About Us
The word “hypnosis” is derived from the Greek word hypnos, or “sleep.”
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a gentle, yet powerful modality of healing that utilizes techniques to induce deep levels of relaxation, or trance state, otherwise known as the healing state.
In the healing state, we journey into the subconscious mind to identify, address and release thoughts, behaviors, patterns and emotions that keep us from living our most joyful and peaceful life.
Hypnotherapy is instrumental in helping people master and guide their own levels of awareness, and facilitate improved psychological, mental and physical responses. From this awareness, we can connect to ourselves deeper, break habits and addiction, release emotions, ease anxiety and depression, improve chronic pain, increase confidence and experience ease and relaxation.
A quiet mind is a powerful mind.
Our Team
Maude Schellhous
CBT, CCHT
Maude Schellhous founded Sacramento Hypnotherapy following completion of training as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHT) in 1995. She then achieved her Certificate of Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in 1999, and has since helped thousands of people reach their goals and often achieve what they did not think was possible.
It is Maude’s belief that discovering inner wisdom holds a path to many different areas of our subconscious where we can unlock blockages that can hold us back mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. She is passionate in her work as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, and is most proud when her clients achieve their goals. In 2013 Maude founded California School of Hypnotherapy to teach others how to facilitate healing and empowerment through this beautiful work.
Maude has limited openings for new client consultations. Call (916)549-5109 to inquire.
Find out more at California School of Hypnotherapy
Aaron Karliner
CCHT
Aaron is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with a background in mental health and psychology. He obtained his BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley in 2003, but his interest and exploration of the topic predates this. Originally from the Bay Area, Aaron witnessed first hand how trauma, mental illness and addiction affect individuals and the family. From these roots, he developed an abiding empathy which he now channels into his calling, helping others heal.
With his gentle nature and calming presence, Aaron assists his clients in overcoming the obstacles preventing them from living the life they want. He knows hypnotherapy is a highly successful method of therapy which holds promise for so many people. It is Aaron’s goal to deliver this promise to those who choose it.
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Liliana Woodside
CCHT
Liliana is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHT) and a graduate of the California School of Hypnotherapy where she completed her training in 2021.
Originally from Peru, Liliana has spent a majority of her life teaching and motivating people to achieve their goals through various physical activities. She was a spinning instructor for ten years in Lima, Peru where she trained thousands of students at gyms throughout the City. Shortly after relocating to Sacramento in 2015, she acted on her passion for dancing to become a certified Zumba instructor and has since taught hundreds of Zumba classes. In addition to dancing, Liliana loves her regular walks and yoga sessions.
Like millions of other people who have relocated to a different country, Liliana’s transition from her daily life in Peru to her new life in the United States was not without its challenges. This journey inspired her to read books and attend seminars dealing with the untapped power of the subconscious mind in hopes that it might help explain why she was experiencing certain feelings and moods. Having become fascinated with the subject, she eventually discovered hypnotherapy and soon realized it was the perfect medium to combine her love of helping people with her fascination about the power of the mind.
Whether you need help losing weight, managing pain, reducing stress and anxiety or generally dealing with emotional issues, Liliana will use her experience and passion to help you regain control of your life. Liliana is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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Renee Podris
CCHT
Renee Podris is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, as well as a graduate of the California School of Hypnotherapy. She has her Bachelor of Science from the University of San Francisco in Organizational Behavior and Leadership.
She is very passionate about providing her clients the best experience and help possible. She has always enjoyed helping others and has worked as a Career Coach and Youth Program Teacher and Manager. She loves hypnotherapy and has used it to quit smoking, pass exams, and in times of crisis. Finally, after years of contemplation, she decided to become a Hypnotherapist herself to help others in this modality and loves it! She is excited to help you in reaching your goals whether it is quitting smoking, passing an exam, anxiety, personal transformation, or anything else to boost you to the next level.
Renee is ready to help you find your answers and empowerment within while using an empathetic and warm touch, at a pace that works for you. She knows the importance of removing obstacles and providing relief with hypnotherapy and can’t wait to help you heal.
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Erin Hawkins
CCHT
Erin is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist as well as a graduate from the California School of Hypnotherapy. Erin’s background as a healing professional began in 2008, where she obtained her BA in Psychology from SUNY Buffalo and her MS in Social Work from Boston University.
Erin has always had an innate gravitation towards helping people heal themselves. She believes that the connection to our subconscious mind is a powerful force, and by finding our inner wisdom through hypnotherapy, we are able address emotional, physical and mental ‘imprints’ from throughout our lives- ultimately leading to deeper healing, and a more balanced, fulfilling life. Erin believes that hypnotherapy provides a safe and comfortable space to gain valuable insight, break out of unhealthy physical or mental patterns, address anxieties and depression, and find freedom from insomnia, pain and addictions (to name a few).
Erin will support wherever you are in your journey towards betterment, and she is looking forward to working with you.
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Laura Edwards
CCHT
Laura is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a graduate of California School of Hypnotherapy. She has a 25+ year long career in the Healing Arts as an esthetician with a background in Massage Therapy and Reiki.
Laura loves learning and delivering new healing modalities to her clients. The positive and profound impact Hypnotherapy has had on her life personally has only made it as equally important for her to want to share this incredibly empowering therapy with her clients.
Laura has a warm and an intuitive approach to all that she does with guiding and supporting her clients to achieve their goals and enhance their lives.
When Laura is not working, she’s working on her next art projects (more glitter please!), candle making and spending time with her family, going to their favorite book stores, kayaking and thrifting with her daughter.
“Being of service is at the heart of what life is all about and I look forward to the opportunity of being of service to You!” – Laura
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