Trauma Therapy & HypnotherapyΒ in Los Angeles


Heal Emotional Wounds at the Root

Online & In-Person Sessions Available

You may look fine on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, anxious, reactive, or stuck in survival mode.

Trauma does not always come from one major event. Sometimes it develops slowly through chronic stress, emotional pain, childhood experiences, unstable environments, unhealthy relationships, loss, addiction, or years of feeling emotionally unsafe or unsupported.

Even when life moves forward, the nervous system can continue reacting as though it is still trying to protect you.

If you constantly overthink, struggle to relax, feel emotionally triggered, shut down, carry resentment, experience anxiety, or feel disconnected from yourself, there may be deeper emotional patterns underneath the surface.

This work is designed to help you gently begin healing those patterns at the root.Β 

Start With a Private Clarity Call

Trauma Can Live in the Nervous System

Unresolved trauma can affect the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and nervous system in ways that are often misunderstood.

You may notice:

βœ“ Constant anxiety or overthinking
βœ“ Emotional overwhelm or burnout
βœ“ Feeling emotionally reactive or easily triggered
βœ“ Difficulty trusting yourself or others
βœ“ Panic, fear, or hypervigilance
βœ“ Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected
βœ“ Low self-worth or negative thinking
βœ“ Relationship struggles or fear of abandonment
βœ“ Unhealthy coping patterns or addiction
βœ“ Difficulty relaxing, slowing down, or feeling safe

For some people, trauma may also appear through PTSD-related symptoms, emotional triggers, chronic stress responses, or nervous system dysregulation that continues long after painful experiences have passed.

Healing Trauma at the Root


Many people spend years trying to manage symptoms without understanding what is happening underneath them.

My approach focuses on identifying and shifting the deeper emotional patterns connected to trauma through hypnotherapy, subconscious reprogramming, emotional healing work, and nervous system support.

The goal is not simply to β€œcope better.”

The goal is to help you begin feeling calmer, safer, more emotionally connected, and more in control of your reactions, thoughts, and emotional patterns.

With over 15 years of experience in trauma healing, addiction recovery, anxiety support, and subconscious work β€” including over a decade as a clinician at Passages Malibu β€” I provide a compassionate and personalized approach designed to support lasting emotional change.

How Hypnotherapy May Help


Through trauma-informed hypnotherapy and emotional healing work, we may focus on:

βœ“ Calming emotional reactivity and nervous system overwhelm
βœ“ Releasing stored emotional pain and unresolved trauma
βœ“ Reprogramming negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs
βœ“ Understanding emotional triggers and relationship patterns
βœ“ Building emotional regulation and self-trust
βœ“ Reducing anxiety, fear, shame, and emotional overwhelm
βœ“ Creating healthier coping responses and emotional boundaries
βœ“ Reconnecting with a deeper sense of peace, clarity, and self-worth

Many clients struggling with trauma also experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or unhealthy coping patterns.

You can also explore support for:

Why Work With Leanna Lapidus


I understand how difficult it can be to carry emotional pain that never seems to fully go away.

For many years, I struggled with anxiety, depression, and the effects of difficult life experiences before finding the healing tools that transformed my own life.

Today, with over 15 years of experience as a hypnotherapist and 10 years as a clinician and spiritual counselor at Passages Malibu, I help individuals heal anxiety, trauma, addiction, and emotional pain at the root.

My approach combines hypnotherapy, subconscious reprogramming, emotional healing, and practical tools to help you understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and create lasting change from the inside out.

Healing is not about forgetting the past. It is about helping your mind and body stop living as though the past is still happening.

Sessions are available online worldwide and in person in Los Angeles.

Trauma Therapy for High-Functioning Adults Ready to Feel Safe Again


Healing trauma is not about pretending the past never happened.

It is about helping your mind and nervous system stop living as though the pain is still happening right now.

When deeper emotional wounds begin to heal, many people experience:

  • more emotional stability
  • greater self-awareness
  • healthier relationships
  • calmer reactions
  • increased confidence
  • inner peace
  • and a stronger connection to themselves

Healing is possible.

Client Experiences ✨


β€œAfter years of anxiety and emotional overwhelm, I finally feel calmer, clearer, and more emotionally grounded.” - Amanda

β€œThis work helped me understand patterns I had been carrying for years. I feel more peaceful, connected, and in control of my emotions.” - Harry

Can hypnotherapy help trauma?

Hypnotherapy can help individuals process emotional experiences, reduce triggers, and address subconscious patterns connected to trauma. The goal is to support healing while helping you feel safer, calmer, and more in control.

What are signs of unresolved trauma?

Common signs include anxiety, emotional reactivity, people-pleasing, low self-worth, difficulty trusting others, chronic stress, and feeling stuck in survival mode.

Can childhood trauma affect adulthood?

Yes. Childhood experiences can influence beliefs, relationships, self-esteem, and emotional responses well into adulthood. Many adults discover that unresolved childhood trauma continues to affect their lives years later.

Can hypnotherapy help PTSD-related symptoms?

Some individuals use hypnotherapy as part of their healing journey to address emotional triggers, fear responses, and PTSD-related symptoms connected to past experiences.

Is trauma connected to anxiety and depression?

Very often. Many people experiencing anxiety or depression also discover underlying emotional wounds, trauma, or chronic stress patterns that contribute to how they feel.

You may also find support through:

Ready to Begin Healing?


If you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, PTSD-related symptoms, emotional triggers, or feeling stuck in survival mode, support is available.

A private clarity call is a gentle first step to explore what may be contributing to these patterns and what kind of support may help.

Schedule a Private Clarity Call