Hypnotherapy & Behavioral Wellness Coaching in NYC
Because your life is yours to shape.
“You see, but you do not observe.”
— Arthur Conan Doyle, A Scandal in Bohemia (1891)
We are shaped by our experiences.
Not defined by them.
Habits are learned. Patterns can change.
What was once automatic becomes intentional.
Whatever becomes conscious, becomes a choice.
— Jules
The person behind the practice
Julia Shulman
Founder · Hypnotherapist & Behavioral Wellness Coach
I’m Julia Shulman, founder of Mindscaping NYC. I’ve practiced hypnosis since 2011, drawn to the ways our experiences shape what we expect, how we respond, and what we believe is possible. My work helps people understand those patterns and develop more choice in how they live.
My background spans psychology research, mental health counseling training, family therapy, and behavioral coaching. I hold an MSc in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and completed graduate coursework in Forensic Mental Health Counseling at John Jay. In sessions, I draw on Ericksonian hypnosis, mindfulness, and practical behavioral approaches, adapting the work to the person in front of me.
I’m curious, collaborative, and attentive to the circumstances surrounding a person’s struggles. As someone who is neurodivergent, I know how much gets missed when support assumes everyone works the same way. There’s room here for questions, skepticism, humor, and your own way of making sense of things. My aim is for you to leave with greater trust in yourself and tools you can use in everyday life.
I’m also the co-founder of Pure Fire Nutritional, where my interest in human functioning extends beyond psychology into biology, peptide bioregulation, and longevity science. Across both fields, I’m interested in understanding the systems that shape how we function, adapt, and change.
Background & training
- MSc in Psychology, University of Edinburgh
- Graduate coursework in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- National Guild of Hypnotists certification
- Hypnosis practice established in 2011
- Professional experience in functional family therapy, crisis intervention, mindfulness, and behavioral coaching
- Co-founder, Pure Fire Nutritional — peptide bioregulation and longevity education.
Working together
Sessions begin with a conversation about what you’d like to change, what you’ve already tried, and what matters to you. We agree on a focus and draw on hypnosis, mindfulness, and behavioral tools as appropriate. You can ask questions, give feedback, and help shape the pace.
A little clarity
Curiosity is a good
place to start.
There’s no need to have it all figured out.
Hypnotherapy uses focused attention and guided relaxation to explore patterns, thoughts, and possibilities for change. It is a collaborative experience, not something that is done to you.
You remain able to speak, make choices, and stop. Hypnosis is not mind control, and you do not need to accept any suggestion that does not feel right for you.
You do not need any previous experience. A first conversation is a chance to ask questions, share what you are looking for, and explore whether the approach feels like a fit.
No. Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. Discuss any health concerns with a qualified healthcare professional and continue prescribed treatment.
Your next chapter
Let’s start with you.
To ask a question or arrange a first conversation, email Julia or call the number below.