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Patricia is a godsend– I cannot overstate how much her method helped me work through some profound cycles in my life. I went in for one thing but after talking with her for over an hour in my first session she helped me see that my issue was something else entirely. With her gentle presence, thorough her listening skill, worksheets, and hypnosis, I had an incredible shift in consciousness. It’s worth the time and financial commitment if your serious about changing patterns in your life. Couldn’t recommend her more!

Patricia is an excellent therapist! I sought out her help for night terrors and anxiety during sleep. For years I was waking up every night with crippling irrational fear, and after my first session with Patricia I was sleeping peacefully and comfortably through the night. With further sessions we were able to go deeper into the root of the problem and gain insight into the origins of these irrational fears. Its been a couple months of seeing her; I’ve never slept better, and I’m confident that I won’t be having sleep problems again.
What I love about working with her is that she doesn’t just provide a service, she puts together individualized programs for each person, giving you tools and techniques for self-​hypnosis and emotional clearing. I now practice these techniques individually for all kinds of things that come up in my life, and can apply her lessons in so many ways.
She clearly cares deeply about her clients, and has a great sense of connection and compassion for everyone who walks through her doors.

I found Patricia right here on Unilocal when I needed last-​minute help with stuckness around a decision. Even just speaking with her for a few minutes on the phone to get an idea about her services was helpful; she has a very soothing manner. By the time our session rolled around, my needs had morphed into something else, and she was very flexible – able to quickly glean what I needed – and immensely helpful.

Patricia is more than awesome! I first found Patricia in June 2013 and did the stop smoking program. It will be a year June 18^th being smoke free. I didn’t want to take medication or use patches because I knew that would not work for me. I tried the vapor Cigs but those were harsh on the throat. With hypnosis and the support tools provided, I’ve not had a problem with wanting to picking up a cig. I can even deal with Vegas casinos no problem at all!
I also continued with Patricia to work through being anxious and other things that were blocking me.
What I am absolutely grateful for, this past February I hit a serious emotional brick wall and needed help immediately. Patricia scheduled me right away and helped me through painful stuff I’ve been carrying around for years. Patricia helped me work through and see the root of my pain. She helped me release what had kept me paralyzed and stagnant in my life for as long as I could remember.
I am happy to say I am finally able to start living my life and do things I am interested in doing. I started back to meditating, took up archery, even made a few new friends. Get out and enjoy each day. I’ve been able to keep a positive outlook and I can definitely tell the difference and so can people around me.
I highly recommend Patricia and hypnotherapy as an alternative choice. She is kind, caring, and professional and it just feels good to visit her office. Patricia is a life saver, literally :)

If I could give Patricia 10 stars, I would!
I originally worked with her to address life-​long insomnia. I had already tried sleep clinics and all the pharmaceuticals on the market without relief. Patricia interviewed me to understand how the problem occurs and how I think about it. Then she wrote several scripts to help me change the way I think about and behave around sleep.
Before long, I was taking short, refreshing naps, going to sleep easily, staying asleep through the night and waking alert and refreshed. What a gift!
Recently, I discovered that as a child (before I could speak) I had a traumatic experience. It seemed like the fear might still be felt and expressed intermittently. I wanted to clear the trauma but couldn’t figure out how since I couldn’t even remember exactly what had happened. Then a friend reminded me how great Patricia is.. . so I called her.
Without skipping a beat, Patricia designed a program for me to dissolve my fear and replaced it with confidence and peace.
Patrica offers articles, recordings of the session, homework of various kinds and the wonderful, productive sessions and I can’t imagine going to (or recommending) anyone else. I highly recommend working with Patricia.

Patricia is fantastic! I found her here on Unilocal,called and we connected immediately. Straight forward and to the point. I smoked my whole life and am smoke free today 2 weeks and 1 day. I could have not done it without Patricia. I have been to Hypnotists before but nobody ever tailored the journey specifically for me. I am convinced its what makes the difference. I never felt that great in my life. I will continue to see Patricia to be with me on this exciting journey.

Patricia is a godsend. Being a client of hers has changed my life. I am suffering from ulcerative colitis, which usually is triggered by stress and anxiety. I was hospitalized for a week at my lowest point in Aug. 2012. Doctors wanted to remove my colon completely, as they saw no other solution to helping me get better. The pain was unbearable to say the least, and I thought I’d never be able to work again. I was practically bed-​ridden for a few weeks and refused to leave the house by myself for some time during recovery. My husband looked up Patricia on Unilocal and thought that hypnotherapy might be something that could help with my stress, anxiety and pain management. And boy did it! I’ve done about five sessions with her and she’s given me the tools to really succeed and thrive in my normal day life. It’s been 7 months since my hospitalization and I’m much better. Slowly getting off the western medicines and turning to holistic avenues instead. With the tools that Patricia has given me, I’m sure I’ll be very confident and find my new «normal» going forward. I’m much better in situations that in the past would give me stress and anxiety. I’m more calm overall and self meditate every day. Her work and friendship has inspired me so much, that I will be taking classes to get certified as a hypnotherapist later this year. I figured, at the very least, the skills that I gain will help me with my daily life. And if I can help someone else, then even better.

I’m just now getting around to reviewing. How terrible!
I went to Patricia in winter of 2010. She was an angel right from the jump. I was very much interested in hypnotherapy and she was extremely kind and patient and knowledgeable. Very encouraging and really made me feel good. Worked with her for about a month and felt much progress in untangling internal blocks, which has been the catalyst to my constant transformation and further untangling. Her exercises are still part of daily routines. I plan to work with her again very soon. Thank you Patricia!

I am recovering from surgery and have been tired of being in constant pain everyday and prescription pain pills have not been working, so I figured it couldn’t hurt to give hypnosis a try. I had my first appointment with Patricia this morning.
She did a very thorough job of learning more about me and finding out exactly what I was hoping to get out of my time with her. We spent two hours together. The first hour was very conversational, and even though I remained in pain, it definitely helped put me in a better frame of mind.
The second hour was the actual hypnosis session, and I am not exaggerating when I say that I truly cannot remember the last time I felt this good, both physically and mentally. My pain was gone and I just felt fantastic. Admittedly, the pain has been coming back gradually over the course of the day, but I now have an optimism I didn’t have before. If the pain can be taken away once, it can be done again and again. And she took the time to explain to me how to self-​hypnotize as well as to make a CD that would make it easier for me to sleep at night.
I cannot say enough good things about my first experience with her. It has really changed my outlook on the immediate future, in ways that medical doctors have definitely not done. I want to say thank you to all of the people who posted positive reviews about Patricia previously, because it is thanks to you that I was turned on to her, and I am extremely grateful.

Great. 6 months ago she helped me get through eating issues. I’m now 62lbs down and moving forward in my life.

Patricia is amazing. I seriously cannot say enough good things about her. After 4 sessions, I really feel like a different person in many (positive) ways. It’s like she was able to help me pull back a curtain and reveal my true self.
Patricia is very thorough and took pages and pages of notes to ensure that she really understood what I needed and wanted from the sessions. She also gave me what felt like an entire virtual/​mental toolbox of things I could do on my own, at any time, which have been incredibly helpful.
She is soothing and calm yet very directed and focused. She is a great listener and also is very good at zeroing in on the heart of what you are trying to say. She is compassionate and interesting, too.
I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend Patricia. If you are considering hypnotherapy, give her a call. She is great.

Working with Patricia restores my mojo and freedom. I was extremely fearful of driving in CA although I’d been fine before.
Working with a theme of moving ahead and letting go, I felt a major breakthrough after our first session. Next day I drove alone
on the freeway. A small triumph that meant a lot. Patricia was as excited as I was and was full of encouragement.
.After another session I conquered Snake Road, one of the most narliest roads in Oakland. Each session made me feel more confident, even when there was a set back or two.
Best of all, because of her generous nature, Patricia created a very special personal audio message. I listen whenever I need a little pick me up
My sessions were relaxing and full of discoveries that cleared up some mysteries– you know like dating habits. It’s not therapy but it is nicely cathartic.
I’m not a woo woo type person but working with Patricia was one of my most moving spiritual experiences. Do it. You’ll be glad.

Patricia is one of those «rare finds» who gets you where you want to go! She has a multi — faceted approach to quitting. I have been hypnotized before, but I found that I needed additional tools in my bag to be successful. Her hypnosis was powerful but I don’t think for me that would have been the stand alone way. She takes copious notes on what you say where you really have to think about this stuff and then uses it for (not against) you in your hypnotherapy session. I used the changing 5 – 10 habits, the notes around the house and the seeing of the color red (also, the falsies… you’ll have to ask her about that). The way the 4 sessions are laid out is brilliant and really kept me engaged in the process. There was always something to «do» and a solution for anything that came up.
By #4, it was easy. Yes, I smoked Pall Mall Menthol 120’s as one step in the process, but it helped me quit Marlboro Lights and American Spirits. I decided to write my review after a month of being a non-​smoker and I have been around smokers A LOT and was not even tempted to smoke because I considered what that would be like… Do yourself a favor and don’t drink alcohol for the first week, though. Why tempt fate? We spent a total of 8 hours together and she’s priced her time almost too reasonably. Easy street parking, comfortable place for hypnosis, lots of thought and personal flair in her office and her tools. She’s colorful and creative, she’s been a smoker, she knows the tricks. She will not allow you to keep the back door open on smoking if you play the game by her rules.
I have smoked for 25+ years, was 80% sure I wanted to quit, but the 20% seemed to keep me from doing anything about it. I read Alan Carr’s book while I smoked, that didn’t work either. He’s dead from lung disease. I wanted it to just be natural for the smoking time in my life to be over after thinking about it for a long time over a cigarette or for some illness to happen forcing me to quit, I never felt like it would be me to decide to be done. I picked up the phone and called her. She’s very approachable and has a GREAT voice. If you’re at the 80%, go make the appointment and you’ll do great. It has been since Sept. 28, 2011 that I had a cigarette and wanted to write this after a month as a non-​smoker for my review to be credible enough for you to contact Patricia. Check back in on me and see how I’m doing.
Hmmm, what else is possible for hypnotherapy to allow for positive change???

Patricia is great. She helped me identify the root of a problem and that got me back on track. She’s warm, understanding and easy to talk to. Her hypnosis is excellent and suggestions are right on target. My top recommendation.

I am beyond impressed with the whole experience I had with Patricia. She was incredibly helpful helping me to quit smoking. I would definitely recommend her to anyone facing roadblocks in their lives.

Celebrating two months of being tobacco free! Patricia’s kindness and generosity and all the tools she provided me made the final decision and execution far easier than I could have ever expected. By the end of my second session I could already feel the grip on cigarettes quickly loosening and the fear of being able to deal with the cravings and my own will power subsiding. She helped me discover my own strength and resolve to realize my wish to live cigarette free.

I had an accident in my experimental plane that laid me up for almost a year. After I recovered I wanted to go back to flying, as it had always been a big part of my life. I began to fly again, and I was relieved to see that I wasn’t overtly scared. However, I noticed quickly that I was uptight, and just didn’t feel the usual fun anymore. I knew if this kept up I would quit flying. To give it one more chance, I decided to try hypnosis.
I found Patricia on the internet and saw a Unilocal review I liked, but otherwise i was sort of casting in the dark. I spoke to her on the phone and I felt a little more sure. Now i feel incredibly lucky I found her. I did two sessions and I know this sounds trite but i was CURED. The low level anxiety I felt driving to my hangar was gone. The tension before takeoff — gone. Landing issues — zippo. I can’t say I’m back to being the swashbuckling adventurer — I sitll get a little gripped in big air, and for that I feel a bit sad. But overall I’m having as much fun as I was having before, and for that I thank Patricia.
I found I had to talk about pretty personal things with her, but she made me feel comfortable about it. She put me in a suggestive state (i think that’s what they call it) easily. On her own initiative she did some research on flying so she would understand the nature of the crash and also so she could figure out what statements would help me overcome whatever was blocking me. She also taught me a self hypnosis technique that I used for the first few weeks before I flew. It made a noticeable difference in my tension. Pretty soon I didn’t need it but it was good to know I had it as an option.
For those of you who have been in a car accident, I would highly recommend Patricia and hypnosis. Also fear of flying could easily be handled by her. That’s all I can advise based on my own experience, but my gut says she can help with anything.

I saw Patricia for smoking cessation. I tried to quit smoking cold turkey on my own a few times, but something just wouldn’t «click» mentally, plus I was having really bad cravings and an extremely hard time and would always go back to smoking after a few days. Then a friend recommended that I try hypnotherapy. Patricia far exceeded my expectations! I quit smoking after only two sessions! I did see her for 2 more sessions just to reinforce the behavior, but I had no physical cravings at all after the first 2. Yes, I was a little irritable and less patient, but it was only a teeny tiny fraction of what I’d experienced when I tried quitting on my own. Overall, it was a really good experience actually. Even when I had a difficult moment, I didn’t think about smoking at all. And I’m one of those people who would light up a cigarette first thing in the morning!
Patricia is truly caring, makes you feel comfortable, takes time to get to know you and never ever looks at the clock. In fact, the sessions lasted around 2 hours. I never felt rushed and she made sure to answer any and all questions that I had. Plus, when I was having a health issue that may or may not be related to smoking and called her on the weekend, she called me back, offered advice and even moved my session to Sunday. It’s great being able to see a hypnotherapist who will be so caring and flexible. I will definitely go back to Patricia for other things as well!

Patricia is amazing!
I went to Patricia for weight management. I had spent most of my life being over weight. Patricia developed a plan just for me which gave me the tools I needed to develop a positive relationship with food. I lost 60 lbs. and have maintained that weight loss for 4 years!!!

Hypnosis freaks some people out, but it’s really a misunderstood practice. Hypnosis is focused thought – and it is healthy for you.
If you are trying to make a shift of any kind in your life, from stress reduction, to habit control or weight loss, you should consider hypnosis. Even the Mayo Clinic says that Hypnosis is the most successful treatment for making profound changes in our lives…
The following excerpt comes from the Watervox website and speaks about Hypnosis:
About Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
It has been said that «If waking is white, and sleep is black, then hypnosis is gray.» Hypnosis is a natural state of consciousness, that we move into and out of, nearly every day. Do you recall making your way home and not recalling the last few blocks you drove? How about losing track of time and place while caught up in a great novel? And what about, on a day off, that feeling when you wake at the normal work time, and realizing that you haven’t got to be anywhere, you fall back in the bedclothes and just feel a wonderful, dreamy feeling… not completely awake, but not asleep either. That state, also known as the ‘hypnagogic’ state, is hypnosis.
The subconscious mind has been called ‘the other 90% of the mind.’ It is the seat of our emotions, of imagination and dreaming; it’s where the involuntary functions of the body are regulated, such as circulation, digestion and elimination. It is also a vast memory bank or computer that stores and catalogs every single one of our experiences, life long. In addition to this, the subconscious also carries out our habitual conduct, and is the dynamo that directs our energy.
It is during hypnosis that we have the best ability to access our very powerful subconscious mind. Using hypnosis, we can easily reach parts of our mind that are not normally accessible to us and make positive changes in how we live our lives.
The length of time for an issue’s resolve will vary. Some take a single session’s work to shift, and some need several. Hypnosis is called a ‘Brief Therapy’, as it often does not take more than half a dozen sessions to resolve issues. Most issues are worked through in 3 or 4 sessions.
Sooo…
Google it! Not all hypnotherapists are side shows in corporate sales meetings in Wisconsin… a certified hypnotherapist can help in so many ways and will help you to achieve results faster – with a greater success rate of making a permanent change than if you tried anything else.
Once you have researched hypnosis and decide it’s for you, then finding a good hypnotherapist is the next challenge… I researched MANY from «forever smoke free» (Expensive – and you only see the therapist once for an hour!) and «the worlds best hypnotist» seriously, it is on his web page… but I found the best fit for me with Patricia Reynolds Sorbye.
Patricia takes her work seriously and is truly gifted. She invests her whole self in helping you to make the shift you need. She has all sorts of certifications and is constantly challenging herself to expand her abilities and practice. Recently she even assisted a birth using hypnobirthing techniques which are amazing…
The 4 step process was profound and permanent for me. In addition, not only did I make the shift I was looking for, but I realized so much more about myself than i even bargained for too. i feel like i am on a new path of discovery and it feels much better than where i was!
Through just 4 sessions, i was able to let go of many behaviors which were not serving me and have started treating myself much better.
i am not done! i would like to take this journey even further to see what else i can create!
I can not recommend Patricia more… enjoy!