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Family Solutions Counseling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Jordan, UT 84088
Our expert therapists offer a range of effective treatments including Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, DBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, Holy Fire Reiki, and trauma-focused interventions.
Are all these counseling profiles starting to sound the same? Are you worried you will end up having wasted your time, money, and energy only to pick a therapist who turns out to not be a good fit for you? Stop scrolling and reach out to Family Solutions Counseling (FSC) right now! At FSC, we understand the importance of finding the ideal therapist who can address your unique needs. Our receptionists are skilled in helping you choose the perfect match for you, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic journey. We are not doing the same old things the same-old way.
Our expert therapists offer a range of effective treatments including Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, DBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, Holy Fire Reiki, and trauma-focused interventions.
Are all these counseling profiles starting to sound the same? Are you worried you will end up having wasted your time, money, and energy only to pick a therapist who turns out to not be a good fit for you? Stop scrolling and reach out to Family Solutions Counseling (FSC) right now! At FSC, we understand the importance of finding the ideal therapist who can address your unique needs. Our receptionists are skilled in helping you choose the perfect match for you, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic journey. We are not doing the same old things the same-old way.
(435) 355-3250 View (435) 355-3250
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Angela Jette Swanson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
I offer HYPMIND sessions which involve customized meditation and hypnotherapy.
Do you feel stressed out? Do you worry about how all this tension is impacting your health, relationships, and work? I specialize in evidenced-based therapy to reduce stress and develop healthy communication and connection in your relationships. My initial focus is providing a warm, supportive environment while getting to know your unique situation and concerns. After we agree on a direction for therapy, I tend to be relatively directive and engaged. I help people express emotions and build relationship skills. I work with professionals and students to develop effective stress-management strategies for work-life balance and peak performance.
I offer HYPMIND sessions which involve customized meditation and hypnotherapy.
Do you feel stressed out? Do you worry about how all this tension is impacting your health, relationships, and work? I specialize in evidenced-based therapy to reduce stress and develop healthy communication and connection in your relationships. My initial focus is providing a warm, supportive environment while getting to know your unique situation and concerns. After we agree on a direction for therapy, I tend to be relatively directive and engaged. I help people express emotions and build relationship skills. I work with professionals and students to develop effective stress-management strategies for work-life balance and peak performance.
(801) 948-3647 View (801) 948-3647
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AAIM Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Jordan, UT 84088
We specialize in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy and other forms of therapy which focus on Substance Abuse and other issue with a goal of recovery and resiliency.
Sometimes life can present difficulties that we may never have anticipated. As one person’s circumstances and experience can be so different from another, it is crucial to know where one can turn for help in feeling mentally and emotionally independent. In times of heightened stress, family dynamics can become complicated, emotional impulses can become more difficult to control, and compulsive and addictive behavior can ambush an individual. Sometimes a simple change in perception is all that is needed to help. Othertimes more advanced tools and techniques may be needed to cope with more extreme challenges. We can help.
We specialize in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy and other forms of therapy which focus on Substance Abuse and other issue with a goal of recovery and resiliency.
Sometimes life can present difficulties that we may never have anticipated. As one person’s circumstances and experience can be so different from another, it is crucial to know where one can turn for help in feeling mentally and emotionally independent. In times of heightened stress, family dynamics can become complicated, emotional impulses can become more difficult to control, and compulsive and addictive behavior can ambush an individual. Sometimes a simple change in perception is all that is needed to help. Othertimes more advanced tools and techniques may be needed to cope with more extreme challenges. We can help.
(385) 298-1452 View (385) 298-1452
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Staci Robinson
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84094
Some of the services we provide include individual therapy, family therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR and neurofeedback.
The team at A New Direction understands that individuals come to a point in their lives when change is needed. We are here to offer the support, resources and skills to accommodate a healthy lifestyle while working on "the self" to incorporate needed changes that lead to a productive life. We specialize in mental health, addiction and trauma related issues. We have a variety of modalities to reach each person where he/she is now, allowing an individualized approach to recovery and/or wellness.
Some of the services we provide include individual therapy, family therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR and neurofeedback.
The team at A New Direction understands that individuals come to a point in their lives when change is needed. We are here to offer the support, resources and skills to accommodate a healthy lifestyle while working on "the self" to incorporate needed changes that lead to a productive life. We specialize in mental health, addiction and trauma related issues. We have a variety of modalities to reach each person where he/she is now, allowing an individualized approach to recovery and/or wellness.
(801) 666-2959 View (801) 666-2959
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Gena Golden Psychotherapist Hypnotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCFCH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101  (Online Only)
My approach includes Anti-Opression & Liberation-Focused Frameworks, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Race-Based & Intergenerational Trauma, DBT-Informed, EFT (Tapping), Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness & Mind-Body Therapies.
My approach is seen through a cultural lens that validates and normalizes your lived experiences and humanity. I am here to be a conduit for your healing journey by recognizing the wear and tear societal pressures may inflict on your mind and body. My work centers Black & POC individuals, couples, and families who struggle to create harmonious relationships with themselves and others due to learned dysfunctional patterns and intergenerational trauma from systemic inequities (familial, cultural, and societal).
My approach includes Anti-Opression & Liberation-Focused Frameworks, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Race-Based & Intergenerational Trauma, DBT-Informed, EFT (Tapping), Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness & Mind-Body Therapies.
My approach is seen through a cultural lens that validates and normalizes your lived experiences and humanity. I am here to be a conduit for your healing journey by recognizing the wear and tear societal pressures may inflict on your mind and body. My work centers Black & POC individuals, couples, and families who struggle to create harmonious relationships with themselves and others due to learned dysfunctional patterns and intergenerational trauma from systemic inequities (familial, cultural, and societal).
(678) 679-7595 View (678) 679-7595
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Brandi Sweet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Jordan, UT 84088  (Online Only)
I help to heal trauma and maladaptive behaviors by blending a spiritual and Indigenous lens with evidence based modalities like EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Lifespan Integration, Ego State Therapy, breathwork, subtle energy work, and ceremony.
I cannot promise you that your trauma will magically be lifted off your shoulders after our first meeting… But what I can promise you, is that you have a strength within you that you are not seeing right now. While some of those challenges might never go away completely, they do not have to define who you are. You can learn to live with them and live a happy life full of joy.
I help to heal trauma and maladaptive behaviors by blending a spiritual and Indigenous lens with evidence based modalities like EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Lifespan Integration, Ego State Therapy, breathwork, subtle energy work, and ceremony.
I cannot promise you that your trauma will magically be lifted off your shoulders after our first meeting… But what I can promise you, is that you have a strength within you that you are not seeing right now. While some of those challenges might never go away completely, they do not have to define who you are. You can learn to live with them and live a happy life full of joy.
(385) 483-3750 View (385) 483-3750
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Empower Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, HP, NLP
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095  (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling stressed and anxious? Do you have a phobia, mental challenges or fear that is holding you back? Hypnotherapy can help. Many people struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges that can make it difficult to live their best lives. Hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy and NLP can help you to overcome these challenges and achieve your goals. These are modalities allow you to access your subconscious mind, where your beliefs and patterns of behavior are stored. By working with a qualified hypnotherapist, you can reprogram your subconscious mind to create positive change in your life.
Are you tired of feeling stressed and anxious? Do you have a phobia, mental challenges or fear that is holding you back? Hypnotherapy can help. Many people struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges that can make it difficult to live their best lives. Hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy and NLP can help you to overcome these challenges and achieve your goals. These are modalities allow you to access your subconscious mind, where your beliefs and patterns of behavior are stored. By working with a qualified hypnotherapist, you can reprogram your subconscious mind to create positive change in your life.
(385) 246-0357 View (385) 246-0357
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Mark Wilkes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
Do you ever wonder how you fit into the grand scheme of things, how to live a meaningful life, how to create fulfilling connections with others, or how to come to peace with who, at the center of it all, you really are? I love Aristotle's concept of “eudaimonia,” or “the good life.” Sometimes, our pursuit of the good life gets derailed by psychological challenges like anxiety or by the vicissitudes of life and related uncertainty. I love working with individuals and couples on the foundational questions, as well as more specific anxiety-related challenges.
Do you ever wonder how you fit into the grand scheme of things, how to live a meaningful life, how to create fulfilling connections with others, or how to come to peace with who, at the center of it all, you really are? I love Aristotle's concept of “eudaimonia,” or “the good life.” Sometimes, our pursuit of the good life gets derailed by psychological challenges like anxiety or by the vicissitudes of life and related uncertainty. I love working with individuals and couples on the foundational questions, as well as more specific anxiety-related challenges.
(801) 386-7315 View (801) 386-7315
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Camille DeLong LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
I love working with individuals who are asking, "What do i want to create in my life? What do I want to move away from?". Life transitions in work, relationships, health, and faith, come to everyone, with accompanying fear, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and uncertainty. I work with a combination of approaches to help people reduce stress and return to a sense of regulation and mastery in their lives. My specialty is Somatic Experiencing as i have found that talk alone is not enough, the body needs to be included in growth and healing.
I love working with individuals who are asking, "What do i want to create in my life? What do I want to move away from?". Life transitions in work, relationships, health, and faith, come to everyone, with accompanying fear, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and uncertainty. I work with a combination of approaches to help people reduce stress and return to a sense of regulation and mastery in their lives. My specialty is Somatic Experiencing as i have found that talk alone is not enough, the body needs to be included in growth and healing.
(801) 471-2878 View (801) 471-2878
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Salt Lake Weight Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101  (Online Only)
Do you reach for food when you are stressed, sad, angry or lonely? Have you tried to make changes only to find yourself in the same behaviors over and over again? Do you beat yourself up when you can't stick with the changes you want to make? If you answered yes, you are my ideal client. My specialty is Binge Eating Disorder and emotional eating along with the low self-esteem and body image concerns that typically come with them. My unique combination of therapeutic skills helps get to the root of your relationship with food quickly. This is not a diet or weight loss program. My focus is on creating permanent change in behavior.
Do you reach for food when you are stressed, sad, angry or lonely? Have you tried to make changes only to find yourself in the same behaviors over and over again? Do you beat yourself up when you can't stick with the changes you want to make? If you answered yes, you are my ideal client. My specialty is Binge Eating Disorder and emotional eating along with the low self-esteem and body image concerns that typically come with them. My unique combination of therapeutic skills helps get to the root of your relationship with food quickly. This is not a diet or weight loss program. My focus is on creating permanent change in behavior.
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Steven Bristow
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Murray, UT 84107
Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.
Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.
(385) 503-3742 View (385) 503-3742
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D. Corydon Hammond
Psychologist, PhD, ECNS, BCN, QEEG-D
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
As a Psychologist I use neurofeedback, therapy and hypnosis with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, autism/Asperger's, OCD, head injuries and concussions, headaches/migraine, learning disabilities, substance abuse and alcoholism, PTSD, cognitive decline in aging, chronic pain, IBS, uncontrolled seizures, for peak performance, and physical balance problems. All neurofeedback is individualized and done myself without technicians. Office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. I have been President of the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research, and of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
As a Psychologist I use neurofeedback, therapy and hypnosis with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, autism/Asperger's, OCD, head injuries and concussions, headaches/migraine, learning disabilities, substance abuse and alcoholism, PTSD, cognitive decline in aging, chronic pain, IBS, uncontrolled seizures, for peak performance, and physical balance problems. All neurofeedback is individualized and done myself without technicians. Office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. I have been President of the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research, and of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
(801) 895-4737 View (801) 895-4737
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Chris Whitehead
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84118  (Online Only)
Starting on the path of counseling or therapy can be a bit intimidating. However, it doesn’t need to be. Working in a friendly and caring environment and with an understanding and caring counselor can make the process easier, more comfortable, and even fun. Sometimes we may feel as though we are broken; but I don’t believe anyone is actually broken, they are just doing something in a way that they wish they weren’t. The trick is to find a new way, an enjoyable way, a way that rejuvenates, reinvigorates, and brings zest to life. To learn more please reach out or schedule an appointment on my website. I'm happy to help : )
Starting on the path of counseling or therapy can be a bit intimidating. However, it doesn’t need to be. Working in a friendly and caring environment and with an understanding and caring counselor can make the process easier, more comfortable, and even fun. Sometimes we may feel as though we are broken; but I don’t believe anyone is actually broken, they are just doing something in a way that they wish they weren’t. The trick is to find a new way, an enjoyable way, a way that rejuvenates, reinvigorates, and brings zest to life. To learn more please reach out or schedule an appointment on my website. I'm happy to help : )
(385) 644-1890 View (385) 644-1890
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Kate Wingard
Counselor, LCMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midvale, UT 84047
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma and anxiety can leave us feeling disconnected from our authentic selves. You may be fed up with the anxious internal dialogue, analysis paralysis, feeling distant from others, filled with self-doubt, or emotionally disconnected. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel calm and capable. You’re ready to find tools to work with feeling anxious. Most of all, you’re ready to feel confident and clear!
Trauma and anxiety can leave us feeling disconnected from our authentic selves. You may be fed up with the anxious internal dialogue, analysis paralysis, feeling distant from others, filled with self-doubt, or emotionally disconnected. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel calm and capable. You’re ready to find tools to work with feeling anxious. Most of all, you’re ready to feel confident and clear!
(801) 396-5038 View (801) 396-5038
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Dr. Staci Sandvik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
SEP Somatic Experiencing Practitioner helping clients who have tried traditional therapy, yet continue to suffer from unresolved normalized & developmental trauma, emotional distress, faith transition, codependency & attachment. I specialize in modernized therapeutic interventions using an integrated approach. I feel it is important to understand how the past impacts the present, allowing the subconscious presence for reprocessing. I believe that it is crucial to help clients learn to pay attention to thoughts, feelings, & physical sensations in the moment building an empowered resiliency needed to move beyond their distress.
SEP Somatic Experiencing Practitioner helping clients who have tried traditional therapy, yet continue to suffer from unresolved normalized & developmental trauma, emotional distress, faith transition, codependency & attachment. I specialize in modernized therapeutic interventions using an integrated approach. I feel it is important to understand how the past impacts the present, allowing the subconscious presence for reprocessing. I believe that it is crucial to help clients learn to pay attention to thoughts, feelings, & physical sensations in the moment building an empowered resiliency needed to move beyond their distress.
(801) 876-5290 View (801) 876-5290
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Curtis W Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
I have practiced as an LCSW since about 1996 and have worked with a variety of issues that people face. Facing these issues and dealing with life can be difficult at times. I have worked for more than 27 years as a therapist, enjoying the interactions with my clients, helping them individually and as families to manage their struggles. I wouldn't say that the clients I work with are the same as other people but that they have an unique constellations of problems. There are often generational, or cultural issues that need to be taken into account. They are individuals that know their solutions will come from their own efforts.
I have practiced as an LCSW since about 1996 and have worked with a variety of issues that people face. Facing these issues and dealing with life can be difficult at times. I have worked for more than 27 years as a therapist, enjoying the interactions with my clients, helping them individually and as families to manage their struggles. I wouldn't say that the clients I work with are the same as other people but that they have an unique constellations of problems. There are often generational, or cultural issues that need to be taken into account. They are individuals that know their solutions will come from their own efforts.
(801) 528-7520 View (801) 528-7520
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Roselene S Dalanhese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. As the clinical director of South Point Counseling Services, I have gathered a team of clinicians that are committed to providing outstanding services. I believe that lasting changes come from identifying the source of problems, working within the context of the family and challenging/changing dysfunctional beliefs. In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, I have presented at national conferences and to general audiences, speaking on the topics of Anger Management, Depression, Marital Relationship, and Cultural Diversity.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. As the clinical director of South Point Counseling Services, I have gathered a team of clinicians that are committed to providing outstanding services. I believe that lasting changes come from identifying the source of problems, working within the context of the family and challenging/changing dysfunctional beliefs. In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, I have presented at national conferences and to general audiences, speaking on the topics of Anger Management, Depression, Marital Relationship, and Cultural Diversity.
(801) 719-5465 View (801) 719-5465
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Steven Sorenson Ms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101  (Online Only)
A quote I like from Oliver Wendell Holmes- "The most important thing in this world is not so much where we stand, but in what direction we are moving". Life is something to be enjoyed, not just something to struggle through! I believe that finding our happiness and fulfillment is a skill, an "ability" that lies within each of us. I believe you possess the solutions to your problems and my job is to help you discover those solutions. I have a strong orientation in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, searching with you for solutions to your problems with a very positive, time sensitive and forward looking approach.
A quote I like from Oliver Wendell Holmes- "The most important thing in this world is not so much where we stand, but in what direction we are moving". Life is something to be enjoyed, not just something to struggle through! I believe that finding our happiness and fulfillment is a skill, an "ability" that lies within each of us. I believe you possess the solutions to your problems and my job is to help you discover those solutions. I have a strong orientation in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, searching with you for solutions to your problems with a very positive, time sensitive and forward looking approach.
(385) 246-0581 View (385) 246-0581
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Priyanka Thapa
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSW
Verified Verified
Millcreek, UT 84106
“I want to empower every individual to discover their own purpose and embrace their own uniqueness” Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile page. I am a Clinical Social Worker in Utah with an MSW from New York University. Working as a clinical social worker has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have worked with a variety of cultures and welcome the challenge of helping each individual reach his or her full potential. Using a holistic approach, I collaborate with my clients to establish a trusting and nurturing environment where every thought is worth consideration and every one is respected.
“I want to empower every individual to discover their own purpose and embrace their own uniqueness” Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile page. I am a Clinical Social Worker in Utah with an MSW from New York University. Working as a clinical social worker has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have worked with a variety of cultures and welcome the challenge of helping each individual reach his or her full potential. Using a holistic approach, I collaborate with my clients to establish a trusting and nurturing environment where every thought is worth consideration and every one is respected.
(385) 200-9722 x2 View (385) 200-9722 x2
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South Point Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMAF, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
5 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Our Outpatient Services provide services for adults, children, and their families. Our focus is the overall emotional well-being of our clients and respect for their individual needs.
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Our Outpatient Services provide services for adults, children, and their families. Our focus is the overall emotional well-being of our clients and respect for their individual needs.
(801) 658-1550 View (801) 658-1550

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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.