I’m Sylvie Rivin, the founder of Inner Routes Hypnotherapy.
My practice is built on years of study, life experience, and a deep belief in the power of the subconscious mind to support healing & personal growth.
My Own Route to Hypnotherapy
My path to becoming a hypnotherapist began long before my official certification. With a background in Psychology and Theatre Arts from Sonoma State University, I’ve always been drawn to understanding the human experience—how we think, feel, and change.
I completed my training at the Hypnotherapy Training Institute (HTI) in Corte Madera, CA, where I studied with some of the most respected teachers in the field, including Randall Churchill, it’s Founder and Director. He’s the author of award-winning hypnotherapy books studied world-wide.
I have been a Clinical Hypnotherapist since 2023, certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE). I earned a Regression Specialist certification that year, followed by an Advanced Clinical Therapist certification in 2024 from HTI.
My training also includes coaching programs under Corina Lavonne and Crystal Cook Coaching Academy—skills I frequently integrate into my work with clients. And I’m constantly learning new techniques, exploring emerging research, and expanding my ability to help clients meet their goals effectively.
My approach is client-centered.
I create a peaceful space where my clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. I see each person as the expert of their own experience and tailor every session to their unique needs, values, and goals.
We grow by looking both outward and inward.
Often, my clients come to hypnotherapy looking for specific answers or relief and I try to help them see that the process of change can actually be enjoyable, even when working through challenging situations.
Nothing makes me happier than when I witness a client discover the strength and clarity that they hold within themselves.
“I’m so grateful for the healing and changes that came from my sessions with Sylvie.”
The Inner Routes Story
A heart. A sapling. Roots. A dream.
My practice’s name and logo tell the story of a dream I had, which I described to a close artist friend, who then drew this for me. It’s a depiction of how growth and change truly happen.
Growth is a process that often only occurs when we trace our inner roots to the heart of the matter. Once we see and understand what is in our heart, in the roots of our own subconscious, we can begin to change and grow into a healthy, flourishing sapling.
Inner Routes Hypnotherapy is here to guide you through that process.