Hypnotherapy Therapists in Lafayette, LA

Something in you knows that what you're carrying runs deeper than the presenting problem. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and outwardly composed-yet internally they live with anxiety, depression, chronic tension or pain, relentless self-criticism, or a sense that something essential is blocked, muted, or just out of reach. These struggles may surface in mood, in the body, in behavior, or in relationships-including sexuality and intimacy-but they are rarely contained to any one area. They tend to reflect deeper emotional and relational patterns formed early in life, often before language, that continue to shape how a person approaches closeness, vulnerability, agency, pleasure, and self-expression. My work centers on how early experience shapes the capacity for self-regulation, desire, connection, and meaning throughout life-and particularly on how people come to know what they need and want, how they learn to express or inhibit those impulses, and what happens when these capacities become conflicted, constricted, or difficult to sustain. I integrate psychoanalytic hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and clinical sexology within a reflective, depth-oriented process. Hypnosis functions as a central clinical tool-creating conditions for deeper internal contact with emotional, bodily, and unconscious experience that can be difficult to reach through conversation alone. The aim is not only relief from symptoms, but the development of a more coherent and compassionate relationship with one's inner life: sensations, emotions, impulses, and desires. This work is oriented toward lasting psychological change-and toward greater freedom in how one relates to oneself, one's body, and one's capacity for connection, authenticity, and vitality. It is best suited to those ready to move beyond symptom management toward something more fundamental.

I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist, working online via Zoom with clients around the world. I specialise in the subconscious patterns underneath anxiety, imposter syndrome and self-doubt in otherwise capable adults. The people I work with are usually intelligent and self-aware. They understand their patterns. They have read the books. And still the pattern keeps showing up. That is the gap RTT was built for. I have been where you are. I know what it is like to feel trapped by anxiety, self-doubt or patterns that seem impossible to break. I also know what it feels like to finally feel free. That is why I do this work.

As an empathetic person I promise to do my very best as a therapist to help you achieve the freedom, happiness, and the peace you deserve in your life. I have been trained in Rapid Transformational therapy, and I know this therapy truly works! Not only was I guided to it, but after a few sessions, I no longer suffer from atypical depression, suicidal thoughts, or anxiety anymore. I decided to learn this method so that I could help people achieve their desires of happiness and the ability to cope with life's challenges, gaining the freedom to live their best lives. I am of Christian faith, though I promise to be an empathetic and compassionate therapist for anyone. The first 30-60 minute consultation call is free (through an online video platform is best), if you just want to talk about an issue and to see if I'm the right therapist for you. If I don’t think I am, then I will honestly tell you that and refer you to another therapist. (Please check your spam/junk for replies to inquiries in case they end up there). I look forward to being a part of your journey to better mental health. More info is available on my website as to what to expect: https://ariafraser.tribesites.com.

My hypnosis practice offers a personalized, evidence-informed approach to issues such as anxiety, stress, confidence, habits, sleep, and performance. With over 50 years in healthcare and a background as a compounding pharmacist and MBA, I bring a deep understanding of how individualized solutions create lasting change. Just as I once customized medications, I now customize hypnosis sessions—no scripts, no one-size-fits-all methods. Clients seek out my practice for a drug-free alternative that addresses root causes, supports personal empowerment, and respects collaboration with existing medical or mental health care.

I can help you get to the heart of your issues and make the lasting changes you’re longing for. Old patterns dissolve and new possibilities open up. My style is heartful, compassionate, down to earth and perceptive. When sitting with a client, I see ‘myself’ in them, and can feel what it’s like to be in your shoes. I’m then able to clearly sense exactly what is the most effective way to support you, in each moment. Having been in practice over 40 years, I'm a seasoned therapist and have the tools and experience to help resolve whatever is 'up' for you. In addition to talk, I use Brainspotting; EMDR; Body Centered therapy; Meditative approaches and Hypnotherapy.

Lafayette is the hub of Acadiana and the cultural heart of Cajun and Creole Louisiana, a city where a deeply embedded community culture built around food, music, and social connection has historically provided many of the informal mental health benefits that formal therapy aims to achieve—but where this same cultural context can also make it harder to seek structured support when it is genuinely needed. The oil and gas industry has been the economic engine of the Acadiana region, and the boom-and-bust cycles of energy markets create recurring waves of economic anxiety, unemployment, and financial stress that drive spikes in mental health need. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a psychology department and student counseling services, and a growing private therapy sector serves the professional class and university community. Common therapy concerns include economic and career stress tied to the energy sector, hurricane anxiety, anxiety and depression, family and relationship issues, and the challenge of seeking formal mental health support in a community that prides itself on getting through hard times together.

Gender ID

	67%	Female
	33%	Male

Session Type

	60%	Online Only
	40%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

93%	Anxiety or Fears
87%	Hypnotherapy
80%	Stress
73%	Life Coaching
73%	Self Esteem
67%	Depression
67%	Social Anxiety

Ages Served

93%	Adult
47%	Young Adult
40%	Senior
27%	Teen
13%	Children

Client Focus

47%	Christian
47%	Women
40%	Buddhist
40%	Jewish
40%	LGBTQ+

Hypnotherapy therapists in Lafayette, LA

Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD

Julie Cochrane - Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist

Aria Fraser

Gerry Letendre

Elinor Nygren Szapiro