Smita Chand, July 29, 2024

A friend of mine recommended that I connect with Don (who he said was a “gift”) after I told him that I had been struggling with various aspects of my life post-trauma. I did one session to start and then a package of sessions. I first want to say that Don has a very beautiful/peaceful/calm/healing energy and he genuinely cares and wants to help – while empowering you with tools to help yourself (he emphasizes that HE is not doing anything TO YOU which I loved because I have worked with various practitioners and different modalities that create the opposite context where their goal seems to be relying on them to feel good for perpetuity).

As I just expressed to Don after we wrapped our final session of the package that this last session felt like this very powerful sum total culmination of all of the sessions before it which, in reflection, felt like seeds that were planted to eventually bloom.

& I am mentioning that here so that – if you choose to work with Don – you are patient with the process because each person‘s experience will be relative to THEM & will depend on so many factors Including the severity of what brought them to seek hypnosis.

For me personally… In 2012, I became something I never expected to become (a domestic violence survivor) and I lived through extreme nonstop trauma over seven months followed by 12 years of doing the deep (& often exhausting) healing work that would often make me “feel *good* temporarily” but nothing really ever lasted.

As such, I so wish that I could have experienced what I did with Don far earlier in my healing journey, but I am so glad to have had the opportunity now. Don is absolutely a GIFT (I feel so deeply connected to my being one too) and I highly recommend him.

Mike Craig, June 17, 2024

I will admit that when I first started hypnotherapy with Dr Pelles I was not convinced I would see any positive changes. Not knowing what to expect, I imagined myself not fully taking advantage of the sessions. Dr Pelles however, is a patient but direct therapist who was able to help me relax and accept the opportunity to see real change. I had a large number of issues to work through, some involving physical and some more emotional. Even though I was sometimes overwhelmed by the size of the problems, he was able to help me order and prioritize them, giving me a life-strategy to go forward with confidence. He taught me new skills for relaxing, down-grading anxiety, pain management and the ability to rewire defeatism into boldness. I highly recommend Dr. Pelles to anyone desiring change and willing to do the work.

Moran, September 20, 2023

I experience anxiety, a sense of feeling trapped in confined spaces, e.g. elevators, or a situation where I felt pressure to remain, e.g dental chair. Years of traditional therapy had minimal impact and I thought I would try a different route. Dr. Pelles gave me a number of techniques to use which have been helpful in minimizing the anticipatory dread in these kinds of situations. I was able to get through a CT scan by using the self-calming techniques and have scheduled a dental exam with the expectation that I can, again, benefit from this new behavioral skill set.

Nolan Burke, August 2, 2024

I recently had an excellent experience with Dr. Pelles and highly recommend his services. Our sessions were virtual which worked well with my schedule, and I felt at ease from the beginning. Dr. Pelles is both highly professional and incredibly compassionate. His expertise in hypnosis is clear, and his approach is very effective.I sought help for anxiety, phobias, and pain management, and after just a few sessions, I noticed significant improvements. The deep meditation exercises he taught me were immensely helpful, and ones I an use long into the future to maintain my new serene state. Additionally, I’ve been able to connect with my inner “power self”, allowing me to develop long-desired character traits.If you’re considering hypnosis, book an appointment with Dr. Pelles. His dedication to helping clients achieve their goals is truly inspiring. Thank you, Dr. Pelles, for the positive impact you’ve had on my life!

Daisy Rodriguez, September 2, 2023

I’m extremely happy I found Dr. Pelles after reading about the benefits of hypnotherapy. He helped me with the complaints I had that were interfering in my daily life and relationships with others. I immediately felt emotionally better and most importantly he taught me about techniques that I can use to be more aware of myself and others, and dissipate uncomfortable and negatives sensations and emotions when needed. Dr. Pelles was very kind and pleasant throughout the sessions and I always felt comfortable!

Michael B. April 18, 2024 I was a pack-a-day smoker for forty years. I met with Dr. Don for one session in 2015 and have been smoke-free ever since. To say he helped extend my life would be an understatement. I highly recommend his services

Marco O. December 24, 2019: A family member referred me to Donald after doing a few sessions. He could feel a positive difference in his life and honestly I could feel a better energy from him. Although, I was skeptical, I decided to give it a shot with an open mind. I’m extremely glad I did.

The initial 90 min assessment was mostly me talking about the changes I wanted in my life and in the last few minutes he introduced me to some of meditation exercises I can use for stress management. Admittedly, I’m terrible at visualization and because I was expecting hypnosis to be like something out of a movie I felt slightly underwhelmed but something in my gut told me to just give it a shot so I signed up for the package. The very next session was amazing. He did an exercise with me which I can only describe as guiding me though a conversation with myself. It led me to a deep truth about me and why I worry. I actually cried and felt an overwhelming sense of release. I know that being aware of this deep truth or “why” will have an impact on my life forever. I have had two more session since then and they have been great, too. We talk about what’s going on, he’s attentive and listens and then he guides me through meditation exercises to help me relax in those situations. As a person who has never been able to meditate before, I am actually finding it easier to do it. It’s still not easy, but I can feel the progression.Also, here is one suggestion that I can give to those who are interested. Tell him how you feel when going through the exercises! There are a few times that I’m having difficulty with certain exercises so I let him know and he approaches it a different way or moves on to another exercise. If you don’t speak up when you’re not connecting with an exercise and decide to “just go with it” you’ll likely end up disappointed.In summary, I would say if you’re open minded, this is worth it. Don’t expect amazing results immediately. The problems we have were built up in more than a day, in many cases for years, so we can’t expect them to be resolved in one session. But Don is great and I would absolutely recommend him

Phil J., Herndon, VA December 22, 2019: I experienced life changing results after only a few sessions with Don Pelles.  His one-on-one guidance has given me the skills and knowledge to navigate the course I chose.

I struggled for months (probably years) to seek clarity on why I seem to have lost drive and optimism and sense of direction.  My anxiety and stress continued to escalate as I found myself increasingly making excuses for not having control of my own professional and personal wellbeing and outcome.  My physical health declined as I withdrew from activities I once enjoyed that kept me balanced and energized.  Whether you call it fate or something spiritual I am thankful to have met Don.  His stewardship on helping me understand how to exercise control of my life was the best gift ever to myself.

Colin Cooper, Raleigh, NC, October 22, 2022: Don is a seasoned compassionate master hypnotherapist. He is patient, and very skilled. I am a colleague, fellow hypnotherapist, Industrial/organizational Psychologist, Reiki Master Teachers and friend. He helped me lessen my pain from Fibromyalgia and IBS. Try using his services and make your own assessment. Colin Cooper, Ph.D., Cht., RMt and OM.