Dr. Elsen is the most gifted therapist who is truly caring and supportive in his approach to working with you. He is patient and understanding and will help you to become more self aware so you can see new ways to improve your life. His LBL work is very well recognized in the spiritual community and anyone who has the opportunity to work with him will have a life changing experience. He has definitely been instrumental in helping me to become a better person, and find my own path to true happiness. read more

I genuinely wish I could give a higher rating, but I feel it would be unethical to do so. I gave myself about a month before posting this so that I would have time to process and share my experience calmly and accurately. When I contacted Jenna about my session, I asked what would happen if I was not able to be hypnotized. She said not to worry about that, and that it works on over 98% of people. I stated that I was still concerned that it might not work on me and she repeated that she was certain that it would and not to worry. I explained that I watched the videos on their website, and had read the book Journey of Souls, so that's what my references were. Again, I was reassured that I was a great candidate and she was confident the session would go well. I went into my session calm, relaxed, and open. I was extremely aware of what was going on the entire time. I wondered when the hypnosis would start, then realized that Jenna thought it had already occurred as she started asking me questions. I was not hypnotized, although I was open and did try my best. With many of the questions I was asked, I just gave my best guess. There were some genuine things I was able to receive from spirit guides, and I am grateful for that, but I've gotten far more on my own than I did from this session. I feel my session was less hypnotherapy and more just a very expensive guided meditation. I have done many guided meditations before and have been able to connect to my higher self. This was less connecting than most of those times. It was extremely discouraging, as I had saved up for about two years to afford this session. When I brought up towards the end of my session that I felt disappointed, I was spoken to very sternly and told that I should adjust my expectations. It felt like a child being chastised. This was extremely hurtful. It felt like a huge breach of trust to be treated this way during such a vulnerable time. Afterward, Jenna said that I was able to connect better than most of her clients. Going off of what I read in the book and saw on their videos, I told her, it didn't match what I had expected. She then told me that everybody expects this and they shouldn't. If this isn't something that a client should expect, why are they advertising it this way and why wasn't I told this? I specifically asked about it beforehand. It very much felt like a bait and switch. In conclusion, while I am grateful for the service provided, I do not believe it is ethical to advertise one thing, to encourage your client to expect one thing, and then to speak sternly to them when they believe what you have said. Expectations should be clear from the start, not stated later during the session in such a vulnerable time. Expectations need to be clear from the beginning. I did not do my session with Pieter, so I don't know how it would've gone with him, but I felt it important to share my experience as I read reviews before choosing Elsen Hypnotherapy, and I wish that others whose experience was similar to mine had shared so that I could have made a more informed choice. read more

On my very first hypnotherapy experience I completely lucked out and got into a group PLR session hosted in a cozy Santa Ana, CA yoga studio by Pieter and his multi-talented wife as well. The experience itself was glowing, but I'll also mention the people that attended were fascinating and dynamic types, some also first-timers. It takes a certain type of seeker to pursue this type of experience I suppose. The session opened with a statement of intent and background info, followed by bodywork, then intuition exercises, followed later by progressively deeper layers of hypnosis. It lasted several very worthwhile hours. The details are proprietary so I won't say any more about the mechanics of the class. Also, if you are in a one-on-one session the format will probably differ. The core of this experience was the session with Pieter, and that alone was worth the cost of admission. Going into this session I was positive, calm, relaxed, sober. And yet in the depths of the hypnosis it distinctively felt to me like an intense yet totally lucid altered state. The PLR did work for me. The results were rather profound and crisp. A year later I still remember them vividly. The details are rather personal so I'll leave them out. After the session the 10+ people chatted and snacked, and it was clear most of them had a great experience and felt energized. Then a handful that I chatted with in deeper fashion later revealed that they were totally blown away. I'd recommend Elsen Hypnotherapy to anyone with an intractable problem, a mental block, or a deep curiosity about what dwells in your own sub- and super-consciousnesses, and beyond. read more

Rude and close minded for having such a progressive job. As with any therapist (much less a past life regression therapist) I asked for consult information. He told me to go buy his book... As form of consult? Hmmm. Ok. I wrote back saying it's standard for therapist to provide a consult and that's what I'm looking for. At that point and with a judgmental tone he told me he's not interested in working with me. What kind of therapist expects a client to pay good money to see them WITHOUT consult or any information? He told me to buy his book if I wanted to understand his process? I smell a SCAM. read more

This is long overdue; however, it's been always on my mind to leave a review for the wonderful person and to thank him one more time for an amazing experience. I don't have enough words to describe the experience that Pieter helped me to go through. The session that I received has changed my life and opened new horizons. I'm not a lost soul anymore, I know who I am and know the reason I came to this world. When I came to therapy I was very anxious and scared, but I knew I needed it. Very gently, Pieter guided me through my life, my past life, and life between lives. The experience was very positive and I was very calm during the session. I was able to receive answers to questions that were bothering me my whole life. After the session Pieter was very kind to provide me with a list of readings to continue unfolding the beauty of my soul. I definitely recommend Pieter's sessions to anyone who is interested in hypnotherapy, or anyone who feels lost and have questions with no answers read more

I would give 1 1/2 stars. I purchased a deal for three sessions of hypnotherapy intended for my son. I will give my opinion of the initial meeting and the facts. Upon meeting him I introduced myself and my son, he did not reciprocate no "hello I'm Dr./Mr. Elson" or "call me Pieter". He spoke to my son and I for a bit. Then asked me to leave the room (understandable), I went to sit in a chair outside his office, he said no, that I must sit down the hall in the lobby. His office is a very small office in a suite of offices, we saw him after hours, at 6:00 pm, the office building was pretty cleared out. I was not comfortable sitting down the hall with my son undergoing hypnotherapy in a room with a man I found on a "deal site". Prior to the second session (5 days early). I texted Elsen and said that I was not okay with sitting down the hall and that I would need to sit outside the office and that I needed to have an open rule understood by all that there was no touching between Elsen and my son. Elsen had patted and rubbed my son's back and the end of the first session, obviously that is not wrong in and of it self but I prefer an open rule so there is no ambiguity. His response was that he could not treat my son because of my lack of trust. Elsen's demeanor is very straight forward and he has his set of rules that he will tell you. I thought the best way to communicate to him was that I needed the rules changed a bit. I told him and this is the truth, my comfort level is not a personal commentary on him. But it is my job to protect my son and I was not comfortable with the rules as is. It is his choice to not treat my son, but I prefer a professional to respect or at least discuss my concerns. I will add my son did enjoy the first session and found it very relaxing. So take my experience for what you will. read more

WOW! Pieter is a phenomenal communicator, gently gives instruction and runs his business like a professional. Best of all, he's so skilled I received benefits on my first visit. If you want to work with a well cultured, highly enlightened and super educated Hypnotherapist........Pieter is for you! My sessions (about 12) with Pieter have been invaluable. Much success to you in your quest. read more

I got two hypnotherapy sessions through Groupon and contacted him to make an appointment. He said he doesn't accept Groupon customers even though there is a deal. He accepts full paying clients only! This should give you an idea how spiritual he is... read more

I became aware of Elsen hypnotherapy through groupon. I attended 4 sessions - 3 spiritual imagery, 1 past life regression and 1 life between lives. Wow each experience was powerful and Pieter knows his stuff! Each experience was life changing and the discussion we would have beforehand was very educational as well. read more

Pieter is a very caring and knowledgable therapist. I went to him to undergo the LBL and past-life regression therapy. He made me feel comfortable and explained everything clearly from the start, made me feel at ease and the whole session was relaxing and very eye-opening. I would recommend him highly for whatever your therapy needs may be, he is easy to talk to and a very conscious helpful and genuine person. read more

WARNING - READ BEFORE YOU SEE PIETER. I have seen Pieter many times for generalized anxiety and life coaching, but I would see him for anything else he offers if I needed it. Pieter is here on Earth to help us; I know this for a fact like I know my own name. He has changed my life for the better in such a deep way it is hard to put it into words, and I am an excellent writer. I will continue to see him my entire life if he will have me. However, you must do 2 things if you decide to see him in order to get the full benefit of your encounters with him: 1) Totally Buy-In and Believe everything he tells you (he is here to help and we all need it so just Believe 100%, it can't hurt you), AND 2) Listen and Absorb everything he tells you and make corresponding changes to your Thinking and Actions. If you see him repeatedly and do these 2 things, I know your life will be better and your problems will become more manageable and less distracting to your happiness as a human being. Thank you Pieter. If you would like to give out my phone number to talk to potential clients, please go ahead. I want them to see you. read more