River Valley Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapist - Hypnotist

Boise, ID

Rating: 4.9 stars from 58 reviews

Jessica Hixson has an innate intuitive ability to pinpoint the root causes of dysfunction and dis-ease. She has a profound gift for guiding people through the process of change. What this means for you is RESULTS.

Specializations: Addiction, Anxiety & Stress, Pain Management, Sleep & Insomnia, Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, Gut Hypnotherapy, Grief Loss, Addiction Recovery, Ibs Digestive, Sleep Disorders

Credentials: Certified Hypnotherapist, certified Hypnotherapist, National Guild of Hypnotists

Phone: (208) 921-2887

Address: 300 Main St #206, Boise, ID 83702, USA

I’ve been working with Jessica since the beginning of this year, and I can genuinely say she is one of the most impactful therapists I’ve ever had the privilege of working with. While she specializes in hypnotherapy, what she offers is so much more than that. She brings an incredible level of patience, compassion, and insight to every session, and she has helped me navigate some of the most important areas of my life with such care. Jessica has guided me through setting healthier boundaries, understanding my nervous system, healing long-standing patterns, and developing tools I use daily. She’s also helped me improve my relationship with food and supported me on my weight-loss journey in a way that feels grounded and sustainable. On top of that, she’s helped me work through the emotional challenges that come with having alcoholism in my family—something I had struggled to cope with for years. Her approach is gentle yet effective, and she always meets me exactly where I’m at. I’ve seen more progress, clarity, and emotional regulation in these months with her than I have in years of other modalities. If you’re considering hypnotherapy—or honestly, even just looking for a therapist who truly listens and helps you grow—Jessica is absolutely incredible. I can’t recommend her enough. - It's Jen, 5 stars

I contacted this hypnotherapist because I thought that I might having some lingering issues with some childhood trauma that I had. We talked on the phone about the various depths that she could put me under, deep hypnosis or light and the layers in between. I specifically and repeatedly told her that I wanted to go deep and that I wanted to touch upon that specific childhood trauma. I didn't want to be strung along like a chiropractor trying to schedule you for a lifetime of visits and then convince you that you needed them to have good bone placement or in my case, an endless series of hypnotherapy sessions to address a single problem. She was expensive, but I believed from the phone conversation, that she was competent, she was not. She didn't do a deep dive as I specifically asked for, she didn't even bring the topic that I had come in to address up, she didn't talk about it at all, but rather just random current and irrelevant past issues that served no practical purpose. I don't feel at all like I was under hypnosis in any fashion at any time, despite the fact that she thinks that I was. I felt like I had just paid a lot of money to a palm reader or tarot cards or an astrologist, not a trained professional. If you want to waste your money, by all means, go see this woman, i'm sure that she has some ocean front property that she could sell you off 8th street. Maybe others have had better luck with her, and I could consider that possibility, if she had not completely ignored and disregarded the primary reason that I came in, didn't put me into a deep hypnosis which I specifically asked for and I don't believed that I was in fact under hypnosis at all and I know myself pretty well. I was really looking for some answers, what I got, was an empty wallet and the distinct feeling that I had just been disrespected and played. I prefer to be polite to everyone and give the benefit of the doubt when possible or reasonable, but this woman was a mistake, she played me and was dismissive which, to say the least, I didn't appreciate. Absolutely 0 recommendation for this person. She doesn't address the stated problem, she doesn't consider the wishes of the patient, she doesn't seem, from my perspective, to even be able to induce hypnosis at all. I will not be returning to this person. I prefer professionals who act professional, respect their patients and treat the patients problem, not just drain their wallets. - Kevin Whitesides (Kevin), 1 stars

After just the first two sessions, I was able to function without have panic attacks. Jessica is just amazing and truly helped my anxiety go down! Thank you Jessica! - Taylor Netz, 5 stars

Finding Jessica has healed me in so many ways I didn’t think was possible. I never thought I would be able to sleep peacefully ever again. After having just a few sessions with her, my quality of sleep had improved tremendously. I was shocked! Not only had my sleep improved, but my overall way of living life flourished. Hypnotherapy is a game changer and Jessica is amazing at what she does. She is such a caring, calming, non judgmental person who makes you feel so safe and seen. Because of her I’m finally starting to feel at ease with my life. I highly recommend - Madeleine O’Brien, 5 stars

5 stars is not nearly enough. Jessica has been instrumental in providing me not only a sense of peace, but helping me build the tools I need to better care for myself. Extremely welcoming and easy to talk to, and has given me amazing advice for anything I’ve sought her help with. I’ll be honest, I arrived a sceptic and she knew it. But after one session I knew this was the best therapy for me. I encourage you all to give her a shot. You’ll be surprised. - Matt K, 5 stars