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Biography for Vanessa Rezende, CCHt

Vanessa Rezende is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Yoga Instructor, and Sound Healer based in Los Angeles, California.

With a passion for holistic therapeutic modalities, she empowers individuals to cultivate healthier minds, bodies, and spirits. Vanessa’s mission is to support personal growth through mindfulness practices, helping others design a life aligned with their authentic desires.

A former attorney with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of São Paulo, Vanessa transitioned from a successful law career to focus on mind-body wellness. Her journey into yoga and hypnotherapy reflects her commitment to exploring transformative healing practices.

Vanessa earned her 500-hour yoga certification from Yoga Salt, training under Tamal Dodge. She furthered her studies in breathwork, meditation, and neuroscience with Alex Nashton, and deepened her expertise in sound healing and Reiki under Queenie Hilfer.

Guided by values of love, integrity, and compassion, Vanessa works with a wide variety of presenting issues and clients’ backgrounds. Her work nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, helping individuals unlock their fullest potential and experience the freedom to embrace who they truly are.


Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Addictions
  2. Anxiety
  3. Career Success
  4. Change Habits
  5. Chronic Pain
  6. Death or Loss
  7. Exam Anxiety
  8. Exercise
  9. Fears
  10. Insecurity
  11. Motivation
  12. Overeating
  13. Relaxation
  14. Self Esteem
  15. Self Image
  16. Sleep Disorders
  17. Stop Smoking
  18. Stress
  19. Trauma
  20. Weight Loss

Experience

Vanessa has extensive experience in holistic wellness, mental health recovery, and mindset coaching. She is skilled in various somatic therapeutic modalities aimed at stress and anxiety relief, trauma recovery, pain management, and addiction support. Passionate about empowering her clients, Vanessa uses mindfulness practices to help them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.


Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
    Date Started: 05/17/2022 - Date Graduated: 07/28/2023
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Mind-Body Psychology with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 09/18/2023 - Date Graduated: 09/18/2024
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Research Articles Course - 08/2024
  2. First Three Hypnosis Sessions - 07/2022
  3. Rapid and Instant Inductions - 11/2022
  4. Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - 03/2024
  5. Healthy Boundaries - 03/2024
  6. The Art of Positive Thinking - 10/2023
  7. How to Release Self-Limiting Beliefs - 10/2023
  8. Make Anxiety Your Best Friend - 08/2022
  9. Crystal Singing Bowls and Hypnosis - 11/2022
  10. Kappasinian Hypnosis - 07/2023
  11. Intuitive and Energy Healing - 07/2022
  12. Hypnosis in History - 05/2022
  13. Build and Enhance your Hypnotherapy Practice with Group Hypnosis - 09/2022
  14. Helping Hypnotherapy Clients with Driving Anxiety - 08/2022
  15. NLP: Principles and Strategies of Success - 07/2022
  16. Body Syndromes - 07/2022
  17. Superbrain Yoga and Pranic Healing - 08/2022
  18. Making the Unconscious Conscious - 08/2022
  19. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapeutic Metaphors - 07/2022
  20. Cheryl O'Neil/Justine - Stop Smoking - 09/2022
  21. Cheryl O'Neil/Linda - Weight Loss, Mend Broken Heart - 10/2022
  22. John Melton/Logan - Emotions - 10/2022
  23. John Melton/Todd - Anxiety and Panic Attacks - 08/2022
  24. Lisa Machenberg/Anniko - Stress Management - 10/2022
  25. Lisa Machenberg/Harrison - Family Trauma - 01/2024
  26. Lisa Machenberg/Katie - Attracting the Right Relationship - 10/2022
  27. Lisa Machenberg/Robert - Hyper Vigilance and Anxiety - 01/2024
  28. Lisa Machenberg/Wendy - Smoking Cessation - 09/2023
  29. Marc Gravelle/Ian - Learning Focus and Organization - 10/2023
  30. Marc Gravelle/Kenny - Self Confidence - 10/2022
  31. Marc Gravelle/Maureen - Stop Smoking - 09/2023
  32. Michele Guzy/Diego - Procrastination - 08/2022
  33. Michele Guzy/John - Self-Confidence and Meeting New People - 09/2022
  34. Elaine Perliss/Carla - Fear of Flying - 09/2022
  35. John Melton/Genevieve - Trypophobia - Fear of Seeing Small Holes - Session 1 of 6 - 07/2023
  36. Hypnosis and the Law of Attraction - 12/2022
  37. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 08/2022
  38. Creating a Professional Zoom Room - 10/2022
  39. Wisdom of the Body-Mind in Hypnotherapy - 08/2022
  40. Introduction to Positive Psychology - 08/2022
  41. Introduction to Somatic and Parts Work for Healing Trauma - 08/2022
  42. Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy: Clinical Application - 08/2022
  43. Understanding and Working with Older Patients - 09/2022
  44. Introduction to the Embodied Mind Theory - 08/2022
  45. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - 08/2022
  46. A Primer on Transpersonal Psychology - 11/2023
  47. Mindfulness: From the Perspective of Transpersonal Psychology - 01/2024
  48. Extreme Self Care: Feed Your True Needs, Say Goodbye to Cravings - 06/2023
  49. Cultivating Mindfulness Using a Mind-Body Approach - 05/2023

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 011947
    Certification Valid To: Mar 05, 2026

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Hypnosis and Childbirth - 10/2022
  2. Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - 05/2023
  3. Advanced Imagery - 03/2024
  4. Trauma Recovery Hypnosis - 11/2022
  5. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 11/2022
  6. Hypnosis for Test Anxiety and Success - 12/2023

Awards

  • Honors Graduate - AOS Degree Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 09/18/2024
  • Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 07/28/2023

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2022

Website


https://VanessaRezende.com/


Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

Contact Information

Vanessa Rezende
Marina del Rey, California 90292, United States
805-603-4526