Hypnotherapists in Charlotte, NC
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Cami Lee Maher Savage
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MA, NCC, CCHt
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
Hi there! I respect that the therapeutic process is unique to each individual and is a cooperative relationship. In consideration of this, I utilize a variety of approaches with an underlying warm, person-centered approach. Throughout my approaches, I believe that it is through the courageous exploration of the self that patterns and belief systems may be understood and challenged for a more fulfilling quality of life. In addition, I can also offer expressive arts therapy (i.e. therapeutic journaling, collaging, visual art), which assists when words may yet be insufficient. This is optional. I can also utilize hypnotherapy.
Hi there! I respect that the therapeutic process is unique to each individual and is a cooperative relationship. In consideration of this, I utilize a variety of approaches with an underlying warm, person-centered approach. Throughout my approaches, I believe that it is through the courageous exploration of the self that patterns and belief systems may be understood and challenged for a more fulfilling quality of life. In addition, I can also offer expressive arts therapy (i.e. therapeutic journaling, collaging, visual art), which assists when words may yet be insufficient. This is optional. I can also utilize hypnotherapy.
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I am a Certified Clinical and Interpersonal Hypnotherapist who received over 530 hours of the highest standard of hypnotherapy training from The Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy, the first state licensed school of hypnotherapy in Florida.
My ideal client is a person who is willing and ready to create profound change in their life. Through hypnosis, hypnotherapy techniques, and NLP, I assist clients with improving relationships, changing unwanted habits, letting go of fears, phobias, and anxious feelings, increasing their self-esteem, and helping them create a happy and fulfilling life. I am honored to help those who are ready to let go of unwanted beliefs and habits. Together, we will achieve lasting results that will improve your relationships, career, and other areas of your life.
I am a Certified Clinical and Interpersonal Hypnotherapist who received over 530 hours of the highest standard of hypnotherapy training from The Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy, the first state licensed school of hypnotherapy in Florida.
My ideal client is a person who is willing and ready to create profound change in their life. Through hypnosis, hypnotherapy techniques, and NLP, I assist clients with improving relationships, changing unwanted habits, letting go of fears, phobias, and anxious feelings, increasing their self-esteem, and helping them create a happy and fulfilling life. I am honored to help those who are ready to let go of unwanted beliefs and habits. Together, we will achieve lasting results that will improve your relationships, career, and other areas of your life.
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Hallie Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
I'm trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Reiki and Hypnotherapy.
Feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfied with your life? Or maybe you'd like to heal and grow to your maximum potential. I support you in exploring ways to increase happiness and well-being while you integrate lasting, positive changes in your relationships with others, and most importantly, with yourself.
I'm trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Reiki and Hypnotherapy.
Feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfied with your life? Or maybe you'd like to heal and grow to your maximum potential. I support you in exploring ways to increase happiness and well-being while you integrate lasting, positive changes in your relationships with others, and most importantly, with yourself.
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I have training and experience in hypnotherapy, mindfulness based cognitive behavior therapy, psycho-neuroimmunology (treating psychologically based or involved medical conditions)and relaxation training.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 30 years. I have experience with a wide range of issues. I am most effective with anxiety related disorders and mood disorders. I have extensive training in mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and utilize that approach most often. I find that I am able to connect with a wide range of clients and issues due to my many years of practice. I consider it an honor and a privilege to assist people meet their goals and make any life adjustments they bring.
I have training and experience in hypnotherapy, mindfulness based cognitive behavior therapy, psycho-neuroimmunology (treating psychologically based or involved medical conditions)and relaxation training.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 30 years. I have experience with a wide range of issues. I am most effective with anxiety related disorders and mood disorders. I have extensive training in mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and utilize that approach most often. I find that I am able to connect with a wide range of clients and issues due to my many years of practice. I consider it an honor and a privilege to assist people meet their goals and make any life adjustments they bring.
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Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis
Counselor, DACM, MAOM, MEd, LCMCH, LAC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28202
With Resolve and Release Therapy, In five sessions I shift the negative issues with combination of counseling, EMDR, Hypnotherapy and other transformative therapeutic techniques.
As a former UK Journalist, intuitive, and trauma-focused counselor, I am good at helping you discover the core of your story and shift the shadows and trauma from inner childhood issues resulting in anxiety, depression, grief, lack of direction and purpose, bad relationships and more. I do so through Resolve and Release Therapy or EMDR
With Resolve and Release Therapy, In five sessions I shift the negative issues with combination of counseling, EMDR, Hypnotherapy and other transformative therapeutic techniques.
As a former UK Journalist, intuitive, and trauma-focused counselor, I am good at helping you discover the core of your story and shift the shadows and trauma from inner childhood issues resulting in anxiety, depression, grief, lack of direction and purpose, bad relationships and more. I do so through Resolve and Release Therapy or EMDR
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I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Hypnotherapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out? Do you feel like you need more support, wherever you are in life? Starting therapy can be intimidating. I am here to listen and help. My approach is to be supportive, compassionate, and empathetic, with a focus on promoting self esteem, awareness, and robust relationships. I love working with clients who experience trauma, anxiety, life changes, women's, parenting, and relationship issues. I will accompany you on your journey toward healing and personal growth in a safe and nurturing environment. You're worth it!
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Hypnotherapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out? Do you feel like you need more support, wherever you are in life? Starting therapy can be intimidating. I am here to listen and help. My approach is to be supportive, compassionate, and empathetic, with a focus on promoting self esteem, awareness, and robust relationships. I love working with clients who experience trauma, anxiety, life changes, women's, parenting, and relationship issues. I will accompany you on your journey toward healing and personal growth in a safe and nurturing environment. You're worth it!
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Debra Young
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277
Hi and welcome! I am glad you're here and look forward to talking with you! My focus is on you, on creating a very individualized plan depending on what you hope to accomplish. You'll experience a holistic approach, that is collaborative and can include traditional psychotherapy & clinical hypnosis with a variety of breathing practices, mindfulness, and sometimes simple movement. I've worked in private practice, agency settings, and the public school system and maintained a private coaching business. Hypnotherapy is a game-changer when you're ready for change. Reach out today for questions, concerns & appointments.
Hi and welcome! I am glad you're here and look forward to talking with you! My focus is on you, on creating a very individualized plan depending on what you hope to accomplish. You'll experience a holistic approach, that is collaborative and can include traditional psychotherapy & clinical hypnosis with a variety of breathing practices, mindfulness, and sometimes simple movement. I've worked in private practice, agency settings, and the public school system and maintained a private coaching business. Hypnotherapy is a game-changer when you're ready for change. Reach out today for questions, concerns & appointments.
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Latoya Brooks-Key
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28203 (Online Only)
I use an eclectic mix of traditional evidence-based therapeutic modalities, CBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, transpersonal psychotherapy, existential psychotherapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
My ideal client is motivated and ready to work together to co-create change. I am passionate about assisting clients ages 18 or older in their efforts to achieve wellness, wholeness, and transformation. With love and gratitude for your interest, we cannot assist clients with legal issues, contact offenses, or recent psychiatric hospitalizations.
I use an eclectic mix of traditional evidence-based therapeutic modalities, CBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, transpersonal psychotherapy, existential psychotherapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
My ideal client is motivated and ready to work together to co-create change. I am passionate about assisting clients ages 18 or older in their efforts to achieve wellness, wholeness, and transformation. With love and gratitude for your interest, we cannot assist clients with legal issues, contact offenses, or recent psychiatric hospitalizations.
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Dr. Randi Konikoff
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHC, LPC, LCAS, BCTMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262 (Online Only)
Dr. Randi Konikoff has a passion for helping clients to become students of themselves, thereby learning how to use their mind, body, and spirit in healthy and self-edifying ways. She is a Board Certified National Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Military Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Certified Tele-Mental Health Counselor, Certified Brain Health Coach, Neuro-Psychotherapist. She is licensed in NC, SC, GA and VA.
Dr. Randi Konikoff has a passion for helping clients to become students of themselves, thereby learning how to use their mind, body, and spirit in healthy and self-edifying ways. She is a Board Certified National Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Military Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Certified Tele-Mental Health Counselor, Certified Brain Health Coach, Neuro-Psychotherapist. She is licensed in NC, SC, GA and VA.
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Experience, experience, experience. As a psychologist with over 35 years serving adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families, I understand that "well begun is half done" which points to the importance of respecting each individual's unique starting point in therapy. I have a distinct health orientation based in science which suggests that most emotional distress is ultimately stress-related. Therefore, emotional balance and well-being is inherently available to most individuals. Ultimately, most of us find that quality emotional work pays off.
Experience, experience, experience. As a psychologist with over 35 years serving adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families, I understand that "well begun is half done" which points to the importance of respecting each individual's unique starting point in therapy. I have a distinct health orientation based in science which suggests that most emotional distress is ultimately stress-related. Therefore, emotional balance and well-being is inherently available to most individuals. Ultimately, most of us find that quality emotional work pays off.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has been helping people in the Charlotte area make essential changes in their lives for 21years. I believe that a frank and gentle approach which values the therapeutic relationship is the key to facilitate individual change. My approach is an active one in which I work with the client to find resources and experiences that create a sense of hope within. I have two major areas of focus: life span issues in adults; adjustment problems in children and adolescents. With each group I cultivate a sense of humor and an ability to play as part of my therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has been helping people in the Charlotte area make essential changes in their lives for 21years. I believe that a frank and gentle approach which values the therapeutic relationship is the key to facilitate individual change. My approach is an active one in which I work with the client to find resources and experiences that create a sense of hope within. I have two major areas of focus: life span issues in adults; adjustment problems in children and adolescents. With each group I cultivate a sense of humor and an ability to play as part of my therapy.
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Megan Montgomery Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the primary ingredient to successful therapy. I work hard to create a warm, trusting relationship with each client and go at their pace. I enjoy working with individuals (21+). Particular areas of interest for me include trauma healing, creating healthy attachment relationships, emotionally healthy spirituality (including deconstruction/reconstruction), body image, parenting support, and women's issues. I welcome and value people from all religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and ethnicities. I see clients from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, both in-person and virtually.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the primary ingredient to successful therapy. I work hard to create a warm, trusting relationship with each client and go at their pace. I enjoy working with individuals (21+). Particular areas of interest for me include trauma healing, creating healthy attachment relationships, emotionally healthy spirituality (including deconstruction/reconstruction), body image, parenting support, and women's issues. I welcome and value people from all religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and ethnicities. I see clients from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, both in-person and virtually.
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Life is hard, people are imperfect, and circumstances oftentimes just don't seem fair. Many of my clients describe having undergone a significant trauma or series of difficult events in their lives. This tends to create feelings of worthlessness and defectiveness, even despair. They may blame themselves and try to push down their thoughts, feelings, and memories and focus on other things. They may even try to reinvent (or perfect) themselves, but somehow end up reenacting their old struggles in a way that seems to be self-sabotaging. There is often chronic fearfulness as well as sadness and emptiness.
Life is hard, people are imperfect, and circumstances oftentimes just don't seem fair. Many of my clients describe having undergone a significant trauma or series of difficult events in their lives. This tends to create feelings of worthlessness and defectiveness, even despair. They may blame themselves and try to push down their thoughts, feelings, and memories and focus on other things. They may even try to reinvent (or perfect) themselves, but somehow end up reenacting their old struggles in a way that seems to be self-sabotaging. There is often chronic fearfulness as well as sadness and emptiness.
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Nadine Rosen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, who has been practicing Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy since 1993. I am dedicated to providing a safe and confidential therapeutic atmosphere in which I can help my client's and their families reach their goals, heal themselves, and achieve their potential. I take an eclectic and practical approach to counseling and use a variety of therapeutic techniques customized for the client so that they can be successful.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, who has been practicing Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy since 1993. I am dedicated to providing a safe and confidential therapeutic atmosphere in which I can help my client's and their families reach their goals, heal themselves, and achieve their potential. I take an eclectic and practical approach to counseling and use a variety of therapeutic techniques customized for the client so that they can be successful.
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Shatara Sheppard
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209 (Online Only)
Have you felt out of sync in life lately despite having done significant inner healing work? Do you find yourself stuck and unsure about how to move forward? It's common to experience these feelings, and we are here to provide the support and guidance you need. You deserve a safe, compassionate space to process your feelings and emotions without fear of judgment or backlash. We understand the importance of creating a nurturing environment where you can explore your inner world with honesty and vulnerability. You feel deeply, and this sometimes is a challenge in regulating your emotions effectively.
Have you felt out of sync in life lately despite having done significant inner healing work? Do you find yourself stuck and unsure about how to move forward? It's common to experience these feelings, and we are here to provide the support and guidance you need. You deserve a safe, compassionate space to process your feelings and emotions without fear of judgment or backlash. We understand the importance of creating a nurturing environment where you can explore your inner world with honesty and vulnerability. You feel deeply, and this sometimes is a challenge in regulating your emotions effectively.
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Perry Raoul Griffin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209
I enjoy working with clients from all ages, cultures and backgrounds. I believe mental wellness is an essential part of living a balanced and full life.
I enjoy working with clients from all ages, cultures and backgrounds. I believe mental wellness is an essential part of living a balanced and full life.
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Elizabeth Hudson
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, HSP-PA, MHt
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204
Everyone's journey is unique and quite personal. I strive to honor your journey and the path that you are on. I am merely a guide helping you along the way. I seek to develop a trusting, authentic relationship in which you can explore, grow, improve relationships and make desired life changes. Clients often come into my office feeling overwhelmed and not sure exactly where to start. I take a holistic approach in helping you navigate life through optimal emotional health and wellness. This means that I often use a blend of therapy modalities to meet your needs.
Everyone's journey is unique and quite personal. I strive to honor your journey and the path that you are on. I am merely a guide helping you along the way. I seek to develop a trusting, authentic relationship in which you can explore, grow, improve relationships and make desired life changes. Clients often come into my office feeling overwhelmed and not sure exactly where to start. I take a holistic approach in helping you navigate life through optimal emotional health and wellness. This means that I often use a blend of therapy modalities to meet your needs.
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Saphronia Hairston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, MSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28215 (Online Only)
Are you a new mother or have had a baby and are feeling depressed, stressed out, or overwhelmed, and just need to talk about it? It is perfectly normal to have these thoughts and feelings especially after undergoing such a traumatic event. While many may say that giving birth is meant to be a joyous occasion, there are women who are negatively impacted throughout the process and suffers the after affects not knowing how to properly address such feelings. There are even some women who never get the help they need and just don’t know where to start. Well, the time is now to take control of your mental health. Let’s talk about it.
Are you a new mother or have had a baby and are feeling depressed, stressed out, or overwhelmed, and just need to talk about it? It is perfectly normal to have these thoughts and feelings especially after undergoing such a traumatic event. While many may say that giving birth is meant to be a joyous occasion, there are women who are negatively impacted throughout the process and suffers the after affects not knowing how to properly address such feelings. There are even some women who never get the help they need and just don’t know where to start. Well, the time is now to take control of your mental health. Let’s talk about it.
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Michael J. Yonkovig, Ph.D., Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262
While a generalist psychologist, I get many referrals for my specialties---couples work, post-traumatic stress issues, dissociative issues, and the substance abuse that often accompanies these issues.
While a generalist psychologist, I get many referrals for my specialties---couples work, post-traumatic stress issues, dissociative issues, and the substance abuse that often accompanies these issues.
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Darlene Mew
Counselor, LPC-MHS, MBA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28213 (Online Only)
It gives me joy to come alongside you as a partner in your journey towards being your best self. If you have felt like grief, trauma and anxiety have been holding you back from all you aspire to be, we can work together towards a life that is intentional. I enjoy working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and grief to clear out concerns that have impacted their mental health.
It gives me joy to come alongside you as a partner in your journey towards being your best self. If you have felt like grief, trauma and anxiety have been holding you back from all you aspire to be, we can work together towards a life that is intentional. I enjoy working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and grief to clear out concerns that have impacted their mental health.
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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.