Sports Performance Hypnotherapists in Manhattan Beach, CA

23 practitioners who work with sports performance in Manhattan Beach.

23 practitioners found

A runner in motion on a track at golden hour, focused and strong

Every athlete knows the experience. In practice, you're dialed in. Your body moves the way it should, your timing is perfect, everything flows. But when the pressure's on, when it actually counts, something shifts. You overthink your swing, tighten up at the free throw line, or second-guess decisions you'd normally make on instinct.

The difference between practice and peak performance usually isn't physical. It's mental. And that's exactly the gap that sports hypnotherapy is designed to close.

The mental side of athletic performance

Research consistently shows that elite performance is 90% mental once you've reached a certain level of physical skill. The difference between athletes who perform well under pressure and those who choke is rarely about talent or training hours. It's about what's happening between their ears.

Peak athletic performance requires a state that psychologists call "flow," a condition where conscious thinking gets out of the way and allows trained skills to execute automatically. When you're in flow, you're not thinking about your technique. You're just doing it. Your body knows what to do.

Anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking are the enemies of flow. They pull you out of the automatic state and into conscious analysis, which is slower, less accurate, and more prone to error.

How hypnotherapy enhances sports performance

Sports hypnotherapy works by programming the subconscious mind for optimal performance. It helps you access the flow state more consistently and maintain it under pressure.

Core techniques include:

  • Visualization and mental rehearsal. Under hypnosis, you practice performing at your best in vivid detail. Research published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology confirms that mental rehearsal activates the same motor patterns as physical practice, effectively giving you extra training time.
  • Building unshakeable focus. Distractions, crowd noise, high-pressure moments, your hypnotherapist helps you develop the ability to lock into focus regardless of external circumstances.
  • Eliminating mental blocks. Whether it's the yips, a fear of re-injury, or a slump that won't break, hypnotherapy can identify and clear the subconscious patterns that are holding you back.
  • Pre-competition programming. Many athletes use a pre-game mental routine developed in hypnotherapy sessions, a quick self-hypnosis practice that puts them in their optimal performance state before competition.
  • Recovery and pain management. Hypnotherapy can support faster recovery from training and competition by reducing stress hormones and promoting the relaxation response that aids healing.

What a sports hypnotherapy session looks like

Your practitioner will start by learning about your sport, your goals, your current mental challenges, and your performance history. The more they understand your specific situation, the better they can tailor the work.

During the hypnosis portion, you'll enter a focused, relaxed state. From there, your practitioner might guide you through a detailed visualization of your ideal performance, work on specific mental blocks, or help you develop a pre-competition routine. The experience is deeply focused, not unlike the concentration state you enter during your best performances.

Many sports hypnotherapists provide customized recordings for daily use. Consistent practice between sessions is where much of the benefit builds up, similar to how physical training requires regular repetition.

What the research shows

A meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis found that hypnosis-based interventions consistently improved athletic performance across multiple sports. Studies on basketball free throw shooting, golf putting, and cricket batting have all shown measurable improvements after hypnotherapy.

Research from the Australian Institute of Sport demonstrated that athletes who used hypnosis alongside physical training outperformed those who relied on physical training alone. The effect was most pronounced in precision sports and situations requiring performance under pressure.

Setting realistic expectations

Sports hypnotherapy won't give you physical abilities you haven't trained for. If you can't hit a 300-yard drive, hypnosis isn't going to change that. What it does is help you consistently access your full potential, the performance level you know you're capable of but can't always reach.

Most athletes see measurable improvement within 4 to 6 sessions, with ongoing maintenance sessions as needed. The athletes who get the most out of it are the ones who commit to the mental practice between sessions with the same discipline they bring to physical training.

The practitioners listed below are based in or around Manhattan Beach, California and have indicated sports performance 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 Manhattan Beach who works with sports performance

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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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Lou Figueroa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, CHT
Hermosa Beach, CA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossOCD+3 more
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including...
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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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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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Briana Gardela
CHt
Pacific Palisades, CA
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySelf-EsteemSports Performance+1 more
Briana is a Los Angeles based Hypnotherapist providing a safe space for people to embark on a journey of purposeful transformation to achieve personal improvement goals and live a healthier and more f...
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Amelie Naegelen
CMH
5.0(24)
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPhobiasSelf-Esteem+4 more
I believe that everyone has the ability to tap into their inner strength and overcome any obstacle, and my goal is to help you do just that. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, phobias, weight lo...
JB
John Brown
CCHt
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementSelf-EsteemSmoking Cessation+2 more
If just making the conscious decision to do better was enough, you wouldn’t be reading this.So, rather than continue to beat yourself up, procrastinate, and blame yourself for things not being perfect...
JD
Julie Davis
CCHt
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPerformance Anxiety+6 more
For as long as I can remember, Julie saw life as one big art project. She finds the art in people and offers them reminders of what they experienced. Her attention to detail and depth of development b...
BB
Bruce Bonnett
CCHt
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySleep DisordersSports Performance
How many hypnotherapists do you know that have a degree from Harvard Law School and were successful corporate attorneys for a dozen years before pursuing their passions for hypnotherapy? Meet Bruce Bo...
KM
Kevin Miller
CHt
Los Angeles, CA
Grief / LossPain ManagementPerformance AnxietySleep Disorders+4 more
Kevin helps creative people reach their career goals by identifying and overcoming roadblocks to productivity and success. The key is conquering fears and releasing limiting beliefs using the power of...
PA
Patricia R. Arcache
CHt
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementSports Performance+1 more
Patricia believes that we are human beings subject to the effects of our emotions, the illness and pain that we experience are often the expression of deep unspoken feelings and emotions. She believes...
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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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Lou Figueroa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, CHT
Hermosa Beach, CA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossOCD+3 more
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
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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.
MM
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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Briana Gardela
CHt
Pacific Palisades, CA
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySelf-EsteemSports Performance+1 more
Briana is a Los Angeles based Hypnotherapist providing a safe space for people to embark on a journey of purposeful transformation to achieve personal improvement goals and live a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.Briana’s passion has always been taking care of and encouraging those around her. However, growing up in Los Angeles, she took advantage of the incredible career opportunities offered to her in the industries of fashion, music, sports, and finally, hospitality. Briana developed a passion for hospitality because she got to take care of people, and she loved it. Yet, perhaps like you, she reached a point where she questioned whether she was living her best life and achieving her full potential.For everyone, 2020 was a year like no other. Briana watched friends and family lose their jobs and sense of security as they learned to navigate their dark times while being isolated at home. As she continued to work throughout the pandemic, she began to long for something more. She had become complacent and was merely going through the motions, she knew her spark had gone out. Her career was no longer fulfilling, despite working for a family and company she loved like her own. Sitting on the sidelines of a worldwide pandemic and seeing so many people struggle with loneliness, depression, anxiety, fear, phobias – Briana wanted to help them all. But with millions of people out of work, felt guilty even considering leaving a job for which she should be grateful to pursue something that she would consider more meaningful. After a long hard look in the mirror, Briana realized that there would never be a “right” time to take a giant leap of faith, throw caution to the wind, and pursue a career path where she could genuinely help people.Over the past decade, as a single mom, Briana has sought out environments and people that supported her aspirations, successes, and personal development, while holding her accountable. For this reason, Briana strives to provide a company culture with an emphasis on inclusivity, where people have a safe space to feel supported, nurtured, and connected to kindness. It is within this space, that individuals can begin the work necessary to ultimately reach their highest potential.Briana’s enthusiasm for Hypnotherapy as an organic and effective healing modality makes her confident in her role as a facilitator for positive change. In fact, it is not just what she does, it is the essence of WHO she is.
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Amelie Naegelen
CMH
5.0(24)
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPhobiasSelf-Esteem+4 more
I believe that everyone has the ability to tap into their inner strength and overcome any obstacle, and my goal is to help you do just that. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, phobias, weight loss, or simply want to improve your overall well-being, I am here to guide you on your journey to success.Hypnosis is a gentle yet powerful and accelerated approach to help you living your best life. I understand that each person is unique with their own set of challenges and goals, which is why I customize my sessions to meet your individual needs. Through a combination of relaxation techniques, visualization exercises, and positive affirmations, we will work together to help you achieve your desired outcome.I was born in Paris, France and spent much of most of my adult life working and building a marketing career in luxury and fashion industries in Paris, Hong Kong, Miami, and finally Los Angeles where I now live with my husband and my 3 kids. At the age of 40, I made a huge switch in my professional life. Passionate about holistic approaches and neuroscience evolution, I started learning hypnosis after finding what I was missing: a feeling of being grounded and balanced along with my strong purpose to help people.With my expertise, my background, my energy and my heart, I want to help people live the life they want, achieve their goals, feel happier, healthier, and be able to manage their stress, fears, and anxiety. Hypnosis is a fabulous tool which can help everyone to make a change, at any age, if they really want to because we are all more powerful than we think we are.Based in Los Angeles, California, I am seeing clients virtually and in-person. I offer sessions in both French and English.Let me help you make a positive change in your life!
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John Brown
CCHt
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementSelf-EsteemSmoking Cessation+2 more
If just making the conscious decision to do better was enough, you wouldn’t be reading this.So, rather than continue to beat yourself up, procrastinate, and blame yourself for things not being perfect, maybe it’s time to try something new.This is where hypnotherapy can help. By helping you make changes and accept them at the subconscious level, you can develop a new mindset and put 100% of your energy toward moving forward.My goal is to provide a hypnotherapeutic practice that combines hypnotic suggestion, facilitated imagery, common sense and empathy in order to help my clients make positive, swift, and enjoyable changes and become happier, healthier, more prosperous, and more successful.If you’re ready to get started, please give me a call or contact me via the contact button at the bottom of the page.
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Julie Davis
CCHt
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPerformance Anxiety+6 more
For as long as I can remember, Julie saw life as one big art project. She finds the art in people and offers them reminders of what they experienced. Her attention to detail and depth of development brings her subjects to life. While her hypnosis journey formalized during her time at HMI, her talent for the art of suggestion guided her from her earliest moments.As a child, she found art in everything from how she dressed and played to how she competed as a figure skater. As a student, she honed her studio craft by studying her teachers and opening her heart up to outside influences. As a creative, she made waves by choosing themes to highlight the emotive forces of line, color and more. As a teacher, her journey through theater and vocal performance allowed her to connect with students across the spectrum in fine arts.Before facilitating healing imagery journeys for her clients, she founded a learning center in Portland, Oregon for children and adults that need to move to learn. During her tenure she saw how great an impact the subconscious has on those who struggle to focus.She believes in the power of teamwork, between therapist and client, integrating all aspects of the human condition, and she specializes in helping the subconscious and conscious areas work together through the positive, life-changing benefits of hypnosis and other therapeutic modalities which integrate and improve lives.In her practice, she creates a safe, inviting space to help clients reach their personal goals through reduction of stress and anxiety, boosting self-confidence, pain management, smoking cessation, weight wellness, changing emotional patterns, and so much more, including through her favorite art form of all: Therapeutic Imagery.
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Bruce Bonnett
CCHt
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySleep DisordersSports Performance
How many hypnotherapists do you know that have a degree from Harvard Law School and were successful corporate attorneys for a dozen years before pursuing their passions for hypnotherapy? Meet Bruce Bonnett.Bruce works with clients on a wide range of issues (including cancer, HIV, insomnia, career success, sports performance, etc.). He also is an instructor at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and is president of the Hypnotherapists Union.
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Kevin Miller
CHt
Los Angeles, CA
Grief / LossPain ManagementPerformance AnxietySleep Disorders+4 more
Kevin helps creative people reach their career goals by identifying and overcoming roadblocks to productivity and success. The key is conquering fears and releasing limiting beliefs using the power of Hypnotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Therapeutic Imagery combined with the client's willingness, commitment, and desire for change.With 30 years experience in the entertainment industry, Kevin is uniquely suited to help creative clients achieve their dreams. He understands the challenges writers, actors, directors, musicians, and visual artists face and knows the tools they can use to increase their output and elevate the quality of their work.In addition to tackling hurdles like performance anxiety, perfectionism, and writer’s block, Kevin also specializes in other areas that impact creative output including smoking cessation, pain management, and weight control.Kevin customizes his approach to match each client’s individual needs, meeting clients where they are and helping them get where they want to go. His favorite definition of hypnosis is, “Closing your eyes and imagining a better future," because that's the essential first step toward making that future a reality.
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Patricia R. Arcache
CHt
Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementSports Performance+1 more
Patricia believes that we are human beings subject to the effects of our emotions, the illness and pain that we experience are often the expression of deep unspoken feelings and emotions. She believes that Hypnotherapy can unleash the power of the subconscious mind to help individuals to turn their goals into reality. Once we can understand and get in touch with those emotions, feelings and even thoughts, we can begin the process of healing.Patricia is an Honors Graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute as well as the Samra University of Traditional Oriental Medicine pursuing the Degree of Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She studied Dentistry in Mexico (RDA License) in connection with her love for Hypnosis, Dentistry and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Patricia has followed a meditation path since 1988, and has practiced Yoga, Tai-Chi, Medical Qigong and Feng-Shui.Her fascination with human behavior and emotions started at the age of seven. She understood that is very important to work with the mind, body, and spirit. As the great Chinese Daoist Master Lu Zi said: "The human body is only Jing, Qi, and Shen. Like body, mind and spirit. They must be nourished and protected as one's life." My mission is to help my clients see the amazing power they have within themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do professional athletes actually use hypnotherapy?
Yes. Many elite athletes and sports teams incorporate hypnotherapy or sports hypnosis into their training. Tiger Woods famously used hypnosis from age 13, and numerous Olympic athletes have credited mental training including hypnosis for their success. It's increasingly mainstream in professional sports, often delivered by sports psychologists who include hypnotic techniques in their practice.
How does sports hypnotherapy differ from regular sports psychology?
Sports psychology typically works with the conscious mind through techniques like goal-setting, self-talk, and cognitive strategies. Sports hypnotherapy goes a layer deeper, working with the subconscious to change automatic responses, build unshakeable focus, and remove mental blocks that conscious effort alone can't reach. Many sports psychologists actually incorporate hypnotic techniques because the two approaches complement each other so well.
Can hypnotherapy help me get past a performance slump?
Performance slumps are one of the most common reasons athletes seek hypnotherapy. Slumps are usually mental, not physical. They happen when self-doubt, overthinking, or fear of failure disrupts the automatic flow state that peak performance requires. Hypnotherapy helps clear those mental blocks and reconnect you with the confident, instinctive state where you perform your best.
How close to a competition should I have a hypnotherapy session?
Most practitioners recommend starting 4 to 6 weeks before a major competition so you have time to build and reinforce new mental patterns. Some athletes also have a brief session or use a recording the day before competition. Avoid starting hypnotherapy for the first time the week of a major event, as you'll get better results with some practice time built in.