The only way to get started is to jump right in, so Hope Hypnotherapy offers a complimentary 60-minute session to all new clients. During this session, hypnotherapy will be described and handouts will be provided, then hypnosis begins! My name is Merrilee Ellis and I am a counselor in Monument Colorado and a Certified Medical-Support Clinical Hypnotherapist.
I hold a Masters degree in Counseling and worked as a counselor for eight years prior to opening my practice. I opened my hypnotherapy practice in Monument, Colorado in 2018 after having great results controlling my chronic pain using hypnotherapy. Since the age of about 12, I have suffered from fibromyalgia and sought relief from chronic pain and fatigue.
I hold a Masters degree in Counseling and worked as a counselor for eight years prior to opening my practice. I opened my hypnotherapy practice in Monument, Colorado in 2018 after having great results controlling my chronic pain using hypnotherapy. Since the age of about 12, I have suffered from fibromyalgia and sought relief from chronic pain and fatigue.
Services
Hypnotherapy is the application of hypnosis to help in therapy. My practice is unique because I combine Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and hypnotherapy to help you achieve your goals. Most clients come to me for three to six sessions, sometimes more. Every client is taught self-hypnosis to continue progress at home.
Hypnosis is a natural relaxed state of mind in which your brain in the alpha-theta brain wave state. Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes. It is a compliment to traditional medicine. This relaxed mental state allows access your powerful subconscious mind in order to make positive changes.
Hope Hypnotherapy is a unique private practice combining traditional talk-therapy with hypnotherapy for quick, lasting results. Every session begins with talk-therapy utilizing either Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods. Hypnotherapy is then used to accelerate your healing by delivering suggestions to your subconscious mind or exploring events from your past to help you achieve your goals.
Hypnotherapy is an educational and self-improvement process that facilitates access to a person's subconscious mind to assist him/her in solving problems, increasing motivation, or altering behavior patterns to create positive change. Hypnotherapy is a proven, adjunctive method to complement standard medical and mental healthcare.
I have used Merrilee's services and she has been absolutely amazing. She really knows what she is doing and can be a life-changer if you are in need of changing bad habits. On a personal level, she is a true gift to the people lucky enough to call her a friend. I have participated on and off in traditional therapy for the last 25 years.
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Mary Ann Buyer
Dec 23, 2021
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Hey Siri! How many days ago was August 20, 2021? It was 120 days ago!!!
I needed to stop smoking. I wanted to be a non-smoker. But I loved cigarettes and grew to love them more in the isolation of the lockdowns. I needed help.
I found Merrilee at Hope Counseling and went to work. I purchased her 10-pack which put each hour and a half appointment at $100.00. What a bargain!
We spent some time together and I learned to trust her and to trust this new thing for me, hypnotherapy.
Merrilee is a treasure. She is professional, warm and kind. She does not judge. She is very skilled and positive.
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I needed to stop smoking. I wanted to be a non-smoker. But I loved cigarettes and grew to love them more in the isolation of the lockdowns. I needed help.
I found Merrilee at Hope Counseling and went to work. I purchased her 10-pack which put each hour and a half appointment at $100.00. What a bargain!
We spent some time together and I learned to trust her and to trust this new thing for me, hypnotherapy.
Merrilee is a treasure. She is professional, warm and kind. She does not judge. She is very skilled and positive.
I
The Real Ginger
Sep 20, 2021
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I have been going to Merilee for the past two months and she has truly been such an integral part of my mental health journey. I was having some intense anxiety daily, to the point it was getting harder to leave my house. Within a few sessions I had much more confidence in my ability to handle the anxious feelings that I had and overcome challenges. I am now going new places and doing new things with new people. I can’t imagine doing this without her help.
Benjamin Cunningham
Sep 06, 2021
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M. A.
Jul 16, 2021
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Merrilee is a MIRACLE WORKER!!! I refer her to everyone I know with anything & everything they want to improve on in their life, because I’ve seen it first hand. She’s saved my marriage and my relationship with my teenage daughter & I am making progress in my own personal growth by leaps & bounds! It’s easy and it works! Each experience is relaxing and refreshing. I will definitely continue to see her for as long as she is available. She has definitely set the bar very high for me. I’ve listened to and have seen other hypnotherapists but her voice is magic. Thank You Merrilee for all that
Lisa Billings
Mar 26, 2021
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Merrilee has changed our lives. I have a couple children seeing her, and each is very different. Not only is this talk therapy, but we’ve been given tools to deal with the stress and anxiety we face on a daily basis. I appreciate her ability to work differently with each child and help make a difference in their lives.
Diana Dollahan
Mar 05, 2021
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Biff Baker
Nov 04, 2020
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Benn Farrell
Sep 09, 2020
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I am extremely pleased with the services I received at Hope Hypnotherapy. The environment is relaxing but not contrived, like a day spa. The therapist, Merrillee, is very grounded, non-intimidating and knowledgeable. She is able to explain the process in a way it is easy to understand. I thought the service was going to make me nervous to some degree, but I found myself trusting her easily starting with the initial visit. I also expected some sort of new age holistic approach to my service, but I was completely mistaken. The experience was very comfortable, safe and genuine. I feel my sessions
Katie D.
Aug 12, 2020
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I saw Merrilee for four sessions and they were incredible. I went in skeptical honestly but I had stress, anxiety and it was causing body aches and lowering my libido. She made me feel comfortable, safe and allowed me to open up as I experienced Hypnotherapy. She also provided MP3 custom to me to listen to in the evening to mediate and keep these positive changes she was creating in my mind. I highly recommend Merrilee!
