“Enlightenment is always preceded by confusion.”
-Milton Erickson
Through hypnosis, there is the potential to change the belief systems with which our behaviors and habits have been conditioned. Hypnosis is a state of altered consciousness/narrowed focus induced by verbal suggestion, visualization and/or other forms of stimuli to the senses. It is a state in which the subconscious mind enjoys a heightened level of susceptibility to further suggestions occasioned by bypassing the conscious mind through suggestion, relaxation, and imagery. During hypnosis sessions, clients are completely aware of their surroundings and suggestions, however persons are so relaxed that they intently focus on the voice of the hypnotist. The ability to visualize or imagine is enhanced. Most clients comment that they were truly relaxed and have not been so relaxed in quite some time. Hypnosis is safe and pleasurable.
**Please note that hypnosis is not a substitute for psychotherapy or medical treatment, and should only be used in conjunction or a supplement to these.
About Lauren:
Lauren Urban, CHT (she|they) believes unconditionally in your ability to create the life for yourself that you want. As a Libra sun living in an unjust society, Lauren recognizes the systemic oppression and white supremacy that suppress many and elevate few, and does not discount that there are forces working outside of our control to create barriers to our achieving a life of our choosing. As a Libra sun, Lauren recognizes and celebrates the multiplicity within all of us and believes that through love, and through community we can work toward our own vision of a life worth living despite those barriers. As a Scorpio Rising, Lauren recognizes and celebrates the depths and transformation of which we are all capable, and strives to create the emotional and psychological safety within the structure of their offerings to allow clients to reach those depths and transformation. As a Scorpio rising, Lauren believes that through each of our transformation and expansion, we create transformation and expansion in the world around us. As a Cancer moon, Lauren infuses their work with nurturing and warmth and believes that when we are nurtured and cared for, when we feel at home within ourselves, we are able to nurture and care for others.
As a hypnotist, Lauren considers it their sacred commitment to guide others toward the fullest, most resonant versions of themselves. Lauren believes in consent, self-sovereignty, liberation, equity, collaboration, self-exploration, unconditional positive regard, cultivating tenderness with oneself and these values drive the work they do.
〰️ Lauren is highly skilled hypnotherapist that cares deeply about their clients. I can't recommend them enough! - EV
〰️ Lauren has a warm and gentle style. She helped me to feel safe and supported, and I had no trouble at all getting "into it." The session felt healing, meditative, super relaxing, and was quite effective. I was pleasantly surprised that I felt a change in my habits/productivity level the same week as our session! - EB
〰️ Lauren's hypnosessions have been transformative. She has helped me to step into a higher level of self worth! I have felt more in touch with my higher self after these sessions: compassionate, brave, and motivated. The hypnosessions are also very meditative and relaxing in nature. I would recommend hypnotherapy with Lauren to anyone looking to move closer to their goals. - LF
Lauren has a beautiful way of clarifying a general focus to each session, and such a gentle way of easing you into a meditative state. I found my sessions have helped to boost my mood, and…though I definitely need more work, my confidence and decision-making woes have eased a bit. It has helped me to better center myself in my own daily life, breath work and meditation practice. I had always been curious about hypnotherapy, but I can honestly say that in many ways just these two sessions have given me more than much of the therapy I’ve participated in previously. Thank you Lauren. - TT
〰️ Lauren is highly skilled hypnotherapist that cares deeply about their clients. I can't recommend them enough! - EV 〰️ Lauren has a warm and gentle style. She helped me to feel safe and supported, and I had no trouble at all getting "into it." The session felt healing, meditative, super relaxing, and was quite effective. I was pleasantly surprised that I felt a change in my habits/productivity level the same week as our session! - EB 〰️ Lauren's hypnosessions have been transformative. She has helped me to step into a higher level of self worth! I have felt more in touch with my higher self after these sessions: compassionate, brave, and motivated. The hypnosessions are also very meditative and relaxing in nature. I would recommend hypnotherapy with Lauren to anyone looking to move closer to their goals. - LF Lauren has a beautiful way of clarifying a general focus to each session, and such a gentle way of easing you into a meditative state. I found my sessions have helped to boost my mood, and…though I definitely need more work, my confidence and decision-making woes have eased a bit. It has helped me to better center myself in my own daily life, breath work and meditation practice. I had always been curious about hypnotherapy, but I can honestly say that in many ways just these two sessions have given me more than much of the therapy I’ve participated in previously. Thank you Lauren. - TT
Lauren has a beautiful way of clarifying a general focus to each session, and such a gentle way of easing you into a meditative state. I found my sessions have helped to boost my mood, and…though I definitely need more work, my confidence and decision-making woes have eased a bit. It has helped me to better center myself in my own daily life, breath work and meditation practice. I had always been curious about hypnotherapy, but I can honestly say that in many ways just these two sessions have given me more than much of the therapy I’ve participated in previously. Thank you Lauren. -TT
Lauren has a warm and gentle style. She helped me to feel safe and supported, and I had no trouble at all getting "into it." The session felt healing, meditative, super relaxing, and was quite effective. I was pleasantly surprised that I felt a change in my habits/productivity level the same week as our session! -EB
Lauren is the kindest, she took me through the session step by step and made me feel very comfortable throughout. She is super professional, present, and understanding and flexible of schedule changes. I believe that a lot of the concerns we spoke about before the session were addressed during hypnotherapy, and I have seen an incremental change in my behavior since. Would highly recommend and would definitely come back. -VC
I really enjoyed my hypnosis experience with Lauren! She was compassionate, thoughtful, curious, and warm. She listened carefully to my goals and checked in regularly throughout. I was able to connect to some resources that I continued to work with in the weeks following our meeting, and found it very helpful! -MM
Lauren's hypnosessions have been transformative. She has helped me to step into a higher level of self worth! I have felt more in touch with my higher self after these sessions: compassionate, brave, and motivated. The hypnosessions are also very meditative and relaxing in nature. I would recommend hypnotherapy with Lauren to anyone looking to move closer to their goals. -LF
The hypnosis session with Lauren was wonderful and cathartic. If I had more time and flexibility I would have definitely booked more sessions. It felt really collaborative and illuminating about what I carry from my past, and where I see myself in the future. -RM
Lauren is a highly skilled hypnotist that cares deeply about their clients. I can't recommend them enough! -EV