Business Details
14 Years
experience
Certified Hypnotherapy Services in El Cerrito, CA
Laura Shalliker Hypnotherapy has been dedicated to empowering individuals through transformative hypnotherapy since 2012. Founded by Laura Shalliker, a certified practitioner with training from the Hypnotherapy Training Institute and the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, our practice specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and personal growth challenges. With a background in education and clinical psychology research, Laura combines technical expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients access subconscious resources for healing.Our services include personalized hypnotherapy sessions, self-hypnosis workshops, and group hypnosis experiences designed to foster self-awareness and behavioral change. Clients consistently praise the safe, nurturing environment and measurable outcomes achieved through our evidence-informed approach. We maintain strict ethical standards while offering flexible payment options, including sliding scale appointments, to ensure accessibility to our services.
Services
Hypnotherapy Sessions
Self-Hypnosis Training
Group Hypnosis
Anxiety Relief
Behavioral Change
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners since 2012
- Over 10 years of experience in personalized hypnotherapy practice
- Combines clinical expertise with compassionate, client-centered care
- Offers evidence-informed techniques for measurable behavioral change
- Maintains strict ethical standards with flexible payment options
Associations and certifications
- American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
What people say
Master at what she does
Profoundly sensitive guide
Incredible growth
Measurable behavioral change
Safe emotional environment
Services
Hypnotherapy Sessions
Individualized hypnotherapy sessions address specific concerns through guided subconscious exploration. Clients receive personalized techniques for anxiety relief, behavioral modification, and emotional healing. Each session builds on previous progress to create lasting positive change through targeted hypnotic interventions.
Self-Hypnosis Training
Four-hour workshops teach practical self-hypnosis techniques for daily application. Participants learn mind-body connections and receive audio recordings for continued practice. This empowering program develops skills for stress management, confidence building, and personal development through structured hypnotic exercises.
Group Hypnosis
Themed group sessions address common challenges through shared hypnotic experiences. Participants benefit from collective energy while receiving individualized guidance. This format offers cost-effective access to hypnotherapy for generalized concerns like stress reduction and confidence building in a supportive environment.
Anxiety Relief
Specialized protocols target anxiety symptoms through subconscious reprogramming. Techniques focus on calming neural pathways and reframing negative thought patterns. Clients develop personalized coping strategies for immediate relief and long-term emotional regulation through guided hypnotic states.
Behavioral Change
Targeted interventions address unwanted behaviors at their subconscious roots. The process identifies underlying triggers and establishes new neural pathways for positive habits. This approach effectively supports smoking cessation, weight management, and overcoming phobias through hypnotic reinforcement.
People
Laura Shalliker
Certified Hypnotherapist
Laura Shalliker is a certified hypnotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience. Trained at the Hypnotherapy Training Institute and certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners since 2012, she specializes in anxiety relief and personal transformation. Her practice combines technical expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients achieve measurable behavioral change.
Questions
What conditions can hypnotherapy effectively treat?
Hypnotherapy effectively addresses anxiety, depression, chronic pain, behavioral issues, and personal growth challenges by accessing subconscious resources for healing and change.
Are sessions conducted in-person or remotely?
Sessions are conducted exclusively via telehealth or video appointments to provide flexible access to our services while maintaining professional standards.
What happens during the first hypnotherapy session?
The first session includes intake forms, discussion of goals, and an introductory hypnotherapy experience lasting approximately two hours with personalized guidance.
Do you accept insurance payments?
We do not accept insurance directly but provide documentation for potential reimbursement. Payment options include check, cash, and credit card via PayPal.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Most clients experience meaningful progress within 4-6 sessions, though individual needs vary. Subsequent sessions build on previous progress for lasting transformation.
Is hypnotherapy safe and ethical?
Yes, our practice maintains strict ethical standards. Clients remain in control throughout sessions, and all interventions prioritize safety, informed consent, and professional boundaries.
