When I first moved to Stonebridge in 2007, I never imagined how much this community would mean to me. Like many of you, I’ve built a life here and managed marriage, divorce, motherhood, career shifts, and even a full hip replacement.  And through it all, I’ve discovered one thing: Life happens and time always passes.

Even when I believed I was “fixed,” there were moments that knocked me off balance. You’ve probably had them, too. And what I’ve learned is that we all need a modality (real, effective tools) to help us get back to ourselves.

For me, that modality is hypnosis.

I didn’t set out to become a hypnotherapist. I already had a career. I became one because hypnosis changed my life.

After years of navigating loss, burnout, and major life transitions, hypnosis gave me something I couldn’t find anywhere else: a way to create deep, lasting change without years of reliving my pain.

In fact, research shows just how powerful it is:

When I experienced that kind of transformation, I knew I had to pay it forward to my neighbors, my friends, and anyone silently carrying more than they should have to. That’s why I got certified in hypnosis and why I joined Meridian Peak Hypnosis in Lisle.

At Meridian Peak, I work alongside 3 other amazing hypnotherapists including Marc Holm, the owner and a true leader in the mental health space. Our mission is simple: to help people feel better, faster without judgment, and without years of therapy.

If you picture stage hypnosis or “mind control,” erase that image. Hypnosis is a natural, relaxed state where you can access the subconscious mind, the part of you responsible for 95% of your daily decisions, behaviors, and emotional responses. It’s where your “autopilot” lives. That’s where old programming like fear, worry, or habits you can’t break gets stored. And that’s why hypnosis works when nothing else does: it updates the program, instead of just managing the symptoms.

Every week, I sit with:

In 4–6 sessions, clients often experience:

My original concern was resolved long ago with hypnosis. I still see and appreciate how I grew during that time. The new self-awareness I achieved has become a healthy lifestyle I practice every day. While I don’t need regular sessions anymore, I know I can always schedule with my hypnotherapist for support if I need it.

This work has become more than a career; it's my passion project. It’s why I co-created the “Remember You” Podcast, where we talk about reinvention, resilience, and all the messy, beautiful parts of being human. Because I believe in something bigger than “self-help.” I believe in community help. And that starts right here in Stonebridge.

From My Heart to Yours, You may not see me at every party, but I see you:

You’re not broken. You’re brilliant. And sometimes, all it takes is the right nudge to remember that. If you’ve been curious about hypnosis or just want to talk, I’d love to connect. I see clients part-time at Meridian Peak in Lisle and offer virtual sessions.

coslen@meridianpeak.com
Free 15-minute consultations available.

When one of us heals, it lifts the whole neighborhood. And that’s the kind of love I want to keep spreading one session, one story, one neighbor at a time.

Got a story of reinvention or resilience? I co-host the Remember You Podcast, and we’d love to feature you. Email me with “Podcast Guest: Stonebridge” in the subject line.

4300 Commerce Ct. Suite 318 - Lisle

(630) 686-2626