Success Hypnosis
Hypnotherapy in Lake Oswego, Serving the Portland Metro Area & Beyond

About Us
Success Hypnosis is a collaborative group of independent hypnotherapists committed to the highest standards of professional practice and client-centered care.

Margot Miles, CHT, Founder
Margot is the founder of Success Hypnosis and has over 20 years of experience as a clinical hypnotherapist. She holds a degree in sociology and communication, along with advanced training in solution focused, integrative hypnotherapy approaches. Margot is also the Director of the Portland Hypnosis Institute, where she teaches hypnotherapy training courses and mentors professional peers.
Margot is the President of the Oregon Hypnosis Association, supporting education, ethical practice, and continuing professional development within the hypnotherapy community. Her work is centered on high standards of care and the development of skilled practitioners who help others create meaningful change.

Debora Perrault, MA, CHT
Debora is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and holds a master's degree in counseling. She is dedicated to helping her clients create meaningful, lasting change in a safe and supportive space. Debora believes healing is a deeply personal journey, and that every individual has the innate ability to restore balance and wellbeing.
With numerous advanced certifications, Debora has over 5 years of experience as a holistic coach and teaches breathwork classes at Portland Community College. Debora is bilingual and offers services in Portuguese and Spanish, in addition to English.

Megan Bacus, CHT
Megan is a certified clinical hypnotherapist who supports physical and mental well-being through the mind-body connection. Her approach is warm, gentle, and open-minded, combining research-based hypnosis with deep care and respect for each client’s unique experience and situation.
Megan is appreciated by her clients for creating a calm, emotionally safe, nonjudgmental space where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to unlock their true potential.

Maria Cisco, MA
Maria is a clinically trained hypnotherapist with degrees in psychology, sociology, and education. With experience helping clients break long-standing patterns and create meaningful change, she uses evidence-based hypnotherapy to get to the root of what’s holding you back.
Compassionate, grounded, and results-focused, Maria offer a safe, supportive space where you can gain clarity, build confidence, and transform your life from the inside out.

Alexander Stevens, PhD
Drawing on over 30 years of research experience in neuroscience and motivational psychology, Alexander Stevens combines these elements with modern hypnosis techniques to help you release self-limiting behaviors and achieve your positive goals.
With his in-depth knowledge of neuroscience and his warm, compassionate approach, Alex creates a comfortable and supportive environment where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and at empowered to create change.



With an award winning reputation, Success Hypnosis is consistently rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau and has been voted the Best Hypnotherapy Clinic in our area for 18 years in a row.
“Your hypnotherapy sessions are very relaxing, and it’s working! I feel so much more positive and happy...I have been eating much less, too. I almost want to call it the miracle cure!”*
– A. B., Success Hypnosis client