Hypnotherapist, Spiritual Counselor, & Author
Kathryn Zook, CADC, CHt
C: 805-294-8944
I’m Kathryn Zook, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHt), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), author, and trauma-informed practitioner dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves after adversity. After overcoming addiction more than 18 years ago, working in addiction treatment for 17 years, and navigating years of complex trauma/ family court litigation, I discovered that true healing happens when we address both the conscious mind and the subconscious patterns that keep us stuck. I developed Subconscious Symbol Dialogue (SSD) which involves using dream symbolism to imprint positive change on the subconscious mind. My areas of expertise include empowerment after narcissistic abuse, anxiety, phobias, fears, weight loss hypnosis, chemical dependency, stress management, work burnout, smoking cessation, self-esteem, and addiction.
I am also the author of Your Honor, Not My Son’s Keeper, a memoir that chronicles my family’s journey through trauma, narcissistic abuse, and a high-conflict custody battle that ultimately became a story of resilience, hope, and the unwavering bond between a mother and her son. Writing the book deepened my belief that even our darkest experiences can become the foundation for healing—not only for ourselves, but for others.
Whether you’re here because you’re interested in hypnosis, you’ve read my book, or you’re simply searching for a different path forward, I’m honored you’re here. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk that journey alone.
SERVICES
Phobias
If you’ve found yourself impacted on a daily basis by fears, those fears have crossed the line into a phobia. It may be due to unconscious programming. Whether it’s a fear of heights, agoraphobia, arachnophobia, social phobias, crowded rooms, or fear of driving. Hypnosis is an effective tool to overcome these phobias.
Weight Loss Hypnosis
Exercise is only one facet of a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes one can find themselves over-eating without intention (subconsciously) or they may have been conditioned from childhood. Over-eating can be due to stress, loneliness, frustration, upset, or even as an emotional reward after a long day. Along with hypnosis, we can put together a nutritional plan that supports healthy habits. Sugar addiction and the “American Diet” can also cause intense craving that hypnotic suggestion can curb.
Addiction
Whether you’re suffering from substance dependence, alcohol addiction, or addictive behaviors. Adding a non-traditional approach to aid in ongoing sobriety can be beneficial. Usually there is a root cause that contributes to seeking substances. Stress, untrue thoughts and feelings about yourself acquired in childhood, low self-esteem/ self-worth, environmental conditioning, negative self talk, or mental health diagnosis. Hypnotherapy is a great tool in conjunction with traditional therapy and/ or psychiatric care.
Confidence
Fall in love with your own abilities and gain confidence to speak in public, confidence to be assertive regarding your needs, and gain the ability to be comfortable in your own skin. Somewhere along the line you learned not to. You can learn to view yourself in an empowered light.
Smoking Cessation
Smoking can be one of the hardest habits to kick, but it does not have to be. If you’re ready to take the leap and enjoy a smoke free life, we can identify triggers that lead to failed attempts at quitting. Once we identify triggers, we can use hypnotic suggestions to imprint healthy coping mechanisms into your subconscious mind.
Stress Relief
Being caught up in the day to day turmoil and responsibilities, sometimes we forget to take care of our personal needs. Learning to cope in a cerebral way can escape the best of us. Learn to relax and calm your state of mind. Hypnotherapy allows you to access your inner peace.