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There are two key concepts for understanding why hypnosis is such an important tool for creating life changes.

Homeostasis  and  Neuroplasticity

Homeostasis is our innate unconscious drive to “stay the same”, that is to say resist all changes at a subconscious level.  While we may desire a change in our feelings, reactions or habits, at a deeper level our subconscious defense mechanisms seek to preserve the status quo, ie… resist all efforts to change.  So while talking, planning, discussion and rational understanding of behavior are all important concepts, they do not address our subconscious need to sabotage our success and/or efforts to change.

On a personal, spiritual and behavioral level, neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change throughout an individual’s life. Our ability to changes beliefs, emotional responses and behavioral habits is dependent on the flexibility of or our mind.  Hypnosis, Therapeutic Imagery, NLP,  MER,  EFT,  and  Mindfulness are a  few  the tools used in hypnotherapy to facilitate the internal, emotional, behavioral flexibility need to overcome homeostasis and release our subconscious needs to sabotage our success or resist our desires for change.

Think of a Hypnotherapist as a Life Coach for the Subconscious Mind.

I welcome you to call or message  for a free phone consultation to ask explore how  hypnotherapy can 

Change  your  Mind  and  Change  your  Life.

  (424) 644-9598

Lori is known  for  her  intuitive  way  of  discovering  the block or issue  and  plucking  it  out at  the  root.  Specializing in trauma and  releasing  limiting belief systems.  

  Lori ‘s  clients  achieve  success  in  all  areas of  their  lives.  Focusing on physical health, interpersonal relationships, creative incite, business  dynamics and releasing trauma.  She  uses  a  toolbox  full  of   Intuitive  and  proven  methods  combining  techniques  such  as  hypnotherapy, NLP,  IEMT,  EFT, MER  and  many  more.

Additionally  she  is  Certified  in  Brain  Health  Coaching.  Lori will offer a complete  brain health assessment.   Based  on results  she  can  give  you recommendations for natural  ways to help  brain  function improve. Working  in combination with  hypnosis to help  clients with Brain/cognitive  functioning  issues  find  a  way  to  help  heal  their  brains.   Many people  that experience  life struggles  may  have some brain function/injury  problem.  Discovering  this  can  make  an amazing difference in the  mental, emotional and physical health of  a  client  And improve interpersonal  relationships.

If  your looking  to make rapid transformation  in your life call  Lori  today.

424-644-9598

  Award winning Clinical Hypnotherapist 

Modern Life. Modern Love. 

The issues and relationships we are facing are increasingly complex and multidimensional.

We live in a highly fast-paced world with challenges coming from every direction. 

It is healthy and relieving to slow down and look within;

examine who we are, why we are there, and where we want to be.

Whether short term solutions/goal orientation or an in-depth exploration, 

counseling/coaching offer opportunities to heal wounds and create more meaningful and fulfilled lives. 

I work with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Business Relationships.

I also am a Certified Addiction and Recovery Specialist in the Recovery Community for over 30 years with an emphasis on Women and LGBTQ Persons in Recovery. 

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My work is collaborative, building a trusting partnership.

Clients know best who they are and what they need. I meet them there. ​

You can heal deep wounds, repair relationships, answer the questions life presents, understand tough challenges and face them with support, nurture the soul – and grow into being the best you.

Empower Yourself. Expand Yourself. 

Call / Text / Email to schedule a free 30 minute consultation.

Should you be curious, the issues most often presented at ModernLife are deeply varied but include:

Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Career Issues, Self Esteem Issues, Couples/Family/Business Relationships, Seperations/Divorce, Infidelity, Codependency, Narcissistic Partnerships, Parenting and Single Parenting Challenges, Modern/Blended Families, Identity and Life Transitions, Addiction + Recovery, PTSD/Complex Trauma, Health/Medical Issues, Aging Issues, Grief & Loss, Womens, LGBTQ, and POC Issues/Empowerment – and my personal favorite, Existential Issues. 

Recently I have seen heightened anxiety/existential threat regarding cultural, political, and environmental issues, especially affecting marginalized communities. 

Currently I am primarily a Virtual Practice, serving all of California. 

My practice is primarily out of San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.

415-404-9223

California Psychotherapist 

MFT License No: 113833

APCC License No: 4351

CADC II IC&RC Certification No: 1022

I have found my calling as a vessel for others enabling clients to successfully realize their dreams and overcome their obstacles. This is the reason they choose hypnotherapy.

Whether you need to let go of something that no longer serves you, or you are struggling with an overwhelming feeling, or an old record of thoughts that you would like to change. Byaccepting where you are at, and surrendering to the changes that start to take place with insight you receive from hypnosis. You will start to unfold the secrets of your own inner wisdom. By finding the root of your issue you will find solace and peace within.  

I believe that hypnotherapy can unleash the power of the subconscious mind to help individuals to turn goals into a reality. I help clients access their own wisdom and determination. I specialize in issues at each stage of life: relationship strategies, parenting, comfort and wellness, grief and loss, confidence and self-esteem. It starts by having the determination to improve your life.

In my experience, virtually every client can be helped. Always using a flexible approach, and a vast array of therapeutic “tools” to choose from. Because each client is unique.

As a Reiki practitioner I use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing through which a "universal energy" is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the client or animal in order to encourage emotional or physical healing. I also do distance Reiki. 

Reiki is a natural hands on healing technique.

Reiki is made of two Japanese works, “REI” (ray) and “KI” (key)
REI symbolizes Divine or Cosmic or Universal wisdom.

KI is the life force energy that is the very substance of all life. 

In Japanese language it is the term for all of the life energies.

KI is Japanese version of Chinese CHI. In Eastern India this concept is known as PRANA. 

It surrounds and flows within everything that exists.

REIKI can be defined as “Universal Life Force Energy”.

Our beliefs, thoughts, our concept of what we are or what we want to be, influences the energy flow within us. It is manifested in our physical bodies as well as projected outwardly, attracting to us our experiences. 

Negative thoughts, emotions, traumas or negative learnings rooted in our subconscious, cause the disturbances in flow if KI, inducing blockages or depletion of energy. 

All forms of discomfort, or disease, can be traced to blockages of the life force energy in our physical body.

REIKI balances body energy, therefore enhances general health, spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

REIKI practitioner can channel Life Force Energy through hands-on technique to the root of the problem restoring energy balance. 

REIKI helps the body natural healing process by unblocking energy flow. 

REIKI can not harm.

REIKI is extremely helpful in conjunction with Eastern and/ or Western medicine.

You can not ever force REIKI onto anybody.

Chelsea is a passionate holistic health provider who has been practicing healing arts for over 10 years. She has strived to gain an authentic and well rounded education, traveling to Southeast Asia, Europe, and more to study the local’s way of cultivating wellness. 

Along with offering a wide variety of massage and ancient acupressure techniques, Chelsea is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with a specialty in trauma, injury, and positive transformation. She is prepared to offer safe and aligned practices to compliment your daily  routine, or to work with your intentions/needs to create a unique system of habits to help you thrive. 

Chelsea offers her services at her home in Westlake Village, or can travel to provide care at a location of your choosing for your comfort and convenience. She encourages you to reach out with any questions or special concerns. Packages and combo deals available.

Thai Massage:

$70/60 min, $100/90 min in Westlake 

$90/60 min, $125/90 min travel-to-you

Balinese Oil Massage:

$80/60 min, $110/90 min in Westlake

$110/60 min, $140/90 min travel-to-you

Trigger Point Release Massage:

$80/60 min, $110/90 min in Westlake

$110/60 min, $140/90 min travel-to-you

Herbal Remedies & Ayurvedic Nutrition:

Price varies. Please contact for a free 20 min consultation.

Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation:

$40/hour for private sessions

Group rates available. Please contact for more information.

Reiki & Energy Healing:

Sliding scale, $45-$65 per 60 min session

Dr. Shannon Trefts has earned her MS in Counseling & Guidance as well as her Doctorate in Education Leadership. She has also earned certificates in Clinical Supervision, Meyers Briggs Typology, Strong Interest Inventory, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, Mental Emotional Release, Weight Loss, Hypnosis & Intuitive Development, as well as, Healthy Boundaries and Relationship Strategies. Shannon's s therapeutic focus has been on increasing self-love and self-worth, emotional intelligence, inner child work and reparenting, and sex/gender equity in addition to the above. She has original research with the transgender community, the imposter phenomenon, and racial and gender equity. Shannon has a Rogerian approach to working with her clients, in that she is person-centered, humanistic, and offers all clients unconditional positive regard.