Hypnosis
Focus areas
Smoking Cessation
Stress Reduction and Relaxation
Anxiety and Phobia Treatment
Improve Sleep and Overcome Insomnia
Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
Performance Enhancement
Behavioral Changes
Weight Loss and Healthy Living
Hypnosis
Focus areas
Smoking Cessation
Stress Reduction and Relaxation
Anxiety and Phobia Treatment
Improve Sleep and Overcome Insomnia
Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
Performance Enhancement
Behavioral Changes
Weight Loss and Healthy Living
“
You already hold the power to change your life. Hypnosis simply helps you unlock it."
You already hold the power to change your life. Hypnosis simply helps you unlock it."
— Golden Mindset
At Golden Mindset, we believe that true transformation begins within the subconscious mind.
Beneath the surface of conscious awareness lies a vast internal landscape where core beliefs, emotional patterns, and automatic behaviors are stored. These subconscious programs influence how we think, feel, and act in everyday life, often without our conscious awareness.
When these inner patterns are shaped by fear, self-doubt, or past experiences, they can keep us stuck in cycles that no longer serve us. However, when accessed intentionally and ethically though hypnosis, the subconscious mind becomes a powerful ally in creating meaningful and lasting change.
As a therapeutic tool, hypnosis allows us to quiet the analytical mind and communicate directly with the subconscious, where deep healing, reprogramming, and alignment with personal values can take place. In this relaxed and focused state, individuals can release limiting beliefs, strengthen resilience, and create more supportive ways of thinking and being.
What is Hypnosis?
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a gentle and natural state of focused awareness in which the body is deeply relaxed and the mind becomes more open and receptive. In this state, it is possible to access the subconscious mind, where patterns, beliefs, and habits are stored. It is within this inner space that meaningful and lasting transformation can begin.
By using carefully guided hypnotic suggestions, hypnotherapy helps to release limiting beliefs, modify unwanted behaviors, and activate the internal strengths that already exist within the individual.
Hypnosis is not unfamiliar or unnatural. In fact, people move in and out of hypnotic states on a regular basis. For example, one might arrive at a destination while driving and barely remember the journey, or become so immersed in a book or film that the surrounding environment fades into the background. These are everyday examples of natural trance states.
Hypnosis is a gentle and natural state of focused awareness in which the body is deeply relaxed and the mind becomes more open and receptive. In this state, it is possible to access the subconscious mind, where patterns, beliefs, and habits are stored. It is within this inner space that meaningful and lasting transformation can begin.
By using carefully guided hypnotic suggestions, hypnotherapy helps to release limiting beliefs, modify unwanted behaviors, and activate the internal strengths that already exist within the individual.
Hypnosis is not unfamiliar or unnatural. In fact, people move in and out of hypnotic states on a regular basis. For example, one might arrive at a destination while driving and barely remember the journey, or become so immersed in a book or film that the surrounding environment fades into the background. These are everyday examples of natural trance states.
What Hypnosis Is Not?
What Hypnosis Is Not?
Hypnosis is often misunderstood due to its portrayal in movies, television, and stage performances. At Golden Mindset, it is important to clarify what hypnosis is not, in order to create a safe, respectful, and informed therapeutic experience.
Hypnosis is not mind control.
You cannot be made to do or say anything against your will or values. You remain in control throughout the entire session.Hypnosis is not unconsciousness.
You will not be asleep or unaware. In fact, most individuals experience heightened awareness and focused attention during hypnosis.Hypnosis is not about being “out of it.”
You can hear everything being said, respond if you choose, and even open your eyes or move your body. You are always aware of your surroundings.Hypnosis is not manipulation.
All suggestions are designed to support your goals and are offered respectfully, with your permission and collaboration.Hypnosis is not a quick fix or magic.
While often highly effective, hypnosis is a therapeutic process. Sustainable change comes through readiness, consistency, and the willingness to grow.
At Golden Mindset, hypnosis is a professional, client-centered practice used to support healing, clarity, and transformation. It is rooted in trust, informed consent, and your innate ability to create meaningful change from within.
Hypnosis is often misunderstood due to its portrayal in movies, television, and stage performances. At Golden Mindset, it is important to clarify what hypnosis is not, in order to create a safe, respectful, and informed therapeutic experience.
Hypnosis is not mind control.
You cannot be made to do or say anything against your will or values. You remain in control throughout the entire session.Hypnosis is not unconsciousness.
You will not be asleep or unaware. In fact, most individuals experience heightened awareness and focused attention during hypnosis.Hypnosis is not about being “out of it.”
You can hear everything being said, respond if you choose, and even open your eyes or move your body. You are always aware of your surroundings.Hypnosis is not manipulation.
All suggestions are designed to support your goals and are offered respectfully, with your permission and collaboration.Hypnosis is not a quick fix or magic.
While often highly effective, hypnosis is a therapeutic process. Sustainable change comes through readiness, consistency, and the willingness to grow.
At Golden Mindset, hypnosis is a professional, client-centered practice used to support healing, clarity, and transformation. It is rooted in trust, informed consent, and your innate ability to create meaningful change from within.
Weight Loss and Healthy Living
Weight Loss and Healthy Living
What to expect
Each session is uniquely tailored to meet you where you are in the process.
The goal is to support gradual and sustainable transformation by working in alignment with the natural rhythms of your subconscious mind.
During your First Hypnotherapy Session?
Your initial session will last between 90 to 120 minutes and will include the following components:
Comprehensive Consultation
Comprehensive Consultation
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation
Suggestibility Assessment
Suggestibility Assessment
Guided Hypnotherapy
Guided Hypnotherapy
Integration and Processing
Integration and Processing
During your Second Hypnotherapy Session?
The second hypnotherapy session builds upon the foundation established during your initial visit. By this point, we will have gained a clearer understanding of your goals, suggestibility style, and how your subconscious mind responds to hypnotic work.
Progress Review
Progress Review
Refinement of Goals
Refinement of Goals
Deepening the Hypnotic Process
Deepening the Hypnotic Process
Targeted Hypnotherapy Intervention
Targeted Hypnotherapy Intervention
Integration and Reflection
Integration and Reflection
What to expect
Each session is uniquely tailored to meet you where you are in the process.
The goal is to support gradual and sustainable transformation by working in alignment with the natural rhythms of your subconscious mind.
During your First Hypnotherapy Session?
Your initial session will last between 90 to 120 minutes and will include the following components:
Comprehensive Consultation
Psychoeducation
Suggestibility Assessment
Guided Hypnotherapy
Integration and Processing
During your Second Hypnotherapy Session?
The second hypnotherapy session builds upon the foundation established during your initial visit. By this point, we will have gained a clearer understanding of your goals, suggestibility style, and how your subconscious mind responds to hypnotic work.
Progress Review
Refinement of Goals
Deepening the Hypnotic Process
Targeted Hypnotherapy Intervention
Integration and Reflection
Kind words
I was initially skeptical about virtual therapy, but my experience with Alena completely changed my perspective. She is warm, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She created a safe space where I felt comfortable opening up and sharing emotional memories. I learned effective communication skills that have improved my marriage. I highly recommend Alena if you’re looking for someone who’s both professional and empathetic!
I was initially skeptical about virtual therapy, but my experience with Alena completely changed my perspective. She is warm, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She created a safe space where I felt comfortable opening up and sharing emotional memories. I learned effective communication skills that have improved my marriage. I highly recommend Alena if you’re looking for someone who’s both professional and empathetic!
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FAQ
Common questions and answers about hypnotherapy
Common questions and answers about hypnotherapy
Does Hypnotherapy Work?
Does Hypnotherapy Work?
How Does Hypnotherapy Work?
How Does Hypnotherapy Work?
Can Hypnotherapy Be Effective in Virtual Sessions?
Can Hypnotherapy Be Effective in Virtual Sessions?
Do you offer any in-person sessions?
Do you offer any in-person sessions?
Will hypnotherapy be effective for my specific concern?
Will hypnotherapy be effective for my specific concern?
What does hypnosis feel like?
What does hypnosis feel like?
Will I lose control during hypnosis?
Will I lose control during hypnosis?
Can someone become "stuck" in hypnosis?
Can someone become "stuck" in hypnosis?
Do you accept insurance for hypnotherapy?
Do you accept insurance for hypnotherapy?
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