Private hypnotherapy.
A new perspective on familiar patterns.
You understand the pattern. You'd like a different way to explore it.
I'm Terry Milliken, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I offer private sessions in Newport Beach and online for thoughtful adults interested in self-understanding and personal growth.
You might be navigating a decision, noticing a familiar reaction, or making space for a new chapter. Together, we can explore the beliefs, imagery, and meaning connected with your experience.
My approach combines conversation, guided hypnosis, and reflection, with a focus we agree on together. You can ask questions, pause, or choose what you'd like to explore.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. Tell me what brings you here, ask about the process, and discuss whether a session is a suitable next step. There's no obligation to book a paid session.
You might be in the right place if...
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You're curious about a recurring reaction, habit, or relationship pattern.
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You value self-understanding and want time to explore your experience.
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You're navigating a decision, transition, or new chapter in work or life.
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You prefer private, collaborative sessions shaped around your goals.
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You're open to guided attention, imagery, and reflection.
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You'd like to ask questions before choosing a paid session.
"I've had good coaches, but I got more out of this experience than months of coaching." ​
- Jakub, Entrepreneur
Terry Milliken CCHt
"I'm Terry. If you can see the pattern but its still running your life, that's where we start."
Meet Terry and explore his approach to attention, recurring patterns, and private hypnotherapy.
The type of problem I typically see.
Explore my version of this breath practice, combining reverse breathing, visualization, and guided awareness to observe your thoughts and patterns from a fresh perspective.
Follow a gentle, heart-focused breathing practice that combines slow breathing with feelings of gratitude and appreciation - a simple pause to reconnect with yourself.
Here's what a session looks like.
We begin with your goals. You'll have time to describe what brings you here, ask questions, and agree on the focus of the session.
I then guide you through hypnosis: focused attention, imagery, and reflection. You can speak, ask for a pause, or choose not to explore something. Experiences differ from person to person.
We explore the meaning you give to familiar responses and consider other perspectives. The process is collaborative; there is no requirement to uncover a particular memory or reach a predetermined conclusion.
We close by reflecting on what stood out and discussing ways to carry that understanding into everyday life. Your session includes a personalized recording of the closing section for your own reflection.
Private sessions are 90 minutes, in Newport Beach or online. We discuss the format and fee before you decide to book.
Your first step is a free 15-minute consultation, a conversation about your goals and whether this approach is appropriate for you. No obligation. Individual experiences and outcomes vary.
Why the state matters.
Hypnosis offers a way to focus attention and explore your experience through guided imagery and reflection. The experience varies, and we'll talk about any questions before a session.
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Research at Stanford has examined changes in brain activity during hypnosis. That research helps inform my interest in this work; it does not predict the outcome of a private session.
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My role is to guide an exploratory process around goals we agree on together. Hypnotherapy is complementary work and does not replace medical or mental health care.
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​Curious about what this could look like for you? Start with a free 15-minute consultation. We'll discuss your goals, the session format, and whether it seems like a suitable fit.