- Hypnotherapy
- Stress and depression
- Self esteem work
About Renata
Renata Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career problems, depression, and social anxiety and phobia. Renata works in a straightforward way so people know what to expect from sessions.
She uses practical conversation and hypnotherapy to address stuck patterns. In sessions she talks through current problems, helps clients notice how thoughts affect feelings, and practices ways to try things differently between meetings. Sessions are focused on small, achievable steps rather than quick fixes.
Renata also supports people coping with life changes and feelings of isolation or shame. She works on communication problems, forgiveness, and building self-love so daily interactions feel more manageable. Career concerns and questions about life purpose are part of what she addresses.
Her approach includes hypnotherapy alongside talk work to access deeper patterns and calm intense reactions. Hypnotherapy is offered as one option to explore alongside other strategies clients may choose. The therapist and client decide together what to try first.
People who prefer a direct, conversational style that still explores deeper issues may find this approach helpful. The first session is used to set goals and plan next steps. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How hypnotherapy and conversation work online
Hypnotherapy in Renata's work involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. It can be used for anxiety, stuck habits, and intense reactions that feel hard to shift. Talk-based sessions focus on identifying specific problems, practicing new behaviors, and planning small steps between meetings. This approach helps with stress, career decisions, self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia by breaking issues into concrete actions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Renata will discuss options and test what feels most useful together, adapting methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If camera-free check-ins or phone sessions are offered, they can help when bandwidth is limited or a brief update is all that's needed. Talk through your preferences when you schedule so sessions match your routine and practical needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related issues like isolation and guilt.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine practical conversation with hypnotherapy as an option to explore deeper reactions and patterns. The focus is on manageable steps and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, mood, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.