The life you consciously want can conflict with what your subconscious has learned to believe, expect, or protect.

THERE'S A REASON NOTHING SEEMS TO CHANGE.

I investigate, identify, and remove the invisible blocks that keep people from creating the life they consciously want.

Lasting change begins when you understand what’s really driving your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

About Monica Pelayo

After 21 years in the high-tech industry, including four years in Intel’s CEO Office, I bring a deep understanding of responsibility, pressure, change, and the expectations people carry while building the career, business, relationships, and life they want.

Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®), developed by Marisa Peer, combines principles and techniques from hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and neuroplasticity. RTT® works with the subconscious mind to identify the underlying beliefs and learned responses connected to the way you think, feel, and behave. Many of these beliefs are formed early in life and can continue influencing you without your conscious awareness. Rather than focusing only on the issue or challenge you are experiencing today, RTT® helps uncover where those beliefs originated, understand how they may still be affecting you, and reframe them to better support the changes you consciously want to create.

What is RTT®?

Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®) is a cutting-edge, evidence-based therapeutic approach developed by renowned therapist Marisa Peer. Combining elements of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and neuroplasticity, RTT® helps individuals uncover and address the root causes of negative beliefs, emotions, and behaviors often formed during childhood. Through RTT®, clients can reframe limiting beliefs, eliminate negative self-talk, and create new, empowering neural pathways. This unique approach goes beyond traditional hypnotherapy by offering practical tools and insights to achieve lasting, meaningful change. Whether you’re looking to overcome self-sabotage, build confidence, or heal from past trauma, RTT® provides proven, transformative results.

At Thriving Pathways, I use hypnosis and RTT® Methods to help uncover the subconscious beliefs and learned responses that may be influencing the challenges you experience today. By understanding what is happening beneath the conscious level, we can identify where those beliefs came from, reframe them, and begin creating responses that better support what you consciously want.

My work is designed for personal development and emotional well-being and is not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment

What to Expect from a Session

Why Choose Monica Pelayo?

  • Experience: 21 years in the high-tech industry, including four years supporting executive leadership in Intel’s CEO Office.
  • Specialized Training: Certified in hypnosis and trained in RTT® Methods to work with subconscious beliefs and learned responses.
  • Personalized Approach: Every session is tailored to your specific issue, experiences, beliefs, and what you want to change.
  • Root-Cause Focus: I look beyond the surface challenge to identify and work with the underlying beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.

Meet the therapists

What my clients say

REAL EXPERIENCES. REAL CHANGE. IN THEIR OWN WORDS.

I can’t recommend Monica enough! After years of struggling with insomnia and trying various doctors and psychologists who mostly prescribed sleep medicine, Monica helped me uncover the root cause of my insomnia. Her soothing, professional approach not only improved my sleep but also boosted my self-esteem and self-worth. She truly cares, asking the right questions and guiding you to find your own answers. She goes above and beyond—her hypnosis therapy has been life-changing! And I’m currently enjoying the best sleep I’ve had in years.

My name is Lupe Gaona and I had my first hypnotherapy experience with Monica Pelayo in 2024. I was a little nervous about hypnosis and not knowing what to expect. Monica’s extensive knowledge turned my sessions into a calm and safe experience. These hypnotherapy sessions helped me relax, release anger, tears, and pain from my childhood memories. I felt safe, relaxed, and cleansed afterwards. It helped me bring positive feelings back to my life, and I’m truly grateful for this experience.

5/5

I’ve known Monica for over 10 years, and throughout our friendship, she has always been a steady, supportive presence — the shoulder I needed during some of life’s hardest moments. Recently, I’ve had the privilege of working with her professionally as a hypnotherapist, and I can honestly say she is just as incredible in her practice as she is as a friend. Her ability to guide me through emotional blocks and help me unlock what I’ve kept buried has been nothing short of transformative. For the first time in a long time, I’m learning how to process my emotions rather than shut down — and that shift is thanks to her. Monica is deeply professional, intuitive, and compassionate. She creates a safe space to explore healing, and her insight and care are unmatched. I’m so grateful for her and can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking to do meaningful inner work.

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After just one session, I was amazed by what my subconscious mind revealed. I discovered beliefs that I had carried with me for many years without realizing how deeply they had influenced my life and my decisions. Monica is an exceptional guide. She creates a safe, supportive environment, explains the process clearly, and provides thoughtful, effective direction. I always felt confident that I was in good hands. After a month of dedicated work, I can honestly say that I have reached a new level. I’m still growing, but I feel happier, more confident, and most importantly, I now know how to continue moving forward.

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I was stuck. Years of not even trying to change because I believed I would only fail ...so why try? When I did try, I'd give up after the first failure. I was depressed, discouraged, and in a dark place. I reached out to Monica, and I am changed. I'm not perfect, but I am stronger, happier and no longer bound by my fear of failure. In fact, I realized today that I am not even able to use the fear of failing as an excuse! It was a liberating moment for me. I honestly believe and know I am NOT a failure. If you are struggling with something that you just can't conquer alone, I encourage you to consider a session with Monica. I still have some roadblocks but I am trying to work on discovering the source and replacing the lies with truth. If I get stuck, Monica will be who I call to schedule another session.

5/5

Monica helped me immensely with overcoming 20 plus years of anxiety and my 15 year fear of flying! Pictures posted of my 1st flight in 15 years. I wasn’t anxious at all! Monica is the real deal! I highly recommend her hypnosis services!

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“I can’t recommend Monica enough! After years of struggling with insomnia and trying various doctors and psychologists who mostly prescribed sleep medicine, Monica helped me uncover the root cause of my insomnia. Her soothing, professional approach not only improved my sleep but also boosted my self-esteem and self-worth. She truly cares, asking the right questions and guiding you to find your own answers. She goes above and beyond—her hypnosis therapy has been life-changing! And I’m currently enjoying the best sleep I’ve had in years” 

Mental Care has an online platform that is easy to maneuver. Overall my experience has been great being that it is my first time going to therapy/ tele therapy. I appreciate how safe and comfortable my therapist has makes me feel.

This is an incredible practice with highly skilled providers who attend appointments on time and who successfully balance efficiency with warm, empathic care. Highly recommend!!

Without good mental health, it can be difficult to manage daily stressors and challenges, which can lead to negative consequences in all areas of life.

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Quality standards

Our hand-selected therapists have trained in the UK’s most respected institutions. They hold a minimum of 8 and up to 30 years clinical experience within the NHS, private and/or charitable sectors.

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You don't have to keep repeating what you now understand.

If you're curious about what may be keeping you stuck, a complimentary exploratory call is a place to start. We can discuss what you're experiencing, how I work, and whether working together feels like the right fit.