The Journey Back to the Heart
My path to helping others began in the traditional world of psychotherapy. For over 15 years, I worked as a therapist, walking alongside individuals through their deepest challenges. While I value that work, I reached a turning point where I felt a call for something deeper—something that transcended the traditional framework of the medical model and touched the core of our innate wholeness.
That turning point led me to building Holli Hawk Transformations: heart-centered hypnosis and coaching. My professional and personal healing journey has led me to discover alternative methods of healing that unlock a profound wisdom that has been there all along. Today, I combine my clinical background with these intuitive tools to facilitate healing that feels grounded, compassionate, and truly transformative.
My Approach
I provide a gentle, reassuring environment where your boundaries are always honored. Hypnosis isn't about losing control; it's about finding a natural state of deep relaxation where you can safely explore and release the blocks keeping you stuck. Coaching provides the practical structure to integrate these shifts into your daily life. Coaching is also a place to explore what you truly desire. From there, we decide together the best path to support you in what you want for yourself. We work at your pace, balancing deep exploration with actionable growth.
Education, Certifications, & Trainings
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma City University
- Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento
- Licensed Psychotherapist (LISW-S)
- Certified in Cognitive Therapy
- Certified Advanced Clinical Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified
- NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) Certified
- 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certified
- Training received in multiple additional threrapies: Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory
Philosophy & Values
I believe healing is not about 'fixing' something that is broken, but about uncovering the wholeness that already exists within you. My work is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and the belief that transformation happens most profoundly when we are supported in an embodied, heart-centered way.
Healing is a gentle return to yourself. If you feel called to explore what heart-centered hypnosis and coaching can do for your journey, I am here to hold that space for you.