Let me start by saying...I get that some people are a bit weary on hypnotherapy. You see a movie and someone waves a pocket watch in front of you and then puts you in a hypnotic state in 2 minutes and next thing you know, you are clucking like a chicken. LOL! Rest assured, that is NOT what hypnotherapy is like AT ALL! LOL! Sandra is truly one of the most beautiful, caring people I have ever met! From our first email, text and even first session, I felt like I was talking to a long time friend, where you can be candid, laugh, cry and just be yourself which allows you (and Sandra) to hone in on what you'd like out of your session. My first and second sessions were AMAZING! :) I felt calm, safe and optimistic that with Sandras guidance and wisdom I would reach the barriers in my subconscious that were preventing me from being my best self and Sandra did not disappoint!! I was guided to not only the barriers, but Sandra gave me the confidence to remove them and create a clear path to my best self! I left both sessions feeling light, happy and confident. It's a feeling that is so deeply embedded in me that I feel like I'm walking on air! Sandra couldn't have chosen a better name for her practice because my sessions were truly Transformational! read more

I've seen Sandra a total of 3 times so far and each healing session has been phenomenal. I hadn't done hypnotherapy before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I did two trauma healing sessions and one past life regression. It's as if my brain has been reprogrammed. My experience: Before the session, we discussed what I'd like to work on. Then when she starts, I gradually fall into a deep hypnogogic state. Her voice gets further away and it's as if my body/subconscious takes over and responds to her suggestions. After our sessions, I noticed that I was starting to process trauma that had been too painful/buried to do so consciously through other therapy methods. I'm starting to adopt healthier behavioral patterns, moving with more fluidity, and am slowly regaining my agency and my voice.I highly recommend Sandra, especially if you're dealing with trauma that feels too deep to reach with regular talk therapy. - Sophi D read more

From the moment I met Sandra, I could feel her genuine care and compassion. She has such a beautiful, calming energy that instantly puts you at ease. After our hypnotherapy sessions together, I was able to tap into parts of myself I didn't even know were there. The answers I had been searching for started to reveal themselves, and I felt a profound sense of clarity and connectedness. If you've been looking to explore the power of hypnotherapy, I highly recommend her. Her compassion, intuition, and commitment to helping others is superb. I feel so grateful to have found her, and I imagine she can make a profound difference for you too. read more

Found myself in a funk that I couldn't quite recognize or get out of, so had a session with Sandra a few months ago. That one session with her, once again, was surprising, and as always, amazing. In the instance, I felt grateful but still unsure how the session could help in the long run, but still held out hope... Fast forward to the present, and I can say with certainty that the session with her helped mend me in a way that strengthened and allowed me to cope with situations that happened since which were far more heart shattering to deal with. In short, going to Sandra for hypnotherapy helped me in more ways that I even imagined, which is why I'm here writing this update. For people uncertain or even wanting to experience hypnotherapy, I highly, highly, highly recommend seeing Sandra. read more

I can not even begin to describe how much I love this amazing woman! I have been working with Sandra for the last 13 months, and my life has completely changed. Her soft energy, gentleness, and understanding and intuitive nature are instantly felt upon meeting her, and she has helped me create the space for so much change in my life. I am not much of a Yelper, but because Yelp helped me find her to begin with, I wanted to write this review to hopefully help others who could benefit from her practice find their way. I am so grateful for all that Sandra has helped me bring into my life, and I am excited for what the future of working with her holds. read more

I love Sandra! If I could I'd send everyone I know for a treatment as she has the ability to help with such a huge variety of life's challenges. I started going to Sandra around 2010 I think. I'll highlight a few things we've worked on and note it would sometimes be years between sessions. RELATIONSHIPS: this was the first thing I went to work on. Did a lot of work on healing inner child stuff to be able to be successful with a good man. I had a lot of fear that I'd never marry and have kids. In one session I saw my wedding day just a quick image of large trees and an amazing feeling of happiness. At the end of the session I was confused by the image as my dream wedding was on a beach. Years later I did marry in Tahoe surrounded by trees. WORK: last year I was in a job I was very unhappy in but had a great salary so was conflicted. I worked with Sandra on what to do and saw an image of me packing my desk. Eventually I quit and then did a session on building confidence for interviewing. I'd had no offers for months and then had two great companies to pick from. Last session focused on helping me decide which company which gave me great clarity. read more

Hypnotherapy with Sandra was TRULY life changing for me. Working with her helped me gain a deep sense of trust, confidence, and self-compassion, things that I've struggled most of my life to feel. Sandra has a very calm, warm, and comforting presence and makes you feel quickly at ease. She's a great listener and first talks with you about your history and what issues you're trying to address in your life, and then applies that to the hypnotherapy session. I decided to try hypnotherapy on a whim after having done other forms of therapy like IFS (which were very helpful, but I eventually felt like I hit a wall and it wasn't as helpful anymore). It's honestly one of the best decisions I've made. If you're looking to try hypnotherapy, I highly recommend working with Sandra! read more

Sandra is a kind wise and amazingly intuitive person. She has helped me with many issues and I have referred many people to her with good results. read more

It's hard to explain the benefits of being under Sandra's care. After just a couple of sessions with her, my whole nervous system calmed down. I go to her on occasion when dealing with tough things. I sleep, think, eat, and feel better after I see her. I just feel more balanced after some time on her table. 45-60 minutes on her table feels like a night of restful sleep. I'm so stuck in my head, swimming in what feels like a million thoughts per second. Being with Sandra is like a chance to give that all a rest for an hour. I feel so refreshed afterwards. I trusted Sandra immediately upon meeting her with deep personal details. I felt safer with Sandra in our first interaction more than I have felt with therapists, acupuncturists and other healers I have had for years - it tripped me out! She has the most warm comforting presence of pretty much anyone I know. I imagine there are some people who might feel fearful about hypnosis - but it's not like the movies and you are 100% in control. In fact, the whole point of it is to enhance mind-body control, and mind-body connection. Do not hesitate to give this a try if you are suffering in the mind or body, or just need a new modality to change habits or an unhealthy way of thinking. For those of you healthy skeptics, I can relate! But please remember that hypnosis is well studied and there is established efficacy. A quick search on pubmed or Google scholar will lead you to the randomized clinical trials that have been conducted...they will tell you what you need to know. Sure, not all people will benefit equally from hypnosis. But what if you are one of them? Isn't it worth finding out? read more

This is a follow-up to my original review. I want to warn everyone that she may work too well for fertility. I am now naturally pregnant with, and I quote my doctor " a true miracle, there is no medical reason for you to be pregnant." I'm due in January with a lovely baby boy. We are so excited. However, a word to the wise, you may want a follow-up visit with her to make you less fertile. It seems like once she "flips the switch" anything is possible. read more

So I originally looked into hypnotherapy to try to do an Eternal Sunshine on my ex. Apparently, though, it doesn't work that way. So, I still have my memory intact (for better or for worse!) but with some powerful new insights to boot. Sandra is a wonderful person to know and to work with. On a basic level, sessions have helped me to gain clarity into immediate decisions in my life. On a deeper level, her guided visualizations have helped me to get in touch with a spiritual side that is fascinating, captivating, and has my curiosity piqued. Sandra is a passionate and compassionate healer, who provides a safe, comfortable space for exploration. If you are thinking about exploring hypnotherapy, I highly recommend a session with Sandra. read more

Just wanted to give an updated review with sandra! I went to see her again to work on other things. I have seen been able to fully heal and be in a better place now. There are words I still remember she said during the session that I go back to. Thank you again sandra! read more

Sandra is patient, extremely generous with her time, calming, warm, strong in that she is able to emotionally hold her patient, and clearly, genuinely caring. I can honestly say that I can clearly see major benefit and results in just the two sessions that I've had: My sleep has improved. I am able to much more easily fall back asleep once woken, and am waking less (miraculous, considering I have struggled with light sleep and insomnia for 19 years now and have tried ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING). I was sharing with my husband the other day that it feel likes my brain pathways are gently being shifted around. I am thinking differently about myself. I almost feel like I can manifest and follow through on absolutely anything I want, and I realize this is due to the timing of my work with Sandra along with my vision-boarding. Everything is flowing and I feel more fully invested in myself, present, and centered. I purchased a package of three sessions and am looking forward to more. Thank you so much, Sandra. To me, you seem like both a haven and respite in the center of the bustling city, but also a lamp to help light my path. So very happy that I found you. read more

This review is long overdue: to anyone dealing with pain - Sandra can help you! I first saw Sandra after more than 20 months of extreme neuropathic pain - pain that makes it impossible to sleep, eat, etc. Prior to seeing Sandra I saw two other hypnotherapists for pain management. While I liked both of them, their methods were not effective for me. A glowing review on here written by a scientist who previously suffered with terrible pain prompted me to see Sandra. The scientist wrote despite her skepticism, desperation won out so she saw Sandra and Sandra helped her beyond measure. Sandra changed my life. When I met Sandra I was at my lowest ebb. Now I am enjoying activities I did not think think I would be able to do again. Sandra is brilliant, creative and invested in her clients' health and welfare. Most importantly, Sandra is a wonderful person. Everyone needs a Sandra in his/her life. read more

This review is long overdue... I've seen Sandra for over a few years and have also referred her to very close friends and family members. Sandra is absolutely PHENOMENAL in her practice and at her core, a very warm, kind, thoughtful and caring person who also happens to give very meaningful and productive guidance and support. Prior to seeing Sandra, I had never had any experience with hypnotism and didn't know what to expect. I assure anyone wondering about that piece that it is nothing like you see in the movies or on tv. It just happens very naturally towards the end of the session where Sandra guides you through a lot of positive words and intentions. Very gifted and results oriented, Sandra is the person to see to get help, your life on track, or to get the support and positive reinforcement that you need! I happen to be writing this as I was forwarding this link to another good friend where I said "I want you to see Sandra's Yelp reviews... I've never seen anything like it, but it's all true. All the great things everyone writes about Sandra is completely accurate. I know because that has been my experience for the last 4-5 years..." read more

Sandra is an incredibly talented individual, but that's only part of what makes her amazing at what she does. Her sincerity, disposition, open heart and authentic goodwill makes up the magic combination that is foundation of her practice. I had never done this type of work before and honestly had no idea if it would be effective on me. Sandra is effective, no question. If you are curious about this mode of healing I'd highly recommend you reach out to her. read more

I am so grateful to Sandra! Her kindness, care and expertise, came to me at a time when I had tried everything, but was still unable to feel like myself. I was depressed, crying frequently, irritable, unable to concentrate and drowning in sadness. One session with Sandra, and I found resources within myself that I had neglected for a very long time - my creativity, my ability to self-care and my gentler/more loving self. Thank you! read more

This is my first non five star yelp review. I typically only like to give praise and am not a hater, but I feel I must speak up in this instance. I left a voicemail message for Sandra on a Monday stating that I needed her services and to please call me back ( i left my number twice and I enunciate well) A week went by and I never heard back from her. I decided to be persistent and give her another call and another message. This time about three days later she called me back, with little explanation or apology for her delay. She offers a 30 min over the phone consultation to see if the fit is right, and she asked if it was a good time. It was noon and I was out at deli and couldn't talk. She said she was available at 4pm that day. I said, should I call her at that time or, would she be calling me. She explained that she had a call just before then, and that she would call me.... She never did. That was over three weeks ago now. Listen, I get it. We live in California and everyone's kind of flaky here. But for someone like a therapist to just drop that ball like that, I think is pretty low. Maybe she does good work once you get through the door, but I'm a big believer in actions speaking louder than words and her actions were disappointing. read more

I agree with the other reviewers here - Sandra Andersch is an excellent practitioner and a joy to meet with - I found her originally on Yelp approx. 2 years ago, and I have been extremely happy with the work that we have done together! Sandra is a hypnotherapy practitioner (in addition to a few other things such as a Reiki practitioner) - in most of our sessions, we'll talk first for about 60-90 minutes to discuss what is new in my life, what problems I'm experiencing, etc. - and she uses that time to help get to know the key themes going on in my life - many times that work also helps me to discuss some of the key issues and roadblocks myself. That part of the work is not that different from regular counseling or therapy. The hypnotherapy connection comes in next - she has me lie down on the massage table for about 30-60 minutes and induces me into a trance-like state - from there we journey together - in sessions I have met my authentic self, my ideal mate, my sensual self, my inner child - all kinds of deeply held aspects of myself - depending what we are trying to do we will either extract insights from those deeply held parts of myself or we will imprint messages to them that I am aware of / in agreement with cognitively but can't quite internalize deep down. Through it all Sandra is gentle, supportive, and fosters a safe environment in which to explore. After our sessions together, I wake up feeling refreshed, alert, calm, and ready to face the world - in addition when I am feeling really triggered or troubled by something, this work can really help to address the underlying foundations tripping me up on the surface - I highly recommend this work - it is a great way or going beyond traditional counseling to get at the kinds underneath! One other thing - she is no longer located on 18th st - her new space is on Eddy street (between Steiner and Fillmore) - and it is great - really welcoming, quiet, and cozy! read more

I have been in chronic pain for over a year, the kind of pain that completely controlled and subsumed my life. I am a scientist by training so, suffice to say, I was rather cynical about trying hypnotherapy. However, I've done everything else: I've been through 3 MDs, 2 chiropractors, 2 acupuncturists, and a physical therapist, and I was still in pain. So I figured I had nothing to lose by trying something different. I can't explain what happened, all I can say was that IT WORKED. I ended up seeing Sandra a total of three times, after which I went back to practicing martial arts... after a year and a half of misery! Plus, Sandra is just a wonderful, engaging, warm presence. My mind - it's been blown open! read more

Sandra was a pleasure to meet. She is extremely accessible (I'm not sure what's up with that negative 2010 review) and she's just a gentle, kind person who only wants the best for you. I visited with her three times in 2013 just because I'm into New Age things and self improvement and wanted to give hypnotherapy a shot. I found her therapy beneficial for relaxation, meditation and mental clarity. The visions you get are crystal clear with Sandra. I don't want to get into personal details here on Yelp, but she is really top notch. read more

I NEVER thought this would work. My husband and I had been trying for almost two years to get pregnant. We went through the recommended IUI cycles, and were told - you have a 2% chance of conceiving naturally, 10% chance with another IUI, or a 35% chance with IVF. I don't know about you, but to me that's the equivalent of telling me I can pay $30,000 for something that has a 65% chance of NOT working! No one could tell me what was wrong with me/why we weren't suceeding, so I decided to try something completely different. Sandra is warm, welcoming, comforting. . . I can't say enough good things about her. And the most amazing part is, what she does actually works! She was able to understand what I needed and give it to me, and I got pregnant (totally naturally, without any medical intervention) between my 2nd and 3rd sessions with her! With Sandra's help, what had seemed insurmountable and impossible became the easiest thing in the world. It was amazing, and so is she! Seriously, your money and time will not be wasted, if you invest in her treatments! I'd give her a million stars if I could! read more

This review is LONG over due! We had been trying to get pregnant for 2 years when I had met Sandra. Before meeting Sandra we had had a devastating miscarriage (after getting pregnant naturally) and attempted 2 cycles of IUI unsuccessfully. The docs said it was just because I was 41 but I felt I potentially had other blocks so I sought out hypnotherapy and found Sandra on Yelp. My intention in seeing Sandra wasn't necessarily to get pregnant, as we had decided we would look into adoption, but to remove any blocks that might be keeping me from allowing a baby to come into my life. Long story short, I had about 4 sessions with Sandra before finding out that we were pregnant naturally. I am now 8 months pregnant with a healthy baby boy and feel truly blessed not just for him but also for having Sandra come into our lives and helping us on our journey. And for all those skeptics out there, I hear you. Sandra and I even laughed about my skepticism and how it showed up in the sessions but Sandra was extremely patient and helped me to connect to the experience in a way that worked for me. And BOY did it work- pun intended. Besides helping me get pregnant, Sandra also connected me to other resources within myself that have forever changed me for the better. I can't recommend Sandra more. read more

Sandra is the most wonderful and amazing woman. Even my incredibly skeptical, philosophical husband has found deep and lasting healing with her. She has changed my entire life, and has broken through barriers I never thought would be crossed. I have been to both psychologists and psychiatrists for years, and was told my history was so severe that I would probably have to be medicated for the rest of my life. I am now off ALL medications, and have never felt so wonderful. And I've only been to see her 3 times! (Make sure you go off meds responsibly, if you're trying to do that.) I know I have more to deal with, and for the first time in my adult life, I know I'm capable of doing it. The most important thing to mention, is that everything Sandra does with you is incredibly positive and loving. Even the scariest memories are faced without fear -- and instead become deeply empowering and life altering! If you have any issues at all, great or small, if you've been told it will take years to heal, if you just wish you had a little more courage to go after that big promotion, whatever it is, just please go see her. You will never regret it. read more

This was my first time trying out hypnosis and found Sandra to be extremely caring, empathetic and intuitive. She helped me understand what to expect in hypnosis and provided the atmosphere of safety to explore. I also appreciated that while this might be a very "new age" type of activity, Sandra also has a nice grounded side to her. She has also been very responsive and accessible via email and phone. I recommend her to anyone thinking about trying out hypnosis! read more

Sandra is an amazingly loving, kind and talented practitioner. I never thought I would like hypnosis as much as I have, as it softened some very hard memories that I was unable to release on my own. read more

Hypnotherapy with Sandra was remarkably efficient and liberating. I needed some help with my creative development, and our session addressed that and more, rooting out a block I would not have identified consciously. She is warm, trustworthy, generous, and powerful! read more

Ive always been into alternative therapies and had been reading about self hypnosis and subconscious imprinting. I wanted to work with a career shift and also help myself out of some emotional relational hang ups. I needed some help and happened to walk by Sandra's cute and cozy office near my house. When i met Sandra she was so warm and welcoming i wanted to hug her! She very much holds a comfortable space for you, very important! Even after our first session i felt a serge of confidence and capability around career goals and had a remarkable peak in productivity. One of the most unexpected results of our sessions together was a particularly ideal man entering my life. Sandra and i had done some work around my animus and internal partnering. these two separate events feel very clearly linked to me. I am so grateful to have been blessed by the loving kindness of Sandra read more

Sandra is an amazing and powerful healer. As with any form of therapy, it can be scary and vulnerable to finally reach out for help. Sandra's voice, her selfless guidance, and her grasp of hypnotherapy made it extremely easy for me to begin my journey. She has made a believer out of me... I came to Sandra during the most excruciating heartbreak of my life. She empowered me to survive my initial loss, and after such a breakthrough, I have continued to work with her for personal strength and growth. For anyone, experienced or not, blocked or just interested in searching for some helpful guidance(I have been both!)- Sandra is wonderful and incredibly helpful. She is a light. happy healing... read more

I came to Sandra 5 years ago during a period of deep depression. Hypnotherapy wouldn't normally have been something I would have tried. Sandra helped me visualize things I didn't dare dream could become a reality...and yet somehow they have. The last 5 years have been the best of my life. read more

I've been considering hypnotherapy for awhile now. I do a lot of other types of work on myself, and I kind of felt like I had hit a wall. I went into this believing in the science involved, and a willingness to make changes in my life. With that being said, I love working with Sandra. I'm having a hard time coming up with words for my experience with her, but I really want to put it out there how amazing I feel from my sessions with her. I totally recommend opening yourself to the healing process that is part of this experience. Sandra is truly a being of light, yet grounded in the realities of life. read more

Sandra is AMAZING!! Not only is she completely in tune with you, a true "Sixth Sense" but she has the most calming energy . She has been working with my husband for panic issues while nothing else seemed to help this was his saving grace. She is a truly gifted CCHt. I have recommended her to several friends and clients. Anyone who is struggling with an " issue" she is your gal , understanding , personable and effective. read more

Sandra is really wonderful. After just one session I noticed less than an hour later I was already implementing changes based on suggestions she provided. After my second session, I have so far completely eliminated engaging in a behavior that was detrimental to my well being with the help of her gentle guidance. I chose Sandra based on her great reviews but also because of her kind and no- pressure demeanor. One practitioner I considered before continuing with Sandra stated, "I'm going to hold you accountable for your own progress," which scared me. Sandra doesn't do that - she's warm and not pushy at all. Lastly, she's accommodating and there's no pressure to either continue or commit to any number of sessions, and that was a huge part in my decision to see her as most in this field will ask you to subscribe up front to a number of sessions before they will see you. Thank you Sandra for helping! I'm grateful for your therapies and guidance. read more

I've been seeing Sandra a few times already. She's very warm and welcoming. I love my trips to her new office, it's like getting a massage for your mind. It just feels like something that is good for you. read more

I was curious about doing hypnotherapy for matters related to weight regulation and decided after a thorough internet search to try Sandra. Her website was non-commercial, easy-to-use and made me feel at ease. I already had a good feeling from the website and then I called her and knew I'd chosen the right person. She was so genuine and kind on the phone. I'd never tried Hypnotherapy before but she put me at ease immediately, listened and answered my questions and I went. I knew when I met her that I'd done the right thing. She was intelligent, competent, caring, non-judgmental; a wise, enlightened, humble and gifted therapist. We touched on deep issues that were easily and beautifully resolved. One unexpected outcome of my work with her was no longer having a fear of flying (in a plane :). Anxiety issues have always been my greatest health hurdle and through the years I've done much to abate them but seeing Sandra seemed to remove them at the root. Since my sessions with her I have experienced a clarity, acceptance and fearlessness when seeing into my own mind and inner-knowledge that I didn't expect. I am so excited by this and grateful. It has made my world more pleasant and meaningful; I feel a greater sense of calm, love and appreciation for the world around me. I did not go in consciously seeking this kind of mental clarity yet I'd longed for it for years. Sandra was instrumental in helping me receive it, like opening a valve, gently. She provides a safe place for these possible, often monumental, transformations to take place (her business is aptly named!). While I wound up doing only one session that was specifically targeted to compulsive eating behaviours, it managed to wipe out one of the bad habits that kept setting me back. I then focused more on issues related to anxiety. I would highly recommend Sandra to anyone looking for guidance, care, relief and resolution on a journey of health and self-discovery. read more

Sandra is truly a vessel of healing energy. It has been a couple years since my last session and I am STILL benefiting from my experiences under her guidance and Love. I was like many: quite skeptical that hypnotherapy would work for me. However, I had an instantaneous understanding upon my first time in her presence that it would work and it did. Thank you Sandra! read more

Sandra is warm and friendly. I had never tried hypnotherapy before, yet I felt so safe around her. I wasn't really sure what to expect and she guided me every step of the way like some sort of spiritual leader. I accomplished a deeper sense of myself and felt ready to tackle literally anything after a session with her. I mostly wanted to accomplish centering myself- and this worked exactly. I was also, simply curious about hypnotherapy. I think the practice is healing, rejuvenating and spiritual. I would literally feel zen like for a week afterwards. Very cool. read more

Sandra Andersch is absolutely wonderful!! I went to her because I was starting my own business and had doubts and fears. After seeing Sandra I felt confident that I would no doubt be a success. She helped me to see through the doubts and fears, to turn that energy into positive actions and to take steps to building a successful business. Sandra's demeanor is one of compassion and trust. She creates a place of comfort and confidence, were you feel the freedom to speak honestly to yourself. She has truly helped me to let go of the doubt & fear and to see a bright future for myself. I am truly grateful that I have met Sandra and I highly recommend her. Audrey read more

I have been going to Sandra since March of this year and has helped me transform my life in so many ways that I can't thank her enough. She is warm, welcoming, a true healer and affordable. I highly recommend one session with her. There is a difference between regular hypnotherapy and Active Transformational Hypnotherapy. It is more thank just quitting cigarettes or whatever your vice may be. Her sessions help you transform into the best you, you can be. read more

Don't ask me how it works, it just does. Sandra is the nicest person you'll ever meet . I feel so relaxed around her and trust her like no one else, my mouth at the beginning of the session wouldn't shut up, and I am an introvert.. If there are angels on this planet, she's one. Just after two sessions I feel so much lighter and in a completely different mode. She's brought so much excitement and security into my life. And if you are a skeptical person, you can go just to get yourself relaxed, you believe in that, don't you.. read more