...I had a particular trigger - seeing bent forks - that would instantly transport me back to a traumatic childhood memory and leave me feeling like a scared little girl inside. Through what I later learned was hypnotherapy, she helped me transform that trigger completely. Now, bent forks are just bent forks, and that painful memory is simply a notation on my timeline of history.

That transformation was so profound that I knew I had to learn how to do this for others. I'd spent my life helping people from difficult backgrounds - working with at-risk youth, serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), starting mentoring programs for young women, and creating internship programs for kids who needed a better path forward.

But hypnotherapy showed me how to help people heal at the deepest level, quickly and effectively. After four years of practice, I'm continually amazed by how rapidly I can help people transform from anxious, scared, and playing small to feeling empowered, confident, hopeful, and truly enjoying life again.

The ripple effects of healing are extraordinary. When someone overcomes depression, they don't just feel less sad - they start showing up differently in every area of life. They gain the confidence to pursue career opportunities they never thought possible. They develop the clarity to make better decisions about relationships, naturally gravitating toward people who uplift and support them while setting boundaries with those who don't.

When anxiety no longer controls someone's choices, they begin making plans for the future with genuine hope instead of fear. They speak up in meetings, take on leadership roles, and pursue dreams they'd shelved for years. Their increased focus and mental clarity often lead to career advances, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of self-worth.

Healing trauma creates even more profound shifts. People discover they can trust their own judgment again. They feel worthy of love and success. They stop accepting less than they deserve in relationships and careers. Many clients tell me they finally understand what it means to truly like themselves - not just tolerate, but genuinely appreciate who they are.

This work is personal for me. I understand what it feels like to carry trauma, to struggle with depression, to feel like you're constantly fighting just to get through the day. I also know what it feels like to heal, to transform those experiences into sources of strength, and to help others do the same.