Client Success Stories

From Failing Mom to Whole & Happy Mom.

"When I began working with Patty, everything in Motherhood seemed to feel overwhelming. I felt like I was under constant pressure to be the perfect mom and failing, which led me to feel anxious and worried. I was not the mom I wanted to be. Patty taught me several things to do and walked me through them Hypnosis. She taught me how to use the tools if I ever need them. It has been so helpful to know what to do and how to do it when life happens. I am now not only the mom I wanted to be, but the mother my kids need me to be." -A.M.

Second time Mama, First time HypnoBirther.

"Patty, is one of the most amazing people that I have had the pleasure of knowing. We met through my brother and sister. When she found out I was pregnant with my second child, she did not hesitate to text me and ask if I wanted to join the Hypnobirthing class. Unfortunately at the time I financially couldn’t but she helped me so that I could make it to the series of classes. I was only about 15 weeks pregnant at the time and ever since that first class she has supported my pregnancy journey, making sure I make it to the classes, giving me advice and so much more. I know that when I get closer to my birth she will be helping me prepare mentally and emotionally. I am so beyond grateful to have her in my life." -N.V.

VBAC Warrior in 3 Pushes!

"Thank you, Patty, I couldn't have done it without you, 3 pushes and I pulled her out! The world needs to know how amazing you guys are. HypnoBirthing and your VBAC Education group made such a difference for my husband and I in this birth." -K.L.

From Overwhelmed to Confident Mom!

"Patty gets me. She's a mom and she understands that motherhood is not easy. When I started with Patty, I felt overwhelmed and like I couldn't be the mom that I wanted to be. I felt nervous, doubtful and unsure of what to do, I even had a hard time sleeping. Everyone had an opinion and that made me feel even more anxious. Working with Patty, I was able to put all my thoughts out there and she helped me to make it all make sense. I learned that I didn't have to know everything, I just had to know the next right thing, and that stuck with me, it's become my mantra! Patty was able to help me realize that I was a good mom and that I that was enough. I now enjoy being a mom, even if I don't always know what to do." -N.B.

HypnoBirthing VBAC Victory.

"I left you a little something by your door. Thank you so much for everything! Couldn’t have done it without your support :)" -M.B.

Whole, Healed, Empowered Mama.

"They say when you're a mom that it takes a village - that you need to find your tribe. Since social media connects us all, I reached out looking for support mid pregnancy and Patty not only commented on my post, she messaged me with her number and from that first phone call I knew I had found someone who would change the course of my pregnancy. I decided to sign up for her hypnobirthing class as well as her vbac workshop. Patty is the kind of instructor that will cater to who you are as a person and your individual needs it makes a world of difference. She was there for me for the rest of my pregnancy, she was one of the first people I messaged during my labor and she has been the most supportive shoulder to lean on post partum. I am so incredibly thankful for having met her when I did and for the impact she's had on my birth story. " -Y. A.

Birth Preferences to support your Birth Goals.

"I went into this class with zero expectations and left with a wonderful feeling thanks to Patty. I never knew this existed! I thought you take your epidural and go along your merry way. I always thought birth was painful and the price we paid for Eve taking that apple. She’s a great instructor, always available and ready to answer questions and support you as needed. She made time for me personally, and helped me put together my birth preferences ahead of time. I wish she offered doula services as well!" -A.B.

Positive Perspective Shift in Pregnancy & Birth.

"Working with Patty has been a positive experience. I'm really happy I took this Hypnobirthing class. You gave me a new and better perspective on birth that I wish I had before." -A.L.H

Visualized her Goals for Clarity.

"A wonderful experience learning to quiet the mind and work on visualizing my goals while allowing myself to self reflect on what’s been accomplished and the missing pieces in my current projects with a calm state of mind. Highly recommended!" -M.R.E.

Used Tools & Faith for a Beautiful Birth.

"I gave birth to my baby girl on Sunday night! Shel was 6lb 15 oz. 20 3/4”. She’s beautiful! I did the vaginal birth with no epidural. What I learned in your classes was extremely helpful! I implemented everything as best possible. Thank you and God bless!!" -D.B.

Partner Support & HypnoBirthing Breathing.

"I had my healthy baby boy all natural, no epidural. Thank you. My husband was a trooper and let me tell you the HypnoBirthing breathing techniques really helped me out a lot!" -A.H.

Tired and Overthinking to Refreshed and Energized.

"As a mom, I struggled to sleep. I felt tired, but the moment I put my head on the pillow, I would start thinking of everything. I wondered if I had done enough for my kids, I thought of what I had done, what I didn't do, and all the things I still had to do. I would sometimes feel overwhelmed and would have a hard time going to sleep and staying asleep. Patty helped me to not only stop that overthinking, but also helped me learn ways to quiet my brain and relax my body so I could fall asleep and stay asleep. With Patty's help, I now feel more myself, have more energy and am productive and focussed." K.P.

Released resistance, Free to live Confidently.

"Patty is the best! Highly recommend a session with Patty! It was such a liberating experience! It is sooo freeing to let go of the resistance and being empowered! To do all the things you have been wanting to do and be! Patty makes you feel comfortable and is easy to trust! Thank you for doing an amazing job!" -G.Z.

Healing in Pregnancy led to Transformational VBAC Birth.

"When I think of my daughter’s birth last year, I think of Patty. May sound odd, but without Patty’s services of individual integrative hypnosis and the Hypnobirthing program, I would have not been able to successfully have a unmedicated VBAC & work on healing the grief I was experiencing from my grandfather’s passing while I was pregnant. Patty even held virtual session with me while I was at the hospital getting induced. She played a key role in supporting my birthing journey. I am tremendously grateful for her work & caring nature. She will forever be someone that marked my life significantly in such a positive way. " -N.F.

Tools to Achieve Freedom from Anxiety.

"Patty, Thank you so much for all your help. I am happy to report I haven't really needed to use the tools we practiced much. I haven’t really had much anxiety; stress for sure; but nothing that has brought me down. If I've felt any anxiety at all. I’ve been able to get through it right away and the finger tool you showed me I used once, that helped so much." -B.R.

Perfect & Easy Water Birth.

"I had my baby in the water exactly as I envisioned it, was magnificent!!! I am grateful for such an amazing support. My birth was so easy and perfect. Thank you!!!!" -K.D.

Prepared, Calm, Empowered Couple.

"Loved my Hypnobirthing class experience. Left feeling so much more prepared, confident, and calmer than I would have expected. Also loved learning relaxation/breathing techniques that can be used outside of just labor. I’m surprised how much my partner also enjoyed & how his perception of his role in labor has shifted. We both feel empowered and ready thanks to Hypnobirthing!" -V. J.

Released Anxiety, Gained Focus & Growth.

"Working with Patty has helped me to unscramble my eggs. She helped me separate the whites from the yolks and now I can do whatever I want with them. I can even bake. I no longer carry the weight of the anxiety I used to feel and am cracking on my projects." -V.M.

An Empowered & Educated Advocate for VBAC Birth.

"I feel so much more empowered and aware of my options for my VBAC Birth, I feel like I really have a chance to be heard and to advocate for myself and my family. I have all the tools that I need to have a calm and confident experience." -M.E.

Unmedicated Magical Water Birth.

"Ah we are in an absolute newborn love bubble. 🥰 Thank you so much!! So happy and grateful for everything we learned with you—I was able to have the unmedicated water birth of my dreams ✨🥲🙏🏼" -D. & J. B.

Create the Birth you Envision.

"A wonderful place to learn more about what to really expect for birth and labor and how to advocate for the birth you want. Wish more places were like this! Thank you!" -A.L.

HypnoBirthing Couple had the VBAC of their Dreams.

"Thank you Patty. I still can’t believe it. Since the birth of Lucía I was preparing for it. It was such a healing and wonderful experience. Chris was amazing. I actually got him a little gift yesterday and said also thank you to him for being there fore me all the time and never questioning my dream of having a VBAC. He also gained so much confident thru the class and changed his mind set that it is possible to have a relaxed and calm birth which we at the end had. I never imagined that our baby would be that tall and heavy. HypnoBirthing and the confidence it gave us was so helpful to have the VBAC of our dreams" -M.R & C.R.

From Anxious & Shaking to Peaceful & Calm.

"Patty is one of the most amazing therapists and hypnotherapists that I had met. Recently I saw her for a session as I got severe anxiety after a dog attack. I had daily panic attacks for a week as a result of reliving the experience every time I had to talk about the incident. With her gentle guidance and soothing voice, she took me from shaking all over my body to a state of peace and calm. I will continue seeing her and I highly recommend her services to anyone who wants to feel better, release repressed emotions and physical symptoms that talk therapy is not able to. Patty's gift is especially working with mothers & women's health. " -M.

Tired and Uncomfortable to Rested and Refreshed.

"I was 8 months pregnant and was having such a hard time sleeping. The weight of my belly, having to get up to pee a million times and all the aches. No matter how much I tried or how many pillows I used, I could not get good sleep..Patty helped me to finally learn how to relax my mind and body and get to sleep without all the worries I had. She showed me different things I could do, we practiced and they worked. They were super easy to use and they worked every time I did them. She even should me how to use them after baby arrives when I will be getting less sleep so I can get good sleep. I am so happy to finally feel rested and refreshed." N.S.

Marisol Blanco, Psy.D., LMHC

"Patty is truly dedicated to her profession. Helping others is her passion and it is evident from the moment clients/families and colleagues interact with her. She is ethical, compassionate, and client-centered. I have known her for over 15 years and I would never hesitate to refer to her."

Maria Martinez Salazar, Ph.D., LMHC

"Patty is an amazing therapist and coach! Her smile puts any mother at ease. I highly recommend her services. Make sure you visit her website to see the comprehensive menu of services. "

Yoly Leal Castellanos, HBCE, LC, Doula

"Patty is a amazing professional. I have seen and heard from my clients the fabulous help she has given them. I have seen great changes in them as their Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator or Lactation Consultant. I highly recommend Patty Castellanos at The Expression Center."

Mateja Petje, MS, LMFT, CCH

"I have known Patty for several years now. She is truly gifted therapist and healer who always has her clients' best interest in mind. She is an expert when it comes to working with women and mothers on their journey through motherhood and beyond. Patty is one of the kindest and most compassionate people I know. I highly recommend her services especially if you want to have a pain-free and relaxing birth and taking advantage of her hypnobirthing classes, workshops, or working with Patty one-on-one to get the best results!"

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