Hypnotherapists in Iowa
Susan C Bock
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Solon, IA 52333 (Online Only)
The tools I draw from are informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Rapid Resolution Therapy.
Are your mental health symptoms interfering with your life? Are you having difficulty dealing with life-transition or stage-of-life issues? Are you hoping to change unhelpful thoughts, feelings or behaviors, but don't know where to start? Start here.
The tools I draw from are informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Rapid Resolution Therapy.
Are your mental health symptoms interfering with your life? Are you having difficulty dealing with life-transition or stage-of-life issues? Are you hoping to change unhelpful thoughts, feelings or behaviors, but don't know where to start? Start here.
Lynne Lutze
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Dubuque, IA 52003
I have a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and have been trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Hypnotherapy.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with life that you're not sure where to go or who to turn too? Stressed, anxious, alone, added with frustration, heartbreak, and grief? It's okay to feel and sometimes you need to tell someone exactly how you're doing without being judged or told "Get over it". Sometimes you need a quick reminder that you are human and life can be difficult. If you want to learn how to cope, and live feeling more positive, I am the therapist for you. I work with all age levels and backgrounds and have been in the counseling field since 2006.
I have a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and have been trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Hypnotherapy.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with life that you're not sure where to go or who to turn too? Stressed, anxious, alone, added with frustration, heartbreak, and grief? It's okay to feel and sometimes you need to tell someone exactly how you're doing without being judged or told "Get over it". Sometimes you need a quick reminder that you are human and life can be difficult. If you want to learn how to cope, and live feeling more positive, I am the therapist for you. I work with all age levels and backgrounds and have been in the counseling field since 2006.
Dana Keeton
Counselor, ATR-BC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52240
I provide an accepting, creative, and supportive space for clients to safely process challenges, build on strengths, and learn new skills to empower personal growth. I am a registered, board-certified art therapist, and a licensed mental health counselor. My work with clients focuses on an integrative mind-body approach rooted in trauma-informed art psychotherapy. In my sessions I incorporate art therapy, breath work, EMDR, hypnosis/hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and movement techniques.
I provide an accepting, creative, and supportive space for clients to safely process challenges, build on strengths, and learn new skills to empower personal growth. I am a registered, board-certified art therapist, and a licensed mental health counselor. My work with clients focuses on an integrative mind-body approach rooted in trauma-informed art psychotherapy. In my sessions I incorporate art therapy, breath work, EMDR, hypnosis/hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and movement techniques.
Vicki Osland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, ACHT
Verified Verified
Coralville, IA 52241
I am the founder of Free to Be Wellness Solutions, providing holistic counseling, age regression hypnotherapy, and a variety of groups and classes including meditation, bibliopoetry therapy, and other modalities designed to promote the freedom to be your most authentic self.
I am a licensed therapist and clinically certified hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. My approach to treatment and healing integrates the mind, body, and spirit, while providing a safe, empathetic and nurturing environment. I specialize in treating emotional and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, codependency and relationship issues. I assist clients in understanding/releasing self-defeating patterns and the self-limiting beliefs and behaviors that keep us from living our best lives.
I am the founder of Free to Be Wellness Solutions, providing holistic counseling, age regression hypnotherapy, and a variety of groups and classes including meditation, bibliopoetry therapy, and other modalities designed to promote the freedom to be your most authentic self.
I am a licensed therapist and clinically certified hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. My approach to treatment and healing integrates the mind, body, and spirit, while providing a safe, empathetic and nurturing environment. I specialize in treating emotional and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, codependency and relationship issues. I assist clients in understanding/releasing self-defeating patterns and the self-limiting beliefs and behaviors that keep us from living our best lives.
Sharon Winkel-
MBA, LNHA, NLP, CHT
Verified Verified
Johnston, IA 50131 (Online Only)
If you are interested in taking control of your life and implementing focused, actionable steps to achieve powerful results, hypnotherapy can jump start your journey. Hypnotherapy and hypnosis is a highly successful method for transformational change in the areas of self-improvement, performance, and health and wellness. In addition, as your personal and professional life coach, you will have the means to cultivate new choices, actions, and behaviors to live the life you envision. Through strengthening physical and mental abilities, you can discover a resilient, happy, and strong inner you. Powerful change can be yours now.
If you are interested in taking control of your life and implementing focused, actionable steps to achieve powerful results, hypnotherapy can jump start your journey. Hypnotherapy and hypnosis is a highly successful method for transformational change in the areas of self-improvement, performance, and health and wellness. In addition, as your personal and professional life coach, you will have the means to cultivate new choices, actions, and behaviors to live the life you envision. Through strengthening physical and mental abilities, you can discover a resilient, happy, and strong inner you. Powerful change can be yours now.
Carrie Leaf
MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Hello and welcome! For two decades now, I have helped clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. I will help you learn and develop better ways to handle the issues that are keeping you stuck. I take a holistic approach. Offering: Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, & more: Are you ready for a change? You don't have to do it alone. My goal is to work together with you to help you better understand yourself in a way that promotes growth and change as well as to help you & your relationships reach their maximum potential.
Hello and welcome! For two decades now, I have helped clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. I will help you learn and develop better ways to handle the issues that are keeping you stuck. I take a holistic approach. Offering: Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, & more: Are you ready for a change? You don't have to do it alone. My goal is to work together with you to help you better understand yourself in a way that promotes growth and change as well as to help you & your relationships reach their maximum potential.
Jim Hanson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50316
Hypnotherapy is an adjunct--or supplementary--form of therapy for which there are many applications.
Hi. My name is Dr. Jim Hanson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with individuals and couples. My main approach is Cognitive-Behavioral, which means that we will focus on the role thoughts and behaviors play in psychological functioning and well-being. For couples counseling, I prefer the Gottman method, pioneered by John and Julie Gottman. The counseling relationship is very important and I believe that this therapeutic relationship must include trust, mutual respect and empathy. As your therapist, this relationship will allow us to work together to foster positive growth and development.
Hypnotherapy is an adjunct--or supplementary--form of therapy for which there are many applications.
Hi. My name is Dr. Jim Hanson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with individuals and couples. My main approach is Cognitive-Behavioral, which means that we will focus on the role thoughts and behaviors play in psychological functioning and well-being. For couples counseling, I prefer the Gottman method, pioneered by John and Julie Gottman. The counseling relationship is very important and I believe that this therapeutic relationship must include trust, mutual respect and empathy. As your therapist, this relationship will allow us to work together to foster positive growth and development.
Magda M Blanco
Counselor, LIMHP, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
I am currently accepting clients. I am a bilingual psychotherapist who offers services in both English and Spanish. I use an integrated approach which combines aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy. My areas of expertise are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including CPTSD, complex trauma, sexuality, ADHD, panic attack, anxiety, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and depression. My career is my passion, my vision, and my mission.
I am currently accepting clients. I am a bilingual psychotherapist who offers services in both English and Spanish. I use an integrated approach which combines aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy. My areas of expertise are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including CPTSD, complex trauma, sexuality, ADHD, panic attack, anxiety, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and depression. My career is my passion, my vision, and my mission.
Joleena Abrams
CCTSA, MA, CLC, CMEMI
Verified Verified
Hills, IA 52235 (Online Only)
She uses state of the art therapies, based off of the newest research, such as Hypnotherapy, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), EMDR (Bilateral Stimulation), CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Restoration Therapy techniques and the CSAT model.
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
She uses state of the art therapies, based off of the newest research, such as Hypnotherapy, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), EMDR (Bilateral Stimulation), CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Restoration Therapy techniques and the CSAT model.
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Kristin Sturdevant
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52240
I believe that the essence of life is Divine and that all good flows from that source. Thus, any strength that emerges in my work occurs as I align myself with Divine love, wisdom, and purpose. Holism describes my perspective, thus systematically exploring many areas of a client's life helps prepare the ground for resolving current problematic issues or for encouraging and supporting growth and transformation.
I believe that the essence of life is Divine and that all good flows from that source. Thus, any strength that emerges in my work occurs as I align myself with Divine love, wisdom, and purpose. Holism describes my perspective, thus systematically exploring many areas of a client's life helps prepare the ground for resolving current problematic issues or for encouraging and supporting growth and transformation.
Angela Clausen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clive, IA 50325
Welcome! I have over 25 years experience and specialize in Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, illness, grief, fear, phobias, testing/performance anxiety, weight loss/binge eating, narcissistic trauma and self-esteem. Medical research estimates 90% of illness and disease are stress related. The mind and body are one and the symptoms we experience are interconnected. My passion is for you to heal and release the anxiety, trauma and pain you are experiencing and find optimal physical and mental health. I am honored to be part of your journey as you move toward letting go of what holds you back from living your best life.
Welcome! I have over 25 years experience and specialize in Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, illness, grief, fear, phobias, testing/performance anxiety, weight loss/binge eating, narcissistic trauma and self-esteem. Medical research estimates 90% of illness and disease are stress related. The mind and body are one and the symptoms we experience are interconnected. My passion is for you to heal and release the anxiety, trauma and pain you are experiencing and find optimal physical and mental health. I am honored to be part of your journey as you move toward letting go of what holds you back from living your best life.
Full Heart Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ankeny, IA 50023
At Full Heart Family Therapy, we work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. Your therapist will strive to understand your story and your vision for your future, so we can help you overcome obstacles and create the life that you hope for. Our goal is to help you create a full life and a full heart!
At Full Heart Family Therapy, we work with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. Your therapist will strive to understand your story and your vision for your future, so we can help you overcome obstacles and create the life that you hope for. Our goal is to help you create a full life and a full heart!
Ryan McClure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50310
Waitlist for new clients
I have been providing therapy support within the Des Moines area for over 24 years and the co-founder of the counseling agency Lifeworks Inc. My primary areas of interest include helping individuals overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, social phobias, low self-esteem, anger issues and overall learning how to effectively manage challenging emotions that often present themselves. Typically, I serve clients older than 12 and younger than 99. I love my profession and take pride in assisting and supporting clients that I see each week. Therapy is a good thing. It will surprise you.
I have been providing therapy support within the Des Moines area for over 24 years and the co-founder of the counseling agency Lifeworks Inc. My primary areas of interest include helping individuals overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, social phobias, low self-esteem, anger issues and overall learning how to effectively manage challenging emotions that often present themselves. Typically, I serve clients older than 12 and younger than 99. I love my profession and take pride in assisting and supporting clients that I see each week. Therapy is a good thing. It will surprise you.
Mental Health Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Sioux City, IA 51104
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
Renae Richtsmeier Northcutt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, IA 50208
Symptoms caused by depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorce, addictions, and mental illness can cause us to lose sight of our path and feel lost and overwhelmed in our experience. Therapy can help you navigate and reclaim your confidence and sense of peace and wellbeing. I consider it a privilege to walk along with you during your journey as you explore your path and fulfill your goals. I utilize a client centered integrative approach and consider you the expert of your experience. Together we process your concerns which are leading you to therapy and together find the solutions and conclusions that work best for you.
Symptoms caused by depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorce, addictions, and mental illness can cause us to lose sight of our path and feel lost and overwhelmed in our experience. Therapy can help you navigate and reclaim your confidence and sense of peace and wellbeing. I consider it a privilege to walk along with you during your journey as you explore your path and fulfill your goals. I utilize a client centered integrative approach and consider you the expert of your experience. Together we process your concerns which are leading you to therapy and together find the solutions and conclusions that work best for you.
Ronda L Hood
Counselor, IADC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50312 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Your life is amazing in so many areas, yet you can’t seem to get your anxiety to step aside and let you live your life to the fullest. You worry, your mind races with directionless thoughts, you’re distracted, and you’re too often irritable. Those awkward moments replay in your head and endless fears play and replay in your head. Then this presents challenges for you and your relationships. Maybe the anxiety is even coming from your relationships. Either way, let me help you come up for air. I know there is a lot on your plate, and these constant struggles with your thoughts, feelings, and moods are the last thing you need.
Your life is amazing in so many areas, yet you can’t seem to get your anxiety to step aside and let you live your life to the fullest. You worry, your mind races with directionless thoughts, you’re distracted, and you’re too often irritable. Those awkward moments replay in your head and endless fears play and replay in your head. Then this presents challenges for you and your relationships. Maybe the anxiety is even coming from your relationships. Either way, let me help you come up for air. I know there is a lot on your plate, and these constant struggles with your thoughts, feelings, and moods are the last thing you need.
Celia Dunnington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
Waitlist for new clients
Celia (She/Her) has been providing psychotherapy for over 30 years, and loves the work more than ever. She is ready to support your growth, help you discover your strengths, and help you make sense of the sorrow and confusion that trouble you. Your needs and feelings are the keys to your future well-being. In therapy you will unfold a new relationship to those feelings and needs, to understand what you have been trying to tell yourself, .You will discover how you can approach difficult situations with self-knowledge, self-love and skillful tenacity. It will get better. It might get amazing. Give it a chance.
Celia (She/Her) has been providing psychotherapy for over 30 years, and loves the work more than ever. She is ready to support your growth, help you discover your strengths, and help you make sense of the sorrow and confusion that trouble you. Your needs and feelings are the keys to your future well-being. In therapy you will unfold a new relationship to those feelings and needs, to understand what you have been trying to tell yourself, .You will discover how you can approach difficult situations with self-knowledge, self-love and skillful tenacity. It will get better. It might get amazing. Give it a chance.
Ashley Paulson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LIMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
Waukee, IA 50263 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck or anxious? Overthinking or losing sleep? Not feeling good enough in relationships or in parenting? I help adults let go of what's holding them back from living fully including anxious thinking, people pleasing, perfectionist tendencies, feelings of unworthiness, and trauma. I also help parents who are feeling defeated to create more peace and joy at home through connection. I work specifically with parents of children aged 7 and under. All services are online - I provide Telehealth only.
Feeling stuck or anxious? Overthinking or losing sleep? Not feeling good enough in relationships or in parenting? I help adults let go of what's holding them back from living fully including anxious thinking, people pleasing, perfectionist tendencies, feelings of unworthiness, and trauma. I also help parents who are feeling defeated to create more peace and joy at home through connection. I work specifically with parents of children aged 7 and under. All services are online - I provide Telehealth only.
Dustin Ernberger
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
I am proud to be part of the clinical team at Psychiatric Associates! I have been helping adults, adolescents, and children achieve their goals since 1995. I have a master’s degree in community-based counseling from Ball State University. From 1997 on, I have been licensed in my home state of Iowa. Currently, my clinical interests include: anxiety disorders, stress management, mood and affect management difficulties, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, parenting issues, and children’s behavioral issues.
I am proud to be part of the clinical team at Psychiatric Associates! I have been helping adults, adolescents, and children achieve their goals since 1995. I have a master’s degree in community-based counseling from Ball State University. From 1997 on, I have been licensed in my home state of Iowa. Currently, my clinical interests include: anxiety disorders, stress management, mood and affect management difficulties, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, parenting issues, and children’s behavioral issues.
Craig A. Groehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Fairfield, IA 52556 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Offering Brainspotting - It is both an honor and a privilege to work with people whose goals range from improving one’s success and performance to freedom from suffering and increasing health and happiness. I provide Brief individual, couple, family, group therapy and self-empowerment through teaching Self-Hypnosis. I specialize in working with PTSD, Trauma, Attachment issues, Anxiety, Men’s issues, Forgiveness work, Military/veterans and their family members.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Offering Brainspotting - It is both an honor and a privilege to work with people whose goals range from improving one’s success and performance to freedom from suffering and increasing health and happiness. I provide Brief individual, couple, family, group therapy and self-empowerment through teaching Self-Hypnosis. I specialize in working with PTSD, Trauma, Attachment issues, Anxiety, Men’s issues, Forgiveness work, Military/veterans and their family members.
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HypnoTherapy
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.