The Lapidus Shift Method™
Heal at the Root. Transform for Life.
Unlearn what you learned to believe. Create space for a new way forward.
You may understand why you struggle and still find yourself repeating the same thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
The Lapidus Shift Method™ is a personalized approach created by Leanna Lapidus, clinical hypnotherapist and transformational coach, to help you explore the beliefs and patterns behind those responses—and begin changing them.
Through hypnotherapy, guided imagery, reflection, and reframing, we work together to develop greater self-understanding and new ways of responding to life.
In-person sessions in Studio City, Los Angeles, and online worldwide.
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You know you want something to change—but keep finding yourself in the same place.
Perhaps you:
- Overthink conversations, decisions, or what might happen next.
- Feel afraid of rejection, judgment, or being left behind.
- Put other people’s needs first and struggle to express your own.
- Carry shame or self-doubt connected to earlier experiences.
- Return to habits or substances when uncomfortable feelings arise.
- Know what you want to do differently, but struggle to follow through.
These experiences can involve learned beliefs and responses that have become familiar over time.
Our work begins by exploring what you learned, what you came to believe, and how those beliefs may be influencing your life today.
What is the Lapidus Shift Method™?
The Lapidus Shift Method™ is my four-step approach to helping clients recognize and change learned beliefs, emotional responses, and behaviors.
It brings together hypnotherapy, guided imagery, reflective conversation, reframing, coaching, and practical exercises. Each session is shaped around your experiences, goals, and readiness.
For example, someone who learned, “I have to please everyone to be accepted,” may find it difficult to set boundaries—even when they know they need them.
Together, we explore that belief, the experiences connected to it, and a more helpful perspective they can begin practicing:
“I can care about others and respect my own needs.”
The shift becomes meaningful when you start applying that perspective to everyday choices.
The Four Steps of the Lapidus Shift Method™
1. Discover
Gain clarity about what has been keeping you stuck and understand yourself more deeply.
2. Release
Begin letting go of old emotional burdens and beliefs, creating space for greater peace.
3. Reframe & Renew
Develop a more supportive view of yourself, with greater self-trust and confidence in your choices.
4. Transform
Bring those changes into everyday life—with healthier boundaries, more intentional responses, and a clearer direction.
Each person’s experience is unique. Your sessions are tailored to your needs and goals.
How this approach may support you
Anxiety and overthinking
Explore beliefs connected to worry, fear of judgment, self-doubt, and the need for certainty. Practice responding to those thoughts with greater perspective and confidence.
Past experiences and emotional patterns
Work with the meaning you have carried from childhood, family dynamics, or difficult life experiences. Develop a more compassionate understanding of yourself and your needs.
Addiction recovery and unwanted habits
Explore emotional triggers and beliefs connected to substance use or repetitive behaviors. Strengthen healthier responses and build a life that supports your recovery.
Self-worth, relationships, and life transitions
Recognize patterns such as people-pleasing, seeking reassurance, or doubting your decisions. Practice choices that reflect your values and the life you want to create.
Meet Leanna Lapidus
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Transformational Coach
I have worked with clients in private practice since 2011 and spent 10 years as a clinical hypnotherapist and spiritual counselor at Passages Malibu.
My work focuses on anxiety, trauma-related emotional patterns, addiction recovery, and the beliefs that influence how people see themselves and respond to life.
I created the Lapidus Shift Method™ to give this work a clear structure—from understanding a pattern to practicing a different way forward.
I often describe my approach this way:
“I don’t hypnotize people—I un-hypnotize them from the lies they learned to believe.”
For me, that means helping you question beliefs you may have accepted as facts about yourself—and discover what else is possible.
Faith-led sessions are available by request. Your beliefs and preferences guide whether faith is included in our work.
Client experiences:
She’s deeply empathetic, calm, and reassuring
— Daniel C.
I am now thinking so much more clearly
— Ariel B.
I had more control of my habits
— Michael D.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Lapidus Shift Method™ the same as hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is one of the tools used within the method. The approach also includes guided imagery, reflective conversation, reframing, and exercises to help you apply what you learn.
Do I need to know the cause of my struggle before starting?
No. You can begin with what you are experiencing now. We explore relevant patterns and experiences together, without requiring you to identify a single cause.
Will I lose control during hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy does not give me control over you. You can communicate, ask to pause, or stop an exercise. We discuss the process and your questions before beginning.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on your goals, circumstances, and response to the work. We discuss an initial plan and review your progress together.
Can I work with you online?
Yes. Online sessions are available worldwide.
Where are in-person sessions held?
In-person sessions are available in Los Angeles.
Is this a faith-based method?
Faith is optional. If you would like prayer or Christian faith incorporated into your sessions, we can discuss that. Sessions are also available without a faith-based component.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute Clarity Call. We will briefly discuss what you are looking for, answer your initial questions, and consider whether working together is a suitable next step.
Begin your next chapter with greater clarity.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
If you are ready to explore the beliefs and patterns influencing your life, we can begin with a conversation about what you want to change.
Leanna Lapidus
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Transformational Coach | Studio City, Encino and Los Angeles · Online Worldwide
