Sherman Oaks, CA Hypnotherapy

About Connie Betterton, C.Ht., BA

Connie Betterton is known for her deep desire and ability to help people feel better. Whether it is worry, weight, stress, fear, anxiety, physical or emotional pain, insomnia, negative self talk or just a bad habit you would like to eliminate, her solution oriented approach works.

People find themselves drawn to Connie's big smile, and describe her as down to earth, compassionate, and understanding. She loves her life with her husband of more than 20 years, her college student daughter, and her mischievous yellow lab, Bailey, and is grateful to be happier and more content than she ever dreamed possible.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Connie graduated from college with a Bachelor of Arts degree and then went on to post graduate work in psychology and holistic health at Ryokan College. She was the sole owner and creative force behind two national businesses. Connie then graduated with honors from HMI, finding her true passion as a Certified Hypnotherapist.

Connie delights in watching her clients transform their lives one step at a time through the practice of simple, effective, powerful hypnosis techniques. Having seen so many people create happy lives, regardless of their past or present circumstances, she knows that anyone can do it. Connie is committed to teaching people how to use their past as wisdom for their future.

Her combined skills and experience allows her to offer a unique, uplifting approach to health, healing and happiness that gets results. Connie motivates her clients to actively participate in achieving and maintaining balance, health, joy, and success in all areas of their lives.

Hypnotherapy Specialties

Transform Worry, Doubt and Fear
Relieve Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Alleviate Stress
Accelerate Healing
Assist Your Medical Team with Health Challenges
Quiet Negative Inner Chatter
Heal the Lingering Toxic Effects From a Narcissistic Parent
Manage or Eliminate Pain
Boost Self-Esteem and Confidence

Experience

It was during her own hypnotherapy experience that Connie witnessed how wonderfully self-empowering and positively life changing the process can be. She also learned that a series of small changes over time can make a big difference. Now, with the aid of the various tools she has honed and mastered, she delights in inspiring her clients. Connie has a wide range of experience helping people cope with many various aspects of life and living. They enjoy their hypnotherapy sessions in a private, garden like setting in Sherman Oaks, California.

Connie is also enthusiastic about the one-on-one hypnosis sessions she conducts at weSPARK cancer support group. From diagnosis, through treatment, recovery and all, she supports the people personally affected, as well as family and friends throughout the healing process.

Connie is happy to be able to offer phone sessions for convenience or necessity. Skype sessions also available upon request.

Education

Diploma in Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy 818-758-2747
Date Started: 03/13/2007 - Date Graduated: 03/18/2008
Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Ryokan College
Holistic Health/ Psychology /Nutrition
11965 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90066 310-390-7560
Dates: 07/23/1981-07/29/83
Total Years :2

Bachelor of Arts
California College of the Arts 510-594-3600
Date Started: 09/10/1972 - Date Graduated: 06/23/1976
Total Years: 4

Continuing Education

Master Therapeutic Imagery, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping), Hypnosis and Weight Loss.

Certifications/Licenses

Certified Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 ( 800) 778-6466 Certification/License Number: AL011682

Therapeutic Imagery Master Facilitator
American Hypnosis Association (818) 758-2730

Neuro Linguistic Programming
NLP Transworld (818) 758-2730

Awards

Honor Roll
Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 03/18/2008