A session with Lynn immediately helped solve a cuticle/nail picking habit that has plagued me for years. Not only does Lynn clearly know what she's doing, she goes above and beyond to make you comfortable, informed about the process, and supported to make the session stick. She offers a fantastic value and personalized her services to your needs in a way that I found totally astounding. Even if it didn't work I'd say she more than provides your money's worth, but IT TOTALLY WORKS. read more

I earned my hypnotist certificate through Lynn's course. Just being in her Q&A sessions helped me drop three bad habits with such effortlessness. She has such a transformative energy. She gave so much more than what was required. And, she continues to offer support after the course ended. I am very thankful to her for helping our class graduate as we all experienced serious life changes along the way. read more

I have been a long-time client of Lynn. I have been fortunate to have received her services as needed over the past 5 years. Not only is she an outstanding hypnotherapist, but she also takes the time ot understand what is going on in your life to ensure that the therapy administered and the suggestions through the subconscious truly impact your life and set you in the right direction. I had struggled for several years with resisting bad influences, and through her sessions, I was able to find myself on the right track in life with people, career, and lifestyle. I thank her for her talent and the blessing she has been in my life. read more

Lynn Swearingen should be in the Hall of Fame for Hypnosis par excellence. Her skills of guiding her customers to mental and physical calmness, joy and confidence, whether it's your first meet or 10th meet, her skills remain unparalleled and innovative. Seriously, her therapy should be your priority. Eilene Slesinger. read more

If you are going through a divorce and need support, I HIGHLY recommend Lynn. My healing has been tremendous. There is no way I could have made this much progress through just talk therapy. I feel so seen and supported. Now we are working on some other issues together and I can't wait to see the results! read more

I made an appointment for a consultation call and Lynn was unfortunately a no-show. No email from her to cancel or reschedule. I'm glad this happened right off the bat because hypnotherapy services aren't cheap. It would have been a letdown to have this happen after making a payment, especially in a context that involves so much vulnerability. read more

Thank you, Lynn! I can't imagine having received so much value from another teacher! The way you organized the course was easy to follow and refer back to. The elaboration, attention to our questions, and bonus materials you shared surpassed the content standards of the NGH curriculum and enriched my learning experience. Your ability to be flexible without diluting the course content & principles gave me a sense of security that I could learn the material and use the skills needed to be an effective, responsible hypnotist. The lesson videos to preview were beneficial to my learning style followed by the recorded Q & A sessions which personalized the learning experience. This, combined with your thorough grasp of the content, enhanced my understanding and supported my ability to apply what I was learning. Your compassion and openness to alternate spiritual paths and cultural differences and your willingness to be challenged and to consider other viewpoints, encourage and support my growing confidence and success. I am equipped to use hypnosis with my clients in an effective, safe, and ethical manner to support them in their healing journeys. I deeply appreciate being welcomed into your learning community and knowing I can reach out for guidance as I continue gaining experience as a hypnotherapist. Deep gratitude read more

Lynn helped me overcome an anxiety attack that prevented me from sleeping 5 years ago. It came on suddenly and I didn't want to take SSRIs so thought I'd give hypnotherapy a chance before resorting to medications that have potential side effects. Incredibly I felt relief, lighter and calmer even just after the first session. I called a friend and described it as like a massage but for my brain. The feeling of calm and bliss is similar to a great yoga session or massage. Lynn also recorded everything and I still listen to the sessions as a way to relax and re-center. I highly recommend Lynn and Bay Area hypnotherapy. Life is too short to suffer silently in our own heads. Lynn is an honest and empathetic counselor and the sessions are amazing. read more

Lynn has helped me with so many issues. Her gentle way takes me in deep and fast. I appreciate her flexibility in accommodating schedule changes. I appreciate that she is available for unexpected crisis calls as she juggles her life and the needs of her clients. It is great to find someone so present and caring. Thank you. read more

I came to Lynn after she was highly recommended by a friend. I have tried many different healing modalities, but was still hitting a wall in various areas in my life. Lynn is a true magician and has natural abilities. She seems to know how to weave stories during her hypnosis sessions that will naturally make sense to your subconscious and conscious mind. It's a gentle way to fall into a new, expansive belief system that will not only bring relief in my daily life, but also to bring in more abundance and flow. What I love, is that the sessions are so relaxing. It doesn't feel like work. Lynn also has homework to do during sessions, that she offers, so you feel empowered to to active work and not just passive. Lynn goes above and beyond, always responding with thoughtful emails in between sessions and speaks with me, much longer than the allotted session time! She truly cares and wants the best for you. She's 100% present, and her recorded sessions are very high quality. She's really just a pleasure to talk to. I bought the 10 session package! I initially was only going to buy the 6 session, but after the first 2 sessions, I realized that this could really be a life changing session. What better way to invest in yourself! read more

Lynn is a beautiful human and the work she does is amazing! So amazing, that I've never really written a yelp review till now. This is a review I need and want to share because Lynn has truly helped me and I want her work to be noticed by everyone. I am so thankful that she was able to fit me into her schedule because it was the week before Christmas. So I flew in from LA to have 6 sessions with her. This was my first time doing hypnotherapy and I was a little nervous. I had no expectations and was really open to this process. From the moment I met Lynn, I was very much at ease especially after she had explained how the sessions would go. Her space is so welcoming and she creates a very warm and comforting atmosphere. Her presence alone is healing. When she starts to speak, I would immediately relax and melt into the chair. There is something about the tone of her voice and her guided imagery that gets you to relax and take this wonderful journey in your mind. It was unbelievably calming. Everything she has brought to my subconscious has been profoundly healing and positive. Lynn, you are a godsend and I thank you for the tools you've given me to help with my issues. I am so grateful for your help and the passion you have in helping others. I look forward to having more sessions with you. read more

Lynn's sessions are so incredible. My daughter wanted to stop vaping and in only one session in June (3 months ago) she stopped. It is so worth the investment to save your lungs and your all of the money you spend on vapes/juice. I also had two sessions with Lynn and both extremely life changing. I was so stuck out of fear and in just a few short weeks since the session, I have made so many amazing things happen in my life! New opportunities at work, improved relationships and I'm even moving soon to a place I have always wanted to live. I have tried all kinds of other treatments and therapies but these sessions were by far the best investment I have ever made. read more

I cannot give this woman enough credit. This is her calling. She lives and breathes hypnosis. Her words, whether speaking in conversation or in a hypnotherapy session flow like water. We spoke over the phone at length free of charge and she assured me that though I've been disappointed with 6 out of 7 different hypnotherapist, she would give me a full refund if I didn't go into trans. My deal is a TBI from a tragic fall down the stairs at 10 mos old, followed by extreme child abuse and a series of unsettling relationships that were just as familiar as the toxic environment I grew up in. Assaults one after another after another landed me in high beta confirmed through neurofeedback evaluations so I thought it would be impossible for anyone to get me into trans- but it was my only hope since my brain reverts with neurofeedback. Good for a short time ...Lots of $ wasted. Unfortunately I didn't know I was attracting the familiar toxic relationships and sabotaging myself. No one taught me any better. I just gravitated toward the familiar and the familiar gravitated to me.. Lynn's hypnotherapy-sessions helped me reconnect with the lost self and shed light on patterns that haven't served me and won't serve me if I continue down that darkened path. My 1st experience in the aftermath of our session was when I spoke up for all of my department on why we lost so many good people when no one else had the courage to speak up. I didn't get the sweats, heart palps or adrenaline rush I had gotten previously when speaking more than a few words before. I was perfectly at ease before during and after. The coworkers that did chime in supported what I had said and a few emails came in thanking me for speaking up. I seriously thought my case was a hopeless one. What I will say is effort must come to make necessary changes. Lynn will help clean the lense but it's up to the person to take a good look and make the necessary changes. There is real and genuine momentum offered to see the gift in all with no judgement & no self criticism to prevent the rebirth of a healthy ego. read more

I recently had my 3rd session with Lynn. I was struggling with strange psychosomatic pain and just overall constant fear and self doubt. My pain has not popped up since the last few days and I am way less stressed and much more positive. I get excited when I think about the future vs scared like before. This is seriously so amazing! Lynn is so patient with me and is a very caring person who is committed to my health and happiness. I highly recommend you see her if you are going through any sort of internal struggle. read more

Lynn is amazing. My sessions with her have changed many of my habits and behaviors. Since seeing Lynn, a lot of people have told me that I come across as happier and more grounded. I don't think the timing is a total coincidence. She is a very caring and insightful person. She really takes her time and is committed to positive change in her clients' lives. I have sent two friends her way for very different issues and they also had great experiences. read more

I want to thank you so much for the last month. I feel like a new person. I have seen incredible changes in my work and personal life and they have come with such ease. This week I was up at 6 am working before going to class at 9:30. I find myself much more optimistic and aware of my language and thoughts. I am more centered, more focused, more disciplined and more productive, and can sleep soundly at night knowing that tomorrow I will get to whatever was unfinished today. We had a test screening of the feature documentary last night that went really well. One of my favorite aspects of the night was my ability to be calm, confident, and open during the feedback in a really healthy way. I was able to just listen, with no need to defend the film or myself, and to process the information in an objective manner. I couldn't be more excited to make changes to the film and realize what a powerful documentary we will have when it is finished. : ) Thank you! read more

Lynn is a godsend, she really is a miracle worker. I have been seeing Lynn for a few years and even though I took a hiatus, she welcomed me back with open arms when I was going through a major transition in my life. I have the upmost gratitude for her wisdom, her soothing voice, and her knowledge and expertise. At first I was skeptical to see a hypnotherapist because I was worried that I would be subdued by a person waving a clock over my eyes. That is not the case with Lynn at all, I'm relieved to say! No wools pulled over my eyes here either. In her serene downtown office, I just kick my feet up and sink into the plushy brown leather couch and cozy up with pillows and a throwover, it's a safe space to relax. I was referred to Lynn through a friend who had shed a lot of weight and baggages and I have even introduced a business partner to see Lynn; her work is powerful. Lynn has a thriving business yet she always make time to respond to my emails quickly. Lynn has helped me tremendously in my journey and I have to credit her for most of my success, peace of mind, and renewed sense of spirituality. Thanks, Lynn! read more

Lynn is an excellent and skilled hypnotherapist who also uses NLP. I am working with her via Skype and it has been great. She has helped me to totally reform my terrible eating habits (junk food sweets and carbs) and to lose weight. She is so experienced that the hypnosis seems like 5 minutes of effortless relaxation but it's at least an hour. And Lynn really gets the job done. Very much appreciate that she spent quite a bit of time in the initial complimentary consultation to learn about my negative behaviors around food and eating. It's supposed to be 15 min but ended up 45 minutes. I couldn't be more pleased with the results and with Lynn! Very grateful for her talents, professionalism and dedication to her clients. Even if you think hypnosis won't work for bad habits please do yourself a favor and try Lynn. read more

As of yesterday I've been smoke free for one year. I'd like to say a few words to those who are on the fence with regards to trying hypnotherapy to quit. If you're absolutely fed up with your habit and fully motivated to give up then hypnotherapy will help you. If on the other hand you are still "enjoying" your smokes and are expecting magic it probably won't. Lynn is very professional and dedicated. I owe her a huge thank you. It was the best investment I've ever made. read more

Where do I begin? Lynn has changed my life. Hypnotherapy is not magic, but Lynn might be. My review echoes everyone on this page. If you are curious about hypnotherapy, Lynn is the one and only person you should call. I am forever indebted to the gifts she has given me. When I found Lynn I was SO overwhelmed with work, barely hanging on by a thread. I work in sales at a startup and the level of stress I face on a daily basis is, at times, unbearable. I also struggle with mood stability/depression and was on the brink of total emotional collapse when I began to consider hypnotherapy. I sent in appt inquiries to every hypnotherapist I found in the Bay and Lynn was the only one that got back to me RIGHT away. Since my first treatment, my life has been transformed. I instantly fell in love with her demeanor and approach. She is more than just a hypnotherapist but a truly compassionate and loving confidant. We have tackled many issues over the past few months, from stress reduction, to self esteem, to relaxation, to quitting smoking! Every treatment has impacted my life in a positive way and when I am having a tough day, I listen to her recorded treatments and instantly feel better. The value her work has brought my life is priceless. There is no price tag on emotional and mental well being. She is helping me break old patterns of behavior, reinvent my inner self-talk and lifting my spirit to entirely new heights. This holistic approach is one that requires buy-in, if you believe your thoughts have the power to redirect your life and well being, then Lynn is the PERFECT guide to help you achieve the joy, peace and self-love you desire and deserve. Our minds are powerful beyond all belief and Lynn provides the tools necessary to actively take control over your internal world, which in the end, shifts and impacts your external experiences. My success at work has SKY ROCKETED since being hypnotherapy, the more treatments I have done, the better I have become at my job. I am making twice the amount of money since I first met her. If that is not tangible evidence that this stuff works, I don't know what is! Miracles have been showing up in my daily life ever since I met Lynn and considering I was one bad client call away from completely falling apart, I now know that it wasn't the outside world that was out to get me but my own expectations and internal self-talk that was preventing me from living the life I deserve and experiencing the results I wanted. I will be a client of Lynn's for as long as she takes part in this work. Thank you for everything Lynn, there are no words to express my gratitude. Forever your client, Jenna read more

Lynn creates a safe, magical space to explore our deeper issues that are holding us back. And gives us a sense of well-being and empowers us to (finally) navigate though life's obstacles and struggles with easy and joy. I had so many negative mindsets about money, self worth issues, valuing myself, feeling a sense of belonging and having the courage and enthusiasm to put myself out there, to attract wealth to make a difference and do something which I really enjoy. Lynn helped me rewrite that script and create a new destiny that I would never have been able to do on my own. I brought my deep desire to change, and right around the time I started to see Lynn, changes started to happen, including starting my own Personal Training Business (I have never have worked for myself before. Only big companies.) I feel positive, happy, safe and offering others a good service. It has brought me a lot of happiness. I can honestly say that Lynn is not in it for the money. She cares. read more

Lynn is amazing! She helped me going through one of the most difficult times in my life. After few sessions I could see a real improvement in my condition. Truly amazing! read more

So if you're wondering if hypnotherapy works, then I can personally and honestly tell you that "IT DOES!" For years, I've turned to psychics and other therapists for counseling and guidance, but unfortunately, they weren't giving me solutions I needed or made me feel like I was worth anything. Like millions of people, everyone has dark secrets and skeletons in their closets that are preventing them from living a happy, normal, and healthy life. I FELT STUCK. Until I made a wise-decision to reach out to Lynn. From the very start, she drew me in with her warm and compassionate heart and she allowed me to trust her enough to help me open up to deal with my personal struggles and past traumas. I'm now going into my 3rd session with her, and I haven't felt so great in such a very long time. I was able to control my anxiety, frustrations, anger, patience, and fears. I'm more relaxed, and actually easy to be around more now than every before. My friends and coworkers have seen a glow in me and are appreciating me more, and I'm learning to love myself again. The power of the subconscious mind is a very real and powerful part of your brain, and once you can tap into it, it can change how you live the rest of your life. So don't wait until you're at your wits end. Make the change now, and reach out to her. Believe me, you won't regret it. She's amazing!!! read more

I found Lynn - Bay Area Hypnotherapy on Groupon and I was skeptical about the whole hypnotherapy and how it will change my life. Boy, was I wrong! Lynn was very flexible about the whole Groupon deal so I changed it from weight loss to my personal problems (which is the roots of everything). I've just finished 2 sessions with Lynn and I'm planning to see her on a regular basis. Just one session, I found myself more positive, encouraged and simply having my 'old' self back that I lost it for the past 7 years. I can't say enough good things how this changed my life and I WISH I only know her sooner! I have total respect for Lynn and the whole hypnotherapy practice/community in general. We only have one life to live, live the way you always wanted to be and never give up. I'm glad that I've made that choice to see her. Thank you so much for everything! read more

She rescheduled our first meeting just minutes before we were set to meet (essentially she was 30 minutes late). I still stuck with our scheduled second meeting, which she was ten minutes late to! So I left. Lynn, I was hoping you would be able to help me with a few things, including time management, but I see now that is not possible. read more

I might have been a little bit skeptical at first, but after the first session I got the feeling that hypnotherapy might help me. Lynn is very professional! She first explained to me how hypnotherapy works and it totally made sense to me. She's pleasant to work with and she doesn't seem 'pushy'. I've been dealing with childhood trauma and sexual abuse for a long time. Lynn helped me process my feelings and let go of the pain I held in me. The whole experience feels like a very deep meditation after which you wake up feeling refreshed and relaxed :) I am very thankful for all the help I got from Lynn read more

Lynn's hypnotherapy has been extremely effective for me. I had struggled with not liking my job and not liking my commute down from San Francisco to Palo Alto each weekday. After 3 sessions with Lynn, absolutely everything changed. I now really love my job and my boss and my coworkers really appreciate my new helpful attitude about being a software developer AND I actually really look forward to the drive down 280 to Palo Alto everytime I have to do it instead of resenting the time that it takes. I am telling everyone at work and personally how effective hypnotherapy has been for me and people are really interseted. I feel absolutely sure that I have found another great technique to use to make me shine! read more

Lynn is a true healer, deeply intelligent and experienced and very effective in her craft. She is a gem and I encourage people who feel like they have tried everything to try this! Lynn provides the highest quality of care and results. My life has changed so clearly for the better. I am grateful for her skill and dedication. read more

We took our daughter to see him, hopefully he can help her to correct bad habits. He did a wonderful job, was very helpful and neutering, caring. He told us to call him anytime we need him or she need him, which we had to call a couple times, and as he promised, he did answer him call and helped us. He is an elder gentleman comes with a wonderful background. We see a great improvement Thank you Jim! read more

For years I've had issues with a nervous bladder, causing me to go to the bathroom several times before bed and wake up 1-3 times in the night. My friends and family told me it was in my mind - but that's unhelpful advice to say the least! After 1 session with Lynn it dramatically reduced, after 3 sessions it was largely resolved. Strongly recommend Lynn - it's worth it! read more

After a bad car accident and some major life changes, I found myself struggling with bad anxiety, sleep disturbances and an overall lack of direction. Within four sessions, I significantly decreased my anxiety and I use many of skills I learned there today to assist me in calming down and allowing myself some perspective. Bay Area Hypnotherapy session don't just help you through the hypnotherapy, but also teaches you how to use imagery, breathing and self hypnosis in everday life. In that way, the skills you receive here pay for themselves over and over again. Lynn was not just a great hypnotherapist, but also a great life coach. She is kind, empathetic and sincere in her caring for her clients. As a self admitted skeptic, after one session I was whole heartedly repeating self affirmations, meditating and feeling so much better. read more

WORDS can't express the unbelievable results I had with Lynn! She is truly amazing and gifted! Great personality and great at communicating and explaining all the technical terms and giving her time and guidance to really make you feel safe and in control. I completed my sixth session and feel really good about the progress we've made..conquering phobias and panic, fear of flying and healthier eating and living. I truly feel that Lynn is the best person for hypnotherapy--read all her reviews..she is legit and I am so extremelly happy that I found her! I have been a yelper since 2008 and only write a review when it's worthy and I want to share either the good experiences or the bad and hands downs this was a very GOOD! Experience. read more

I went to Bay Area Hypnotherapy feeling a combination of skepticism, curiosity and optimism. I have seen Lynn Swearingen 7 times and have also spoken with Jim a couple times. They are an amazing team! Lynn has helped me get to know myself better and the things I really want to do. More importantly, she has helped me to start doing those things. As we all know wanting and doing are two different things. If nothing else, hypnosis is so relaxing and provides the same euphoric feeling as getting a massage or meditating. Lynn is not only my hypnotherapist, but my friend, counselor and life coach. read more

Lynn truly cares for her clients' needs and goes above and beyond to help them overcome their challenges. Her approach is very kind and gentle, and her office atmosphere is very relaxing and inviting. She makes sure to understand the specific needs clients want to tackle and use various methods to help them navigate their healing path. Hypnotherapy is not a "magic cure" as people believe to be, it is a form of therapy you need to commit to seeing long-term effects. Some of the results are more apparent than the others and that's the nature of the procedure. Lynn does a great job excavating your deep-rooted issues and mapping out a tactful plan to knock those off. And the journey she takes you is so creative and artful. She is a true linguistic artist and you will enjoy the rides she takes you. The relaxation and inner peace you get after her sessions are undeniable. Highly recommended. read more

Lynn is really a miracle worker. The way she works hypnotherapy for work stress, emotional anxiety, and even for physical pain that is aggravated by stress, is amazingly effective and worth the 1.5 hour drive to SF. She really understands her craft, and has helped me and my husband alleviate anxiety attacks / sleepless nights. $235/session is well worth it especially if you consider all the doctor visits you spend for physical symptoms from stress! I'm sending all my friends in high stress jobs to her! Lynn is a god send to us! read more

I love to explore other cultures, see amazing new places, visit friends who live at great distance, but the thought of having to get on a plane for any amount of time has always filled me with dread. The kind of dread that always made me physically sick and look for any excuse to not have to get on the very plane necessary for taking me to my next adventure. Recently, at a friend's urging, I decided to reach out to Lynn to see if pursuing relief from my fear through hypnotherapy would make a difference. After talking with Lynn and feeling like she really understood where I was coming from, I decided it couldn't hurt to try. Three sessions later and with a flight quickly approaching, I realized I wasn't sick and I wasn't overcome by fear. I was able to get on the plane, use the tools Lynn had worked with me on and have a very different experience than what I had become reluctantly accustomed to. I am appreciative of her skill and approach. I would highly recommend working with Lynn! read more

UPDATE January 2017: Going into my first IVF procedure was naturally scary and worrisome. So I went to Lynn. My go to person for all things mental. She gave me a wonderful hour long deep hypnosis to create a healthy, happy attitude and to block pain from the dozens of shots I would have to administer to myself. Wow after a few session reviews, I was already feeling way more upbeat and very positive. Then I had to do my first shot with a Huge needle. It didn't hurt at all!!! I thought wow is this for real. Lynn's powerful message was holding true. Thanks again!!!! August 2016 It's a miracle! I was depressed and grief stricken and spiraling out of control. Lynn helped me get back on track with my life. She is always there to help me and fix my destructive behaviors. She has hypnotized me dozens of times over the last year to help with insomnia, pain relief, lack of motivation, over eating, interrupted sleep, depression, grief, loss, insecurity, healing my body, health related issues, controlling my weight, caregiving, etc. I have recommended her to family and friends and they have all had positive experiences. Lynn works hard to be my ally against what can be my own worst enemy, my thoughts! I'm happier, healthier, and free of major issues because of her hypnotherapy. I'm still a work in progress, and I will call Lynn whenever I need her. Overall this type of therapy is so much more powerful than conventional therapy. I highly recommend Working with Lynn to become a better version of yourself. read more

Lynn is amazing. I have struggled almost my whole life with some bad habits that I've tried everything to break, and after the first session with Lynn, I experienced immediate results. I went to her for several sessions and I can honestly say she changed my life for the better. I have control over the habits I dealt with for so long, and I'm much healthier now. read more

This review has been long over due! I actually saw Lynn sometime last year after purchasing a Lifebooker coupon for an 1 hour session (ok, so I meant super long over due). I've always wanted to go back and see her for more sessions but because of my schedule and the cost of the sessions, I'm not able to do it any time soon. I feel like the least I can do is write an awesome review for her. I was a little iffy about the place at first because it's inside a business building and I did not want to feel like I was at work. Who wants that?? But it's actually in a cute office with windows. I felt comfortable and at ease there - she had a comfy armchair and pillow. She first explained to me how hypnotherapy works and it's not like how everyone imagines it to be. You are still in control of yourself (it kinda feels like how you would when you daze off in a car ride or when you're day dreaming about someone in class). Because she spent so much time on the process with me, she actually tacked on time to the end so I can experience a full hypnotherapy session. How awesome is that?! She absolutely did not have to and the extra time definitely helped! This is one of those things you can't really describe and you just gotta go experience yourself. So go see Lynn - she's one of those people who you feel like you can absolutely trust and know she is not judging you at all with whatever you are going through. read more

I was amazed at the results of my first session with Lynn. I found myself out of work and I just couldn't stop worrying about my finances. I had a hunch that it was really just all in my head so I decided to give hypnotherapy a try to see if it might help. That was over 3 weeks ago and been largely worry-free ever since! read more