her to change the direction of her education and her career. With her new found freedom and the lessons learned on her own path to healing, Rebecca began building her philosophy of treatment as a hypnotherapist.Rebecca graduated in 2018 with Honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. She is a Certified Therapeutic Imagery Master, a favorite of her therapeutic tools. After two years of independent study she added her certification as a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner (RTT) in 2020, which is now central to her practice.Rebecca specializes in helping clients with empowerment, confidence, self-worth, success, meditation, relationship communication skills and overcoming depression and anxiety. She also helps clients with health and wellness, procrastination, motivation, developing new habits and attracting abundance.Rebecca employs Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping), Law of Attraction processes, Past Life Regression, and more. Her thirst for knowledge that can help her clients succeed makes learning a never-ending adventure at Thrive in Life Hypnosis.
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Alex Blevins
CCHt
Sherman Oaks, CA
Anger ManagementAnxiety ReliefPhobiasSelf-Esteem+3 more
Alex Blevins is a seasoned Hypnotherapist with a diverse and dynamic 20-year career spanning administration, management, hypnotherapy, meditation, government relations, leadership, stewardship, and sales.In his private practice, Alex empowers individuals to achieve their aspirations, harness their personal power, and manifest success through transformative techniques like Imagery, Hypnosis, and the Mental Bank method.A graduate of Blackburn College with a Bachelor's in History and a minor in Philosophy and Religion, Alex furthered his academic journey with a Master’s degree in Legal Studies from Kaplan University. He is currently pursuing an LMFT with a focus on addiction, demonstrating his commitment to deepening his expertise in mental health and wellness. His leadership experience includes 14 years guiding high-performing teams for Fortune 500 companies, where he built a reputation for excellence.Driven by a passion for advocacy, Alex challenged systemic injustices by organizing a union against significant opposition, negotiating fair contracts, and becoming a recognized champion for workers’ rights.Alex’s involvement in Freemasonry further reflects his dedication to personal development and moral integrity, integrating its principles of fraternity, service, and spiritual growth into his work and life.Deeply connected to diverse spiritual traditions, Alex’s fascination with Gnosticism, Esoteric Spirituality, and Shambhala Buddhism inspired him to establish Pawo Mindfulness. This pioneering organization uniquely blends hypnotherapy and mindfulness with esoteric principles, accelerating healing and fostering transformation by aligning clients’ identities with enriched belief systems.Inspired by the mysticism of Celtic and Norse traditions, Alex has further expanded his offerings with Ulfhednar Awakening – a transformative course designed for both men and women to awaken their inner wolf. This program integrates ancient wisdom and modern therapeutic practices to foster empowerment, resilience, and a deeper connection to one’s primal instincts and spiritual essence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is hypnotherapy for stress different from just relaxing?
Relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation help calm you in the moment, which is valuable. Hypnotherapy goes deeper by working with the subconscious patterns that cause your stress response to fire in the first place. It's the difference between turning down the volume on a loud alarm and rewiring the alarm so it only goes off when there's an actual emergency.
Can hypnotherapy help with work-related burnout?
Yes, burnout is one of the most common reasons people seek hypnotherapy for stress. Hypnotherapy can help you reset your nervous system's baseline, change how you respond to workplace pressures, and rebuild boundaries that chronic stress has worn down. It won't change your job, but it can change how your mind and body react to it.
How quickly will I notice results from stress hypnotherapy?
Most people feel noticeably calmer after the very first session, though that initial effect is partly just deep relaxation. The longer-lasting changes, like reacting less intensely to triggers or recovering faster from stressful events, usually develop over 3 to 6 sessions. Many clients report that the shift feels gradual and then suddenly they realize their stress levels are significantly lower than before.
Is there research supporting hypnotherapy for stress management?
Yes. A 2017 study in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis showed that hypnotherapy significantly reduced perceived stress and cortisol levels in participants. Research from Baylor University found that hypnosis-based interventions improved stress resilience and immune function. Multiple studies also show that hypnosis lowers blood pressure and heart rate, both markers of the stress response.