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HIGHER SELF HYPNOTHERAPY

LOS ANGELES

GARY R. NACCARATO
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Board-Certified Medical Support and Clinical Hypnotherapist

WHAT IS HYPNOTHERAPY?

  • Hypnotherapy uses focused relaxation to help you access a calm, open state of awareness, similar to daydreaming or deep meditation.

  • You remain fully in control during hypnosis. It’s not mind control or sleep—you’re simply more focused and receptive.

  • The subconscious mind becomes more open to suggestions, which allows you to shift limiting beliefs, patterns, or behaviors more easily.
     

It can help with a wide range of issues, including:
 

  • Stress and anxiousness 

  • Chronic pain or illness

  • Overthinking and emotional overwhelm

  • Fears and phobias

  • Sleep problems

  • Self-confidence and motivation

  • Creative blocks or performance stress

  • Bad habits

  • Sessions are gentle and collaborative—nothing is forced or scripted. It’s about helping you reconnect with your own clarity and inner resources.
     

  • Results can feel subtle or profound, depending on the person and the issue. Many clients feel lighter, more focused, and more at peace after just one session.

SERVICES OFFERED

Clinical Hypnotherapy 

  • Addresses emotional patterns, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve you

  • Effective in relieving stress, anxiousness, overwhelm, low self-esteem, and inner conflict

  • Helps writers, performers, and professionals move past creative blocks or stage anxiousness

  • Helps rewire limiting thought loops and restore calm, focus, and clarity

  • Can be useful for overthinkers or those stuck in repetitive mental/emotional patterns

  • Calms the nervous system and supports long-term regulation

  • Builds confidence, focus, and trust in your inner voice​

Medical Support Hypnotherapy

  • Works in partnership with conventional medical care (never a substitute for it)

  • Supports clients living with chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, or unexplained symptoms

  • Helps reduce physical and emotional stress, which may allow the body to better regulate and heal

  • Encourages trust in your body and strengthens the mind-body connection

  • Uses relaxation, visualization, and reframing techniques to change your relationship with pain

  • Often helpful for migraines, nerve pain, and persistent discomfort not fully resolved by medication

  • Can also support pre- and post-surgical healing and recovery

CUSTOM SESSIONS

  • Every session is tailored to your needs, goals, and pace

  • Sessions can be on-location (within Los Angeles), in-person office (Studio City) or virtual via Zoom

  • No one-size-fits-all formulas—this is about you

ABOUT ME

Before becoming a hypnotherapist, I spent over two decades as an Emmy Award–winning producer and creative director. After a major health challenge forced me to slow down and step away from my career, I found myself rethinking everything—including how we heal, grow, and move forward.

 

Now fully recovered, I work with clients as a Board-Certified Clinical and Medical Support Hypnotherapist. My practice blends both emotional and physical healing, helping people navigate stress, chronic illness, creative blocks, self-doubt, and the everyday overwhelm that can disconnect us from ourselves.

 

I trained at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, one of the most comprehensive and respected programs in the country, and I’m a Fellow of the International Board of Hypnotherapy, which holds some of the highest standards in the field.

 

Based in Los Angeles, I live with my husband P.J. and our three rescue dogs—Herbie, Oscar, and Moneypenny.

RECENT TESTIMONIALS

Had great experience at Higher Self and would definitely recommend to anyone seeking hypnotherapy treatment. Gary is a practitioner who displays professionalism throughout the process and I am super pleased by the results. Gary is the best!

 

- Jay F., Los Angeles, CA (2025)

From a curious skeptic- Gary is a skillful practitioner who listens and provides pathways to understanding. I appreciate his thoughtful guidance and highly recommend his work to anyone seeking clarity.

 

- Jennifer M., Seattle, WA (2025)

I have the benefit of having a previous friendship with Gary but with that being said I had no prior experience with hypnosis let alone medical hypnosis. I was at a time in my life when my illness made it very difficult for me to relax physically or mentally. Gary was not only able to very quickly put my mind at ease but guide me to a place where I could confront my illness and start charting a path forward. If I were to speak to what I feel makes our sessions work, it would be Gary’s ability to listen, empathize and then design a session around my specific needs. It feels like a very intuitive and organic process with him and I mean that in the best way possible. 

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- Shannon B., Los Angeles, CA (2023)

I met Gary when I was at a difficult crossroads and with each tailor-made session, he brought me through a very difficult time. In just one session he was able to change some of the habits that were troubling me in just a few days. Gary’s very intuitive and creates each session to benefit your mental and physical health and does it with a gentleness and thoughtfulness that really makes hypnotherapy work for the long term. 

 

- Andrea K., Los Angeles, CA (2023)

As someone who had never experienced hypnotherapy, I found it to be extremely beneficial in helping me overcome negative self-talk and lack of self-confidence. It even helped me get in touch with and heal some physical pain. Gary Naccarato is a very empathetic, non-judgmental and professional hypnotherapist. He creates a safe space for healing and genuinely cares about his clients and helping them reach their goals.

 

- Leslie S., Richland, WA (2022) 

Intrigued. Skeptical. Hesitant. Excited. Just a few words that popped into my head before my Hypnotherapy consultation with Mr. Naccarato. After our first session, I was sold. Every session since, a new breakthrough occurs. The positive reinforcement seems to be incredible. I cannot recommend hypnotherapy more.  Imagine, sense, and feel… and know that your psyche is safe in Gary Naccarato’s hands. You are deserving.

 

- Robert S., Los Angeles, CA (2025) 

Let me start by saying I had never undergone hypnotherapy before this, and like many things in life, you get out of it what you're willing to put in. Having struggled with anxiety and addictive behaviors for several years, I was having a lot of difficulty in my day to day and watching many unrealized moments of inner peace with myself and those around me pass me by. Right away, Gary had this unique ability to center in and work with me to verbalize my goals and provide me access to a place in my mind I had forgotten existed.

 

Through several sessions and a masterful process, I can now interact with my mind state in a healing, healthy, and positive manner. It's like being given back another chance at a more meaningful life. All I had to do was take it. I'm grateful beyond measure for this experience and would, without the slightest hesitation, highly recommend Gary's expertise to literally anyone wanting growth at any level.

 

- Jordan W., San Francisco, CA (2022)

Working with Gary is a heart and soul opening experience. The atmosphere he creates is safe, warm and positive. His approach is sensitive, intelligent, practical and results driven. So thank you Gary for improving my life!

 

- Stephane E., Los Angeles, CA (2025)

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