leaves of change: a healing arts practice

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A Healing Arts Practice

Unlock your potential with transformative wellness services for all ages. We offer one-on-one hypnotherapy sessions and life coaching for personal breakthroughs as well as a variety of dynamic workshops for children and adults that build confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

Held in schools, community centers, and private group settings, our personal development workshops provide engaging experiences designed to inspire growth and well-being. Through mindfulness, yoga, visual art, and creative self-expression, we equip individuals with powerful tools to navigate life’s challenges, cultivate inner balance, and thrive.

About Leaves of Change

At Leaves of Change, we believe that healing is a journey of the mind, body, and spirit. Our healing arts practice offers a variety of alternative healing modalities designed to help you flourish, including hypnosis, yoga, creative self-expression through art, storytelling, and writing.

Nurture growth

Heal your Mind, Body and Soul

Transform your life

Upcoming Workshop

Mindful Transitions: Welcome a new season of life with calm & clarity (teens and adults).  Join us for this two hour session to help you refresh and unwind.  Enjoy a guided meditation and set your intention for a mindful path ahead.  Offered in Potomac, MD on March 22 – exact location address will be provided at time of booking.

WorkShops

Gentle Yoga – A Calm and Restorative Practice for All Levels

Gentle Yoga is a soothing, accessible class designed for adults of all experience levels,

Write Your Life Classes – Harness the Power of Storytelling

This transformative writing class is designed for individuals of all ages who want to explore and process their emotions through the art of storytelling,

Children’s Yoga – Animal Poses, Play, and Creative Fun

Children’s Yoga, kids will embark on a playful, interactive journey that blends yoga,

Artful Awareness

Artful Awareness is a unique class designed to help students express their emotions and process life’s challenges through the power of art,

Sarah G

I was initially hesitant about trying hypnotherapy, but my session at Leaves of Change, LLC was truly transformative. Gabriela’s calming presence and expert guidance made me feel completely at ease. During the session, I was able to release deep-seated fears and negative beliefs that I had carried for years. Afterward, I felt lighter, more confident, and empowered to move forward with my goals. The experience provided me with clarity and a renewed sense of inner peace. I can’t recommend this enough for anyone looking to make meaningful and lasting changes in their life.

Angelica C

Our experience with life coaching at Leaves of Change, LLC has been nothing short of incredible for my teenager. Gabriela’s compassionate and insightful approach made my daughter feel truly heard and understood. Through their sessions, she learned practical strategies to build her self-esteem, manage her emotions, and view herself with a sense of worth and confidence. I’ve seen her transform from feeling uncertain and self-critical to embracing her strengths and believing in herself. This experience has given her the tools she needed to grow, both emotionally and socially. We are beyond grateful for the positive impact Gabriela has made on her life.

Tania M

Attending the 'Write Your Life' workshop led by Nelson was a life-changing experience for me. As a mother juggling the demands of everyday life, I had forgotten the power of my own voice. Nelson’s thoughtful guidance and inspiring exercises created a safe space for me to reconnect with my thoughts and emotions through writing. Since the workshop, I have started writing regularly, and it has become a healing practice that brings me clarity and peace. Nelson’s encouragement and genuine passion for storytelling gave me the confidence to explore my journey with honesty and vulnerability. I am forever grateful for this transformative experience.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Hypnosis is often misunderstood, surrounded by misconceptions fueled by popular culture. At Leaves of Change, LLC, we are here to shed light on the truth. Hypnosis is not about mind control or losing awareness. Instead, it is a natural and deeply relaxing state of focused attention that empowers you to access your subconscious mind and unlock your inner potential. Throughout a hypnotherapy session, you remain in full control, fully aware of your surroundings, and able to remember everything. Our certified professionals guide you gently and respectfully, using hypnosis as a safe, effective tool to promote healing, release negative patterns, and foster personal growth. Let us demystify hypnosis and help you harness its powerful benefits.

Our workshops are offered at a variety of organizations including schools, houses of worship, libraries, and even in homes for groups of 10 or more.

Hypnosis has gained recognition as a highly effective tool for facilitating meaningful behavior change. Research shows that hypnotherapy can significantly improve outcomes for individuals seeking to overcome challenges like smoking cessation, weight management, anxiety reduction, and phobia treatment. By working directly with the subconscious mind, hypnosis helps to reframe thought patterns and reinforce positive behaviors. Success rates are often higher when hypnotherapy is combined with a person’s commitment to change and an experienced practitioner guiding the process. At Leaves of Change, LLC, we utilize evidence-based techniques to support lasting transformation, helping you achieve your goals and live a healthier, more empowered life.

Over the past decade, numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of hypnosis in various therapeutic contexts:

  • Pain Management: A 2019 meta-analysis encompassing 85 trials with 3,632 patients concluded that hypnosis is both a safe and effective alternative to pharmaceutical approaches for pain relief.

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  • Depression Treatment: Research indicates that hypnosis can enhance the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for managing depression. An updated meta-analysis revealed that combining hypnosis with CBT offers a statistically significant advantage over CBT alone.

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  • Anxiety Reduction: A 2019 meta-analysis found that hypnosis effectively reduces anxiety, with participants experiencing greater anxiety reduction compared to control groups.

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  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Hypnosis has been recognized as a promising treatment for IBS, with studies showing significant symptom improvement in patients undergoing hypnotherapy.

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These findings underscore the versatility and effectiveness of hypnosis as a therapeutic tool across a range of conditions.

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Please send us an email to inquire about workshops and we will find dates and times that work for your group. 

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