About Carolyn Barnes –
Hypnotherapist, Speaker & Creator of the STOP IT Method
Chronic Stress Nearly Took My Life. Now I help others rewire their minds,
regulate anxiety, and reclaim peace.
Your Mind Is the Most Powerful Supercomputer—
Let’s Rewire It for Freedom
If you don’t know how to use it, you’ll stay stuck in outdated programs: stress, anxiety, overthinking, and burnout.
The STOP IT Method™ is a science-backed system to regulate stress, release resistance, rewire thought patterns, and reprogram your mind for clarity and calm.
95% of your thoughts are automatic
Most of your mental activity runs on autopilot—based on outdated beliefs and patterns.
80% of those thoughts are negative
Your brain’s default setting is survival, not joy—so it tends to focus on threats, not possibilities.
ou’re wired for survival, not happiness
Without rewiring, your mind stays in stress mode—even when you’re safe.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Carolyn Barnes’ Story
Stress nearly stole everything—my health, my energy, my peace.
As a nationally recognized health coach, I was teaching wellness while silently drowning in anxiety, burnout, and pressure. My blood pressure hit 210/180. But I wasn’t panicking about dying—I was panicking about what people thought of me.
That moment changed everything.
I realized that to truly heal, I had to rewire my mind, regulate my nervous system, and release the pressure I’d been holding in for years.
That’s when I created the STOP IT Method—a science-backed system to overcome anxiety, break negative thought loops, and take back control.
Today, I help high-achievers, professionals, and purpose-driven people calm their stress response, reprogram their subconscious patterns, and unlock the clarity and confidence they deserve.
Feeling Stuck? You’re Not Alone.
When clients first come to me, they often feel:
Drained by anxiety and overthinking
Stuck in patterns they can’t break
Frozen from stress and burnout
Unmotivated, yet overwhelmed
Disconnected from their true selves
These aren’t flaws—they’re signals. And they mean one thing: Your mind and body are asking for a reset.
How I Transformed Stress into Strength—And How You Can, Too.
Through my own healing journey, I developed a proven, science-backed method to break free from overthinking, release resistance, and achieve lasting emotional freedom.
This process didn’t just help me recover—it completely transformed my life.
Now, I guide clients through the same formula with remarkable results:
Rewire Your Mind – Break free from negative thought loops, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs
Heal & Release – Let go of trapped emotions and tension stored in the body
Master Your Nervous System – Regulate stress, shift into calm, and build lasting resilience
Transform Emotional Triggers – Quiet your inner critic and access inner wisdom
Reconnect with Your True Self – Step into clarity, confidence, and renewed energy
Carolyn Barnes’ STOP IT Method:
How It Rewires the Subconscious for Real Change
Most stress relief is surface-level. The STOP IT Method works at the root—reprogramming the subconscious mind, where over 95% of your patterns live.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Shift self-doubt into self-mastery by reprogramming negative thought patterns.
Hypnotherapy:
Access the subconscious mind to release stress, break negative cycles, and instill confidence.
Somatic Practices
Reconnect with the body to safely process emotions, regulate your nervous system, and release tension.
A Proven 4-Step System
Cutting-edge tools to Regulate, Release, Rewire, and Reprogram—so you can reset your response to stress and unlock lasting calm, clarity, and control.
Real People. Real Results with Carolyn Barnes.
Break free from stress, anxiety, and overthinking—just like these clients did using the STOP IT Method and Carolyn’s mind-body approach.
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How a Childhood Phrase Became a Life-Changing Method
STOP IT isn’t just a Bob Newhart sketch — it was my real life.
Every time I got upset, my mom would yell,
“Stop it, Carolyn — go put your feelings in a drawer!”
I was a literal kid.
So I’d go into my room… shove my head in my underwear drawer…
and think, “How is this supposed to help?”
And while it did get me to shut down my emotions in the moment…
those feelings never got processed.
They just got stored.
Years later, I turned that same phrase into something empowering:
A real roadmap.
A step-by-step formula I created to help heal both my mind and body.
Since then, I’ve taught the STOP IT Method to hundreds of clients —
and the results have been truly remarkable.
The STOP IT™ Formula
A 6-Step Roadmap to Emotional Freedom
🛑 S — Stop the StoryInterrupt the negative loop.
Say: “This is just a story, not the truth.”
🛑 T — Tune Into the TensionNotice where the charge lives in your body.Feel it. Don’t fight it. Just breathe.
🛑 O — Oxygenate & ObserveDouble inhale through your nose.Exhale slowly — twice as long.Observe the emotion underneath.
🛑 P — Permission to ProcessLet yourself feel without judgment. Say: “I’m feeling (emotion), and I choose to let it go.”
🛑 I — Inner Wisdom / Inner Resources
Ask: “What do I know deep down?”Then… listen.
🛑 T — ThankGratitude resets the brain.Thank your body.Thank yourself for showing up.
Life-Changing Results — One Person at a Time
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Emotional freedom from anxiety and panic attacks
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30+ pounds lost by addressing subconscious blocks
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Restful sleep restored after years of stress
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Confidence rebuilt from burnout and self-doubt
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Leadership breakthroughs with renewed purpose
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Shari Sambursky
Carolyn is the real deal—excellent at what she does. I always feel safe and comfortable working with her. Highly recommend!
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Julie Parino
After years of emotional eating and yo-yo dieting, Carolyn helped me address the emotional roadblocks. I’ve lost 30 pounds and feel a sense of balance and hope that benefits every area of my life. Profoundly grateful!"
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Alexandra Eichenbaum
I struggled with sleep for years. Carolyn’s visualization and breathing exercises addressed my stressors, leaving me feeling lighter and more relaxed. I’m now sleeping better and moving through my days with more focus. Highly recommend her
Proof That Transformation Works
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Liz Rowell
Carolyn transformed me from broken-hearted and stuck to vibrant, excited, and happy. If she can help me, she can help anyone. Her services are phenomenal!
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Stephanie Massman
I felt stuck and wasn’t getting the results I wanted. After just a few sessions with Carolyn, I stopped looping thoughts and negative self-talk. I feel more confident, energized, and happier than ever. No other coach has reached me like she has.
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Michael Grier
Working with Carolyn reignited my motivation and confidence, helping me unlock my potential as an executive and a person. Her insights are profound. Highest recommendation
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Lauren Rafenelli
I struggled with self-worth for years despite therapy. Carolyn’s hypnotherapy helped me rewrite my story, let go of what held me back, and embrace self-love. I’ve grown in ways I didn’t think possible. I can’t thank her enough!
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Bina Khaki
Before seeing Carolyn, I had severe panic attacks 3-4 times a week. Now, they’re rare and far less intense. I feel free to be adventurous and spontaneous without constant worry. This experience changed my life—I am eternally grateful
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Dr. Robert Zelenski
Carolyn redefines thriving by integrating mental, physical, and emotional fitness. She’s one of the most knowledgeable trainers I’ve ever met, with methods that transform The mindset, behavior and the body.
Meet Carolyn Barnes
Transforming Lives Through the Mind-Body Connection
I'm a Woman of Impact nominee for the American Heart Association, a nationally recognized mental health advocate, and former health expert on ABC’s My Diet Is Better Than Yours.
After nearly losing my life to chronic stress and anxiety, I discovered the power of the mind-body connection—and it changed everything. That experience sparked my mission: to help others rewire stress, overcome anxiety, and reclaim their energy.
My tools have been featured on Good Morning America, The Doctors, Fox News, and The Wall Street Journal. Through my signature STOP IT Method, I guide audiences to calm their nervous systems, release resistance, and take control of their inner world—so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Credentials & Certifications
Carolyn brings a science-backed, holistic approach to stress relief and emotional well-being:
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
HMI Honors Graduate with advanced training in subconscious reprogramming.
NLP, MER® & Somatic Therapist
Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Mental & Emotional Release®, and body-based trauma release.
Weight Loss, Anxiety & Phobia Specialist
Specialized certifications in stress, emotional eating, and mindset transformation.
Mind-Body & Movement Expert
Certified in Therapeutic Imagery, Pilates, and Emotional Energy Release techniques.
Clinically Trained & Accredited
Carolyn holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute—America’s first nationally accredited hypnotherapy college.
Her approach is science-backed, results-driven, and deeply rooted in the mind-body connection.