Clinical hypnotherapy in Atlanta and online

Change that begins beneath the surface.

Some patterns don't shift no matter how much you understand them. Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind, where habits, beliefs, and body responses actually live, so the change you want can take root at its source.

Book a consultation Sleep hypnotherapy, coming December

Why insight alone isn't always enough

You can know exactly why you react the way you do and still find yourself reacting. That's because the thinking mind is only a small part of the picture. Most of what drives us runs quietly underneath: the protective habits we learned early, the beliefs we absorbed before we had words for them, the way the body braces before we notice we're afraid.

Hypnotherapy guides you into a focused, deeply relaxed state where the subconscious becomes more accessible and more open to new learning. From there, we can gently update old patterns rather than fighting them with willpower.

It isn't what you've seen on TV

Stage shows and movies have taught most of us to picture hypnosis as mind control. Clinical hypnotherapy is something very different: collaborative, consensual, and grounded in your goals.

You'll lose control.

You stay in charge the whole time. You can hear me, speak, move, and open your eyes whenever you choose. Nothing happens without your consent.

You'll be unconscious or asleep.

You'll be relaxed and aware. Most people describe it like the absorbed state of a good book or a long drive: calm, focused, and present.

You'll do or say something embarrassing.

You won't act against your values. Hypnosis can't make you do anything you don't want to do. Your protective parts stay with you.

One session fixes everything.

Real change is a process. Like any meaningful therapy, hypnotherapy builds over a series of sessions shaped around you.

Built around you, not a script

There are no generic recordings here. Every session is designed for your history, your nervous system, your language, and what you want to be different in your life.

3 to 8

sessions is the typical range for noticeable, lasting change. Some goals shift quickly; deeper patterns may take a little longer. We'll check in together along the way and adjust as you go.

  1. Consultation

    We talk about what brings you here, what you've already tried, and whether hypnotherapy is a good fit.

  2. Your plan

    Together we identify the patterns to work with and the outcome you want, in your own words.

  3. Sessions

    Each session includes grounding, guided hypnosis tailored to you, and time to reflect on what came up.

  4. Integration

    You leave with simple practices to reinforce the change between sessions and in daily life.

Launching December 2026

Hypnotherapy for sleep

When your mind won't settle at night, it's often because some part of you still believes it isn't safe to rest. Sleep hypnotherapy works with the subconscious patterns that keep the body on alert, helping your system relearn how to wind down and stay down.

This focused offering is designed for adults who have tried the sleep hygiene tips and are still lying awake.

  • Trouble falling asleep or a racing mind at bedtime
  • Waking in the night and not getting back to sleep
  • Anxiety or hypervigilance that rises after dark
  • Sleep that was disrupted by stress or trauma
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Professional Hypnotherapist certificate issued to Shae Nicole Ivie-Williams by the Professional Hypnosis Institute, Roswell, Georgia, with a gold seal and Professional Hypnotherapist pin.
Certified October 2026, Professional Hypnosis Institute, Roswell, Georgia

Hypnotherapy held by a trauma therapist

Shae Ivie-Williams, LPC, SEP, brings more than a decade of clinical experience to this work. Hypnotherapy sessions are informed by her training in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, IFS, and Brainspotting, so your nervous system is respected at every step and nothing is rushed.

  • CertificationProfessional Hypnotherapist
  • Training100 hours, Professional Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Level 1
  • LicensureLPC in GA, FL, CA, and SC

Hypnotherapy alongside your other work

Hypnotherapy can stand on its own or be woven into the somatic and parts based work you may already be doing at The Healing Spot.

Common questions

Can anyone be hypnotized?

Most people can experience hypnosis. It's a natural state you already move in and out of every day. Some people settle in quickly and others take a few sessions to feel comfortable, and both are completely normal.

How many sessions will I need?

Most clients notice meaningful change within 3 to 8 sessions. The number depends on your goals and how long the pattern has been in place. We'll review your progress together and decide on next steps as we go.

What does a session feel like?

Many people describe deep relaxation, heaviness or lightness in the body, and a sense of time moving differently. You remain aware throughout and can pause at any point.

Is hypnotherapy safe for trauma survivors?

When it's offered by a trauma informed clinician, yes. Sessions are paced to your window of tolerance and grounded in somatic awareness, and we'll talk openly about your comfort before we begin.

Can sessions happen online?

Yes. Hypnotherapy is available in person at our Atlanta office and by secure telehealth for clients located in Georgia, Florida, California, and South Carolina.

When does sleep hypnotherapy begin?

Sleep hypnotherapy launches in December 2026. Join the waitlist to be among the first to hear when scheduling opens.