This review is long over due. Rita is an absolute miracle worker! I went to District Hypnosis to…read morekick a 15+ year smoking habit. I had low expectations because I had tried to quit multiple times in a lot of different ways with no success. I remembered having a friend who said their mom quit with hypnosis and for as long as I had been trying to quit I felt like it was worth a try even if I was skeptical. What I could not have anticipated is how meeting Rita would change my life. By my second session I had quit smoking. Poof! It's a whole 7 months later at the time of this review and to this day I feel like it's a habit that I never had. I simply no longer identify with cigarettes, past or present. It doesn't even bother me to be around people who are smoking, which totally blows my mind. Being that I had quit smoking early in our sessions, Rita asked if there was anything else I wanted to work on with the sessions I had remaining. I mentioned that I was feeling a lot of stress and anxiety around my work and asked if that was something she could help with. Sure enough, Rita turned out to be better than any psychologist I have ever seen in helping me break the cycle of stress and negative thoughts. Further, she gave me the tools to calm my own mind instead of being dependent on therapy sessions or drugs forever. You can tell Rita really cares about the people she works with and wants nothing more than to see them succeed and live their happiest lives. Towards the end of my sessions Covid happened, forcing Rita and I to do my sessions virtually. To my surprise our virtual sessions worked just as well as our in person sessions. Although I did miss seeing her and hanging out in her really cool hypnosis room! All in all, I can't recommend Rita enough. If you have an issue that involves breaking some kind of bad habit or harmful cycle of thoughts or actions Rita is who you need to see. I recommend her to all my friends now and will likely go back to see her for some phobias that I have not addressed. If you're on the fence, you have nothing to lose except the things that are bothering you. Rita is 10000% worth the time and money commitment in exchange for the freedom you will feel. When I think about some of the biggest life changing milestones in my life, meeting Rita is right up there at the top.

I did the work for a year and I didn't see any progress towards the goal that I needed help with…read more Later, I ended up doing brainspotting and I'm getting more traction and movement with this modality. Hypnosis is dissociation and I was already very good at that. So hypnosis didn't work for me for the help that I needed for my goal.

Working with David has truly been life changing, and I don't say this lightly, as I was rather…read moreskeptical at first. but knew I needed support in my healing and recovery. Since working with David I've felt more balanced in my body and life, and have become more self assured. He's a very thoughtful and perceptive practitioner, and I was able to see results rather quickly. He also is a wealth of information and introduced me to resources that has been very important to me and my development. I highly recommend Life Forces!

In our initial call, David claimed one session could cure my trauma. Already a red flag…read more When I arrived at my appointment, David led me to an empty floor of the building and an empty office. I did not feel safe. The first half (yes half!) of the session was David patronizingly explaining physical and spiritual concepts without soliciting feedback. I know what a chakra is. I know that the human body can carry an electrical current. I couldn't get a word in edgewise to say that, or to disagree with some of his wilder claims. The energy healing itself wasn't helpful for me, which is fine - clearly we weren't exactly vibing. My real complaint there is that I told him "This isn't really working for me," and he gave me this smug look and said, "Oh it's working." He also left the room for the last five or so minutes of the session without saying anything. I'd look for energy healing elsewhere.

I highly recommend Moksha Living. I've worked with multiple providers there in various capacities…read moreand they all have been incredibly wonderful, accommodating, and - best of all - helpful in my mental health and growth journey. The search for a good therapist who you jive with, takes insurance, and is also accepting new clients can be really demoralizing. It definitely was for me. I felt so fortunate when I found Huma Sikandar Fatakia, and I can't say enough good things about her. She is so understanding and has an almost uncanny ability to remember details I haven't spoken about in a while, and connect the dots to help me recognize patterns and opportunities in my life. She has also helped me incorporate some mindful practices in my life when things feel heavy... which I never thought I'd be able to do. When Huma went on maternity leave, there was a seamless transition to Alyssa McCall for that duration. I again felt really fortunate that they didn't leave me hanging and matched me with another provider. Alyssa was also great! It is hard switching from one provider to another, but Alyssa offered new perspective and some different tools that I've held onto since going back to Huma. Finally, Michell Stanley was able to accommodate my partner and me very quickly for sessions, and that has been a huge help. She is very good at what she does and very understanding. As the owner of the business, she's also easy to work with for any administrative needs. I feel so extremely lucky to have found Moksha Living when I did, before the pandemic, and to be able to continue my work with them in a safe way. During COVID-19, all sessions are remote via a secure platform.

I cannot recommend Michell and Moksha Living enough. My work with Michell was truly life-changing…read more Michell's approach is a unique combination of coaching and therapy, which helped me feel heard and understood, while also holding me accountable and giving me tools to work through a particularly challenging life event. Michell demonstrated the perfect amount of care and accountability, and balanced intellectual and emotional introspection. I truly feel like a better person after my work with her. I've tried a not-insignificant number of therapists in my life and Michell is above and beyond the best therapist I have ever worked with.

Sherri is wonderful to work with! She is very knowledgeable, and compassionate. I've really enjoyed…read moreher reiki sessions and training, as well as her hypnobirthing class. She cares very much about her customers and work, which is clear by the effort she puts into her classes and sessions. She's very considerate and respectful when it comes to your beliefs around spirituality and healing. I've been very fortunate to find Sherri when I did on my own spiritual and motherhood journeys, she has been an invaluable resource that has helped me progress and grow more than I had ever expected.

Where do I start! I have been a client of Sherri's for over 6 months and truly cannot say enough…read morewonderful things about her and the business. My experience has been both with Reiki and group classes. One particular thing that initially stood out to me was her respect towards various avenues of individual belief, religion, and spirituality. I have been able to carry the knowledge gained through my work with her into my personal relationships, as well as into my career. Sherri is truly one of the most professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable people I know in her field. I can guarantee that you will grow from your work with her. Absolutely one of the best decisions I've made in working towards my goals in overall health and well-being this year.

She is smart and intelligent, and insightful. I highly recommend her. Best I've found so far.read more

Dr. Kalin is a lifesaver! I had been dealing with chronic insomnia for months and she was able to…read morehelp be get back to sleeping again through multiple modalities. I felt very comfortable and safe with her in every session, which made it easier to let my guard down (as I had never seen any psych professional before). I highly recommend her!

Bonny is my trusted advisor. She's a gem. I plan to rely upon Bonny as a resource, always. My…read morework with her has been no less than transformational. She is smart (so smart), professional, clear, well-spoken, well-educated and well-read, responsive (I want to stress this), caring (stress this), honest, and effective! There is a clear path to wade through all of the noise and mess in this world and live with ease and skill. It can be learned easily in the work with Bonny (implementing it is up to us and Bonny is always up to helping). If you are seeking a life coach, you are in for wonderful surprise.

From the owner: Seeing the same issues pop up over and over again can be frustrating and confusing. To get unstuck,…read moreyou need real-world action plans that deliver relief and peace of mind. I use practical strategy and compassion, along with proven life coaching skills and counseling theory to help you build a better reality. If you'd like to stop smoking, drop weight easily, reduce anxiety, get better sleep, end emotional eating, improve self-esteem, manage pain, never bite your nails again or change any other annoying habit, hypnosis is the key. It is easier and more relaxing than you can imagine! I also love using the PREPARE/ENRICH inventory as a couple's counselor and relationship champion. I am devoted to my individual clients' success using positive tools and practical advice and I also specialize in organization development, career counseling, project consultation, Board relations, Open Space Technology and public speaking.

UPDATE 5/21/2026: Escalated to Maryland Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, awaiting…read moreresponse. *** RESPONSE 7/22/25: Irit, at the time I sought your services, you did not have any other form of payment. In retrospect, I should have realized booking therapy sessions all upfront on the phone and being told to send through Apple Pay was a red flag. I have never been to any professional therapist that offers Apple Pay, there is usually an online portal or invoices sent to the client. YOU gave me that option, and I'm sure other clients of yours can attest to that fact. I have never texted you saying our work was "amazing". I have every single text exchange, and if you continue to say things that are untrue I will post them. I would never say that because I did not believe our sessions were amazing, which is why I asked for the refund on the third session. You still haven't refunded me for the last session that was never completed due to the fact that I refuse to sign intake paper work and consent after the fact. I didn't trust it and I am glad I didn't because you are using this as a way to keep my money. As a professional who should be responsible for their own liability, you should have never moved forward without the proper paperwork. As it stands, you basically took my money without offering the full service. I still stand by the fact that this was the most unprofessional experience I have ever had and has deterred me from seeking out this specific type of therapy in the future. I would not agree that you are rooted in ethics. Update: Due to the fact that I paid Irit through Apple Pay, I cannot dispute these services. NEVER do business through Apple Pay, Zelle or Cashapp. I've reported this business to the Better Business Bureau for deceptive advertising and business practices. I believe there is a reason she conducts business through Apple Pay and it is for this exact reason. I fell victim to it but I urge anyone who comes across this review to STAY CLEAR OF THIS BUSINESS. She still has not refunded for the session I did not receive. I'm highly disappointed in the way Irit chose to handle me requesting a refund for a service I did not receive. I had not had the time to submit or sign any forms or contract, but she had proceeded with sessions without me having signed anything. This mistake ended up working in my favor. She is now saying she will only refund me after I sign a contract which makes no sense since we will not be doing business together anymore. I told her I would sign a contract that had an addendum stating that it only pertains to the 2 sessions I had done with her, and not the 3rd session I did not get. She refused. I would strongly suggest not doing business with her because she is quite expensive and does not show integrity when it comes to customer service or handling your money. Only one of the 2 sessions I had done with her felt like actual hypnosis, the first session I was not put into any hypnotic state (she called it "verbal hypnosis"). I told her I will be filing a dispute through my bank and she threatened legal action even though she had agreed to refund me once she realized I had never signed her contract (and tried to coerce me into signing it via phone call before issuing said refund).Be careful when doing business with her. I have screenshots and a recording of our phone call to back all of this up.

I was in the same group session as Jeff T and I'd have to disagree. That was my second group…read moresession so I had a basis of comparison. I'm a huge skeptic and even though I went in there with the idea in mind "this won't work for me", it actually did. I didn't hear anyone, except one guy, say they "didn't feel anything." The guy who complained was asking odd questions the whole time and taking notes. (Example of an odd question, "Can I drink coffee all day instead of water?" I'm sure that's exactly what Michael Phelps drinks all day when he's training, coffee.) When I left, my husband asked me how it went and I said fine, except I think there was a blogger or something there writing an article. Which is fine, except in a setting where you need to feel comfortable, he was a huge distraction. I think the weird note taker guy even asked her at one point could she do magic. Magic? Like, pull a rabbit out her pocket? Other than that it went well and I saw people at the end signing up for more sessions. I've recommended hypnosis (specifically Irit) to every single one of my friends since I've been. I even told one friend in Virginia Beach that it was worth the weekend trip. If it doesn't work for you, then it doesn't. I spent my money on it and I'm pleased with my results. Did I cluck like a chicken, no, but I have shed some pounds.

My Life is changing after the second session. My purpose is…read moregetting clearer. I felt more energy than ever.

I have noticed significant positive changes in my life since my first session with Davar. I'm…read morethrilled to see what happens next in my life. I'm forever grateful. Thank you.

I tried a 9D Breathwork experience with Authenticure and it was amazing! Highly recommend it for…read moreanyone with something to leave behind. Come in with an open mind and you'll leave feeling changed for the better.

So grateful to Roanne for being my coach/guide in my first virtual 9D Breathwork Transformation…read moresession. I was concerned at first about the proper breathing techniques, lol. However, Roanne was such a loving, caring coach who provided clear instructions and made me feel comfortable and relaxed during the whole 80 min or so session of the "Letting go and moving on" theme that I signed up for. The session helped me release some painful things from the past by breathing them out, while inviting positive and good things by breathing them in. I especially felt the screaming therapies were very helpful. Deciding to go through the hard work and feel all the uncomfortable emotions and revisit painful memories in order to release them and eventually hope to overcome, was one of the best decisions I've made in a while to pursue a life full of love, joy, harmony and peace. I look forward to continuing this healing journey utilizing 9D Breathwork through Authenticure. Thank you so much Roanne!

I was initially a bit cautious about hypnotherapy, but I reached out to Donald Pelles for help with…read morea debilitating fear of wasps. He is the real deal. We completed a total of 3 sessions, all over Zoom. I wasn't sure how well virtual sessions would work for this, but the process was smooth, professional, and completely effective. Highly recommend his services if you are looking to conquer a specific fear.

Hi my name is Smita C, but I used my grandmother's name for my Yelp account…read more A friend of mine recommended that I connect with Don (who he said was a "gift") after I told him that I had been struggling with various aspects of my life post-trauma. I did one session to start and then a package of sessions. I first want to say that Don has a very beautiful/peaceful/calm/healing energy and he genuinely cares and wants to help - while empowering you with tools to help yourself (he emphasizes that HE is not doing anything TO YOU which I loved because I have worked with various practitioners and different modalities that create the opposite context where their goal seems to be relying on them to feel good for perpetuity). As I just expressed to Don after we wrapped our final session of the package that this last session felt like this very powerful sum total culmination of all of the sessions before it which, in reflection, felt like seeds that were planted to eventually bloom. & I am mentioning that here so that - if you choose to work with Don - you are patient with the process because each person's experience will be relative to THEM & will depend on so many factors Including the severity of what brought them to seek hypnosis. For me personally... In 2012, I became something I never expected to become (a domestic violence survivor) and I lived through extreme nonstop trauma over seven months followed by 12 years of doing the deep (& often exhausting) healing work that would often make me "feel *good* temporarily" but nothing really ever lasted. As such, I so wish that I could have experienced what I did with Don far earlier in my healing journey, but I am so glad to have had the opportunity now. Don is absolutely a GIFT (I feel so deeply connected to my being one too) and I highly recommend him.