
Experience hypnotherapy from the comfort of your home through telehealth. Using guided relaxation, focused attention, and positive suggestions, hypnotherapy can help address a variety of mental health concerns and support meaningful behavioral change. Serving St.Charles, St Louis, and clients in Missouri via Telehealth
I have extensive experience working as both an outpatient and residential psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chemical dependency and alcohol use disorders, in St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri. Over the years, I have provided clinical support to individuals at various stages of recovery, helping them identify the underlying causes of substance use, develop effective coping strategies, and build healthier, more balanced lives. My background includes working within multidisciplinary treatment teams, providing individual and group therapy, and integrating evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the challenges and resilience involved in the recovery process, as well as the importance of compassionate, individualized care.
In my practice, I use clinical hypnotherapy to help clients access and reframe subconscious beliefs that may be driving unwanted behaviors. This process goes beyond willpower alone—it allows clients to reduce cravings, strengthen motivation, and develop healthier coping strategies. Hypnotherapy can be highly effective on its own or used in combination with other therapeutic approaches, such as counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or Moderation Management.
I understand how difficult it can be to break free from patterns of alcohol or substance use. I offer specialized hypnotherapy services designed to support individuals seeking recovery, moderation, or long-term wellness. Through evidence-based techniques, hypnotherapy helps address the underlying emotional and behavioral factors that contribute to dependency, offering a path toward meaningful and lasting change.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to take control of their recovery and overall well-being. Whether your goal is moderation or complete abstinence, I will work with you to create a personalized plan that supports your growth and healing. Together, we can use hypnotherapy to reduce stress, improve balance, and help you move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

HYPNOTHERAPY INDUCES A STATE OF DEEP RELAXATION, WHICH CAN HELP REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY. WHEN A PERSON IS DEEPLY RELAXED, THEIR HEART RATE SLOWS, BLOOD PRESSURE DECREASES, AND STRESS HORMONES DECREASE, LEADING TO AN OVERALL SENSE OF CALMNESS AND WELL-BEING.

HYPNOTHERAPY CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY AND CHALLENGE NEGATIVE THOUGHT PATTERNS AND BELIEFS. BY ACCESSING THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND, WHERE MANY OF THESE PATTERNS ARE ROOTED, A HYPNOTHERAPIST CAN HELP RESHAPE THESE THOUGHTS AND INSTILL MORE POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE ONES.

HYPNOTHERAPY CAN BE EFFECTIVE IN MANAGING ANXIETY DISORDERS AND PHOBIAS. IT CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS CONFRONT AND PROCESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF THEIR FEARS AND ANXIETIES, LEADING TO A REDUCTION IN SYMPTOMS.

HYPNOTHERAPY CAN ASSIST IN ADDRESSING PAST TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD). IT CAN FACILITATE THE PROCESSING OF TRAUMATIC MEMORIES AND HELP INDIVIDUALS GAIN BETTER CONTROL OVER THEIR EMOTIONAL RESPONSES.

HYPNOTHERAPY CAN WORK ON IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE BY REINFORCING POSITIVE BELIEFS AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO RECOGNIZE THEIR SELF-WORTH.

HYPNOTHERAPY CAN AID IN BREAKING UNDESIRABLE HABITS AND ADDICTIONS BY TARGETING THE ROOT CAUSES THAT UNDERLIE THESE BEHAVIORS AND PROMOTING HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES. HYPNOTHERAPY CAN AID IN BREAKING UNDESIRABLE HABITS AND ADDICTIONS BY TARGETING THE ROOT CAUSES THAT UNDERLIE THESE BEHAVIORS AND PROMOTING HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES

HYPNOTHERAPY HAS BEEN USED TO HELP MANAGE CHRONIC PAIN CONDITIONS. BY ALTERING PERCEPTIONS OF PAIN AND PROMOTING RELAXATION, INDIVIDUALS MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED PAIN SENSATIONS.

HYPNOTHERAPY CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH INSOMNIA OR SLEEP DISTURBANCES BY PROMOTING RELAXATION AND CREATING A CONDUCIVE MENTAL STATE FOR RESTFUL SLEEP.

HYPNOTHERAPY CAN BE EMPLOYED TO SUPPORT BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, SUCH AS PROMOTING EXERCISE, HEALTHY EATING HABITS, OR SMOKING CESSATION.
IT'S ESSENTIAL TO NOTE THAT HYPNOTHERAPY IS MOST EFFECTIVE WHEN CONDUCTED BY A TRAINED AND QUALIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST. ADDITIONALLY, IT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS. AS WITH ANY THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION, INDIVIDUAL RESULTS CAN VARY, AND IT'S ESSENTIAL TO CONSULT WITH A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TO DETERMINE THE BEST APPROACH FOR ONE'S SPECIFIC NEEDS.
West County Professional Counseling Services, LLC
Michelle Parker, MA, LPC, NBCCH
500 Rolling Hills Drive, Saint Charles, MO, USA
(314) 713-8919