What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis for life change.  Hypnosis is defined as an altered state of consciousness featuring "selective perception," a process in which the subject (who is always in control) has a heightened susceptibility to receiving beneficial suggestions.

Hypnosis involves guided concentration and is a means of communication between the conscious and the subconscious mind.  The conscious mind deals with reasoning and logic, decisions, goal planning, and conscious activity.  The subconscious mind, however, may wield the greatest influence.  It receives all messages from our social, spiritual, and genetic backgrounds and all the conflicts and disturbances which enter our consciousness each day.  It is responsible for our "fight or flight" tendencies.  Many human problems, habits, stresses, anxieties, attitudes, or apparent deficiencies can be traced to interpretations by the subconscious mind which is the seat of all memory.  Traumatic events can be buried or suppressed in the subconscious.

A major benefit of hypnotherapy is its ability to uncover and bring into the light of understanding the buried information or experience which may be the cause or root of a troublesome disorder or dysfunction (e.g., stress, fears, overeating).  Hypnosis is rapidly emerging as a highly effective tool that can be very beneficial as a therapy in itself.

Hypnotherapy allows you to influence your subconscious mind for positive change.

Hypnosis is not a form of sleep or an unconscious state.  In most cases, the subject is fully aware of communication and is able to respond on request either verbally or by signal.  There is no surrender of mind or control.  A person cannot be hypnotized to do or say anything which violates personal standards of behavior or integrity.

As your hypnotherapist, Cynthia will discuss your interests and desires for change to determine what method of hypnotherapy might best serve you.  A first session is generally 1.5 or 2 hours in length.  You will be asked to sit or lie down in a completely comfortable position, and you will be taken through a deep relaxation exercise that will lead you into a hypnotic state.  From there, Cynthia will use designed material to work with your subconscious mind to get at the heart of behaviors and to help you to redirect ideas to make lasting changes.  Because the mind creates the results (behaviors, what we manifest, etc.), working with the subconscious is a key to creating change in your life.  When appropriate, a session will be taped so that you will leave with a tape that you can listen to in order to reinforce the positive change.

Cynthia's office setting is designed to allow you to feel safe and comfortable.

Weight Control

Building Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Memory Enhancement

Stress and Anxiety Management

Age Regression

Past-Life Regression

Healing & Pain Management

Releasing Hang-Ups:  Fears & Phobias

Hyperemperia--Traveling to Higher States of Consciousness

Check with Cynthia to determine what type of session meets your specific intention.

Most Hypnotherapy Sessions:

    1.5 Hour Session...................................$92

    2 Hour Session.....................................$122

    1 Hour Follow-up Session (if applicable).......$ 77

All Shamanic Work:

    1.5 Hour Session...................................$122

    2 Hour Session.....................................$150

About Cynthia. . .

Cynthia is a Certified Hypnotherapist trained under the National Guild of Hypnotists.  Cynthia is highly intuitive and is able to work with you to unblock issues in the subconscious mind.   Cynthia has a strong business and teaching background and uniquely works with her intuition in both coaching, bodywork, and hypnotherapy.    She is also a Reiki Master trained in the Usui Shiki Ryoho method.  She holds several certificates in varied alternative therapies:   an advanced-level certification in Breathwork from the Transformations School of Spiritual Psychology; a certificate of completion of 105 hours in Acupressure from the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy; an advanced certificate of training in Bio-Energy from Mietek Wirkus in Bethesda; and an advanced certificate in Shamanism through the National Foundation of Shamanic Studies.  Cynthia also received a certificate of training in the intensive week-long program in Medical Intuition taught by Caroline Myss and Norm Shealy, M.D.  Her passion is to assist others in their transformation process. Contact Cynthia to schedule an appointment by calling 757-625-6103 or by e-mailing her at  heartliving@cox.net.