What Is Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy?

Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy (HCH) is a deeply transformative psychotherapeutic process conducted in a relaxed state of consciousness. Rooted in the belief that each individual holds within their subconscious mind the key to their own healing, HCH supports clients in accessing and resolving the emotional core of their struggles.

This experiential modality integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches—including Gestalt therapy, Transactional Analysis, Transpersonal Psychology, Reichian bodywork, and Family Systems theory—to create a comprehensive and holistic healing experience. Through HCH, clients identify core emotions, interrupt limiting beliefs, release unhealthy behavioral patterns, and increase self-awareness by exploring, leaning into, and moving through the deeper layers of their inner world.

During HCH, the body often reveals visceral sensations connected to old emotional experiences. By safely accessing and releasing these energetic charges stored within the body, clients experience profound relief, clarity, and empowerment.

When we view mental and emotional wellness through a mind–body–spirit lens, we see clearly how biology, chemistry, and physiology influence mood and behavior. Emotions are inherently physical, and the body often stores stress, trauma, and unresolved experiences long after the mind considers them “past.” Because trauma is fundamentally a form of nervous system dysregulation, HCH aims to gently disrupt and re-pattern the trauma response at its root.

What Happens in a Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy Session?

HCH uses a light state of focused relaxation—similar to meditation or guided imagery—to soften the conscious mind and engage the subconscious. This allows long-standing emotional defenses, patterns, and memories to surface safely for healing.

Sessions are 90 minutes and typically begin by identifying the specific concern, emotional trigger, or bodily sensation you want to work with. You may be guided through breathwork, guided imagery, meditation, and energy-based techniques to help you reach a relaxed and receptive state. From there, we explore the underlying origins of your presenting issue and connect past experiences to current emotions and behaviors.

As unresolved emotions arise, they can be felt, expressed, and released. New, healthier beliefs and decisions are then formed from a grounded and empowered state.

Throughout the entire session:

  • You remain fully aware.

  • You remain in control.

  • You actively participate in the healing process.

What HCH Can Help With

Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy can be effective for a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral concerns, including:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Phobias

  • Grief and loss

  • Addiction

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Weight loss and emotional eating

  • Smoking cessation

  • Stress reduction

  • Migraines

  • Relationship challenges

  • Performance enhancement (athletic, academic, creative, or professional)

  • Dissociation

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Chronic or illness-related stress (including cancer support)

HCH meets clients wherever they are on their healing journey and addresses both the emotional roots and bodily expressions of distress.

Session Structure and Duration

Full HCH sessions are offered bi-monthly, with more traditional therapy sessions available in between.
A typical course of hypnotherapy lasts 2–6 sessions, depending on the individual and the issues being addressed.

You’ll also receive guidance on how to support your healing between sessions, ensuring the work continues long after each appointment.

Why Hypnotherapy Is Effective

Yes—hypnotherapy is well known for helping people lose weight or quit smoking—but its applications extend far beyond behavioral change. Because it works directly with the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy can access the emotional roots of almost any presenting issue and support deep, lasting transformation.

Clients often experience:

  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD

  • Relief from triggers associated with trauma

  • Increased motivation and self-efficacy

  • Clearer insight into unconscious beliefs and patterns

  • Greater emotional resilience and regulation

  • Enhanced performance, focus, and confidence

  • A sense of wholeness, integration, and empowerment

Is Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy Right for You?

If you are curious about HCH and would like to learn more about how it can support your healing, growth, and transformation, I invite you to schedule a free consultation. This is an opportunity to ask questions, explore your goals, and determine whether this approach is the right fit for you.