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Biography for Zara Nazir, CHt

Zara Nazir has been fascinated by the inner-workings of the mind from a young age. Growing up overseas, she was exposed to a variety of backgrounds, belief systems, and cultures. This chapter of her life peaked her interest in how the culmination of experience, the people around us, and who we choose to be, inevitably shapes who we are. This drove her to further her studies of the complexities of the brain and human behavior. She went on to pursue and receive a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego.

During her studies, she acquired a broad range of skills in machine learning and neural computation, brain imaging, design and interaction, linguistics, and behavioral neuroscience. She has spent most of her adult life exploring various aspects of mental health, from working with children with developmental disabilities, to researching the efficacy of online mental health resources. She went on to work with a dedicated team of researchers to investigate the ability of the subconscious mind to treat chronic pain through mindfulness. These experiences ultimately led her to her passion: working with both the conscious and subconscious mind through hypnotherapy.

After completing her residency training at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, Zara received her Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors. She now works one-on-one with clients to facilitate long lasting, positive change in their lives.


Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Abandonment
  2. Agoraphobia
  3. Anxiety
  4. Change Habits
  5. Fears
  6. Forgiveness
  7. Obsessions
  8. Pain Management
  9. Panic Attacks
  10. Perfectionism
  11. Phobias
  12. Relationship Enhancement
  13. Resistance
  14. Self Awareness
  15. Sleep Disorders
  16. Social Phobia
  17. Stress
  18. Substance Abuse
  19. Trauma
  20. Weight Loss

Experience

Zara has worked with a wide variety of clients worldwide. She has helped clients with stress and anxiety reduction, severe fears and phobias, and trauma recovery. Zara also has experience in helping clients curb unwanted habits and behaviors, as well as address and replace maladaptive coping strategies. She has used the practice of Self-Hypnosis not only to eliminate her own chronic pain, but to help others do so as well.

The strength of her practice lies within her combined background of neuroscience and behavioral analysis which provides her clients with a healthy balance between objective and subjective truth, as well as individualized therapeutic intervention.

If you are ready to begin your journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth through hypnotherapy, contact Zara below.


Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
    Date Started: 04/19/2022 - Date Graduated: 05/09/2023
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • BS in Cognitive Neuroscience
    University of California - San Diego
    Date Started: 08/24/2018 - Date Graduated: 03/15/2022
    Total Years: 4

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. 5 Powerful Ways to Launch, Market, and Grow Your Hypnotherapy Practice - 08/2022
  2. Advanced Advertising and Promotion - 08/2022
  3. Body Syndromes - 06/2022
  4. Business Basics: Tools to Get, Retain and Help More Clients - 12/2022
  5. Cheryl O'Neil/Anthony - Grief - 08/2022
  6. Cheryl O'Neil/April - Confidence for Auditions - 08/2022
  7. Cheryl O'Neil/Justine - Stop Smoking - 08/2022
  8. Cheryl O'Neil/Linda - Weight Loss, Mend Broken Heart - 08/2022
  9. Cheryl O'Neil/Patrick - Motivation for Writing Novel - 08/2022
  10. Creating a Professional Zoom Room - 07/2022
  11. Elaine Perliss/Beverly - Claustrophobia - 07/2022
  12. Elaine Perliss/Carla - Fear of Flying - 07/2022
  13. Elaine Perliss/Jane - Improve Willpower - 10/2022
  14. Elaine Perliss/Joe - Curious About Hypnosis - 08/2022
  15. Elaine Perliss/Shane - Test Taking Anxiety - 08/2022
  16. First Three Hypnosis Sessions - 05/2022
  17. Hacking Happiness Hormones - 12/2022
  18. Heart Medicine: Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom - 08/2022
  19. Hypnosis for Clients with Cancer - 10/2023
  20. Hypnosis in History - 01/2022
  21. Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy: Clinical Application - 08/2022
  22. Introduction to Positive Psychology - 08/2022
  23. Introduction to Somatic and Parts Work for Healing Trauma - 08/2022
  24. Introduction to the Embodied Mind Theory - 08/2022
  25. Intuitive and Energy Healing - 08/2022
  26. John McCarthy/Belinda - Bad Eating Habits - 08/2022
  27. John Melton/Genevieve - Trypophobia - Fear of Seeing Small Holes - Session 1 of 6 - 10/2022
  28. John Melton/Karen - Fear of Learning to Swim - 08/2022
  29. John Melton/Logan - Emotions - 08/2022
  30. John Melton/Todd - Anxiety and Panic Attacks - 08/2022
  31. Kappasinian Hypnosis - 10/2022
  32. Lisa Machenberg/Melanie - Depression and Overeating - 10/2022
  33. Love, Sex and Intimacy - 10/2022
  34. Make Anxiety Your Best Friend - 12/2022
  35. Marc Gravelle - HMI Book Club - 09/2022
  36. Marc Gravelle/Chuck - Self-Defeating Attitude - 11/2022
  37. Marc Gravelle/Eva - Improve Focus, Insomnia - 11/2022
  38. Marc Gravelle/Karen - Rebellious with Authority - 11/2022
  39. Marc Gravelle/Kenny - Self Confidence - 11/2022
  40. Marc Gravelle/Richard - Procrastination While Writing - 11/2022
  41. Master the Arm Raising - 12/2022
  42. Michele Guzy/Barbara - Animal Communication - 10/2022
  43. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - 08/2022
  44. Research Articles Course - 07/2022
  45. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 08/2022
  46. Understanding and Working with Older Patients - 08/2022
  47. Understanding the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous - 12/2022

Certifications

  • Certified Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 011161
    Certification Valid To: Oct 05, 2024

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Hypnosis and Transgender Clients - 07/2022
  2. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 02/2024
  3. Smoking Cessation - 04/2023
  4. Trauma Recovery Hypnosis - 11/2022

Awards

  • Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 05/09/2023

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2022

Website


https://www.ZaraNazir.com/


Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Zara Nazir
Zara Nazir Hypnotherapy
San Diego, California 92120, United States
949-310-8518