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Drew Melebeck

Heartland Hypnosis Conference 2027

Drew Melebeck

Ed.S., ACMHC, C.Ht.

Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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About

Drew Melebeck is a therapist, certified hypnotherapist, and certified personal trainer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He holds an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Murray State University and practices at Beehive Mental Health. His approach draws on person-centered, narrative, solution-focused, and meaning-centered counseling, integrating hypnosis, mindfulness, and somatic practices to support self-exploration and meaningful change.

With additional training in somatic breathwork and a background in fitness, career counseling, theater, and performing at Walt Disney World, Drew brings creativity, warmth, and curiosity to his work. His interests include anxiety, identity, religious trauma, and life transitions. He emphasizes collaboration, client choice, and helping people connect with their own values, strengths, and possibilities.

Upcoming sessions

Heartland Hypnosis Conference 2027
Metaphysical

Stillness, Awareness, and Suggestion: Bringing Meditation and Yoga Nidra Into Hypnotherapy

Explore how meditation, mindfulness, and Yoga Nidra can inform the structure and delivery of a hypnotherapy session. This introductory presentation considers areas of overlap and meaningful differences among these practices, then explores incorporating elements such as mindful attention, body scanning, intention, and guided imagery into hypnosis. Illustrative examples and a brief optional demonstration will show how to select elements around a client’s goals while maintaining clear explanations, collaboration, and choice.

Clinical

Exploring Meaning and Purpose Through Hypnosis.

How can hypnosis support clients who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of their next chapter? This presentation explores incorporating meaning and purpose into hypnosis through values exploration, personally meaningful imagery, and future-oriented suggestions. Drawing on person-centered and meaning-centered approaches, this presentation will discuss helping clients identify what matters to them and translate those insights into a personalized hypnotic experience. A case example and brief guided demonstration will illustrate how to connect session themes with small, meaningful actions in everyday life.

Clinical

Room for What Is: Integrating Mindfulness Into Hypnosis

What happens when a client’s thoughts keep wandering, an uncomfortable feeling persists, or efforts to relax become another source of pressure? This presentation explores incorporating mindfulness principles into hypnosis through present-moment attention, curiosity, and acceptance. Illustrative examples will show how to acknowledge thoughts and emotions, offer flexible attentional anchors, and develop suggestions that allow room for the client’s current experience. A brief optional demonstration will illustrate how mindful noticing can be woven into a goal-directed hypnotic exercise. The presentation will also address overlap and distinctions between mindfulness practices and hypnosis.

Clinical

Beyond Words: Integrating Body, Breath, and Hypnosis

How can a client’s bodily experience inform a hypnosis session? This presentation explores integrating somatic awareness, comfortable breathing, client-generated imagery, and parts-oriented dialogue into hypnotherapy. Through illustrative examples, attendees will explore ways to follow body sensations into possible emotions, stories, or beliefs. A brief optional demonstration will illustrate a collaborative approach.

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