Frequently Asked Questions
Hypnotherapy, QHHT®, Breathwork and Coaching FAQ
Clear answers about sessions at A Way Forward Hypnotherapy & Breathwork, in person in Orlando, FL and online from anywhere. If your question is not here, the free 15-minute consultation is the easiest place to ask it.
Getting Started
How do I get started?
Start by booking a free 15-minute consultation call. Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez will ask what you are hoping to change, answer your questions, and recommend the service that fits. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you and point you toward a better one.
Where are you located?
Our office is at 5850 T G Lee Blvd, Suite 205, Orlando, FL 32822, inside the Citadel I building on the second floor, near Lake Nona and Orlando International Airport. Every service except QHHT® is also available online, so you can work with us from anywhere.
Do you offer online sessions, and do they work as well as in person?
Yes. Hypnotherapy, breathwork and coaching all work through focused attention and guided relaxation, so a secure video session reaches the same depth as a session in our office. You will need a quiet, private room, a comfortable place to sit or lie down, a stable internet connection and headphones if you have them.
What are your hours?
We see clients by appointment. In-office sessions run Monday through Thursday, and Fridays are reserved for virtual sessions. Exact times are shown when you book.
How much do sessions cost?
A first clinical hypnotherapy session is $300 for a full two hours. Multi-session hypnotherapy journeys start at $815, a QHHT® session is $677, and one-to-one breathwork is $150 for 60 minutes or $75 for 30 minutes. Full details are on our pricing page.
What forms of payment do you accept? Can I use my FSA or HSA?
We accept all major credit cards, cash, PayPal, Afterpay and Cash App Afterpay, and FSA and HSA cards. Payment plans are available through Afterpay. We do not bill health insurance directly.
Are my sessions confidential?
Yes. What you share in a session stays between you and your practitioner. Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez is trained in HIPAA compliance, and nothing discussed in a session is shared without your permission.
Is this a replacement for therapy or medical care?
No. Our work complements care from licensed mental health and medical providers and does not replace it. For any diagnosable medical condition, we work only with supervision or referral from the appropriate licensed practitioner, in line with Florida Statutes Section 485.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
More about the service on the Clinical Hypnotherapy page.
What is clinical hypnotherapy?
Clinical hypnotherapy uses a relaxed, focused state of mind to work with the subconscious patterns behind stress, anxiety, grief, self-doubt and habits. Your practitioner guides you into that state and helps you understand and release the beliefs and emotions at the core of the problem, so change can hold.
How does hypnosis work?
Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention in which brain activity shifts toward slower alpha and theta rhythms. In that state you are more open to new perspectives and less driven by old reactions. You already pass through similar states every day, while daydreaming, waking up or driving a familiar route.
Will I lose control or say something I don't want to?
No. You stay aware throughout a session and can never be made to say or do anything against your will. Clinical hypnosis has nothing in common with stage shows, and you can open your eyes and end the session at any time.
What can hypnotherapy help with?
Clients most often come to us for anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, grief, low confidence, unwanted habits and repeating relationship patterns. The consultation call is where we confirm whether hypnotherapy suits what you are facing.
What happens in a first session?
Your first session lasts two hours. The first part is a thorough intake to understand your history and goals, followed by a personalized hypnosis session and time to talk through what came up. You leave with a clear sense of what shifted and what comes next.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients complete three to five sessions to make sure the change lasts, although some concerns resolve in a single session. Our four-session and seven-session journeys are designed for people who want steady progress on deeper patterns.
QHHT® Past Life Regression
More about the service on the QHHT® Past Life Regression page.
What is QHHT®?
QHHT® is the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, a deep hypnosis method used for past life regression and for exploring life's bigger questions. Sessions are guided by Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez, a QHHT® Level 2 Practitioner, in person at our Orlando office. QHHT® is not offered online.
How long is a QHHT® session, and what does it cost?
A QHHT® session is $677 and runs six to eight hours in total, split into two blocks on back-to-back days. The first block is an in-depth intake conversation, and the second is the hypnosis session followed by a short debrief.
Do I need hypnosis or meditation experience for QHHT®?
No. You do not need any prior experience, only curiosity and a willingness to relax into the process. Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez guides every step.
How do I prepare for QHHT®?
Write down the questions you most want answered, get a good night's sleep before each day, and plan for quiet time afterward to reflect. Wear comfortable clothes, and avoid alcohol and heavy meals before your session.
Somatic Breathwork
More about the service on the Somatic Breathwork page, and group dates on our events page.
What is somatic breathwork?
Somatic breathwork is a guided practice of conscious, intentional breathing that helps calm the mind, release stored stress and restore balance to the nervous system. Sessions are facilitated by Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez, one to one or in groups.
What happens during a breathwork session?
Each session begins with setting an intention, moves into guided breathwork while you lie down, and ends with time to integrate what you felt. In person, you wear headphones for the music, and you are supported from start to finish.
Do I need experience for breathwork, and what if I get emotional?
No experience is needed. Emotion is normal and welcome, because breathwork often helps the body release feelings it has been holding. You stay in control the whole time and can slow down whenever you need to.
Is breathwork safe if I have anxiety or a history of trauma?
Yes, and we move gently. Sessions are designed with nervous system regulation in mind, so you are guided rather than pushed. Please mention any heart, blood pressure, seizure or pregnancy concerns during your consultation so we can adapt the session.
What should I bring to breathwork?
Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. For in-person group sessions, bring a yoga mat and a pillow, and we provide the headphones. For online sessions, have a blanket, a journal and a quiet space to lie down.
What are Breath & Beats group sessions?
Breath & Beats is our group breathwork journey set to music through silent-disco headphones, held regularly in the Lake Nona area. Upcoming dates and tickets are listed on our events page.
Dating & Relationship Coaching
More about the service on the Dating Coaching page.
How is this different from regular dating coaching?
Most dating advice gives you scripts and rules. Our coaching works on the nervous system response underneath your patterns, using clinical hypnotherapy, somatic breathwork and neuroscience-informed coaching, so you can stay steady and clear while getting to know someone.
Can hypnotherapy help with anxious attachment?
Yes. Anxious attachment lives in the body as much as the mind, which is why insight alone rarely changes it. Hypnotherapy and somatic work help your nervous system learn a new baseline of safety, so overthinking, people-pleasing and fear of rejection lose their grip.
Who is dating coaching for?
It is designed for self-aware women who understand their patterns but still feel pulled into them when dating gets real. It is also a fit if you keep attracting the same kind of partner or lose yourself early in new relationships.
What dating coaching options are available?
You can work one to one with Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez, choose a VIP dating intensive, or join the Wired for Secure Love group program. Every option is available online, and one-to-one coaching is also available in Orlando. A free discovery call helps you choose.
Stress & Burnout Coaching
More about the service on the Stress & Burnout Coaching page.
What is stress and burnout coaching?
Stress and burnout coaching helps you calm your nervous system, recover your energy and get clear on what comes next. Sessions with Jerry Rodriguez combine practical breathing skills, HeartMath® coherence techniques and one-to-one coaching you can apply in your workday.
Who is stress and burnout coaching for?
It is for professionals who feel burned out, stuck or unable to switch off, especially during big transitions or in high-pressure roles. It also helps if stress is spilling into your sleep or your relationships.
What happens in a stress and burnout coaching session?
Each session starts with how stress is showing up for you right now. You then learn and practice a regulation technique, and finish with a clear, realistic next step. Sessions are held online.
What is HeartMath®, and do I need special equipment?
HeartMath® is a research-based system of techniques that help you shift into a calmer, more coherent state by working with your breath and heart rhythm. You do not need any equipment, although Jerry Rodriguez can show you optional biofeedback tools if you are curious.
How is stress coaching different from meditation?
Meditation usually asks you to step away from your day. The techniques you learn here are brief and active, so you can use them with your eyes open, in a meeting or in traffic, at the moment stress hits.
Can I combine coaching with hypnotherapy?
Yes. Our combined package pairs three hypnotherapy sessions with Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez and three coaching sessions with Jerry Rodriguez, for people who want to change both the pattern and their daily habits.
Self-Hypnosis Audio
Browse the recordings in our audio shop.
How do self-hypnosis audios help?
Each recording guides you into deep relaxation and then offers suggestions aimed at one goal, such as easing anxiety or building confidence. With daily listening, they help reinforce calmer responses and new beliefs between sessions.
How should I listen to self-hypnosis audios?
Listen once a day for 21 to 30 days in a row for the best results. Morning, after lunch or at bedtime all work well. Never listen while driving or operating machinery.
Can a self-hypnosis audio replace a one-to-one session?
No. Audios are a helpful first step and a strong support between sessions, but a live session is tailored to your history and goals in a way a recording cannot be.
Can I get a refund on a digital product?
Digital products are delivered instantly, so all product purchases are final and non-refundable.
A Way Forward Hypnotherapy & Breathwork provides complementary wellness services. Our work does not diagnose or treat medical or psychiatric conditions and is not a substitute for care from a licensed medical or mental health provider.
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