“We love each other, but we’re stuck. Can this really help us?”
Yes. This approach heals the relationship by first healing each of you.
Awesome Couples Program · Private hypnosis with Dr. Flavio
Private and direct. I usually reply the same day. Sessions in English, Spanish, or Portuguese · In person in South Florida or online.
Have you been there?
“I never imagined we’d end up here. We keep going in circles, either fighting or trapped in painful silence. Conversations turn into arguments, arguments become accusations, and soon we’re back to a cold, hurtful quiet.”
“We’ve tried therapy. We tried date nights. We even tried to ignore it and pretend things were fine. But nothing has really changed.”
“Deep down, we’re still hurting. And honestly, we’re tired. We both want our relationship back, but we have no idea where to start.”
Is this you?
What if there’s a different way?
What if the problem isn’t the relationship, but the hidden wounds each of you carried into it?
Imagine finally feeling understood, connected, and safe again. Imagine waking up and genuinely looking forward to seeing each other, without fear or tension.
What if real healing isn’t about endless conversations, but about changing something deeper, something inside each of you?
Hi, I’m Dr. Flavio.
This isn’t typical couples counseling. It’s not more talking, more negotiating, or more of the same methods that haven’t worked. This approach is different. It starts with each of you, individually.
The truth is, there are no relationship problems, only personal wounds that shape how we love.
This method uses hypnosis and emotional healing to reach the real source of the pain:
- Old attachment wounds
- Hidden emotional triggers
- Deep subconscious beliefs about love and trust
When these root-level wounds heal individually, you come back together differently: calmer, clearer, and ready to rebuild something truly beautiful.
This method was developed and refined over more than 44,000 hypnosis sessions, many conference presentations, and thousands of relationships. You are not putting your relationship in inexperienced hands; you are choosing a compassionate guide who understands what you are going through.
How it works
A “couple” is any two people in any kind of relationship who are having trouble with one another. This is not marriage counseling: it is a structured, hypnosis-based program designed to resolve the problem, not talk about it endlessly.
- Relief first: five sessions, one with the three of us and two with each partner
- Then, if you choose, an intensive Resolution phase, tailored to the two of you
- Couple sessions to rebuild connection, trust, and intimacy
- A clear, predictable structure, so you know what to expect
- WhatsApp support between sessions for quick check-ins and guidance
What you gain
- Emotional reconnection with your partner
- Healing of the inner wounds that sabotage love
- Freedom from the same painful patterns
- Restored trust and genuine intimacy
Why it works
- It goes straight to the root of the problem
- It works at the subconscious level, where real change happens
- It avoids the repetitive arguments that wear a relationship down
- It frees blocked emotions and protective patterns
Is this for you?
This is for you if
- You love each other, but you can’t stand each other.
- You aren’t communicating at all, or you are currently separated.
- You have been fighting, yelling, or hurting one another.
- You can’t speak up with your partner, or you feel devalued in the relationship.
- There has been cheating, betrayal, or an affair.
- There is a lot of pain, but also love, between the two of you.
- You have tried talk therapy and felt frustrated.
- You are done talking about problems.
This is not for you if
- You want quick fixes without deeper work.
- You’re not willing to honestly look at and heal your own wounds.
- You would rather blame than heal and understand.
- You’re not ready to commit to a structured process.
All three programs follow the same three phases
Fast, focused hypnosis to calm the nervous system, ease the pain, and end the crisis. People don’t come to me unless something serious is going on, so first we stop the pain.
An intensive program to change a significant part of your life and resolve the problem in a way that lasts. We meet often and use hypnosis to reach results that matter to you.
A longer phase for those who want deep, lasting change. Lifelong patterns and problems that run in families need a longer and different process.
Everyone begins with Relief: an initial session plus a required follow-up 24 to 72 hours later (for couples, five sessions: one with the three of us and two with each partner). There is no obligation to continue after that.
Why I created these programs
I developed these programs out of necessity. After more than twenty years of helping people recover from devastating emotional events, I went through a profound personal breakdown myself.
Like many people, I sought help from highly respected professionals, locally and internationally. I met dedicated and caring people, but I found no clear, structured approach for the kind of emotional collapse I was living through. That surprised me. For years I had been helping clients through similar experiences, and I had assumed my approach was common. It wasn’t.
I began documenting the principles and techniques that had consistently helped my clients, and now me. Those notes became my book, Awesome Again. Over the past decade the work kept evolving through thousands of sessions. These programs are the result.
Every session is conducted personally by me, not delegated to an assistant or trainee. Most of the work happens in person at my South Florida offices in Doral and Plantation; we can also meet online.
In their own words
Initials only, for privacy. Individual experiences vary.
I am so happy that a dear friend recommended Dr. Flavio to me. My experience with him was one that I believe everyone should have. Dr. Flavio helped me uncover patterns and offered a new perspective that changed everything. I know that this shift is only the beginning of the life that I’ve always wanted to create for myself, and I owe a huge part of that to Dr. Flavio. If you are looking to become your highest self and are willing to put in the work, I highly recommend reaching out to Dr. Flavio to begin the journey. It is one of the best investments I have made for my personal growth.
Flavio truly listens and cares. Over time, I felt deeply supported and seen in a way I hadn’t experienced before. Our sessions helped me reflect, shift my perspective, and move forward with more clarity and confidence. I’m incredibly thankful for his generosity and for how much he gives of himself to the people he helps.
Dr. Flavio's sessions were incredibly helpful and supportive. I highly recommend him. He also speaks Portuguese and Spanish, which helped a friend of mine feel more comfortable.
Why talking alone may not be enough
I don’t just sit and listen to people’s problems. Each time we describe a problem, we strengthen the brain pathways connected to it (“neurons that fire together wire together”). That is why talking about the pain, again and again, can leave people feeling worse instead of better.
- Going over it keeps it goingA major review showing that repetitive thinking about distress tends to deepen and prolong it, rather than resolve it.Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Wisco, B. E., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2008). Rethinking rumination. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 3(5), 400–424.
- Perceived therapist biasShows how the therapeutic alliance breaks down, especially when one partner feels the therapist is “taking sides,” and how that can sabotage progress.Davis, S. D., Lebow, J. L., & Sprenkle, D. H. (2012). Common factors of change in couple therapy. Behavior Therapy, 43(1), 36–48.
- Lack of motivation or unequal commitmentA foundational review showing how low motivation and uneven participation affect outcomes in couples therapy.Baucom, D. H., Shoham, V., Mueser, K. T., Daiuto, A. D., & Stickle, T. R. (1998). Empirically supported couple and family interventions for marital distress and adult mental health problems. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66(1), 53–88.
- Unrealistic expectationsDescribes how hopes for “quick fixes” lead to frustration and early dropout.Heatherington, L., Friedlander, M. L., & Greenberg, L. S. (2005). Change process research in couple and family therapy: Methodological challenges and opportunities. Journal of Family Psychology, 19(1), 18–27.
- Underlying personal issues left unaddressedHighlights how many approaches miss the unresolved trauma, anxiety, or depression that quietly undermine the relationship.Lebow, J. L., Chambers, A. L., Christensen, A., & Johnson, S. M. (2012). Research on the treatment of couple distress. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 38(1), 145–168.
- Shallow communication techniquesShows how even well-meaning communication tools fall short when the deeper emotional roots are not addressed first.Christensen, A., Atkins, D. C., Baucom, B., & Yi, J. (2010). Marital status and satisfaction five years following a randomized clinical trial comparing traditional versus integrative behavioral couple therapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(2), 225–235.
What I do is different
We work directly with the subconscious, where the patterns live, so the emotional charge of what happened can come down and new responses can take hold. Hypnosis is not a passive relaxation exercise here: it is the main tool of a structured process.
What is hypnosis, and why does it help with love and relationships?
Hypnosis is a state of calm and deep focus that gives you access to your subconscious mind, where lasting change happens. It is not sleep. It is that quiet, open, highly receptive state just before you drift off, without distractions and without resistance.
In that state, we can:
- Calm reactive and defensive thought patterns
- Break cycles of anxiety, disconnection, or conflict
- Retrain your mind and nervous system to allow closeness, trust, and real connection
This isn’t just mindset work. It changes how you feel… and how you relate.
- The evidence for hypnosisAn umbrella review of 49 meta-analyses (261 primary studies) over 20 years, concluding that hypnosis has real potential to improve mental and physical health.Rosendahl, J., Alldredge, C. T., & Haddenhorst, A. (2024). Meta-analytic evidence on the efficacy of hypnosis for mental and somatic health issues: a 20-year perspective. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1330238.
There is no diagnosis of any kind in these programs, and I do not prescribe or advise on medications.
Some questions
What if my partner isn’t ready to join?
Healing yourself is enough to start. Many partners join later, when they see real change happening.
Why hypnosis? Is it safe?
Yes. Hypnosis is gentle, safe, and non-invasive, and you stay in control at all times. It reaches emotional layers that talk alone often can’t touch.
How quickly will we notice a change?
Most couples notice meaningful shifts early, often within the first few sessions, because personal healing quickly changes the dynamic between you.
What if we’ve already tried everything?
Then you are in good company. Hypnosis often helps after other approaches haven’t, because it works at the root. For years people have called me their “last hope,” and many now live better lives.
Can we do just one session first?
No. This is a structured program designed to change relational patterns. A single session won’t create lasting change.
Do I need to be very suggestible?
No. If you can get absorbed in a movie or an audiobook, you can be hypnotized.
Is there a guarantee?
No gimmicks and no guarantees. But the process works, because the change comes from you.
Why is it intensive?
Emotional crises tend to respond better to concentrated work than to waiting a week between sessions. The pace is tailored to your needs and progress.
What happens after the Relief phase?
We look at your progress together. Many people feel significantly better after those first sessions. If more work would help, I explain the next phase. The decision is entirely yours, with no pressure.
What about the investment?
We discuss it personally, along with scheduling. It is far less than the cost of years of unhappiness or a divorce. Send me a message on WhatsApp.
What if we need something between sessions?
No problem. I am available on WhatsApp.
Looking forward,
Dr. Flavio