Schedule Internship Sessions
You are invited to experience Hypnosis, a powerful tool for creating positive changes.
The Motivational Institute of Hypnotherapy is excited to announce that three of our hypnotherapy graduates will participate in a twelve-week clinic. The interns will see clients by appointment beginning in March 2026.
Each one-hour session is only $49. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Miracles for Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of critically ill children and their families in need.
Book your appointment today. Call Mary now at (949) 415-8354, as they book up quickly.
The Motivational Institute of Hypnotherapy (MIOH) is one of two schools nationwide offering a supervised clinical internship.
Meet Our Interns
Mary Mauro
Hi, I’m Mary Mauro—certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Energy Psychology.
My path into this work is deeply personal. In 2013, I was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma while raising two young children. After years of intensive treatments—including two bone marrow transplants—I reached permanent remission. But even as my body recovered, my nervous system stayed stuck in survival mode. Between medical trauma and earlier life stress, I was living with persistent anxiety and PTSD.
Years later, after moving to California, I took a hypnosis and NLP class from The Motivational Institute of Hypnotherapy—and felt immediate relief. I continued learning and practicing, and the changes lasted: I became calm, energetic, and at peace, with a strong sense of safety in my body for the first time in my life.
Today, I draw on my understanding of this work and my wisdom (not only from the classroom but also from my personal challenges and perseverance) to help my clients create meaningful change by harnessing the profound power of their minds.
If I can do it, you can too. And I’d love to show you how!
Lester Brown – Executive Coach
For three decades, I served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, reaching the rank of Captain. Throughout that time, whether commanding a ship at sea or leading a major shore command, my most vital tool wasn’t my engineering degree or my MBA —it was the ability to listen. I learned to hear what was being said and, more importantly, what was left unsaid in high-pressure environments.
I have guided large organizations by creating a vision and implementing strategies to achieve it. I have navigated intense struggles, both public and private, learning that the “muck” we find ourselves in is the exact nutrient we need to grow. This resilience led me to a more profound calling: blending military leadership and executive coaching with clinical hypnotherapy to help you align your conscious goals with your subconscious power.
I understand that willpower often fails because the subconscious—the “engine room” of the mind—still runs old scripts of anxiety, fear, or habit. I specialize in helping you rewire those automatic responses to remove the blockages that keep you from reaching your “next level”.
If I could navigate through the storms to find the light, I know you can, too. I am here to listen, strategize, and help you rise fearlessly.
Chris Fiore
If you’re seeking real, lasting change, you’re in the right place. I help individuals reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, build confidence, and create healthier patterns through compassionate, evidence-informed therapy and hypnotherapy. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy, Ericksonian techniques, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Energy Psychology to help you access your inner strengths and move forward with clarity and confidence. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and practice as an Associate LMFT and Associate LPCC, bringing clinical training and heart-centered care to every session. I believe deeply in the power of hypnotherapy to help people access inner resources, reduce emotional distress, and develop healthier patterns that support long-term mental and emotional well-being.
Beyond private practice, I work at a private school supporting children and young adults with autism, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ individuals. This work continually deepens my empathy and reinforces my belief that everyone deserves to feel understood, safe, and empowered. I am deeply passionate about helping people overcome mental health challenges and reconnect with their resilience so they can live with greater peace, balance, and purpose. I hope to hear from you soon and look forward to working together to help you become your very best self.