I have been seeing Linda Rider for over 15 years+ and I truly cannot imagine my life without her guidance and support. She has been with me through every major milestone and challenge--heartbreaks, school stress, work transitions, relationships, friendships, and even navigating the complexities of business and personal growth. Linda provides a safe, welcoming space where I always feel heard, understood, and supported. Her compassion, wisdom, and ability to offer practical tools have helped me grow in ways I never thought possible. To this day, she remains my trusted safe space, and I am so grateful to have her in my corner. Thank you so much, Linda, for everything you've done for me over the years!!! :) If you're looking for a therapist who truly cares and will walk with you through life's ups and downs, I can't recommend Linda enough. read more

had heard of Linda Rider while working as an office manager for a psychiatrist. We had heard of her through the grapevine and had referred some of our patients to her as well. Upon hiring on as a health coach in a separate role and going through my own personal difficult times with relationships, family and work, I decided to make an appointment for myself. My main purpose in going at the time was to help address mental blocks in weight release/management. I had been to traditional therapists before, but I never felt like I had found the right fit. I felt like they didn't give me any feedback and forced me to talk the whole time. Linda Rider is an active participant in trying to discuss and workout what you are there for. I was pleasantly surprised that hypnotherapy was nothing like I imagined. To me, it felt like guided mediation. I'm was in control of my thoughts the whole time, but I felt I could access a different part of myself by being more relaxed. Linda Rider is warm, kind, and real with you. She is authentic and sincere. She has a way of helping you see another perspective you didn't see before and relieving your subconscious from it's demons. She puts you in your place, but in a way that you can process to move forward in a better way. Once you have talked it out with her consciously, she guides you through hypnotherapy. She helps me work it out myself and get to a place I can't get to alone. Since I have been seeing her more regularly, I have released weight, formed stronger bonds in my relationships, and excelled in my career. I cannot thank her enough for all she has provided for me. I'd highly recommend you giver her a try. read more

Linda Rider is the best. Hypnotherapy has helped me tremendously. Linda is great to go to for almost anything. I have been going to hear for over 6 months and she has helped me more than words can say. I was referred to Linda by word of mouth. I was a little skeptical of hypnotherapy at first but I heard positive things from friends and family. At the end of the day, it was totally different than what I expected and I wish I would of tried it a long time ago. I am also taking an entrance exam to graduate school and Linda has already helped me learn to keep my anxiety to a minimal and keep limiting thoughts. Limiting beliefs is what holds people back from accomplishing what they are capable of. On test day, its all about staying calm, focused, relaxed, tuned in, and confident. I also hear Linda is really good at helping others quit smoking. When I am ready I will go to Linda for sure and I will update my review. In my opinion hypnotherapy is like talking to a therapist to figure out what your underlining problems/root problems are and trying to fix them.Then at the end of the session, the last phase is to relax and speak to your conscious mind. I am more positive, happier, and becoming a better person thanks to Linda. I would recommend her to all my friends and family without hesitation. read more

I've worked with Linda Rider since 2011 after my husband passed away from cancer. It's now 2015 and I can't believe how far I've come. At the time I didn't know how I was going to start my life over again and was constantly replaying the past traumas in my mind unconsciously. I was trapped in my grief and could only focus on the many problems his death was creating. Linda is a master of hypnosis and our sessions uncovered numerous past experiences that was amplifying my pains and health issues. I'm finally at peace and have resolved many internal conflict with her guidance. I continue to see her on a coaching level to move my goals and relationships forward at a healthy pace. Her presences is warm, kind, gentle and impactful. Her techniques are guided, strategic and masterful. I recommend her whole heartedly if your looking to empower yourself and accelerate your personal growth! read more

Linda Rider is AMAZING!! I came to her at a time when I was in desperate need of help. My life completely transformed in a matter of weeks. Linda helped me build the Confidence to move out of my house (to a better one), leave a dead end relationship and even start my own business! All this within just a few sessions. The results came quickly and steadily. I am forever grateful to Linda for helping me gain the clarity and direction I needed at such a pivotal time. I would highly recommend Linda to anyone looking to find a caring approach to change their life. read more

I have been seeing Linda on and off since I was in college (roughly eight years) after my mom and step dad referred me to her. Linda has helped me overcome some very difficult times in my life. Her encouragement, support, and excellent listening skills are one of the primary reasons I was still standing after going through a brutal divorce. Linda is excellent at listening to everything that is going through your mind, helping you sort through your thoughts, and then giving you tools to help cope with the issues you have. She has helped me understand men in a positive light, helped me realize that I deserve to be successful and happy, and encouraged me into new adventures in my life. Linda's support has been invaluable to me. She is excellent at hypnotherapy, and her two hour sessions never make you feel like you have to rush to talk things through... because you know you have time to give each issue you may have the time it needs. I have been to other therapists as well, and left feeling frustrated and like I was wasting my time. I have never felt that way with Linda. Every session I have with her leaves me feeling like I have accomplished something and my thoughts have me better prepared to deal with my life. I highly recommend seeing Linda. read more

Just truly amazing. Linda has helped me with my goals, visualization, and eliminating self limiting beliefs. I have referred her multiple patients. She can help with quitting smoking to anxiety and phobias. She has a really good energy about her and you ALWAYS feel soo great leaving her office. She truly cares about her clients and is the best hypnotherapist in Orange County! read more

Linda is such a great resource & asset to anybody who wants to raise their quality of life or has any kind of issues they need to work through. I've done a good amount of self-development through reading & listening to people like tony robbins & esther hicks & lots of meditation over the last 8 years & I feel quite at peace with myself & my purpose in life. I recently realized that I still had some underlying anger & repressed emotions I couldn't identify from my childhood along with my husband being very interested in NLP & hypnotherapy we decided this could be cool. Despite feeling like very balanced people, what Linda was able to help us do through her timeline therapy by regressing into the psychology of our childhood memories really just connected a lot of the things we've been studying over the years in such a deeper more meaningful way. We went to our first session just about a week ago & ideas & thoughts have just felt so much more fluid, healthy & connected as we've gone through the regular motions of our lives. We really look forward to seeing her again as she does a lot of business counseling & overall life work. I think I might have even overcome a fear of death I didn't realize I had which might lead to the fear of heights I've had since I was a child. I'm going to test out a specific diving board jump that always scared me & update my review then. Thank you Linda! read more

The first time I met with Linda was about 25 years ago. We worked on family relationships and career goals. Her voice immediately set me at ease. We worked on old wounds and reframed them. We also envisioned my career path and all that it could and would be. So, today, decades later, I am convinced that my career has risen to a level that I could not have achieved by myself. I will retire in the next few months, 15 years earlier than I expected. I did not know at the time how working with Linda would change the trajectory of my life. My wish is that people who want more from their lives would meet her. The work you do now with Linda can support your well being for a lifetime. read more

I've seen Linda intermittently for about three years. I have been to other counselors without much long-term positive change--Linda is the only one that has been able to understand me enough to help me exactly in a way I could use. I can't point to a specific technique that has been of most help--she uses her skills and tools in a way that works wonderfully for me. The guided visualizations have been very helpful in understanding myself better. She radiates genuine kindness and caring. She helped me understand so many things about myself, and to overcome toxic relationships. I am so grateful for her help. read more

I've known Linda for 8+ years and have worked with her on and off over that same period of time. She helped me through a divorce, a break up and helped during times of work/business transitioning. She's awesome. read more

If you want resolution with your life issues, Linda is definitely the one to see. I initially contacted her about one thing but quickly realized what a great resource she is in addressing a wide range of issues. Just do a consultation and see for yourself what can happen with a new approach. read more

I have never met anyone so dedicated to her clients. I first met Linda when I left a voicemail for an appointment on the 4th of July. Needless to say, she immediately called me back...on a Holiday! Well, this is the type of woman and Practitioner she is! After several years of seeing her, she has helped me grow so very much in all aspects of my life. I recommend her to anyone looking to enhance their mental, spiritual and physical health in any way possible! read more

I am writing this review because I was in desperate need of help and I didn't know where to turn. I had read about hypnotherapy helping with anxiety and stress so thought I would try it since I had already tried acupuncture, traditional therapy, and even biofeedback. I tried a couple of other hypnotherapists here in the OC but didn't completely help. After coming to Yelp - I ran across Linda and I am so ever grateful for that. Linda is quite different and ABSOLUTLY the best. She is genuine, caring, and truly effective. Each time I see her - I feel better and better. She is very intuitive and you can feel that she genuinely cares about her patients and of course that is a big part of her success I have come to see her at times where I was just a mess but by the time the session is over - there is an immediate change in my attitude. I feel she is a big part of my inner growth and I am extremely thankful for that. If you are in search of such a treatment - look no further - you certainly wont be disappointed. read more

I cannot tell you how happy I am to have found Linda. I met Linda several years ago. To show you her dedication....I called her on July 4th, expecting to hear from her on the next business day, she called back a couple of hours later, on July 4th! Throughout the years I have come to know Linda quite well. Her dedication to her patients is above and beyond what most Health Practitioners offer in today's world. Her heart is pure and she always has her client's best interest in mind before her own. Not to mention her therapies....but I will. Her office is so tranquil and beautiful that it offers the ideal environment for healing. The hypnosis is incredibly comforting and I leave her office feeling so happy, peaceful, and confident...every time. Her training and expertise in the field is above and beyond what is required in Hypnotherapy, and it is quite obvious. Whether you are looking to quit a bad habit, seek counseling for a relationship, or just feel blue...you can count on Linda to help you through anything...and with so much love! read more

While consulting with Linda Rider over the past decade, I have come to known her well, as a warm and caring professional hypnotherapist and life coach. She has helped me to overcome a variety of issues and challenges in both my personal and professional life. "My success coach" is now how I think of her. Without her help I wouldn't have been able to progress as far and as fast as I have done. During the time I have known her, I've always found Linda Rider to be a compassionate, inspirational and giving person. When seeking her advice and guidance, I have always felt very comfortable discussing sensitive, personal issues with her, without any reservation. Bring those issues you feel you'd like to overcome; stack them up against Linda Rider's therapeutic skill-sets. And I promise you won't be disappointed! I am grateful to her for the positive changes she has helped to make in my life. I would recommend any prospective clients to Linda Rider, without hesitation. Magnus R read more

Linda has been amazing. I have been her client for the past 8 years on and off as I have needed and she has never failed me. She is incredibly gifted, kind, genuine, caring and accurate in knowing exactly what I have needed to work on. I have worked through so much with her and have realized my potential and my own gifts through our sessions. I highly recommend her when working not only on yourself but on your relationships. After 8 years she still manages to surprise me with her vast knowledge on so many different areas and subject and how we are affected by each. I honestly can't say enough great things about her! read more

Linda is extraordinarily talented at seeing the place where negative beliefs and habits keep us stuck. She has helped me personally and professionally to change the way I see obstacles to my success. I move through life with greater ease and see much better results since working with Linda. I highly recommend working with Linda to improve the way you see yourself, your relationships and your overall satisfaction with life. read more

She will take your hard earned money, listen to your story, and do nothing to help. Don't waste your time - or money!

Linda has helped my children through some rough spots. Two of them have trouble with anxiety and depression. She helped them more than any therapist or doctor. I just cant say enough about her! She is truly amazing! read more