Cheryl Mitchell Hypnotherapy

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

I'll be with Shadi Homayoun and Raha Hypnotherapy at the Body, Mind, Spirit Expo June 13th & 14th, and presenting "Inner Guidance Through Hypnosis" on Sunday at 11:00 am.

You can sign up for a 20-minute mini hypnosis sessions during the event, which is a great way to address challenges such as fears, phobias, stress, confidence issues, motivation, and other everyday concerns.

Come out and say hello!

www.yourraha.com

05/08/2026

As within, so without. When you're suffering from internal conflict, it also shows up externally and makes life more difficult. Yet, it doesn't have to be a bad thing. You can grow from it.

Internal conflict doesn't have to be crippling. You can use it to learn about yourself and turn it to your advantage. https://lnkd.in/ext23-cA

04/03/2026

Have you ever had a client who says they want to get better, but somehow never follows through on treatment recommendations? It might not be simple resistance. Consider that it could be the mind’s way of protecting them through what’s known as secondary gain. , ...

04/03/2026

Over the years, I’ve noticed something fascinating in my practice: sometimes, the very thing a person wants to get rid of might be unconsciously helping them in some way. It sounds paradoxical, yet it’s a common barrier to change called secondary gain, and something to consider if you want to get better, yet nothing seems to be helping.

Have you ever had a client who says they want to get better, but somehow never follows through on treatment recommendations? It might not be simple resistance. Consider that it could be the mind’s way of protecting them through what’s known as secondary gain. , ...

03/23/2026

Words are powerful, and they shape our expectations. “Hypnosis” is one of those words that many people think they understand, yet if your knowledge of the process is mostly from movies, TV, or cruise-ship shows, you likely don't have a good understanding of it as a flexible, client-directed way of working with the mind to create real, lasting change.

What if it Wasn’t Called Hypnosis? When I ask someone who has been suffering with an illness or an ongoing problem, “If you knew of a process that doesn’t include you taking a prescription, that could help you to start to feel better after just one application, would you be willing to try it?....

03/05/2026

If the internet is your medical advisor, please stop turning to it and find a credible healthcare practictioner!

We all want quick answers, particularly about our health. I doubt most people actually "want" to go to the doctor to get answers, especially when it is so easy to turn to AI for information. Yet, have you considered the cost of online self-diagnosis? ...

02/24/2026

This short article offers a glimpse into how stress, expectation, and past experiences shape pain and other symptoms, and how hypnotherapy can be integrated to support healthcare.

Our nervous system continuously translates our thoughts, emotions, and expectations into physiology.

02/17/2026

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often leaves many people cycling through diets, medications, and appointments with only partial relief. In this article, I explore how gut‑directed hypnotherapy leverages the mind–gut connection to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and complement the care you’re already providing.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, affects millions worldwide and can have a significant impact on quality of life. Traditional treatments such as dietary modifications, psychological intervention, and phar

01/20/2026

Ever notice how your inner critic sounds like you — but harsher? In “It Can’t Always Be Your Fault,” I discuss why that voice isn't telling the truth and how to start challenging and changing it.

Read my Blog here: https://wix.to/lLV3nw8

So why do you listen to that voice of your inner critic? Just because it sounds like you? Have you ever stopped to consider that, if that inner critic were a real person, it would be the most biased, unfair judge that you ever met?