1. Neurology: The mind and how we think.
2. Linguistics: How we use language and how it affects us.
3. Programming: How we sequence our actions to achieve our goals.
There is no official definition of NLP. NLP is essentially a toolbox. The models, techniques and strategies of NLP help us understand how the language we use influences the way we think and the results we get. NLP techniques are used in a wide variety of fields such as counseling, sports, business, law, education, and sales. The techniques were developed from studying how top people in different fields obtained outstanding results. NLP techniques are models of excellence. There are many models of excellence within the NLP toolbox.
NLP tools are practical. NLP is a set of models, skills, and techniques for thinking and acting effectively in the world.
The purpose of NLP is to be useful, to increase choice, and to enhance the quality of life. It encourages new thinking, new choices and acknowledges the positive intentions behind all behavior.
I use NLP to help you understand your own mind and how you think and why you behave the way you do. I help you learn to manage moods and emotions and reprogram the way you process information so that it leads to more success. Working with NLP techniques requires that you be curious and willing to experiment.
If you have a desire to change and are willing to learn new ways of being, with yourself, your thoughts and with others; then change is possible. Our thinking patterns affect every aspect of our lives. I habitually incorporate NLP techniques with techniques and strategies of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They work serendipitously together. I also frequently combine hypnosis with the CBT and NLP techniques to achieve faster and long-lasting results.
NPL can help with specific challenges or issues or the techniques can be used more generically to improve your life.
The idea behind NLP is that people operate by internal “maps” of the world that they learn through experiences. Often, you are not consciously aware of what you are doing that works for or against you. You can use NLP to elicit your inner thoughts, like words or pictures, or feelings and beliefs. Once you know these pieces of the puzzle, you can change them.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming was initially developed by Dr. Richard Bandler (a Mathematician) and John Grinder (an Associate Professor of Linguistics). They both worked at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in the early 1970s.
Bandler and Grinder believed it was possible to identify the patterns of thoughts and behaviors of successful individuals and to teach them to others.
No. NLP alone is not hypnosis. NLP techniques can be used in combination with hypnosis and can also be used without using hypnosis.
Tony Robbins is famous for using and teaching many NLP techniqus.
“I was able to finally be confident when giving a presentation at work. I learned how to change the images in my head and to challenge the beliefs I had about my own abilities.”
~Aiden J. April 2018
“I would get incredibly anxious every time I had to talk in a meeting at work. That is no longer the case. Hypnosis helped me develop the confidence I needed .”
~Matt K. February 2020
*Note: I used NLP and hypnosis together when I worked with Matt.
“My relationship with my mother has completely changed thanks to the help I received from Dr. Linda. What I learned from her was extremely helpful.”
~ Amelia K. December 2019
Our sessions are going to be different from anything you’ve done before. I use an integrated approach to work with both your conscious and unconscious mind to release negative feelings and integrate new skills and strategies. I use cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), combined with hypnosis, neuro-linguistics programing techniques (NLP), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help you take back control of your life.
I customize your sessions to your particular needs so you get exactly what you need to get the results you want.