At Within Hypnosis, we believe real transformation begins from the inside out. Whether you’re ready to break free from old patterns, ease stress, or reconnect with your purpose, hypnotherapy helps you return to your true center.
We serve individuals throughout Virginia who are ready to take the next step in their personal growth. If that’s you, let’s begin.
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Hypnotherapy isn’t about mind control, it’s about unlocking your mind’s full potential. Through guided relaxation and focused attention, I’ll help you enter a natural, receptive state where meaningful change can begin. It’s a practical, evidence-based approach that connects the science of the mind with the goals you want to achieve.
Whether you’re working toward quitting smoking, losing weight, improving self-confidence, or overcoming stress, hypnotherapy is a gentle yet powerful path to positive, lasting change.
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“I love working with Lucia, she is truly a gem of a human being. Lucia is a great listener and very easy to talk to. Sometimes I haven’t been able to put into words a particular issue and Lucia was intuitive enough to help me frame it in new…”
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“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Lucia for her unwavering dedication and exceptional professionalism. Lucia’s authenticity and genuine support have been instrumental in helping me overcome my challenges…”
Kristin Coiner
“Working with her has truly been a transformative experience. She has an incredible gift for helping you see life from a new and empowering perspective. From the very first moment, she created a space that felt safe…”
Hypnotherapy isn’t about mind control, it’s about unlocking your mind’s full potential. Through guided relaxation and focused attention, I’ll help you enter a natural, receptive state where meaningful change can begin. It’s a practical, evidence-based approach that connects the science of the mind with the goals you want to achieve.
Whether you’re working toward quitting smoking, losing weight, improving self-confidence, or overcoming stress, hypnotherapy is a gentle yet powerful path to positive, lasting change.
Identify the roots of your smoking habit and create a lasting mental shift to quit, calmly, confidently, and fully in control.
Transform your relationship with food and body image by addressing emotional eating, motivation, and self-worth from within.
Rewire fear-based responses and move through life with greater ease, strength, and clarity using gentle, targeted hypnotherapy.
Quiet anxious thoughts, restore emotional balance, and reconnect with a deeper sense of calm and safety within yourself.
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Book your free consultation to explore how personalized hypnotherapy can help you find calm, shift patterns, and reconnect with the best version of you.
Identify the roots of your smoking habit and create a lasting mental shift to quit, calmly, confidently, and fully in control.
Rewire self-doubt and strengthen your confidence so you can show up with greater clarity, trust, and belief in yourself.
Sharpen focus, eliminate mental blocks, and unlock your peak mindset to perform at your best physically and mentally.
Break free from unwanted habits by understanding their deeper patterns and creating lasting, empowered change through hypnotherapy.
Explore a wide range of hypnotherapy services designed to support your mind, body, and goals.
Inner Child Healing
Parenting
Relationships
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Past Life Regression
Anger Management
Stress Reduction
Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy
Habit Creation
Breaking Bad Habits
Assertiveness
Career Success
Confidence
Creativity
Cravings
Exercise Motivation
Fear of Failure
Fear of Success
Grief
Forgiveness
Guilt
Insomnia
Irritability
Lack of Direction
Motivation
Nail Biting
Overeating
Pain Management
Perfectionism
Problem Solving
Procrastination
Public Speaking
Relaxation
Self-Control
Self-Hypnosis
Sleep Disorders
Tardiness
Addictions
And much more!
The first step toward real change doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking clarity, or ready to move past what’s holding you back, we’re here to support you with care and expertise.
Schedule your free consultation and explore how hypnotherapy can help you reconnect with yourself, feel more grounded, and move forward with confidence.
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Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process that helps you access the deeper layers of your mind, where real, lasting change begins. Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:
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We start by creating a safe, open space where we listen to your experiences, emotions, and goals. Through careful conversation, we explore the patterns, triggers, and stories that have shaped your current situation.
As we learn, our mind naturally forms associations between experiences and positive and negative feelings. Understanding these connections gives us the first key to change.
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Together, we begin to uncover the “subconscious script” that has been silently influencing your reactions, behaviors, and beliefs. We look at how early experiences and survival instincts, like the fight-or-flight response, may have wired certain patterns into your thinking.
At birth, our primitive mind governs automatic survival responses. Over time, life events —without a critical filter— shape our subconscious beliefs, creating the emotional scripts we often live by without even realizing it.
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By building awareness of how your subconscious mind operates (which accounts for about 88% of your mental activity), you start to see how past associations can trigger automatic reactions. Awareness gives you the power to question what’s truly serving you and what isn’t.
Around age 8, we develop a “critical filter” that helps us analyze experiences logically. But earlier subconscious patterns can remain, sometimes creating conflicts between what we want consciously and what feels automatic.
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Once you recognize the subconscious patterns at play, you can consciously choose the changes you want to make. You are never passive in this process; you are an active participant, setting the direction for your growth.
Hypnosis provides a way to quiet the overload of daily thoughts, allowing new, empowering suggestions to reach the deeper mind and replace outdated or limiting patterns.
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Through focused relaxation and targeted suggestions during hypnosis, we help you rewire old associations and reinforce new, healthier ones. In this deeply receptive state, you gain access to the “control panel” of your mind, allowing transformation to happen naturally, safely, and at your own pace.
Hypnotherapy isn’t about changing who you are, it’s about helping you reconnect with your truest self and create the life you want, from within.
We believe your mind holds the key to lasting change, and we’re here to help you unlock it. At Within Hypnosis, we promise to meet you with professional care, deep respect, and an unshakable belief in your potential. If something doesn’t feel aligned, we’ll adjust. If you feel unsure, we’ll slow down. You’re never alone in this process.
Your transformation is real, and we’re committed to helping you experience it safely, clearly, and with purpose. Because the greatest change starts from within.
You’re not just another appointment, you’re a whole person with a story worth honoring. At Within Hypnosis, we approach every session with care, experience, and genuine commitment to your growth.
The first step toward real change doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking clarity, or ready to move past what’s holding you back, we’re here to support you with care and expertise.
Schedule your free consultation and explore how hypnotherapy can help you reconnect with yourself, feel more grounded, and move forward with confidence.
Beyond my work with clients, I also serve as an instructor of hypnotherapy at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI), the first nationally accredited college of hypnosis in the United States. To learn more about my background and certifications, you can visit our About Us page.
At Within Hypnosis, we believe true transformation begins with clarity and connection. As a Master NLP Practitioner, I offer more than techniques, I offer a guided, personalized path toward the positive, lasting changes you’re ready to create.
The first step toward real change doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking clarity, or ready to move beyond what’s been holding you back, we’re here to meet you with care, skill, and unwavering support.
Schedule your free consultation and discover how hypnotherapy can help you reconnect with yourself, find your center, and move forward with purpose and confidence.
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We have no limits - We offer online consultations
Conveniently located at 58 Kennedy St, Alexandria, VA 22305, we offer in-person sessions for those nearby and secure virtual consultations for people across the globe. Whether you’re a few blocks away or on the other side of the world, you’ll receive the same thoughtful care, personalized guidance, and grounded support.
Have questions about hypnosis? We’ve answered some of the most common ones below
Yes. Hypnosis is just as effective virtually as it is in person. All you need is a quiet, comfortable space and a stable connection.
Yes. Hypnosis is a state we all experience daily, and anyone can be guided into a hypnotic state with simple and gentle instructions from an experienced hypnotherapist.
No, you will not lose control while hypnotized. You remain fully aware and in control throughout the entire session. Hypnosis is not about giving up control but rather gaining better control over your thoughts and behaviors. During hypnosis, you cannot be made to do or believe anything against your will.
Hypnosis is one of the fastest and most effective tools for change, but its success depends on a few key factors: your willingness to change, the nature of the issue we’re addressing, and the skill of the practitioner.
In my experience, many clients notice meaningful shifts after just one session, and many reach complete resolution by the fourth. Like any therapeutic process, each journey is unique and unfolds at its own pace.
No, hypnosis is completely safe when practiced by a trained professional. It is a natural state of focused awareness that we all experience daily, like when you’re deeply absorbed in a book or daydreaming while driving.
The use of hypnosis has been recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958 as a legitimate therapeutic tool. There has never been a documented case of hypnosis causing harm when properly conducted.
The only caution is that hypnosis should never be used while driving or operating machinery, as it requires your full attention. Otherwise, when guided by an experienced practitioner, it is a safe and powerful way to create positive change.
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