What is Hypnotherapy Good For?
Hypnotherapy is the therapeutic use of hypnosis. It won't make you do anything you don't want to do, but it can help get your subconscious on-board with your conscious go...
Ann Silvers
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
“Decades of experience helping people build healthy emotion, relationship and communication skills.”
About Me
I help people cultivate healthy emotional understanding and build stronger relationships. Drawing on decades of experience, I guide clients to develop practical communication skills. We work together to explore feelings and express needs clearly. Sessions focus on navigating relationship challenges effectively, helping you connect more authentically. This approach fosters lasting well-being and more fulfilling interactions.
Approach
In my practice, I offer a compassionate, client-focused approach, prioritizing your unique journey. Whether you're navigating the complexities of divorce, managing anxiety, or seeking to enhance your personal development, I am here to guide you. Together, we will unravel emotional challenges, using tools like mindfulness and hypnosis to foster resilience. I aim to empower you with practical strategies, enabling you to communicate effectively and build meaningful relationships. Let's work collaboratively to cultivate a balanced, fulfilling life in Gig Harbor, Washington
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
Qualifications
Antioch University
Registrations
WA State
Mental Health Counselor
