Hypnotherapists in California
Rashel Keshmiri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
( I combine Psychtherapy and Hypnotherapy offering speedy recovery.
Thank you for considering therapy with me. I am looking forward in meeting you. You will find me to be flexible and sensitive. I enjoy helping individuals in achieving personal growth; in a caring & safe environment. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief/loss, sexual dysfunction, we can work together to resolve your issue and minimize your suffering. Your natural state of being is a gift and is what I work with in psychotherapy to bring out your hidden potentials to surface.
( I combine Psychtherapy and Hypnotherapy offering speedy recovery.
Thank you for considering therapy with me. I am looking forward in meeting you. You will find me to be flexible and sensitive. I enjoy helping individuals in achieving personal growth; in a caring & safe environment. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief/loss, sexual dysfunction, we can work together to resolve your issue and minimize your suffering. Your natural state of being is a gift and is what I work with in psychotherapy to bring out your hidden potentials to surface.
Kimberly Mascaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Welcome! Are you on a path for living a life of purpose and meaning? Allow me to support you. Come see me in my virtual therapy office! I'm known for my warm, relational approach and holistic, eclectic style, integrating talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive art, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, and more. I provide individualized care, personally tailored to your specific needs and desires. Currently, I'm serving a diverse adult population (primarily the 20s through the 50s) focusing on a variety of issues (creativity, spirituality, past trauma, adult ADHD, anxiety, postpartum, life transitions, grief/loss, as well as recovery).
Welcome! Are you on a path for living a life of purpose and meaning? Allow me to support you. Come see me in my virtual therapy office! I'm known for my warm, relational approach and holistic, eclectic style, integrating talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive art, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, and more. I provide individualized care, personally tailored to your specific needs and desires. Currently, I'm serving a diverse adult population (primarily the 20s through the 50s) focusing on a variety of issues (creativity, spirituality, past trauma, adult ADHD, anxiety, postpartum, life transitions, grief/loss, as well as recovery).
Silicon Valley Hypnosis Center
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95130
With Hypnotherapy we talk directly to your unconscious mind with positive suggestions.
Got Anxiety? What would it be like if those negative thoughts and feelings subsided and left you feeling more peaceful and calm? Move through life with greater ease and confidence. Reduce the effects of past traumatic experiences, tone down that negative self-talk, and replace those negative mind movies with more optimistic thoughts - naturally. Reduce the effects of inner conflicts that have prevented you from getting your goals - whether you are aware of them or not. Chances are you have tried other modalities and used some tools and they only worked for a short period of time. Make a long-term change by re-programming your mind.
With Hypnotherapy we talk directly to your unconscious mind with positive suggestions.
Got Anxiety? What would it be like if those negative thoughts and feelings subsided and left you feeling more peaceful and calm? Move through life with greater ease and confidence. Reduce the effects of past traumatic experiences, tone down that negative self-talk, and replace those negative mind movies with more optimistic thoughts - naturally. Reduce the effects of inner conflicts that have prevented you from getting your goals - whether you are aware of them or not. Chances are you have tried other modalities and used some tools and they only worked for a short period of time. Make a long-term change by re-programming your mind.
Wendy Doucette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hypnotherapy works directly with your subconscious mind to update negative implicit beliefs, and create room for positive growth.
I am passionate about helping my clients to transform traumatic experiences and negative embodied beliefs that have kept them feeling stuck. I find that integrating clinical hypnosis into my practice is the fastest and most lasting way for my clients to achieve their goals. Whether your intention is to achieve greater self awareness, build stronger personal relationships, heal past wounds, or simply feel better, together we can collaborate to achieve your goals in therapy.
Hypnotherapy works directly with your subconscious mind to update negative implicit beliefs, and create room for positive growth.
I am passionate about helping my clients to transform traumatic experiences and negative embodied beliefs that have kept them feeling stuck. I find that integrating clinical hypnosis into my practice is the fastest and most lasting way for my clients to achieve their goals. Whether your intention is to achieve greater self awareness, build stronger personal relationships, heal past wounds, or simply feel better, together we can collaborate to achieve your goals in therapy.
Leora Fulvio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CCHT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
I work with hypnotherapy, mindfulness, meditation as well as mindful self-compassion and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
If you are suffering with food & body image issues, issues of self-esteem & self-worth, relationship issues or dealing with trauma, I can help you. There are so many women who feel as though they are not enough. They believe that they somehow have to be better, look different, lose weight, be a whole different person to have a good relationship and a happy life. They beat themselves up constantly and are always trying to change. Do you understand this feeling? If so, I can help you have a loving relationship with yourself and settle into who you really are.
I work with hypnotherapy, mindfulness, meditation as well as mindful self-compassion and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
If you are suffering with food & body image issues, issues of self-esteem & self-worth, relationship issues or dealing with trauma, I can help you. There are so many women who feel as though they are not enough. They believe that they somehow have to be better, look different, lose weight, be a whole different person to have a good relationship and a happy life. They beat themselves up constantly and are always trying to change. Do you understand this feeling? If so, I can help you have a loving relationship with yourself and settle into who you really are.
Positive Counseling Center
LCSW, LAADC, CAI
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90732 (Online Only)
We offer a number of different services: Psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, couples therapy, coaching, group therapy, consulting, tele-therapy, psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
At Positive Counseling Center, you are guaranteed quality mental health services. Our goal is to help all of the individuals and families that we assist to realize their full potential. We have a group practice comprised of mental health professionals that come with a variety of expertise. Mental health services are available for adults, children, and families. Together, we can improve the quality of life for everyone we assist and those they know and love. You can be the catalyst for positive change.
We offer a number of different services: Psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, couples therapy, coaching, group therapy, consulting, tele-therapy, psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
At Positive Counseling Center, you are guaranteed quality mental health services. Our goal is to help all of the individuals and families that we assist to realize their full potential. We have a group practice comprised of mental health professionals that come with a variety of expertise. Mental health services are available for adults, children, and families. Together, we can improve the quality of life for everyone we assist and those they know and love. You can be the catalyst for positive change.
Jill Babbitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923
With my trauma informed background in hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation, Tantra & Sex Therapy I offer tools for transformation.
You are worthy of deep intimate connections, of being seen, loved and adored. You can transform your suffering, feel less anxious and depressed and have more meaningful relationships. I have tools to help you learn effective communication skills, heal from past traumas, and transform negative thinking and stress that no longer serves you. I see individuals and couples in monogamous, polyamorous, open, LGBTQ+, kink, and BDSM communities. I support clients in moving through sexual dysfunctions and disorders. Claim your right to sexual fulfillment, erotic and emotional intimacy, and joyful embodiment in every aspect of your life.
With my trauma informed background in hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation, Tantra & Sex Therapy I offer tools for transformation.
You are worthy of deep intimate connections, of being seen, loved and adored. You can transform your suffering, feel less anxious and depressed and have more meaningful relationships. I have tools to help you learn effective communication skills, heal from past traumas, and transform negative thinking and stress that no longer serves you. I see individuals and couples in monogamous, polyamorous, open, LGBTQ+, kink, and BDSM communities. I support clients in moving through sexual dysfunctions and disorders. Claim your right to sexual fulfillment, erotic and emotional intimacy, and joyful embodiment in every aspect of your life.
Sally Pearson Kent
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coarsegold, CA 93614 (Online Only)
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
Terry Brussel-Rogers
CCht
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
With Hypnotherapy, you are fully aware and in control while you tap into the power of your subconscious mind.
Terry Brussel-Rogers created the Seven Keys to Self-Actualization, a systematic program that uses self-hypnosis within a customized framework to enable you to overcome the present challenges in your life and move beyond them to Self-Actualization. You CAN realize your highest potential [and as a hypnotherapist, coach, or healing professional, help your clients reach theirs] in areas physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual as well as financial!
With Hypnotherapy, you are fully aware and in control while you tap into the power of your subconscious mind.
Terry Brussel-Rogers created the Seven Keys to Self-Actualization, a systematic program that uses self-hypnosis within a customized framework to enable you to overcome the present challenges in your life and move beyond them to Self-Actualization. You CAN realize your highest potential [and as a hypnotherapist, coach, or healing professional, help your clients reach theirs] in areas physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual as well as financial!
Sarah A Ferman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
My specialties are with Couples, Adult ADHD and Entrepreneurs. In addition, I work with relationships and couples (including where one or both are ADD), life transitions (men/women/couples), Small Business Owners and clinical hypnotherapy. My therapy clients receive supportive counseling, cognitive reframing and psychotherapy using an integrative approach. My focus is on helping you unleash your potential, clarify and actualize your goals and desires, harness your strengths, develop strategies to navigate and build solid foundations, and create positive and successful patterns to fulfill your goals and dreams.
My specialties are with Couples, Adult ADHD and Entrepreneurs. In addition, I work with relationships and couples (including where one or both are ADD), life transitions (men/women/couples), Small Business Owners and clinical hypnotherapy. My therapy clients receive supportive counseling, cognitive reframing and psychotherapy using an integrative approach. My focus is on helping you unleash your potential, clarify and actualize your goals and desires, harness your strengths, develop strategies to navigate and build solid foundations, and create positive and successful patterns to fulfill your goals and dreams.
Don M Goodman Inc
Psychologist, PhD, CCHt, CDMHRS
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I utilize not only CBT but biofeedback, hypnotherapy, heart rate variability as well as psychodynamic therapy and solution focused therapy.
I believe anxiety and stress to be the foundation of many issues we all face. My first goal is to help my patients reduce stress thereby decreasing chronic pain, depression and even the ravages of disease and illness. By developing rapport and trust and then utilizing healthy coping skills, the goal of anxiety reduction can be achieved. Its important to remember that we are engaged in a collaborative process where we learn to accept, resolve, move on and let go. I find that mindfulness, meditation and breathing is highly effective in decreasing anxiety and depression.
I utilize not only CBT but biofeedback, hypnotherapy, heart rate variability as well as psychodynamic therapy and solution focused therapy.
I believe anxiety and stress to be the foundation of many issues we all face. My first goal is to help my patients reduce stress thereby decreasing chronic pain, depression and even the ravages of disease and illness. By developing rapport and trust and then utilizing healthy coping skills, the goal of anxiety reduction can be achieved. Its important to remember that we are engaged in a collaborative process where we learn to accept, resolve, move on and let go. I find that mindfulness, meditation and breathing is highly effective in decreasing anxiety and depression.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCH, CPLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91607
HYPNOTHERAPY.
Yes, I am accepting new clients and available for TELEHEALTH! Have you lost your passion and creativity? Do you feel stuck in your job or career path? Are you highly sensitive, feel overwhelmed or burned-out? Are your relationships suffering? I can help you transform your pain into feeling empowered, and use your gifts to fuel your relationships. I help you revive, focus, and succeed to bring your life and relationships to the highest potential. I bring 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, specializing in treating couples, anxiety, PTSD, relationships/break-ups, life-purpose, creativity, grief/loss, and self-esteem building.
HYPNOTHERAPY.
Yes, I am accepting new clients and available for TELEHEALTH! Have you lost your passion and creativity? Do you feel stuck in your job or career path? Are you highly sensitive, feel overwhelmed or burned-out? Are your relationships suffering? I can help you transform your pain into feeling empowered, and use your gifts to fuel your relationships. I help you revive, focus, and succeed to bring your life and relationships to the highest potential. I bring 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, specializing in treating couples, anxiety, PTSD, relationships/break-ups, life-purpose, creativity, grief/loss, and self-esteem building.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, IFS, EFT, BSP, MPH, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself at work, or with your romantic partner or family? These pressures can make us lose touch with who we are and what makes us feel alive. Are you feeling lonely or not good enough, and longing to be fully accepted? Together, we can explore what matters most to you, so you can move towards the life you want. I can support you in transforming patterns that make you feel stuck or overwhelmed. I offer Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Brainspotting, which are all proven approaches for healing trauma and reducing anxiety and depression.
Feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself at work, or with your romantic partner or family? These pressures can make us lose touch with who we are and what makes us feel alive. Are you feeling lonely or not good enough, and longing to be fully accepted? Together, we can explore what matters most to you, so you can move towards the life you want. I can support you in transforming patterns that make you feel stuck or overwhelmed. I offer Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Brainspotting, which are all proven approaches for healing trauma and reducing anxiety and depression.
Jan Amber Steward-Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94518
I use various modalities to help you find yourself through Psychodynamic Self Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Active Listening in Communication & Relational Skills Building, Family Systems, & Relaxation Skills.
I have over 25 years working with clients, who struggle with chemical dependency, codependency, depression, anxiety, anger, dysfunctional relationships, marital discord, family of origin issues, internet porn, pervasive negative patterns & phase of life problems. I work as an empathic guide by meeting you were you are, listening to your story, & creating attainable goals that fit into your life. I work with adults on an individual basis & provide couples counseling. When appropriate I like to invite family member(s) as a supportive means.
I use various modalities to help you find yourself through Psychodynamic Self Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Active Listening in Communication & Relational Skills Building, Family Systems, & Relaxation Skills.
I have over 25 years working with clients, who struggle with chemical dependency, codependency, depression, anxiety, anger, dysfunctional relationships, marital discord, family of origin issues, internet porn, pervasive negative patterns & phase of life problems. I work as an empathic guide by meeting you were you are, listening to your story, & creating attainable goals that fit into your life. I work with adults on an individual basis & provide couples counseling. When appropriate I like to invite family member(s) as a supportive means.
Tammy R Burch.
CMHt, CLC, CNLPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Come in and experience Hypnocoaching. What is Hypnocoaching?Hypnocoaching ia a combination of coaching and hypnotherapy. I think of myself as a companion on the journey with whom ever I am working with, I approach every situation with compassion and non-judgment. Im present and I listen, and I trust in your abilities and Ill help you to trust in yourself. HypnoCoaching can accelerate your growth. It is a dynamic blending of Life Coaching with Hypnotherapy that provides the processes, the tools, guidance and accountability. It provides a roadmap to actualization. You realize that life experiences comes from within yourself.
Come in and experience Hypnocoaching. What is Hypnocoaching?Hypnocoaching ia a combination of coaching and hypnotherapy. I think of myself as a companion on the journey with whom ever I am working with, I approach every situation with compassion and non-judgment. Im present and I listen, and I trust in your abilities and Ill help you to trust in yourself. HypnoCoaching can accelerate your growth. It is a dynamic blending of Life Coaching with Hypnotherapy that provides the processes, the tools, guidance and accountability. It provides a roadmap to actualization. You realize that life experiences comes from within yourself.
Raymond LoCascio
CHT
Verified Verified
Corona, CA 92881
With your physicians referral; *Pre and Post Surgery Hypnotherapy generally reduces stress, while lowering anesthesia and pain medication requirements, reducing discomfort.
As a clinical Hypnotherapist I see clients in my private practice office in Corona, California. I am here to help you learn to relax, change unwanted habits, build self esteem and achieve your goals enabling you to enjoy and experience life without unnecessary challenges. Some common issues that can be treated with hypnosis include: *Weight Management*Self Control*Smoking Cessation*Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques *Improving Sleep Habits *Focus/Drifting Attention *Goals and Motivation *Sports Success Patterns *Fitness Motivation *Students Test Anxiety and *Fear of Flying.
With your physicians referral; *Pre and Post Surgery Hypnotherapy generally reduces stress, while lowering anesthesia and pain medication requirements, reducing discomfort.
As a clinical Hypnotherapist I see clients in my private practice office in Corona, California. I am here to help you learn to relax, change unwanted habits, build self esteem and achieve your goals enabling you to enjoy and experience life without unnecessary challenges. Some common issues that can be treated with hypnosis include: *Weight Management*Self Control*Smoking Cessation*Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques *Improving Sleep Habits *Focus/Drifting Attention *Goals and Motivation *Sports Success Patterns *Fitness Motivation *Students Test Anxiety and *Fear of Flying.
Claire Stone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94705
I have found Coherence Therapy and Hypnotherapy to be the best methods to assist these deep inner shifts.
Are you overwhelmed with the demands of life, leaving you feeling anxious and depressed? Do relationships seem really hard to maintain? Maybe you can get a glimpse of what would make you happy, but you just can't seem to make it happen. Or when you try to make change, you find yourself stuck in the same negative pattern. I can help you find your way through these hardships, helping you to transform self-defeating patterns and create a satisfying life. You will then experience new ways of being that will feel liberating and serve you much better.
I have found Coherence Therapy and Hypnotherapy to be the best methods to assist these deep inner shifts.
Are you overwhelmed with the demands of life, leaving you feeling anxious and depressed? Do relationships seem really hard to maintain? Maybe you can get a glimpse of what would make you happy, but you just can't seem to make it happen. Or when you try to make change, you find yourself stuck in the same negative pattern. I can help you find your way through these hardships, helping you to transform self-defeating patterns and create a satisfying life. You will then experience new ways of being that will feel liberating and serve you much better.
Professor Asher W. Allan
CCHt
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
People often see me when they have tried everything. Imagine what you could achieve if you got straight to the point. While different therapists may be suited to different clients, my high success rate is due to 15 years teaching college level psychology and my exceptional training in hypnotherapy by arguably some of the world's best. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people realize the success they desire. My technique allows you to see immediate results and requires minimal time. There's so much to gain.
People often see me when they have tried everything. Imagine what you could achieve if you got straight to the point. While different therapists may be suited to different clients, my high success rate is due to 15 years teaching college level psychology and my exceptional training in hypnotherapy by arguably some of the world's best. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people realize the success they desire. My technique allows you to see immediate results and requires minimal time. There's so much to gain.
Tameko Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
My techniques range from tried-and-true talk therapy to additional progress that can be facilitated by hypnotherapy.
As a licensed psychotherapist and certified hypnotherapist with over 20 + years of experience empowering women, my life’s purpose is to provide women a sanctuary. Whether easing anxiety, depression, grief, working through trauma or grappling with life’s hardest questions - I bring an open heart, deep compassion and proven therapy tools to ignite positive change. Having faced struggles myself, I have profound understanding for the issues my clients face on their journeys toward healing. My goal is to help women live their best lives.
My techniques range from tried-and-true talk therapy to additional progress that can be facilitated by hypnotherapy.
As a licensed psychotherapist and certified hypnotherapist with over 20 + years of experience empowering women, my life’s purpose is to provide women a sanctuary. Whether easing anxiety, depression, grief, working through trauma or grappling with life’s hardest questions - I bring an open heart, deep compassion and proven therapy tools to ignite positive change. Having faced struggles myself, I have profound understanding for the issues my clients face on their journeys toward healing. My goal is to help women live their best lives.
Dan Sands
Psychologist, MDiv, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
I am also trained in the use of hypnotherapy for enhancing the Life Review process and in treating chronic pain.
I am specialized in the treatment of older persons. A major issue in aging is the Life Review, and working with persons involved in a Life Review is a primary focus of treatment with me. Erik Erikson has identified the need to resolve the crisis between having an awareness of having lived a meaningful life versus the sense of despair that comes with the feeling that one's life has been meaningless.
I am also trained in the use of hypnotherapy for enhancing the Life Review process and in treating chronic pain.
I am specialized in the treatment of older persons. A major issue in aging is the Life Review, and working with persons involved in a Life Review is a primary focus of treatment with me. Erik Erikson has identified the need to resolve the crisis between having an awareness of having lived a meaningful life versus the sense of despair that comes with the feeling that one's life has been meaningless.
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HypnoTherapy
How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy works by using guided hypnosis to help you reach a state of focus and concentration through mental imagery and soothing verbal repetition. The state is somewhat like being absorbed in a book, a movie, or your own thoughts. You are not under a therapist’s “control,” but they can help you relax and turn your attention inward to discover the resources to achieve behavior change or better manage psychological concerns. Therapy sessions may involve guiding you through recognizing a problem, releasing problematic thoughts about it, and considering and accepting more productive alternatives before returning to normal awareness. Hypnotherapy is typically used by a therapist along with traditional forms of talk therapy. Eventually, your therapist can help you learn hypnotherapy techniques yourself so you can establish a stronger sense of control on your own in stressful or challenging moments.
Is hypnotherapy the same as hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes called hypnotic suggestion, is a therapeutic technique in which a therapist uses hypnosis to help patients. It is not the kind of hypnosis portrayed in stage shows, or in movies or on television. You will not be unconscious or asleep during hypnotherapy, you will not lose control of yourself, your thoughts, or your free will, and you will be able to fully recall your experience. And while you will hear your therapist’s suggestions, it is always up to you to decide whether to act on them. Hypnosis by a trained mental-health professional is not a form of mind control, which is impossible to achieve anyway.
Can everyone be hypnotized?
The most common challenge of hypnotherapy is that as many as one in four people cannot be hypnotized. Brain imaging has confirmed differences in patterns of brain connectivity between those who respond to hypnotism and those who do not. Other people who could potentially be hypnotized may not respond to the technique because of their skepticism or resistance to entering a hypnotic state. If a therapist’s “post-hypnotic suggestion” is effective, it’s because they are suggesting something you want to achieve.
Does hypnotherapy work?
Through hypnotherapy, you can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. Like other talk therapy techniques, when hypnotherapy succeeds, it’s a case of mind over matter. Effective hypnotherapy involves self-healing because you access resources you need to change inside of yourself and learn how to tap into them whenever you need. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective therapy for anxiety, phobias, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, and undesirable behaviors like smoking. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address relationship challenges, and to aid with pain management, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and the gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy or chemotherapy.