Marilyn Kopasz
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Hi, I’m Marilyn Kopasz; I’m a Trauma-Informed Specialist with a Master of Education in Trauma-Informed Care. I help people release the effects of chronic stress, anxiety, and unresolved life experiences.
Through both personal and professional experience, I’ve learned that trauma isn’t limited to war or major disasters. It can develop at home, school, church, or work—through emotional wounds, relationship ruptures, illness or injury, accidents, loss, or prolonged stress. Over time, these experiences can leave the nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it difficult to feel calm, focused, or fully present.
I am a Certified Havening Techniques® Trainer and Practitioner, an Emory University–trained Health & Wellness Coach, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist at Essential Health & Hypnosis, LLC. I also spent more than 30 years working within the U.S. Department of Defense, where I witnessed firsthand how cumulative stress and unaddressed trauma can impact even the strongest, most capable individuals.
My work supports both:
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Everyday individuals navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, and
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Helping professionals—including healthcare workers, first responders, therapists, attorneys, and educators—who are at increased risk for secondary or vicarious trauma due to repeated exposure to others’ crises.
Incorporating Havening Techniques® into my practice has been transformative. This science-informed, psychosensory approach is gentle, non-invasive, and effective—helping the brain and body calm, reset, and move toward lasting positive change.
? Support is available. Healing is possible.
I invite you to visit my website to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can work together. Sessions are available via Zoom.
You can regain a sense of calm, clarity, confidence, and joy—and move forward with renewed purpose.
Are you ready to make a change? I can help.
Areas of specialization
Anxiety, Fear of flying, Panic attacks, Phobias, Exam nerves, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Low self-confidence, Low self-esteem, Pain management, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Public speaking, Relationship issues, Relaxation, Sexual issues, Insomnia, Sports performance, Stress, Stuttering, Grief, Interview Nerves, medically diagnosed illnesses and disease, Self-Belief, Shyness, Confidence, Empowerment, BereavementTestimonials
After 40 years -- "finally free" from the trauma
I’m grateful to God that I met a person in this field who is VERY PROFESSIONAL, responsible, honest thoughtful, sensitive and her INTEGRITY and TRANSPARENCY remains unchanged from the beginning to the end of the process.Now I do feel a different person. I’m living not existing. Marilyn helped me to find the root of my problems.
One of my major achievements in my life has been to feel the victory after 40 years of traumas and its consequences.
Now I can say I’m finally free and healed !!! YES !!! After those long 40 years !!!
I highly recommend her.
Nothing to lose but to gain. Trust the process.
Thank you SO MUCH Marilyn for helping me navigate through very intense and relentless events in my life !!!!! - Cecelia D.
Help with a Stuck Memory
Marilyn is an exceptional therapist, balancing a pragmatic, professional approach to her work with an easy-going and welcoming vibe. I was surprised that in just one session she was able to effectively address an issue and provide meaningful change and relief for an issue that had been troubling me. I would not hesitate to call on her again for help with concerns. -- Kyle B.Relief – Finally
Following a session of Havening with Marilyn Kopasz at Essential Health & Hypnosis, I finally found sustained relief from long-standing challenges with stress, anxiety and extreme negative emotions associated with my military service. Marilyn’s background of service with the U.S. Defense Department enabled her to immediately connect with me. She was appropriately empathetic and sensitive to my concerns. She provided a safe environment that was totally conducive to sharing in a way that other sources have not been. Since my session with Marilyn I now live in a state of peace, gratitude and purpose to live my best life. I highly recommend Marilyn Kopasz at Essential Health & Hypnosis. (R. Myers, 2023)