Question 1

What is The Gateway Process?

Accepted Answer

The Gateway Process is a precision method for reorganizing the nervous system after trauma, conditioning, or chronic stress.
 It combines hypnotic regression, neurological repatterning, somatic integration, and subconscious reframing to create fast, measurable change without emotional re-injury or years of talk therapy.
Instead of dissecting pain endlessly, it works by:
 • Neutralizing the emotional charge of past experiences
 • Rewriting the meaning stored in the subconscious
 • Updating the nervous system to a state of safety
 • Installing new patterns that support the life you want
It is a structured, guided process that shifts your internal operating system from survival mode to creation mode—without reliving trauma.

NLP has been considered an effective approach to PTSD treatment, as well as phobias and some anxieties, primarily through one important aspect of NLP – Kinesthetic Dissociation (V-KD).

A Gateway session rewires pathways in the nervous system, and those changes consolidate during deep sleep cycles.
 Your brain literally reorganizes the new patterns you created.
When you’re asleep:
 • The nervous system processes unresolved survival responses
 • Synaptic pruning eliminates old trauma-based wiring
 • Memory reconsolidation locks in the new programming
 • The body shifts into parasympathetic repair mode
 • The subconscious integrates the emotional reframes

So after a session:
 • Avoid intense emotional conversations
 • Go easy on stimulants or alcohol
 • Prioritize rest, quiet, and hydration
 
After the first night of sleep, most clients report:
 • A sense of lightness
 • Absence of the emotional trigger
 • Clarity
 • Peace in the nervous system
 • A feeling of space instead of pressure
 • New thought patterns automatically emerging

Question 2

What is included in the cost?

Accepted Answer

The initial session typically lasts up to two hours. While it is rare for a session to run longer, it is possible depending on the individual’s process. The neurological repatterning method used in The Gateway Process is highly efficient, often achieving results that traditional therapy may require months or years to approach—saving clients significant time, emotional energy, and financial investment.
The intention of this work is to eliminate PTSD symptoms in a single session. The structure of the process is consistent, with personalized adjustments based on each client’s unique nervous system responses. You remain in full control throughout the experience; you do the internal work, and I serve as the guide.
Following the session, we schedule a two-week follow-up assessment using the GATEWAY CTI-100 scoring system to measure objective change. If the score has not reduced below 20 at that time, additional check-ins are scheduled at four weeks and six weeks to track progressive integration. All follow-up assessments are included in the original cost.
If your score has not decreased to below 20 by the six-week assessment, a second session is provided at no additional charge.

Timely follow-up assessments are essential for accurate tracking and successful completion of the process. Clients agree to complete the scheduled CTI-100 follow-up tests promptly when requested.
 Failure to complete assessments within the outlined timeframe may result in forfeiture of eligibility for the complimentary second session.

Question 3

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Traumatic experiences become encoded in the brain as emotional memories. When the nervous system is overwhelmed, the amygdala—the part of the brain responsible for threat detection and survival responses—stores the experience in a way that keeps the body prepared for danger. This can leave a person stuck in fight-or-flight, or sympathetic nervous system dominance, which can manifest as hypervigilance, anxiety, emotional reactivity, exhaustion, and difficulty regulating the body and mind.
When the nervous system remains in survival mode, the body is unable to return to homeostasis, the balanced state where repair, digestion, hormonal regulation, immune function, and restorative sleep occur. Over time, this chronic stress state can contribute to a wide range of physical and emotional challenges.
During The Gateway Process, you are guided through a structured neurological repatterning technique designed to disentangle the traumatic memory from the survival response that has kept it active. Rather than reliving the trauma, the process gently allows the brain to reorganize where and how the memory is stored—shifting it from the amygdala’s emergency center into areas of the brain responsible for context, meaning, and narrative memory.
When the emotional charge is removed, the event becomes neutral, experienced as something that happened rather than something that is still happening internally. The nervous system can finally stand down, allowing the body to return to balance and safety.

Question 4

Do I talk about my trauma?

Accepted Answer

No. In The Gateway Process, you do not need to talk about or describe the traumatic events from your past. The work is designed to access and reorganize the way the nervous system has stored those experiences—not to analyze them cognitively or retell the story.
Discussing traumatic events in detail can reinforce the existing neurological pathways that keep the body in a survival response. The nervous system responds to remembered trauma as if it is happening in the present moment, which is why traditional talk-focused approaches may feel emotionally overwhelming or slow to produce change.
This modality bypasses the need for storytelling or emotional reactivation. You remain privately connected to your internal experience while being guided through a structured neurological repatterning process that allows the brain to separate the emotional charge from the memory itself.
You are not required to share any personal details about what happened.
 You are always in control.

Question 5

Is this in person or online?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are held online via Zoom, using a computer or mobile device. A secure session link will be emailed prior to your appointment. The process typically requires 1–2 hours, and it is important that you are in a quiet, private space without interruptions or distractions.
Follow-up is included with the initial fee. A phone check-in will be scheduled 10–14 days after your session to review progress and assess your CTI-100 score.

Question 6

Does this work for everyone?

Accepted Answer

This process is highly effective for most individuals; however, there are circumstances in which it may not be the appropriate fit. Eligibility is determined through the initial assessment completed before scheduling a session. In some cases—particularly where certain mental health conditions are present or where an individual is unable to engage with the process—this modality may not be suitable.
Successful outcomes require willing participation, openness, and a genuine desire for change. The work is most effective when clients are ready to take responsibility for their healing and fully engage in the process. If someone is resistant, not internally motivated, or pursuing the work solely to satisfy another person, results are significantly less likely. For parents seeking support for a child, the child must personally want to participate.
Creating space for integration is essential. Clients are encouraged to allow time for rest and to avoid returning immediately to highly stressful environments, as this may interfere with the nervous system’s ability to consolidate the changes.
While the same structured protocol is used for all clients, each person’s experience is unique and results vary based on individual readiness, nervous system response, and follow-through.

Question 7

I have been diagnosed with _____ mental disorder, can this help?

Accepted Answer

Many mental health conditions share overlapping symptoms—such as difficulty focusing, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, sleep issues, dissociation, or low motivation—which can sometimes make it challenging to distinguish the root cause. For some individuals, what appears to be a specific diagnosis may actually be the nervous system’s response to unresolved trauma or prolonged stress.
The Gateway Process does not diagnose or treat mental health disorders. However, it can be highly beneficial for individuals experiencing symptoms that may be trauma-related, as it supports the nervous system in releasing stored survival responses and returning to a regulated state. When the nervous system shifts out of chronic fight-or-flight, many people experience improvements in focus, mood stability, emotional processing, and overall cognitive function.
This modality may be helpful in addition to or alongside existing care. We cannot determine whether a diagnosis is accurate or trauma-based—only a licensed clinician can do that—but many clients report significant relief from symptoms commonly associated with a variety of conditions once the underlying trauma response is addressed.
Every person’s experience is unique, and results vary based on individual readiness, nervous system patterns, and integration.
For safety and clarity: this process is not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment, and does not provide diagnosis, therapy, or medication advice. Please consult a licensed professional regarding any mental health concerns.

Question 8

I'm still in my traumatic situation. Will this help?

Accepted Answer

Every situation and every nervous system is unique, so results can vary. Some clients experience meaningful relief and improved clarity even while still navigating ongoing stress or trauma. When the nervous system becomes more regulated, the executive functioning areas of the brain can come back online—supporting clearer thinking, decision-making, emotional regulation, memory, and focus.
For others, additional sessions or continued support may be needed if the environment remains highly triggering. The work tends to be most effective when the nervous system has space to integrate and recover, which can be more challenging in an active trauma environment.
This modality may provide tools that help you respond more logically and calmly to current circumstances, but only you can determine whether this is the right time. Your wellbeing and safety come first, and listening to your own intuition is essential.

Question 9

After you clear my trauma, is it permanent?

Accepted Answer

Once the emotional charge is cleared and the memory is reorganized in the brain, it typically remains neutral. Clients consistently report that the events addressed in their session no longer carry the emotional intensity or physiological reaction they once did.
If a new traumatic experience occurs later in life, it is a different event—not a return of the original one. Many clients notice that after this work, they are able to process new challenges with greater clarity, stability, and emotional regulation. In some cases, a follow-up session can be helpful for support with a new trauma if symptoms arise.
The original trauma does not “come back,” but life can introduce new experiences that may benefit from additional integration.

Question 10

When will I notice changes?

Accepted Answer

Every nervous system integrates differently, and all responses are valid. Clients generally experience one of three patterns:
Immediate:
 A noticeable shift during or immediately after the session—often reflected in changes in physical tension, emotional state, thinking patterns, or sense of relief.
Incremental:
 Gradual improvements that unfold over days or weeks, building consistently as the nervous system integrates the work.
Retroactive:
 A temporary increase in emotional sensitivity or symptoms before relief occurs. This can be part of the nervous system releasing long-held stored energy. Allowing emotions to move through without resistance can support the integration process.
All three responses are common and equally successful; the timeline simply reflects the unique way each system processes change.