Rewilding the mind.
Hypnotherapy for stress and anxiety relief, high performance, overcoming blocks, and so much more.
Nature has always known how to return things to their true nature.
For as long as I can remember, the natural world has been my compass. The trails, the woodland, the rhythms of the living world — these were never an escape from life. They were always the clearest version of it.
When I came to hypnotherapy, something clicked into place. Here was a practice that worked the way nature always had for me: going beneath the surface noise, bypassing the anxiety and overthinking and relentless distraction of modern life, and returning a person to their own deeper intelligence. Their own clarity. Their own sense of who they actually are.
Strip back the overstimulation, the noise, the pressure to achieve and perform and consume — and what remains is remarkably clear. Remarkably alive. Remarkably you.
Certified — and tailored to you.
Leah is an International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) Certified Hypnotherapist and a Grace Method™ Certified Hypnotherapist, trained directly under the world-renowned hypnotherapist Grace Smith. Beyond her own practice, she is a mentor and leader within the Grace Method Hypnosis community, supporting other hypnotherapists in their professional growth.
With years of experience and hundreds of clients behind her, Leah blends clinical hypnotherapy with the nature-rooted approach at the heart of her work, tailoring every session to your goals, your pace, and what you most need to release.
Her focus is always on you — reaching the subconscious patterns that shape how you think and feel, and helping you reconnect with your own clarity, confidence, and steadiness. Whether you're a high performer, an athlete, or simply someone ready for real change, the work is built around you.
Experience
With years of experience, Leah has worked with hundreds of clients on a wide range of topics, including:
- High performance for industry leaders and professionals
- Health goals, including weight management and smoking cessation
- Insomnia, anxiety, and stress management
- Sports performance for athletes seeking a competitive edge
- Overcoming fears and phobias
- And much more
Leah's tailored approach ensures each session meets the unique needs and goals of her clients, helping them unlock their subconscious potential and achieve profound, lasting change.
Other specialties & training
Education & Leadership
- Master of Arts in International Education (Intercultural Communication, Service, Leadership, and Management) from SIT Graduate Institute
- Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESOL/TEFL) Certification
- Experienced classroom and remote instructor specializing in social/emotional learning, cooperative teaching, and inquiry-based education
Yoga & Wellness
- 200-hour Yoga Alliance and National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) Certified Yoga Instructor since 2004
- Expertise in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Power Yoga, and Children's Yoga, with over 15 years of group instruction experience
- National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Certified Wilderness First Responder since 2025
Community Service & Nonprofit Work
- AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) alumna with years of experience in nonprofit organizations
Strip back what isn't yours. Root back into a life that feels like yours.
Heart of the Woods blends the deep, lasting change of clinical hypnotherapy with a nature-rooted philosophy I call rewilding the mind. Together, we strip back what isn't yours, restore what overwhelm has taken, reclaim your energy and agency, and root you back into a life that actually feels like yours.
Rewild
Your mind already knows the way back. We just need to clear the path.
Restore
Heal what overwhelm has taken, and return to your fullest, truest self.
Reclaim
Your energy, your time, your sense of self. They were always yours.
Root
Find your sense of self and steadiness from within.
You just need the space to remember.
This is for the high achiever who has everything on paper and still feels like something essential is missing. For the person whose nervous system is exhausted by the noise of the world. For anyone searching for deeper purpose, clearer direction, or simply the feeling of being genuinely, fully present in their own life again.
I work with people everywhere through Zoom audio — across time zones, continents, and cultures — because the need to slow down, find clarity, and reconnect with yourself is not a local problem. It's a human one.
What clients say about working with Leah.
It is like she reads my mind and knows exactly what I need to work on and release... be it tense muscles or releasing what no longer serves me.— A.A.
It was amazing. Otherworldly.— J.S.
Leah is such an awesome hypnotherapist. I feel I am getting so much out of the sessions. I feel I am on a path to success... on a journey of self-love and self-care to obtain the healthy weight and body I visualize.— A.W.
I look forward to my sessions with Leah as she helps me feel energized and calm all at the same time and has really helped me prioritize myself and my health and mental well-being.— S.A.
I learned so much about myself today!— K.L.
Leah is delightful and very talented.— C.Z.
Amazing session!— K.L.
You matter, you belong, and you are always welcome here.
If you are new to the world of wellness, hypnotherapy, or self-care — welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step toward prioritizing yourself. My mission is to empower people to achieve positive transformation and well-being, offering a safe, compassionate space to explore the potential of the subconscious mind. Whether we're working with stress, anxiety, high performance, or another personal challenge, I've had the privilege of witnessing profound, life-changing results.
If you're seeking guidance on your journey to positive change, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can unlock the power of your subconscious and create a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Ready to find your way back?
Your first session is $100, held online, from wherever you are.
Book a session with Leah