Renton Counseling Center

09/24/2025

Exploring Hypnosis for Personal Change: A Practical Overview

Introduction to Hypnosis
Hypnosis is presented as a tool for addressing subconscious patterns that may conflict with conscious goals, such as quitting smoking, public anxiety, perfectionism etc. The process is designed to help bridge the gap between what we want to do and what we actually do.

The Hypnosis Process
The session begins by guiding the participant into a trance-like state, similar to being lost in thought or experiencing time distortion. This relaxed state allows the subconscious mind to become more accessible.

Using Visualization
Participants are asked to imagine a screen in their mind’s eye. The therapist communicates with the subconscious (sometimes called "Centrum") by asking direct questions, such as whether it is willing to help with a specific problem. Responses may come as feelings, intuitions, or visual cues on the imagined screen.

Identifying Root Causes
The subconscious is prompted to search for memories or parts of the mind that contribute to the problem. These may be specific incidents or patterns, and the participant does not need to consciously recall them for the process to work.

Re-educating the Subconscious
Once these parts are identified, the participant works to re-educate them—updating old beliefs or emotional responses to align with current goals. This may involve reframing past experiences or providing new perspectives to those subconscious parts.

Completing the Process
The session continues until the subconscious signals completion, often by displaying the word "complete" on the mental screen. Multiple sessions may be needed, depending on the complexity of the issue.

Applications and Flexibility
The process is adaptable to various goals, such as overcoming anxiety, improving habits, or enhancing self-confidence. It does not require the participant to relive traumatic events or share sensitive details, making it a gentle and private approach to personal change.

Conclusion
Hypnosis, as described, offers a structured yet flexible method for addressing subconscious barriers. By working directly with the mind’s deeper layers, individuals can make meaningful progress toward their goals in a supportive environment.

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The single most precious gift we possess is our human self-awareness; it holds our potential for pleasure, for love and for meaningful work. Emotional problems can rob us of this potential and lock us in a sort of experiential darkness. In psychotherapy, you assist others on the difficult and very personal journey from pain into and greater personal freedom.
Putting your prejudice, biases, and personal issues aside and becoming a receiver of a story. Encouraging patient to talk about what’s on their mind creating a space for them to speak as freely and honestly as they can. Your job is listening carefully; paying attention to the emotional side of things, so that you can understand better and help resolve what might be hurting.

Vera Dragonchuk, MA, LMHC expanding Renton Counseling Center into a multi provider mental health practice. Vera is looking to hire her first employee. Renton Counseling Center is an insurance based private practice utilizing feedback measures in every session.

Benefits:
• 3+ yrs licensed psychologist $30/hr
• 3+ yrs licensed masters level providers $20/hr
• after 6th session every month a 30% commission on all receivables
• Provisional licenses are not considered.
• You get paid regardless if patient attends or insurance pays.
• Quarterly bonuses for retention, utilization, 100% completion of feedback measures.
• Paid sick leave
• W2 employee, we pay some of your federal taxes
• Insurance credentialing
• Beautiful office
• Collegial environment
• Flexible schedule
• Training opportunity
• Weekly meetings and consultations

Our number one goal is a commitment to healing communication. We require completion of feedback surveys in every session. Set both your personal and professional goals high. We believe in you.

Consider coming onboard as a first employee to help support the launch of the clinic.

04/14/2021

Renton Counseling Center is a mental health clinic start up. We are looking for an individual interested in working to help scale RCC. We will train you in all of the technical/administrative aspects of the job but we would love to hire a candidate with knowledge of Microsoft Office platform, and patient scheduling and medical billing experience or an experienced professional interested to help a small company grow.
Job application can be found at www.rentoncounselingcenter.com

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We are looking for an individual who can provide excellent care to our patients, therapists, and vendors. This individual must be able to multitask, doing administrative tasks while having interruptions. As the first interaction for patients, this person will be instrumental in supporting culture we wish to cultivate. Working at RCC is being a part of a family. As patients, providers, and vendors come and go we expect their experience to be a pleasant and good one, communicating care and respect. We will train you in all of the technical/administrative aspects of the job but we would love to hire a candidate with knowledge of Microsoft Office platform, and patient scheduling and medical billing experience.

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