LEANNA LAPIDUS

Clinical Hypnotherapist & Coach

Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma & Addiction

15+ Years of Experience | Los Angeles + Online

Helping you address the beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and patterns beneath the symptoms so you can create lasting change.

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Why the Same Patterns Keep Returning


You may have tried to think differently, talk it through, read the books, pray harder, stay busy, or simply push through.

Yet the same anxiety, thoughts, emotional triggers, relationship patterns,  or unhealthy coping behaviors may keep returning.

That doesn't mean you've failed. It may mean the deeper root hasn't been addressed.

What You Can Get Help With

Areas I Specialize In 

Anxiety & Overthinking

Racing thoughts, constant worry, panic, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. 

Trauma & Emotional Triggers

Past experiences that still affect your emotions, relationships, or sense of safety. 

Addiction & Unhealthy Coping

Patterns connected to substance use, avoidance, emotional eating, or self-sabotage. 

Depression, Negative Thinking & Low Self-Worth

Feeling stuck, emotionally drained, hopeless, or disconnected from yourself. Struggling with negative thoughts, self-doubt, shame, or a sense that you're not good enough.

Relationship & Family Stress

Difficulty with boundaries, trust, communication, or painful relationship patterns.

Anger, Irritability & Emotional Reactivity

Feeling easily triggered, frustrated, defensive, or struggling to control emotional reactions.

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The Lapidus Shift Method™

Heal at the Root. Transform for Life.

My approach combines hypnotherapy and coaching to help uncover and heal the root of the beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you from moving forward.

Together, we work to release what no longer reflects who you are or the life you want to live—and create meaningful, lasting change.

Discover → Release → Reframe → Transform

For clients who desire it, faith-based support can also be incorporated into our work.

Learn About My Method

Meet Leanna

I'm Leanna Lapidus, a Clinical Hypnotherapist & Coach with more than 16 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, trauma, addiction, and deeply rooted emotional patterns.

My work is both professional and personal. My own life experiences taught me that we don't have to remain defined by what we've been through—and years of working with clients have continued to reinforce that belief.

I believe freedom is possible.

More about Leanna

Why Clients Feel Safe Working With Me


  

✓ 15+ years of experience helping clients and families heal anxiety, trauma, and unwanted habits

✓ Former Clinical Hypnotherapist at Passages Malibu, a nationally recognized addiction treatment center.

✓ Personalized, one-on-one support based on your individual history, needs, and goals. 

âś“ Private online sessions worldwide and in-person sessions in Los Angeles.

Frequently Asked Questions

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From the Blog

Insights on Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction & Lasting Change

How to Un-hypnotize Yourself From Limiting Beliefs

Sep 03, 2026

How to Stop Panic Attacks & Break the Fear Cycle

Aug 13, 2026

Why Breathing Doesn't Always Stop a Panic Attack

Aug 02, 2026

The Difference Between Managing Anxiety and Healing it

Jul 21, 2026

Contact Leanna

818-284-5309   leanna@leannalapidus.com

Hypnotherapy Los Angeles In-Person Sessions:  

16530 Ventura Blvd #400, Encino, CA 91436

Private Online Sessions Available Worldwide