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Biography for Mercedeh M. Lew, CHt

Basically, I help your brain stop tripping itself up so you can start living the way you actually want to! I will help you change your entire reality—not by “trying harder,” but by working with your mind instead of fighting against it.

Hypnosis isn’t magic, but it is science-backed, powerful, and life-changing when you have the right guide. If you’re ready to break free from whatever’s been holding you back, let’s get started.

A little about me: I am a Somatic Trauma-Informed Certified Hypnotherapist and Brainspotting Practitioner and Member of American Hypnosis Association (AHA). I hold a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Behavior. These academic qualifications provide a solid foundation in understanding human emotions, behaviors, and the psychological mechanisms behind them.

I’ve always been fascinated by how the mind works—why we do what we do, why we stay stuck even when we know better, and why some people seem to break through obstacles while others feel trapped. Once I discovered hypnosis and brainspotting, everything clicked. I wasn’t just curious about hypnosis and brainspotting. I was desperate for something that actually worked. I had spent years exhausted, retriggered, and retraumatized, trying everything to “figure out” the next step. I wasn’t avoiding accountability. I wasn’t unwilling to do the work. I just couldn’t—because my experiences were bigger than me, bigger than what logic or willpower alone could fix.

At some point, I realized that understanding my trauma wasn’t enough—I needed a way to actually process it. That’s when I found hypnosis and brainspotting, and for the first time, my mind stopped fighting me.

I wasn’t just managing symptoms anymore—I was finally healing. That’s why I do this work. Because I know what it feels like to hit a wall and think, What else is there? I know how frustrating it is to keep searching for a solution that actually works. And I know how life-changing it is when you finally find one. Now, I help people break through the patterns, fears, and beliefs that feel impossible to move past—because I’ve been there. And I know there is a way through.

Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Career Success
  3. Change Habits
  4. Communication
  5. Exercise
  6. Immune System
  7. Improve Health
  8. Motivation
  9. Overeating
  10. Panic Attacks
  11. Phobias
  12. Procrastination
  13. Self Confidence
  14. Self Defeating Behaviors
  15. Self Esteem
  16. Sexual Problems
  17. Shame
  18. Social Phobia
  19. Weight Loss
  20. Writers Block

Experience

  • Quitting smoking for good (without white-knuckling through cravings)
  • Weight loss and emotional eating (because it’s not just about the food)
  • Breaking bad habits (nail biting, procrastination, etc.)
  • Better sleep and stress relief (because burnout isn’t a personality trait)
  • Performance and confidence boosting (for athletes, professionals, and students)
  • Fear and phobia elimination (from public speaking to flying to spiders)

Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
    Date Started: 02/20/2024 - Date Graduated: 02/20/2025
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    National University
    Date Started: 01/17/2011 - Date Graduated: 09/11/2015

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Introduction to Biofeedback 1 and 2 - 11/2024
  2. Research Articles Course - 10/2024
  3. Everybody Rides the Carousel - 10/2024
  4. Biofeedback 2 - 11/2024
  5. Biofeedback 1 - 05/2024
  6. Hypnosis in History - 02/2024
  7. Body Syndromes - 05/2024
  8. Cheryl O'Neil/April - Confidence for Auditions - 11/2024
  9. Healing Power of Hypnotic Scripts - 07/2024
  10. Creating a Professional Zoom Room - 12/2024
  11. Introduction to Positive Psychology - 05/2024
  12. Introduction to Somatic and Parts Work for Healing Trauma - 05/2024
  13. Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy: Clinical Application - 05/2024
  14. Introduction to the Embodied Mind Theory - 10/2024
  15. Heart Medicine: Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom - 05/2024
  16. Psychosynthesis Transpersonal Workshop - 07/2024
  17. Cultivating Mindfulness Using a Mind-Body Approach - 05/2024

Certifications

  • Certified Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 012732
    Certification Valid To: Dec 01, 2026

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Driving Anxiety and Social Phobias - 09/2024
  2. Hypnosis and Smoking/Vaping Cessation - 12/2024
  3. Hypnosis for Immune Disorders - 02/2025
  4. Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - 02/2025
  5. Hypnosis and Sports Performance - 02/2025

Awards

  • High Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 02/20/2025

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2024

Website


https://SomaMindTherapy.com/

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Farsi (Persian)

Contact Information

Mercedeh M. Lew
SomaMind Therapy
San Diego, California 92108, United States
 866-645-3090

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