If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
About
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY, PLEASE. This is a premium service.
MA in Psychology · ACHE-Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist · 300+ hours of supervised clinical training · In the helping professions since 2013 · 3,000+ session hours across 350+ clients
5.0 across 80+ client reviews on Google | Thumbtack | Yelp
PRIVATE PAY ONLY — NO INSURANCE.
HSA/FSA may be used with a doctor's Letter of Medical Necessity.
VIRTUAL PROVIDER — with select in-person availability in the SF Bay Area.
For more than a decade, I've helped people with a wide variety of issues (see below). My specialty is helping clients find fast, deep relief — get real traction on stress, and handle anxiety better.
My passion is helping people whose subconscious patterns (self-sabotaging tendencies) keep undermining their success and satisfaction. This service is especially for people where other help got them so far — but something more is needed to put everything they KNOW THEY NEED TO DO into sustained action.
Some areas where my clients see the best results:
😴 Sleep SOS
🌊 Chronic overwhelm
🌧️ A negative mindset that won't budge
😬 Always bracing for the worst (catastrophizing)
🌀 Overthinking & rumination
🔥 Professional burnout
🪫 Running on empty — drained no matter how much you rest
🔁 Breaking unhealthy patterns in relationships
🎈 Letting go of unhealthy attachments (habits, lifestyle)
🚨 Switching off the fight-or-flight default
🫣 Irrational fears
🙅 People-pleasing & trouble saying no
🎭 Imposter syndrome & self-doubt
🧭 Clearer thinking & better decisions
🌉 Support through major life transitions
🌟 Confidence & self-esteem
🎯 Perfectionism & taming the inner critic
✅ Procrastination, focus & follow-through
This isn't an exhaustive list. If you're wondering whether this could help your situation, reach out — I'm happy to have a zero-pressure conversation.
Kind regards,
Skye Winfrey, CCHt
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 159 times
1 similar job done near you
Background checked
1 employee
11 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, and Venmo.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2025
2024
Services offered
Hypnotherapy need
Work location
My customers travel to me
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
78 reviews
5
98%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
0%
Your trust means everything to us. Learn about our review guidelines.
Read reviews that mention:
Rachel M.
Jul 24, 2026
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Well worth the money. I have changed so much for the better working with Skye. Emotions that have been with me many years due to trauma has been cleared out and I can now move forward with my life. I’m so excited for this new journey! And all because of the expertise of Skye. I recommend her highly!!
Hypnotherapy
Valentina L.
4 weeks ago
I am very happy I found Skye and decided to give it a try. After being in an emotionally abusive relationship, migration to the USA (she is very thoughtful about languages differences, and yes, it works if you are not a native speaker), cultural differences and every day struggles- I realized that I kept repeating same not healthy patterns and still had a lot of triggers - classic therapy helped a bit but it was exhausting to stop myself and analyze - ‘was it a trigger? Was it real healthy reaction?’ In almost each every day activity. I couldn’t handle it any more. Working with Skye I could calm many aspects of my inner world. She helped me to build tools to talk with different parts of myself. I made peace with childhood pain. And now I can feel I have stronger boundaries. I know I am at the start of a big storm but thanks to Skye I have a boat to go through it and not to drown.
CA M.
Nov 24, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Skye‘s ability to assess my particular needs, helped us to make best use of our time. Her wisdom and understanding helped me to feel held, seen, respected. In a short time I feel my nervous system is regulated and shifted in ways. I have not been able to experience before.
Hypnotherapy
Nicole C.
Mar 20, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
I am so fortunate to have stumbled upon Skye through a random Google search that led me to thumbtack. During my consultation call she explained everything in detail and even spoke to me longer than my scheduled time because I had a lot of questions. I was very new to EFT and hypnotherapy, but after my sessions with Skye I want to learn so much more about it! Im invested now! Skye is so sweet and I felt so comfortable speaking with her about everything. I feel like Ive gained a friend, and I know if I need anything in the future, she will be there to help. Thank you, Skye!
Hypnotherapy
Devaki S.
Feb 6, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Skye has been a delight. She helped work through some complex feelings and mental health challenges. This practice has given me hope and I look forward to working with Skye again.
Hypnotherapy
Credentials
Background Check
Skye Synnestvedt
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
A single session is $250, and most clients choose a package — five sessions for $1,125 (a $125 saving) or ten for $2,150 (a $350 saving). Which one fits depends on what we're working on, and I'll give you my candid read in the free consultation, including when the smaller option is all you need. I don't accept insurance, so fees are out of pocket, though sessions may be FSA/HSA-eligible with a letter of medical necessity. No hidden fees, and I won't recommend sessions you don't require.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
It begins with a free consultation: you describe what you'd like to change, and I tell you honestly whether hypnotherapy is a good instrument for it. If we proceed, the first session runs longer — we get specific about the pattern or habit you want to shift, including when it appears, what sets it off, and what it costs you, and then you have your first experience of hypnosis. From there, sessions are focused and build upon one another. [ADD IF TRUE: You'll also receive a brief personalized audio recording to use between sessions, so the work continues on your own time.] We measure progress against what you named at the outset, and when the change is holding, we conclude.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm an ACHE-certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt, #HT-525-080), with advanced training under Randal Churchill, among the most respected teachers in the field. I am a certified regression specialist and hypnotic dreamwork specialist. I also hold a master's degree in psychology and bring more than a decade in the helping professions.
I make one distinction clear from the start: my background in psychology informs how I work, but I am not a licensed psychologist or psychotherapist, and hypnotherapy is not medical or mental-health treatment — it is structured personal-development work. When someone needs licensed care, I refer them to the right professional. Understanding the boundaries of this work is part of practicing it well.