Welcome to Dr. Ann Marie's Blog

 A collection of practical insights, stories, and science-backed guidance on the subconscious mind, behavior change, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re curious about how hypnotherapy works, looking for tools to break free from old patterns, or exploring holistic approaches to healing, you’ll find articles here that bridge science and the mind-body connection. My goal is to make hypnotherapy simple, clear, and actionable—so you can discover how this powerful method can help reduce stress, improve relationships, and create lasting change.

How Hypnotherapy Helps Trauma Without Reliving It

How Hypnotherapy Helps Trauma Without Reliving It

If you’re searching for hypnotherapy for trauma in Fort Lauderdale, you’re probably not looking for another explanation of what trauma is. You’re looking for relief—without having to retell the worst parts of your life like a script. That hesitation is understandable....

Regression Therapy Unlocking Emotional Memories

Regression Therapy Unlocking Emotional Memories

Regression therapy gets a weird reputation. If you’re in Fort Lauderdale (or anywhere in South Florida), you may have heard it described as a dramatic “memory recovery” or something mystical. Most of the time, it’s neither. As a hypnotherapist I have had many people...

Driving Anxiety and Panic on I-95: Why It Happens

Driving Anxiety and Panic on I-95: Why It Happens

If you’re dealing with driving anxiety in Fort Lauderdale, you already know how confusing it can be. You might feel calm at home, competent at work, and steady in most situations—then you get on I-95 through Broward County and your body flips a switch. Heart racing....

How clinical hypnotherapy unlocks the minds greatest potential

How clinical hypnotherapy unlocks the minds greatest potential

Most people have probably heard of hypnosis or been introduced to it by watching a movie, seeing a show, or knowing someone who's tried it for things like quitting smoking. The majority of the population also thinks that hypnosis is only for such habits like smoking...

Trauma 101: Understanding “big T” and “little t” Trauma

Trauma 101: Understanding “big T” and “little t” Trauma

What is trauma? Trauma isn't just about life-threatening events or catastrophic experiences. It's any experience that overwhelms your ability to cope, leaving a lasting imprint on your nervous system and sense of safety. Whether it's a single devastating incident or...

Stress vs. Anxiety in Fort Lauderdale: What’s the Difference?

Stress vs. Anxiety in Fort Lauderdale: What’s the Difference?

Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably but they are not the same thing. If you live or work in Fort Lauderdale or Broward County, you likely know the feeling: traffic backing up on I-95, deadlines stacking up, phones buzzing nonstop, and very little time to...

What Is the Subconscious Mind? A Simple Guide for South Floridians

What Is the Subconscious Mind? A Simple Guide for South Floridians

What Is the Subconscious Mind? In simple terms, the subconscious mind is the part of you that runs quietly in the background. It stores emotional memories, learned behaviors, and automatic reactions. While your conscious mind thinks, plans, and analyzes, the...

Ai Isn’t the Threat—Emotional Illiteracy Is

Ai Isn’t the Threat—Emotional Illiteracy Is

Reflections on Healing, Humanity, and Technology For a while now, I’ve been sitting back — watching, listening, feeling.Not out of hesitation, but because some conversations are too important to rush into.Now feels like the right moment to step in — not with...