Hypnotherapy Cold Lake

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that works with the subconscious mind—the part of you that drives habits, emotional responses, beliefs, and automatic patterns. In a session, you’re guided into a focused, relaxed state (called hypnosis), where your mind becomes more open to suggestion, insight, and change. Contrary to common myths, you are not asleep or out of control. You are aware, present, and actively participating the entire time. This is where real change happens—and usually quite quickly for people!

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How Does It Work?

Your mind operates on two levels:

  • The conscious mind helps you think, analyze, and make decisions
  • The subconscious mind stores your habits, beliefs, emotions, and automatic responses

The subconscious mind runs about 95% of how you operate every day. So even when you want to change something, the deeper subconscious patterns can keep pulling you back into the same cycles.


A helpful way to think about this is like a computer:
Your conscious mind is the screen—you see & know what’s happening.
Your subconscious mind is the programming running in the background.
If the program hasn’t been updated, the same results keep showing up.

Hypnotherapy allows us to go to the root level—the programming itself—and create change or “reprogram” from there. Instead of just managing symptoms, we begin to shift the beliefs and emotional patterns that are driving them. You may have heard myths about hypnosis, but the truth is—you are always aware and in control. You cannot be made to do anything you do not want to do. Hypnotherapy simply works with your natural ability to focus, imagine, and experience things in your mind. In fact, you already go into similar states every day—like when you are deeply focused on a movie, driving on autopilot, or lost in thought. Hypnotherapy uses that natural state in a purposeful way to help you move forward.

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What Can Hypnotherapy Help With?

Hypnotherapy can support change in almost any area of life. Some of the most common things Whitney works with, include:

  • Anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed
  • Confidence and self-worth
  • Money patterns and behaviors
  • Emotional blocks or proccessing
  • Creating healthier habits OR quitting unwanted habits (smoking, overeating, etc.)
  • Childhood Issues
  • Fears & Phobias
  • Physical Pain
  • Trauma & Creating Inner Safety
  • Children 5+ & Teen behaviours
  • Performance Issues (Public speaking, exam prep, professional blocks)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Overall Self Actualization (Where Whitney specializes!)

Every client is different, and sessions are always tailored to your specific goals.

A Safe and Professional Approach

Whitney is a trauma-informed clinical hypnotherapist with a diverse background in health and wellness, finance, and energy-based practices. She has a grounded, real-world understanding of how patterns show up in your day-to-day life—especially when it comes to identity, behavior, and nervous system responses.

Whitney understands that the patterns people want to change don’t just live in one area of life—they show up in how we think, feel, make decisions, and relate to ourselves and others. She will meet you where you are, with care, no judgement, and guide you with both structure and safety.

One area she especially loves working with is self-actualization.

In real-world terms, this means helping you become more fully you—not who you’ve been conditioned to be, not who you think you “should” be, but who you naturally are when you are thinking clearly, feeling grounded, and making choices that truly reflect you.

This can look like:

  • Feeling more confident in your decisions
  • Trusting yourself instead of second-guessing
  • Letting go of patterns that keep you playing small
  • Showing up more fully in your work, relationships, and life
  • Creating a life that feels aligned, not forced

This work isn’t “fixing you”. It’s about helping you access and express who you already are—more clearly, more consistently, and with ease to be able to live a life that actually FEELS good.

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Cold Lake Therapists

Whitney Rae Urlacher
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist CHt
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Our Matching Process

Over the Phone Consult
Give us a call for an over-the-phone consultation. Booking a therapy session requires no referral. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you access the care you need.
Pair With a Specialist
Once we’ve spoken on the phone, we’ll be able to assess your concerns and pair you with a psychologist in our office who is best suited for your situation. We want you to receive relevant and relatable support. We have locations in Calgary, Red Deer and Cold Lake.
 
Come in to Talk
We look forward to having you come in for your first session; our goal is to make you feel welcome and comfortable. You will sit down with a registered psychologist who has specialized knowledge of your area of concern.

Why Choose Supporting Wellness in Calgary

Safe & Welcoming Environment
Our office is comfortable and inviting for clients of all ages with a modern, open, and friendly atmosphere. We do our best to ensure you feel completely safe and comfortable when you come for your appointment, whether with a family member or on your own.
Family Oriented Practice
We cater to families with multiple concerns. We are knowledgeable about marriage and family counselling, couples therapy, and child therapy. We are dedicated to maintaining an environment that is safe, comfortable and inviting to families.
We Listen & Work Collaboratively
We use a collaborative approach in our therapy and counselling sessions. We listen intently, respond with care, offer helpful feedback, and often recommend activities or reading materials to support progress between sessions.
Specialized Care
Our team includes specialized psychologists and therapists with advanced training in approaches like speech therapy, DMT therapy, and EMDR. You can trust that the professional supporting you has the experience and expertise needed to provide high-quality care.
No Referral Necessary
We do not require a referral from your family physician; seeking care from one of our trained psychologists is the first step to better mental and emotional health, and we want you to have easy access to the care you need.
Free Connection Calls
All of our psychologists and therapists offer free 15-minute connection calls to help you determine if they’re the right fit for your needs. It’s a chance to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and feel confident in your next steps, so you can move forward knowing you’re supported from the very beginning.

Other Counselling Services We Offer

Grief Therapy & Trauma Counselling

Grief is a reaction to any form of loss such as the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of physical abilities due to illness or injury. Trauma is a distressing event in which a person feels severely threatened.
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Online & Video Counselling

When busy schedules, lack of transportation, or living in a rural area gets in the way of your counselling, we provide the option to make an appointment for a video session with one of our counsellors.
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Individual Counselling

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or lack of confidence, or you simply need help making decisions or finding motivation, Supporting Wellness can help. We believe that therapy is for everyone and it is empowering.
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Psychoeducational FAQ

We are here to answer all of your questions about psychoeducational assessments.

If it’s your first time at Supporting Wellness, give us a call and we’ll gladly help match you with a therapist who suits your needs. You can also browse our website to learn more about our therapists and book with the person who feels like the best fit.

At Supporting Wellness, we are proud to offer secure video and online counselling. Whether you lack mobility, live in a remote area, or simply prefer the convenience of meeting from home, we can connect with you online. And with Alberta’s ever-changing weather, we can easily adapt in-person sessions to virtual when needed. If you are interested in video counselling, please contact us.

The number of sessions we recommend is unique to each person. During your initial consultation, we can suggest a starting plan, and we will work collaboratively with you throughout the process, adjusting as needed to support your goals and achieve the best possible outcomes.

The cost of a 50-minute therapy session is typically $235, though fees may vary depending on the type of therapy and the therapist providing the service. Some of our therapists offer sliding scale options, so we encourage you to call us to discuss your needs and we will help connect you with someone who best fits your goals and budget. For more information, you can also click here to view the recommended fee schedule set by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.

For your convenience, we accept credit card, debit, e-transfer, and cash payments.

We offer direct billing to many insurance providers, including Alberta Blue Cross, Greenshield, Medavie Blue Cross, NIHB, Sun Life, Telus Health, Canada Life, Desjardins, Manulife, Chambers of Commerce, Equitable Life, Johnston Group, Maximum Benefit, Group Source, Simply Benefits, and Industrial Alliance.

If direct billing is not available for your specific plan, you can always pay for your session and submit the receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement. If you have questions about your coverage, please give us a call and we can help determine which therapists are covered under your individual insurance plan.

When you book an appointment, that time is reserved just for you. If you are unable to attend, we kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice so we can offer the time to someone else. Missed appointments or late cancellations will be charged a fee of up to $200.