We recently connected with Joesephine Lawrence, C.Ht and have shared our conversation below.

Joesephine , appreciate you joining us today. Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

In the ‘70s, my mom put herself through college and graduated with a degree in biochemistry from a tier-one research university. After some years, she became frustrated with the misogynistic and bureaucratic field, gave away almost all of her belongings, and moved to France to learn how to sew. She taught herself how to sew while working as a governess in Paris. When she moved back to the States, she continued her goals and aspirations of being the best at sewing and tailoring.

In 1987 she had me, and worked long hours sewing and creating. She was a single parent, running her own business in an up-and-coming affluent town. She is still doing this to this day. She has a lot of grit.

What I learned from her is that it is possible to do what you love. She always told me, “I love sewing. I love what I do.” I took this idea and unconsciously ran with it. Trying college, trying different professions, and working hard at what I did. Then I fell in love with hypnotherapy in 2014. When I work with my clients, and especially when they see great results (which is quite often!), I walk out of my office with a grin on my face and a spring in my step. I call my mom on the phone and say, “Mom, I love what I do. Thank you for teaching me that it’s possible.”

Joesephine , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I got into hypnotherapy because I had a dream about it after I was in a car accident. The next day, my friend visited and said she had randomly gone to a hypnotherapist the day before. I decided that was a “sign” for me to go and try hypnotherapy for the trauma I had from the car accident. I left the hypnotherapy session amazed, and knew that I had to do it myself.

I offer hypnotherapy, hypno-reiki, hypno-psychedelics, NLP, and other specialties. Hypnotherapy is a safe and fantastic way to solve internal issues, overcome obstacles and fears, and empower ourselves. We go into hypnosis every day naturally (eg: before we fall asleep, when daydreaming, watching a movie, etc.). Hypnotherapy utilizes the subconscious state of focused attention and learning to shift perceptions and create flow and rapport within our own lives and minds.

Hypnoclarity is unique because I provide curated sessions for the individual, with the focus on empowering the recipient and knowing that we all have access to our internal guidance and wisdom. We just have to trust it. I offer unique sessions such as combining hypnotherapy with reiki energy work, pre and post psychedelic experience preparation and integration, and hypnotherapy with sigil imagery art.

My work speaks for itself. I have supported many people in my community and beyond. I have received recognitions such as City Weekly’s Best of Utah 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

It turns out I had a fair amount of Imposter Syndrome to contend with when I opened my business. I had had it for a long time in my other ventures, but because I was working in the field of mental change head on, it became very apparent. It was so bad, there were days I felt like I was ruining people’s lives, despite all the evidence to the contrary. I had to get vulnerable and tackle it hard. I went to therapy, hypnotherapy, and did a lot of internal work. I was unlearning that I was incapable and a fraud. I was learning that I am more than capable, and resilient when I learn from my mistakes. It took about 25 years of thinking that I wasn’t good enough, and 4 years of therapy and hypnotherapy to unravel and unwind those beliefs. I’m relieved and ecstatic to say that through my hard work and with the support of others, I no longer have imposter syndrome. I have faith in myself and my work.

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

Patience and asking for support. Owning your own business can be the Wild West. There are a lot of ups and downs, and many hats to wear. Having kindness for yourself from the beginning will get you much farther than judgment. Having an open mind and being ready to pivot is important as well. Flexibility will get you much farther than rigid expectations. Finding other people and groups in your field who own their own businesses is helpful. Having a community and a pool or wisdom feels good.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.hypnoclaritySLC.com
• Instagram: @hypno.clarity
• Facebook: @hypnoclarity

Image Credits
Todd Collins, Davis Jordan