
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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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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Lorraine White
CCHT
Lorraine is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a graduate of the California School of Hypnotherapy. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of California at Davis, CA.
Lorraine’s interest in hypnotherapy began at an early age with her parents, both of whom were hypnotherapists themselves. Starting with her first sessions with them to address her fear of flying to today, Lorraine has concurred many challenges and healed many aspects of her life through hypnotherapy. She knows firsthand the powerful and profound healing that is possible with hypnotherapy.
Prior to becoming a hypnotherapist, Lorraine spent more than three decades in the private and public sectors as an environmental scientist and manager. She is no stranger to the extreme stresses and demands of the deadline-oriented, billable hour work environment and the impact it has on employees, families, and friends. Her experience training, coaching, and supporting teams and staff to navigate the challenges of both life and career has proven invaluable in her work as a hypnotherapist.
Following her own inner wisdom, Lorraine now guides and coaches clients to rise above their own challenges and heal.”
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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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