What Actually Happens in a Session (A Guide for First-Timers)

If you've been thinking about booking but keep stopping yourself because you're not sure what you're walking into, this post is for you.

That hesitation makes complete sense. Most people who find their way to my work have never done anything like this before. They're curious, maybe a little skeptical, and carrying a quiet worry that they won't do it right or that something unexpected will happen. I've had that conversation hundreds of times. And every single person who's sat with me has said the same thing afterward: that was nothing like what I thought it would be.

So let me just tell you what it actually looks like.

It starts with a conversation

Before any session work begins, we talk. Not a quick intake form. A real conversation. I want to know what brought you here, what's been weighing on you, and what you're hoping might shift. If you don't have a clear answer to that last one, that's fine too. Sometimes people show up knowing exactly what they need. Sometimes they just know something needs to change.

That conversation shapes everything that comes after. Nothing I do is pulled from a script or a template. Your session is built around you.

When you arrive (or log on)

If you're coming in person, you'll find a low-lit space with soft frequencies playing and crystals already selected for your session. It's quiet and unhurried. There's no rushing you in and out.

If we're working virtually, the same intention is there. You don't need anything special on your end, just a comfortable place where you won't be interrupted.

Either way, we ease in slowly. Nothing starts until you feel settled.

What the session itself feels like

My signature session weaves Reiki energy work, crystal healing, and a custom hypnosis or guided meditation into one continuous experience. It's not three separate things stacked together. It flows.

The hypnosis portion isn't what the movies show you. You won't be unconscious. You won't cluck like a chicken. You won't be "under" in some out-of-control way. What actually happens is closer to the state you're in just before you fall asleep: that deeply relaxed, dreamy kind of awareness where thoughts slow down and your body lets go. You're present the whole time. You can hear me. You could open your eyes and get up if you needed to.

Most people describe it as the most relaxed they've ever felt. Some notice warmth or tingling, especially during the energy work. Some see colors or imagery. Some just sink into quiet in a way they haven't experienced in years.

What if I can't be hypnotized?

Almost everyone can be hypnotized to some degree. What varies is the depth of relaxation, and the truth is, even a light state is enough for this work to be meaningful. The clients who tell me "I don't think I can be hypnotized" are often the ones who surprise themselves most.

The only real requirement is a willingness to try and a little trust in the process.

What if I cry or have a reaction?

Then you cry. And that's okay. Emotional release is a normal and healthy part of this kind of work. It doesn't mean something went wrong. It usually means something finally got to move that had been stuck for a long time.

I've held space for every kind of release imaginable. You won't embarrass yourself. You won't be judged. Whatever happens is part of your process.

After your session

We close the session gently, and I'll check in with you before you go. There's no clock ticking. Most people leave feeling quieter inside, sometimes a little tender, occasionally surprisingly clear-headed. The integration often continues for days after, so don't be surprised if things keep shifting.

You'll have my contact information and you're welcome to reach out with questions or to share what you've been noticing. I genuinely want to hear from you.

You don't have to understand it to benefit from it

Plenty of people show up skeptical and still walk away changed. You don't need to believe in energy work. You don't need to have done anything like this before. You just need to be open enough to sit down and see what happens.

That's it.

If you've been sitting with the question of whether this might help you, I'd say trust that question. It brought you here for a reason.

I offer sessions both in person in Lexington, SC and virtually for clients anywhere in the world. When you're ready, book directly below, or send me a message if you'd like to talk first. There's no pressure and no wrong way to start.