What you need
A laptop, tablet or phone on a stable surface; a reliable internet connection; headphones, which help block household noise and bring Kelly's voice closer; and a chair or couch where you can sit back without slumping. Close other apps and silence notifications. A glass of water and a blanket are nice to have nearby.
Choose a room where you will not be interrupted for the full hour, and let anyone else at home know. Pets are welcome as long as they are calm. If you share a small space, a parked car in a quiet spot can work in a pinch, though never while driving.
What hypnosis feels like
Most people are surprised by how ordinary it feels. You hear everything, you know where you are, and you could open your eyes at any moment. The difference is a sense of heaviness or lightness in the body, a slower breath, and attention that rests more easily on one thing. Time often seems to pass faster than expected.
You cannot get stuck in hypnosis, and you will not reveal anything you do not wish to share. If the call drops, you will simply return to normal alertness, and Kelly will reconnect. You remain the one in charge throughout.
Fears and phobias
Specific fears are a common reason to book: flying out of Logan, driving over the Sagamore or Bourne bridges, elevators, needles, dogs, deep water, heights. Sessions usually combine relaxation with gradual, imagined approaches to the feared situation, paced so you stay comfortable and in control.
Hypnosis is not a treatment for diagnosed phobias or panic disorder, and if fear is severe, a licensed mental health provider is the right place to start. For many everyday fears, though, rehearsing calm in a safe setting can make the real thing feel more manageable. Results vary.
Habits and self-sabotage
Nail biting, skin picking, procrastination, late-night scrolling, the pattern of starting strong and quitting quietly: these are habits that run below conscious choice. Sessions work on noticing the moment the habit begins, slowing it down, and rehearsing an alternative that meets the same need.
Self-sabotage often has a protective logic, such as avoiding disappointment by not fully trying. Kelly explores that logic with respect rather than blame, then helps you practice a response that keeps the protection without the cost. It is gentle work, and it tends to unfold over a few sessions.
Privacy and security
Sessions use a secure video platform. Kelly does not record sessions without your explicit agreement. You are never asked to share more than you are comfortable with, and you can keep your camera framed however you like as long as Kelly can see enough to know you are settled.
Living on the South Shore, many people value that no one sees them walk into a practitioner's office. Online work keeps your visits between you and Kelly.