Schedule Internship Sessions

You are invited to experience hypnosis, a powerful tool for creating positive change.

The Motivational Institute of Hypnotherapy is excited to announce that two of our hypnotherapy graduates will participate in a twelve-week clinic. The interns will see clients by appointment starting in October 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 Jessica now at (619) 786-0890, as appointments book up quickly. They also offer holiday gift certificates.

The Motivational Institute of Hypnotherapy (MIOH) is one of two schools nationwide offering a supervised clinical internship.

Meet Our Interns

Jessica Soliz

I am a wife and mom of three, and for much of my adult life I have been a stay-at-home Mom, a fitness instructor, and a small business owner. I have loved raising my family, but for years I felt a tug in my heart that I was meant to do something more.

I have always been fascinated by psychology and by why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. My connection to hypnotherapy began in my twenties, when I experienced it firsthand while struggling with emotional overeating. That experience stayed with me and sparked a lasting curiosity about the subconscious mind and about why we can consciously want to change yet still find ourselves repeating the same patterns.

Years later, I finally followed that calling and began my formal training in Energy Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy, NLP, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. I’m excited to keep growing as a Clinical Hypnotherapy Intern.

I am passionate about helping people create meaningful change in their lives, whether they are navigating anxiety, stress, confidence, relationships, emotional patterns, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck. My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate space where clients can better understand the patterns shaping their lives, reconnect with their inner strengths, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.

Google phone # (619)-786-0890
Charity of choice – Miracles for Kids/Babies

Thank you,
Jessica

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!