From Trauma Survivor to Certified Hypnotherapist: My Healing Journey

My journey from trauma survivor to certified hypnotherapist has been a path of pain, resilience, and rebirth. As a violent cult survivor, I endured years of emotional agony—lying on the floor of my office, sobbing through EMDR, talk therapy, and hypnotherapy sessions. The betrayal of those I once trusted shattered me, leaving me feeling worthless, unlovable, and broken.

But I refused to give up. With support from Free Mom Hugs and The Trevor Project, I slowly rebuilt my life. Each day, I chose myself—listening to my body, saying "no" when needed, and nurturing the birth of Ethereal Connections. What started as a mediumship and tarot practice grew into a podcast (ClairView Chronicles), hypnotherapy certifications, and plans for retreats and events.

Hypnotherapy saved me. It lifted the weight of trauma, revealing parts of myself I never knew existed. Now, as a certified hypnotherapist and soon-to-be spiritual life coach, I guide others toward healing.Thank you to my wife, Darlene Limtiaco, my rock through every storm. And to my community—this is only the beginning.

Ethereal Connections is proudly LGBTQ-owned (they/them).

The best is yet to come.