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Biography for Cynthia O'Donnell, CHt

Discover what your mind can achieve. Choose to guide your subconscious.

As an 2020 Honors Graduate of HMI, I can help you create lasting change in your behaviors, your self image, your emotions, your relationships, and your view of the world around you. Hypnosis is a natural state that provides opportunities for healing, learning and improving the qualify of your life in an endless variety of ways. I can help you become clear on what you would like to achieve and guide your subconscious to align with the life you envision.

I have helped many people successfully improve sleep, reduce anxiety and stress, establish healthy boundaries, improve concentration, and overcome bad habits. Most clients feel much more relaxed and comfortable after the first session, and sleep generally improves significantly. Clients appreciate the soothing and relaxing nature of hypnotherapy and gain a better understanding of how the conscious and subconscious can work together to help them make positive change. I am looking forward to helping you.

I am currently seeing clients safely through Zoom and FaceTime. Phone sessions are also available.

My wide variety of training includes Certifications in Therapeutic Imagery (Masters Level), Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Attention Deficit, Anxieties and Fears, Sports and Peak Performance, Past Life Regression Therapy, Healing the Inner Child, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mental and Emotional Release, and Pre and Post Surgery Hypnosis.

Past Life Regression Therapy provides a wonderful opportunity to explore other aspects of yourself through hypnosis that can unlock emotional blockages, release negative behavior patterns, and gain a level of self understanding and insight in a unique and powerful way.


Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Concentration
  3. Forgiveness
  4. Hair Twisting
  5. Insomnia
  6. Motivation
  7. Nail Biting
  8. Panic Attacks
  9. Past Life Regression
  10. Procrastination
  11. Public Speaking
  12. Relaxation
  13. Self Confidence
  14. Self Defeating Behaviors
  15. Self Esteem
  16. Stop Smoking
  17. Stress
  18. Study Habits
  19. Weight Loss
  20. Worry

Experience

I have completed an extensive internship, including over 330 hours of clinical experience. I have successfully helped clients overcome stress and anxiety, sleep issues, break bad habits such as hair twirling, nail biting, and smoking. I have also helped many clients through therapeutic imagery and past life regression therapy.


Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 09/24/2019 - Date Graduated: 10/26/2020
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Aging Well: Staying Sharp with Hypnotherapy - 02/2020
  2. Body Syndromes - 11/2019
  3. Body/Mind Imaging - Creating Powerful, Personal Presence - 02/2020
  4. Cheryl O'Neil/Justine - Stop Smoking - 02/2020
  5. Cheryl O'Neil/Linda - Weight Loss, Mend Broken Heart - 02/2020
  6. Embracing Your Shadow Self - 02/2020
  7. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapeutic Metaphors - 03/2020
  8. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Trance Phenomena - 11/2019
  9. Getting Comfortable with Silence - 02/2020
  10. Healing the Child Within - 10/2020
  11. Healthy Boundaries - 11/2019
  12. Healthy Boundaries - 04/2021
  13. How Forgiveness Impacts Brain Functioning - 11/2019
  14. How Not to Give into Naysayers - 11/2019
  15. Hypnosis and Anxiety - 02/2020
  16. Hypnosis in History - 09/2019
  17. Hypnotic Remedies for Three Productivity Poisons - 02/2020
  18. Hypnotic Scripts - 02/2020
  19. Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - 12/2019
  20. Introduction to Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - 02/2020
  21. John Melton/Logan - Emotions - 02/2020
  22. John Melton/Todd - Anxiety and Panic Attacks - 02/2020
  23. Jumpstart 2020 Jamboree! - 01/2020
  24. Kappasinian Hypnosis - 11/2019
  25. Lisa Machenberg/Katie - Attracting the Right Relationship - 02/2020
  26. Lisa Machenberg/Mary - Weight Loss and Eating Habits - 02/2020
  27. Lisa Machenberg/Robert - Hyper Vigilance and Anxiety - 02/2020
  28. Love, Sex and Intimacy - 02/2020
  29. Making the Unconscious Conscious - 03/2020
  30. Marc Gravelle/Ian - Learning Focus and Organization - 02/2020
  31. Michele Guzy/Barbara - Animal Communication - 02/2020
  32. Michele Guzy/Diego - Procrastination - 02/2020
  33. Research Articles Course - 10/2020
  34. Sigil Magic Imagery - Draw your Way to Success - 03/2020
  35. Spoon Bending - Come to the PK Party! - 03/2020
  36. Superbrain Yoga and Pranic Healing - 12/2019
  37. Tapping the Subconscious through Conversational Hypnosis - 02/2020
  38. The 12 Steps of AA and Hypnotherapy - 02/2020
  39. The Decision Factor - 02/2020
  40. The Gifts of Trauma - 03/2020
  41. The Power of Colors - 11/2019
  42. The Power of Releasing Guilt and Shame - 05/2020
  43. Therapeutic Creative Journaling - 02/2020
  44. Therapeutic Imagery Training - Imagery for Life Passages - 09/2020
  45. Therapeutic Imagery Training - Metaphysical Imagery - 09/2020
  46. Therapeutic Imagery Training - Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - 02/2020
  47. Transcendent Aspects of the Human Experience - 02/2020
  48. Uplifting Depression - How Hypnotherapy Can Help - 03/2020

Certifications

  • Certified Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 010389
    Certification Valid To: Feb 20, 2032

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming - 10/2020
  2. Hypnosis and ADD-ADHD - 10/2020
  3. Hypnosis and Childbirth - 10/2022
  4. Hypnosis and Grief Recovery - 10/2024
  5. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 10/2020
  6. Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation - 09/2020
  7. Hypnosis and Sports Performance - 03/2020
  8. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 10/2020
  9. Hypnosis for Anxieties and Fears - 03/2020
  10. Hypnosis for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders - 10/2022
  11. Mental and Emotional Release® Therapy - 10/2020
  12. Past Life Regression Therapy - 03/2020
  13. Pre and Post Surgery Hypnosis - 03/2020
  14. Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - 09/2020
  15. Therapeutic Imagery Master - 10/2020
  16. Therapeutic Imagery Training - Advanced Imagery - 08/2020

Awards

  • Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/26/2020
  • Director's Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/22/2020
  • Academic Achievement Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/22/2020
  • Clinical Achievement Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/22/2020

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2020
  • Hypnotherapists Union Local 472
    Member Since: 2020
  • Business Network International
    Member Since: 2020

Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Cynthia O'Donnell
Cindy O'Donnell Hypnotherapy
Simi Valley, California 93065, United States
805-387-2335