Hypnotherapists in Windsor, CA
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Dobbs Psychology, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, CA 95492 (Online Only)
For me, it is vital that you feel heard and supported all times, without judgment. Together, we will strategize how to best cope with daily stressors effectively and easily. I can help you leave the past behind through self-forgiveness and by creating a much more positive present, and thus, future. Often, we talk to ourselves in very negative ways and this determines our reactions and limitations, as well as our worldview. I will help you radically improve your self-esteem and take on each day's challenges feeling strong and at peace with yourself. I also specialize in trauma. My way of treating it is effective and painless.
For me, it is vital that you feel heard and supported all times, without judgment. Together, we will strategize how to best cope with daily stressors effectively and easily. I can help you leave the past behind through self-forgiveness and by creating a much more positive present, and thus, future. Often, we talk to ourselves in very negative ways and this determines our reactions and limitations, as well as our worldview. I will help you radically improve your self-esteem and take on each day's challenges feeling strong and at peace with yourself. I also specialize in trauma. My way of treating it is effective and painless.
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Have you come to a place in your life where you realize that things are no longer working? Are you hurting or feeling anxious or depressed? This is often an opportunity for change. Pain and conflict can lead us to seek new solutions and perspectives. I will work to support and assist you in this process of finding relief and deeper understanding. I have experience with a broad range of individual issues, as well as couple conflict, parenting issues, and issues with children and teens.
Have you come to a place in your life where you realize that things are no longer working? Are you hurting or feeling anxious or depressed? This is often an opportunity for change. Pain and conflict can lead us to seek new solutions and perspectives. I will work to support and assist you in this process of finding relief and deeper understanding. I have experience with a broad range of individual issues, as well as couple conflict, parenting issues, and issues with children and teens.
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Beverly Vistara Benoit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Windsor, CA 95492 (Online Only)
I provide guidance towards building trust and balance, by forming a growing alliance with you. Together, we find a pathway to renew your mind/body/spirit connection. We access your inner resources, to create a unified sense of self. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, fear, isolation, anger, trauma, we pay attention to these signals. We meet vulnerability with a gentle rhythm, so the heart can release these emotions. Our intent is to nurture a relationship to yourself, based on self acceptance, honor and respect. Our focus is to create a feeling of safety within yourself, security in the world, and an opening to wholeness.
I provide guidance towards building trust and balance, by forming a growing alliance with you. Together, we find a pathway to renew your mind/body/spirit connection. We access your inner resources, to create a unified sense of self. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, fear, isolation, anger, trauma, we pay attention to these signals. We meet vulnerability with a gentle rhythm, so the heart can release these emotions. Our intent is to nurture a relationship to yourself, based on self acceptance, honor and respect. Our focus is to create a feeling of safety within yourself, security in the world, and an opening to wholeness.
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You may be considering psychotherapy for yourself. And you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Your relationships, health or even finances may have been affected by your symptoms. Whether your problems are new, or are long standing and deeply rooted, therapy can help. In therapy you can build on your own wisdom to heal a traumatic past and even deep wounds. You may be surprised that difficult life experiences can actually help us develop greater insight and resilience. I am here to help you create your own goals and work towards a better life. You can change your life with the help of a trained therapist.
You may be considering psychotherapy for yourself. And you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Your relationships, health or even finances may have been affected by your symptoms. Whether your problems are new, or are long standing and deeply rooted, therapy can help. In therapy you can build on your own wisdom to heal a traumatic past and even deep wounds. You may be surprised that difficult life experiences can actually help us develop greater insight and resilience. I am here to help you create your own goals and work towards a better life. You can change your life with the help of a trained therapist.
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Matthew Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Windsor, CA 95492
Waitlist for new clients
Offices in Fremont and Santa Rosa: You can think of me as a professional guide for your personal growth. Most people seek psychotherapy from me to guide them through anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and self-improvement. The majority of my background is working with adults: individually or in group therapy. Since I am certified and trained in several "best practice" approaches, it is likely we can find an approach that can be effective for you. I also provide some specialized services including psychological testing for attention problems and sex/couple therapy. Please visit my website if you would like more details.
Offices in Fremont and Santa Rosa: You can think of me as a professional guide for your personal growth. Most people seek psychotherapy from me to guide them through anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and self-improvement. The majority of my background is working with adults: individually or in group therapy. Since I am certified and trained in several "best practice" approaches, it is likely we can find an approach that can be effective for you. I also provide some specialized services including psychological testing for attention problems and sex/couple therapy. Please visit my website if you would like more details.
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Laura Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Windsor, CA 95492
Not accepting new clients
Are you unsatisfied, tense, restless, or exhausted but can’t figure out what what the real problem is or what to do about it? Do you feel stuck in self destructive patterns or painful emotions but can’t shift those patterns with consistency? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed in your life and feel unable to truly rest and refresh? Perhaps you are a hard worker, but all your effort has left you feeling heart heavy or exhausted, and fun and joy are too rare. I’d like to help you access your innate healing capacity to find peace and ease in your body, revitalize and come into a fuller and more satisfying expression of yourself.
Are you unsatisfied, tense, restless, or exhausted but can’t figure out what what the real problem is or what to do about it? Do you feel stuck in self destructive patterns or painful emotions but can’t shift those patterns with consistency? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed in your life and feel unable to truly rest and refresh? Perhaps you are a hard worker, but all your effort has left you feeling heart heavy or exhausted, and fun and joy are too rare. I’d like to help you access your innate healing capacity to find peace and ease in your body, revitalize and come into a fuller and more satisfying expression of yourself.
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I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who desire more vitality, depth and richness in their lives and relationships. My work focuses on helping you liberate your unique self by working with patterns that keep you stuck or suffering; and then to transform these patterns by evoking a deep embodied presence in you. We will work collaboratively in a supportive, empathic environment using imagination and creativity to help you deeply be yourself and experience your life in new ways! In couples, working on these individual patterns together can transform the relationship.
I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who desire more vitality, depth and richness in their lives and relationships. My work focuses on helping you liberate your unique self by working with patterns that keep you stuck or suffering; and then to transform these patterns by evoking a deep embodied presence in you. We will work collaboratively in a supportive, empathic environment using imagination and creativity to help you deeply be yourself and experience your life in new ways! In couples, working on these individual patterns together can transform the relationship.
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I am also trained in the use of hypnotherapy for enhancing the Life Review process and in treating chronic pain.
I am specialized in the treatment of older persons. A major issue in aging is the Life Review, and working with persons involved in a Life Review is a primary focus of treatment with me. Erik Erikson has identified the need to resolve the crisis between having an awareness of having lived a meaningful life versus the sense of despair that comes with the feeling that one's life has been meaningless.
I am also trained in the use of hypnotherapy for enhancing the Life Review process and in treating chronic pain.
I am specialized in the treatment of older persons. A major issue in aging is the Life Review, and working with persons involved in a Life Review is a primary focus of treatment with me. Erik Erikson has identified the need to resolve the crisis between having an awareness of having lived a meaningful life versus the sense of despair that comes with the feeling that one's life has been meaningless.
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Karen E. Prosen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I have a background in hypnotherapy and my focus is now on transpersonal psychology, while acknowledging that systems and intersectional identities affect our mental health.
You deserve to live a life of alignment and fulfillment and to receive support as you do so. Taking the step to speak to a therapist is an act of self-honoring as you move in a new direction in your life. My ideal client is motivated and seeks a caring therapist willing to individualize treatment. If this is you, and you are interested in EMDR, parts work/IFS, and a somatic orientation, please don't hesitate to reach out to connect further.
I have a background in hypnotherapy and my focus is now on transpersonal psychology, while acknowledging that systems and intersectional identities affect our mental health.
You deserve to live a life of alignment and fulfillment and to receive support as you do so. Taking the step to speak to a therapist is an act of self-honoring as you move in a new direction in your life. My ideal client is motivated and seeks a caring therapist willing to individualize treatment. If this is you, and you are interested in EMDR, parts work/IFS, and a somatic orientation, please don't hesitate to reach out to connect further.
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Diana Breeze Holloway
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Waitlist for new clients
I bring training in hypnotherapy, EMDR, neurobiology, mindfulness, parts work, attachment, parenting and relationship dynamics.
We all come with baggage. It makes us who we are and yet it can be so heavy. My idea of therapy's purpose is to help clients lighten their load. Everybody wants to make healthier choices, to find joy in life. How that is done is individual and to be discovered. I have interest in and respect for the differences in people's experience. I also have faith in each person's ability to find a path to wholeness. If you have experienced trauma, suffer from anxiety, depression, or other disturbances we can find the way to access your own inner healing power.
I bring training in hypnotherapy, EMDR, neurobiology, mindfulness, parts work, attachment, parenting and relationship dynamics.
We all come with baggage. It makes us who we are and yet it can be so heavy. My idea of therapy's purpose is to help clients lighten their load. Everybody wants to make healthier choices, to find joy in life. How that is done is individual and to be discovered. I have interest in and respect for the differences in people's experience. I also have faith in each person's ability to find a path to wholeness. If you have experienced trauma, suffer from anxiety, depression, or other disturbances we can find the way to access your own inner healing power.
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Mimi Rose Bashaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95473
Depending upon the needs of each client, I utilize EMDR, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, dream work, ceremony, expressive arts and acupressure.
Fulfillment from relationships and the transformation of heartbreak, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and isolation are all possible. Sometimes we need outside support to help us identify our strengths and guide us down a path that leads to healing. With sensitivity and compassion, I integrate the most effective approaches that help my clients heal from the past and realize peace and happiness in their lives. I welcome individuals and couples of any gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and spiritual beliefs. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced altered states of consciousness and those who use cannabis as medicine.
Depending upon the needs of each client, I utilize EMDR, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, dream work, ceremony, expressive arts and acupressure.
Fulfillment from relationships and the transformation of heartbreak, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and isolation are all possible. Sometimes we need outside support to help us identify our strengths and guide us down a path that leads to healing. With sensitivity and compassion, I integrate the most effective approaches that help my clients heal from the past and realize peace and happiness in their lives. I welcome individuals and couples of any gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and spiritual beliefs. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced altered states of consciousness and those who use cannabis as medicine.
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I have special training in Hypnotherapy, Psych-K, Emotion Code, EMDR, Grief Counseling, Childhood Depression, Play Therapy, Sandtray, Divorce Counseling, Somatic Experiencing, Research-based Couples' Counseling, Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse, Adult Children of Alcoholics issues, & issues of Sexual Abuse.
If you find you just are hitting a plateau which you cannot move beyond, the pain of your childhood or past trauma somehow comes up to keep you down or stuck in life or your relationships. You are seeking a Professional who is supportive, compassionate and understanding; who can help and guide you to your own answers, perfectly tailored for you, without shaming you or intimidating you. Or you are a parent and want this type of support for your child. I can help you free yourself from your past and grow into the great person you know is within you.
I have special training in Hypnotherapy, Psych-K, Emotion Code, EMDR, Grief Counseling, Childhood Depression, Play Therapy, Sandtray, Divorce Counseling, Somatic Experiencing, Research-based Couples' Counseling, Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse, Adult Children of Alcoholics issues, & issues of Sexual Abuse.
If you find you just are hitting a plateau which you cannot move beyond, the pain of your childhood or past trauma somehow comes up to keep you down or stuck in life or your relationships. You are seeking a Professional who is supportive, compassionate and understanding; who can help and guide you to your own answers, perfectly tailored for you, without shaming you or intimidating you. Or you are a parent and want this type of support for your child. I can help you free yourself from your past and grow into the great person you know is within you.
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Sally Pearson Kent
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Healdsburg, CA 95448 (Online Only)
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
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Barbara A. Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, STR-CT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
I have worked with adults and children for over 30 years. My work bridges a broad spectrum of life issues with the belief that we each carry a unique inner authority that directs us to develop according to our own truth. My work has a Jungian orientation. In addition to verbal therapy with adults we may incorporate dream work, art, Sandplay or EMDR as a means of self-exploration. With children I use play therapy and Sandplay. Some of the issues I work with include anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, trauma, sexual abuse, child adjustment, post pandemic modifications, gender orientation, etc. www.BarbaraTurnerTherapy.com
I have worked with adults and children for over 30 years. My work bridges a broad spectrum of life issues with the belief that we each carry a unique inner authority that directs us to develop according to our own truth. My work has a Jungian orientation. In addition to verbal therapy with adults we may incorporate dream work, art, Sandplay or EMDR as a means of self-exploration. With children I use play therapy and Sandplay. Some of the issues I work with include anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, trauma, sexual abuse, child adjustment, post pandemic modifications, gender orientation, etc. www.BarbaraTurnerTherapy.com
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I practice individual psychotherapy and am a certified hypnotherapist. l serve adults at all stages of life who are experiencing challenges around many issues, including but not limited to relationships, depression, PTSD, and anxiety. I also work with clients who are experiencing struggles with sobriety, difficulty coping with life events, mental illness, or who simply want change in their life.
I practice individual psychotherapy and am a certified hypnotherapist. l serve adults at all stages of life who are experiencing challenges around many issues, including but not limited to relationships, depression, PTSD, and anxiety. I also work with clients who are experiencing struggles with sobriety, difficulty coping with life events, mental illness, or who simply want change in their life.
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Judith Blackbird Joinville
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Online Only)
When you are searching for a therapist the many choices may be confusing. There are so many different ways to describe a safe place where one can explore options, learn to communicate more effectively, debrief from previous hurts, exploitations or resolve a current crisis. Achieving a higher standard of life through self awareness and for some, banishing the self talk of shame and low self esteem which brings many to seek help. As your therapist, I incorporate my own personal work, training and supervison and above all, the experience of working with clients for the past 30 years.
When you are searching for a therapist the many choices may be confusing. There are so many different ways to describe a safe place where one can explore options, learn to communicate more effectively, debrief from previous hurts, exploitations or resolve a current crisis. Achieving a higher standard of life through self awareness and for some, banishing the self talk of shame and low self esteem which brings many to seek help. As your therapist, I incorporate my own personal work, training and supervison and above all, the experience of working with clients for the past 30 years.
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Carol Lee Duke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PCE
Verified Verified
Healdsburg, CA 95448 (Online Only)
How do you respond to life's challenges? For 29 years, licensed in private practice, I collaboratively join in the process of listening to your stories, discovering openings for honoring your authentic Self. I'm informed by Jungian analysis, Control Mastery and Mindfulness. I address addictive disorders, emotional traumas, and help re-enliven blocked creativity. I'm a past clinical supervisor and Certified Continuing Education Provider courses in "Guided Imagery" and "Using movies for illuminating Psychological Issues".
How do you respond to life's challenges? For 29 years, licensed in private practice, I collaboratively join in the process of listening to your stories, discovering openings for honoring your authentic Self. I'm informed by Jungian analysis, Control Mastery and Mindfulness. I address addictive disorders, emotional traumas, and help re-enliven blocked creativity. I'm a past clinical supervisor and Certified Continuing Education Provider courses in "Guided Imagery" and "Using movies for illuminating Psychological Issues".
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I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Sebastopol, CA. My approach is client-centered and tailored to your needs. Elements of Mindfulness, IFS, CBT, and Psychodynamic therapy are integrated into my approach. In addition to being a therapist I'm also a professional touring musician and understand the complexities of living a high output lifestyle.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Sebastopol, CA. My approach is client-centered and tailored to your needs. Elements of Mindfulness, IFS, CBT, and Psychodynamic therapy are integrated into my approach. In addition to being a therapist I'm also a professional touring musician and understand the complexities of living a high output lifestyle.
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Is the suffering that you keep circling back around to your soul calling out to you to dig deeper and really heal yourself? Many of us wonder why we suffer so much in our relationships, why we are afraid of love, why we stay in less fulfilling places in life rather than taking the steps to live a more meaningful, larger life. The calling for humanity is coming from our souls. If you can at least be open to this possibility, I invite you into the therapy process of tapping into your soul's wisdom and letting it guide you.
Is the suffering that you keep circling back around to your soul calling out to you to dig deeper and really heal yourself? Many of us wonder why we suffer so much in our relationships, why we are afraid of love, why we stay in less fulfilling places in life rather than taking the steps to live a more meaningful, larger life. The calling for humanity is coming from our souls. If you can at least be open to this possibility, I invite you into the therapy process of tapping into your soul's wisdom and letting it guide you.
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Are you anxious/depressed, overthinking, and not sleeping well? I was waking up at 3 a.m. and not being able to go back to sleep until I discovered ALPHA-STIM, It uses safe and effective Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation to dramatically reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. One of my clients was able to cut back on medication. If you would like to use ALPHA-STIM along with therapy, give me a call. You can try it and see for yourself how effective it is. You can also look it up on the internet for further information and clarification.
Are you anxious/depressed, overthinking, and not sleeping well? I was waking up at 3 a.m. and not being able to go back to sleep until I discovered ALPHA-STIM, It uses safe and effective Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation to dramatically reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. One of my clients was able to cut back on medication. If you would like to use ALPHA-STIM along with therapy, give me a call. You can try it and see for yourself how effective it is. You can also look it up on the internet for further information and clarification.
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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.