Online support group

Dates change monthly. Open to NY state residents. Contact me directly for more information.

A few minutes of calm

Where's your calm place? Many of us navigate life in a state of hypervigilence with stressed nervous systems. Even a few minutes of deep breathing and mindfulness can help. Let's find your safe & calm space. Contact me to find out how hypnosis can help you. https://videopress.com/v/8Dfvb8pT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Etna Pond, Maine

Post Pandemic Paranoia?

Photo by Nandhu Kumar on Pexels.com Maybe paranoia is too strong of a word. As we continue to emerge from the seclusion of the past 15 months, many of us may be feeling a bit tender. Navigating a post pandemic world, can feel overwhelming. For those of us who struggle with anxiety or depression, we … Continue reading Post Pandemic Paranoia?

Don’t let hypnosis scare you off!

Photo by C Technical on Pexels.com Prior to switching from social work to hypnotherapy, I knew very little about hypnosis. To me, hypnosis was some creepy old guy making people bawk like a chicken! The idea of hypnosis scared and baffled me. Then one day out of desperation, I made an appointment with a hypnotist … Continue reading Don’t let hypnosis scare you off!

Services Offered

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com In addition to offering in-person & remote hypnotherapy sessions, I also offer personalized hypnosis recordings. Many clients benefit from utilizing these recordings on a daily basis. It is an easy and relaxing way to re-enforce the changes that you want to incorporate into your life! Please note that I … Continue reading Services Offered

What the heck is a Vagus nerve?

The vagus nerve is the largest nerve in our body. It affects emotions, mood, our digestive system, and many other aspects of our health & well-being. Chronic pain, illness, anxiety, depression & even things like irritable bowel syndrome can be linked to our Vagus nerve. Here is a quick video about the vagus nerve and … Continue reading What the heck is a Vagus nerve?

The Resource “Rabbit Hole”

There are so many wonderful resources out there! Here's a good place to start.

My entire life was wrapped around my chronic pain.

25 years ago at the age of 23, I was finally diagnosed with chronic migraine. Over the years my daily pain continued to get worse. My list of diagnoses grew. I was miserable. I went from working full time, to staying home on social security disability. My pain was so out of control that I … Continue reading My entire life was wrapped around my chronic pain.

Why work with me?

Since obtaining my Master's of Social Work and my NYS License in 2003, I have worked in a variety of clinical settings such as a counseling center, a medical day program for adults, group based therapy and  home-based early intervention with young children and families.  Over the years I have worked with individuals with mental … Continue reading Why work with me?

What is HypnoHelp?

Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom on Pexels.com I utilizes a Strength's Based, Solution Focused, BioPsychoSocial model of practice in combination with hypnotherapy. Pain reprocessing techniques are also utilized depending on the client's expressed needs and goals. We spend time discussing where you've been, where you are now and where you'd like to be in the future. … Continue reading What is HypnoHelp?