I have extensive accredited training and experience in the field of hypnotherapy. As someone who has been using hypnosis since 2007, and as a graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute College of Hypnotherapy, I'm knowledgeable and ready to help you achieve your goals.

At present, I have earned the following diploma and certifications:

Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy w/ High Honors

Hypnosis Motivation Institute College of Hypnotherapy

Tarzana, California

October 22, 2024

Certified Hypnotherapist

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

October 22, 2024

Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

October 19, 2024

Certified Specialist: Therapeutic Imagery Master

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

May 7, 2024

Certified Specialist: Hypnosis and Weight Loss

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

August 25, 2024

Certified Specialist: Hypnosis for Insomnia & Sleep Disorders

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

October 26, 2024

Certified Specialist: Hypnosis and Pain Management

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

August 30, 2024

Certified Specialist: Hypnosis and ADHD

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

August 25, 2024

Certified Specialist: Hypnosis and PTSD

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

September 2, 2024

Certified Specialist: Trauma Recovery Hypnosis

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

January 13, 2024

Certified Specialist: Hypnosis and Seniors

American Hypnosis Association

Tarzana, California

January 19, 2024

At present, I have earned the following awards:

Director's Award

For Remarkable Performance in Professional Practice

Hypnosis Motivation Institute College of Hypnotherapy
Tarzana, California

October 31, 2024

With few exceptions, each hypnotherapy session lasts one hour. This consists of:

• Cognitive processing time where we talk about your presenting issue(s) and progress you’ve made since your last session.

• Discussion of what we’ll do in hypnosis.

• Time spent in the hypnotic state making the changes in the subconscious mind that we discussed.

I bring you out of the hypnotic state at around 50 minutes, and we get you scheduled for your next session.

Please Note: Sessions may be shorter if we're able to cover cognitive processing quicker than usual, but the hypnotherapy portion of the session should always be around 20 minutes.

Ideally, hypnotherapy appointments occur each week. It’s the ideal amount of time between sessions to increase the effectiveness of hypnotherapy.

In some situations, we may be able to schedule sessions every two weeks or every month depending on what your presenting issue is.

The longer the time between sessions, the more opportunity your subconscious has to return to your original state of homeostasis, and that’s counterproductive to the progression of hypnotherapy. It will likely result in additional hypnotherapy sessions being needed to reach resolution with your presenting issue.

Every client is unique, and every presenting issue is different for each unique client. Traditional therapy usually consists of 30 sessions on average for any given presenting issue. With hypnotherapy, the average number of sessions is six.

It is important to note that the number of sessions will depend on each unique situation. We may be able to work together and bring resolution to your presenting issue in about six sessions, but for some it may take upwards of 20 sessions or more.

Some clients are also recurring clients who have ongoing weekly appointments. These clients seek to talk about the stressors of their week, vent out those stressors via the hypnotic state, and seek positive reinforcement to maintain a beneficial mental state.

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I charge $150.00 per hypnotherapy session.

A non-refundable deposit in the full amount of the session price is required at the time of booking, and the deposit is applied to the cost of the session when the session is complete. A cancellation policy is enforced equally with each client, and the non-refundable deposit will be forfeited for late cancellations or failing to show up for a session. In some instances, in my discretion, I may allow sessions to be rebooked for another time, but the deposit will not be refunded.

Package discounts are available. Please email me at michael.lazzarini@connectedhypnotherapy.com if you wish to purchase multiple sessions in advance for a discount.

Please note: There are some presenting issues which will require a two hour initial session. If this is the case, the session fee will be different. Please contact me for specific information.

At least 24 hours of notice prior to your appointment is required for all rescheduling requests. Payments are made at time appointment is booked via a non-refundable deposit. That deposit is then applied to the invoice generated for your appointment. If you cannot make your appointment, you can reschedule. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED! You will be given two opportunities to reschedule in a six month period. After three cancellations within a six month period you will not be allowed to reschedule and you will lose your payment. After three cancellations within a six month period, you will be bumped to the bottom of the waiting list or referred to a different hypnotherapist. At that time you will have to book and pay for a new appointment.

If you cancel an appointment (without rescheduling under the aforementioned terms) or fail to show up for an appointment, you will lose your deposit, and you will have to book and pay for a new appointment if you wish to book again in the future.

If you have a Letter of Medical Necessity from your physician/psychiatrist, you may use HSA/FSA funds to pay for your hypnotherapy sessions. Because licenses are not issued for the practice of hypnotherapy, there are no known insurance options available to cover the cost of services.