Hypnotherapists in Westchester, NY
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Psychological Consultation and Therapy Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10463
As a clinical psychologist, I offer cognitive behavior therapy, hypnotherapy, stress management, and psychological testing.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. They may be having health problems, causing anxiety and depressed feelings. In addition, many of my patients are experiencing chronic pain, and I have helped them cope with reductions in pain levels. I am now offering ADHD Evaluations for adolescents and adults. I offer In-Person (through December) and Virtual telehealth sessions. I provide testing in my office in Millerton, NY, or online. Biofeedback treatments will also be available.
As a clinical psychologist, I offer cognitive behavior therapy, hypnotherapy, stress management, and psychological testing.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. They may be having health problems, causing anxiety and depressed feelings. In addition, many of my patients are experiencing chronic pain, and I have helped them cope with reductions in pain levels. I am now offering ADHD Evaluations for adolescents and adults. I offer In-Person (through December) and Virtual telehealth sessions. I provide testing in my office in Millerton, NY, or online. Biofeedback treatments will also be available.
Fiordalisa Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10462 (Online Only)
Fior is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with more than 50 years experience in the health care field and over 35 yrs providing psychotherapy. She has extensive experience providing treatment to individuals with anxiety and depression, as well as other life transitions, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnotherapy. Fior has also developed an integrative approach to healing by bringing together traditional forms of psychotherapy with more spiritually minded techniques.
Fior is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with more than 50 years experience in the health care field and over 35 yrs providing psychotherapy. She has extensive experience providing treatment to individuals with anxiety and depression, as well as other life transitions, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnotherapy. Fior has also developed an integrative approach to healing by bringing together traditional forms of psychotherapy with more spiritually minded techniques.
Barry Gordon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10461 (Online Only)
My practice is devoted to supporting families, couples, and individuals through the often difficult life transitions and challenges.
I offer a non-judgemental, creative approach leading to the resolution of many difficult patterns, habits, and illnesses.
Modalities include and are not limited to hypnotherapy, energy healing, gestalt therapy, family constellations, couples therapy, and strategic therapy.
My practice is devoted to supporting families, couples, and individuals through the often difficult life transitions and challenges.
I offer a non-judgemental, creative approach leading to the resolution of many difficult patterns, habits, and illnesses.
Modalities include and are not limited to hypnotherapy, energy healing, gestalt therapy, family constellations, couples therapy, and strategic therapy.
Karina Rieke
Counselor, LMHC, MS, CH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10034
I am also a Certified Hypnotherapist (CH) and for those interested, we can incorporate hypnotherapy to help you face and resolve past difficulties, to grow and flourish in your present life.
As a bilingual (English/Spanish) License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to adults, Couples, and families my goal is to assist you in finding the right path for you and/or your family. I provide Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders for marital conflict/couples, individual's, adolescents, and families. For those interested, we can incorporate a holistic approach with meditation and breathing techniques into our psychotherapy sessions, which have been shown to be effective in treating anxiety and depressive symptoms.
I am also a Certified Hypnotherapist (CH) and for those interested, we can incorporate hypnotherapy to help you face and resolve past difficulties, to grow and flourish in your present life.
As a bilingual (English/Spanish) License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to adults, Couples, and families my goal is to assist you in finding the right path for you and/or your family. I provide Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders for marital conflict/couples, individual's, adolescents, and families. For those interested, we can incorporate a holistic approach with meditation and breathing techniques into our psychotherapy sessions, which have been shown to be effective in treating anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Gayle R Berg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
In addition to hypnotherapy, I also specialize in the treatment of couples who may find themselves stuck in a negative relationship pattern or facing relationship issues such as discovery of an affair, miscarriage, medical or mental illness in a significant other or other difficulties encountered during the course of life.
I have been in practice for over 28 years in Roslyn with a focus on treating adults, adolescents and couples and the kinds of problems they encounter during the course of life.I consider myself a specialist in "life transitions". Life transitions are those moments in life that pose some kind of personal difficulty or challenge requiring some kind of change in one's life. These are the times where one's world may feel like it is upside down. Or stuck. Or just not on track. A vulnerable time when what you do can make a significant difference!
In addition to hypnotherapy, I also specialize in the treatment of couples who may find themselves stuck in a negative relationship pattern or facing relationship issues such as discovery of an affair, miscarriage, medical or mental illness in a significant other or other difficulties encountered during the course of life.
I have been in practice for over 28 years in Roslyn with a focus on treating adults, adolescents and couples and the kinds of problems they encounter during the course of life.I consider myself a specialist in "life transitions". Life transitions are those moments in life that pose some kind of personal difficulty or challenge requiring some kind of change in one's life. These are the times where one's world may feel like it is upside down. Or stuck. Or just not on track. A vulnerable time when what you do can make a significant difference!
Brian Ledere Psychotherapist Phd Edd Phd2
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, EdD, PhD2, MA1 MA2, MA3 MA4
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11105
CBT/DBT, Resilience Psychotherapy, Behavior Mgt & Behavior Therapy, Career/Vocational issues, School/Achievement issues, Hypnotherapy, Aromatherapy, Holistic Therapy, Disorders of Infancy, Early Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Senior Years, EI, CPSE, CSE, College issues, Couples & Family Therapy and Mediation.
I have had a wonderful career as a NY Licensed Psychotherapist, NeuroPsychotherapist, LMHC, School Psychologist, Trauma Therapist, Behavior Therapist, Reiki Master, Aromatherapist, Hypnotherapist, College/Univ Dept Chair/Professor, & Regional Supt of Schools for Special Needs & Gifted helping Children & Adults "fulfill their potential" and to gently/assertively/aggressively address the obstacles that interfere and develop the skills to cope and self-advocate physically, emotionally, socially, mentally to "fulfill potential and develop resilience" as an individual, couple or family. Midtown NYC+ LI, 917-215-0018 Remote or In Person
CBT/DBT, Resilience Psychotherapy, Behavior Mgt & Behavior Therapy, Career/Vocational issues, School/Achievement issues, Hypnotherapy, Aromatherapy, Holistic Therapy, Disorders of Infancy, Early Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Senior Years, EI, CPSE, CSE, College issues, Couples & Family Therapy and Mediation.
I have had a wonderful career as a NY Licensed Psychotherapist, NeuroPsychotherapist, LMHC, School Psychologist, Trauma Therapist, Behavior Therapist, Reiki Master, Aromatherapist, Hypnotherapist, College/Univ Dept Chair/Professor, & Regional Supt of Schools for Special Needs & Gifted helping Children & Adults "fulfill their potential" and to gently/assertively/aggressively address the obstacles that interfere and develop the skills to cope and self-advocate physically, emotionally, socially, mentally to "fulfill potential and develop resilience" as an individual, couple or family. Midtown NYC+ LI, 917-215-0018 Remote or In Person
Julissa Llosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Thank you for visiting my page! I offer a mixture of talk therapy, hypnotherapy and Reiki. I take a compassionate and holistic approach and believe that every person has the tools within to heal. In our sessions, we will create a healing container together, where you can explore the conscious and unconscious ways that oppression and stagnation are showing up in your life.
Thank you for visiting my page! I offer a mixture of talk therapy, hypnotherapy and Reiki. I take a compassionate and holistic approach and believe that every person has the tools within to heal. In our sessions, we will create a healing container together, where you can explore the conscious and unconscious ways that oppression and stagnation are showing up in your life.
Mari Terzaghi
Psychologist, PhD, ABMPP, ASPPB, CHT
Not Verified Not Verified
New York, NY 10036
My interests have led me to specialize in hypnotherapy, alternative therapies including PSYCH-K, Energy work and psychodynamic therapy .
Life is not an event but a dynamic process. Stress is a prevalent factor of modern urban life. It touches everyone. It can cause anguish and depression making life seem indomitable challenge instead of a process tat offers enrichment and joy. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression, psychotherapy is something for you to consider. Whether you are seeking immediate relief from symptoms or want life-enhancing change, I am qualified to respond to your needs. My comprehensive training and experience treatment a wide range of emotional problems.
My interests have led me to specialize in hypnotherapy, alternative therapies including PSYCH-K, Energy work and psychodynamic therapy .
Life is not an event but a dynamic process. Stress is a prevalent factor of modern urban life. It touches everyone. It can cause anguish and depression making life seem indomitable challenge instead of a process tat offers enrichment and joy. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression, psychotherapy is something for you to consider. Whether you are seeking immediate relief from symptoms or want life-enhancing change, I am qualified to respond to your needs. My comprehensive training and experience treatment a wide range of emotional problems.
Ellen B. Kanner, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
In addition to psychotherapy that goes over a person's history I have added cognitive behavioral strategies, hypnotherapy, EMDR and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
With over 35 years experience I am able to successfully treat numerous diagnoses and life problems, from bipolar disorder, alcohol and other addictive problems to marital counseling. I work with adolescents and adults to help them to remove obstacles from their lives so they can enjoy the most fulfilling life. I love to engage with patients who are interested in the benefits of psychotherapy.
In addition to psychotherapy that goes over a person's history I have added cognitive behavioral strategies, hypnotherapy, EMDR and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
With over 35 years experience I am able to successfully treat numerous diagnoses and life problems, from bipolar disorder, alcohol and other addictive problems to marital counseling. I work with adolescents and adults to help them to remove obstacles from their lives so they can enjoy the most fulfilling life. I love to engage with patients who are interested in the benefits of psychotherapy.
Huilin Lai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CST, EMDR-C, SIFI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
I have expertise in sex therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Attachment based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and Couples counseling.
Contact me if you are struggling with relationship difficulties, sex, sexuality concerns, trauma, losses of loved ones, ADHD, depression or anxiety. I will help you better understand and accept yourself, and use your own insights and strengths to change and grow. I am also passionate about working with individuals, families and groups with cross-cultural/immigration background. Coming to United States as an international student myself, I deeply understand the challenges in the international community, the painful process of loss and separation from home countries, and difficulties to fit in due to language and cultural barriers.
I have expertise in sex therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Attachment based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and Couples counseling.
Contact me if you are struggling with relationship difficulties, sex, sexuality concerns, trauma, losses of loved ones, ADHD, depression or anxiety. I will help you better understand and accept yourself, and use your own insights and strengths to change and grow. I am also passionate about working with individuals, families and groups with cross-cultural/immigration background. Coming to United States as an international student myself, I deeply understand the challenges in the international community, the painful process of loss and separation from home countries, and difficulties to fit in due to language and cultural barriers.
Richard Mills-Malangone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, CST, CHT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
As a certified sex therapist trained in EMDR and hypnotherapy, I have the tools to help you overcome negative impacts on your life and relationships.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and alone, and everything seems to be going wrong, it's important to find a solution. You might be struggling to cope with the situation and it could be affecting your relationship. You might be experiencing constant fighting and hurtful words, which is taking a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. Additionally, intimacy may no longer be a priority. Given the current situation of isolation, it's crucial to seek help and support. It's time to make a change and move forward, so don't hesitate to ask for assistance.
As a certified sex therapist trained in EMDR and hypnotherapy, I have the tools to help you overcome negative impacts on your life and relationships.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and alone, and everything seems to be going wrong, it's important to find a solution. You might be struggling to cope with the situation and it could be affecting your relationship. You might be experiencing constant fighting and hurtful words, which is taking a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. Additionally, intimacy may no longer be a priority. Given the current situation of isolation, it's crucial to seek help and support. It's time to make a change and move forward, so don't hesitate to ask for assistance.
Mari Grande
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCAT, EMDR, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017 (Online Only)
Feeling anxious, confused, or wanting more from your life? Thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like you are going in circles. If you want help you've come to the right place. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with folks who want an embodied, felt experience as part of their healing journey. My holistic approach includes Art Therapy EMDR, Reiki Energy, Somatic Experiencing, Oracle Cards, Parts Work, and Hypnotherapy. We work on ways to make more sense of your life in a way that makes sense to you. This often brings relief and clarity.
Feeling anxious, confused, or wanting more from your life? Thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like you are going in circles. If you want help you've come to the right place. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with folks who want an embodied, felt experience as part of their healing journey. My holistic approach includes Art Therapy EMDR, Reiki Energy, Somatic Experiencing, Oracle Cards, Parts Work, and Hypnotherapy. We work on ways to make more sense of your life in a way that makes sense to you. This often brings relief and clarity.
Dr. Anna Fekete
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
I am a clin. psychologist, psychotherapist, clin. hypnotherapist, coach, marriage/couple and sex therapist, psychedelic-assisted therapist, and systemic family constellations therapist. I have a large international clientele and 25+ years of professional experience with various techniques of psychotherapy, couples therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, somatic (body-mind) therapies, trauma-focused therapy and psychedelic psychotherapies (ketamine, cannabis, etc.). I provide clin. supervision to professional psychotherapists, counselors and psychotherapy interns. For more information, please, check out my website: www.drannafekete.com
I am a clin. psychologist, psychotherapist, clin. hypnotherapist, coach, marriage/couple and sex therapist, psychedelic-assisted therapist, and systemic family constellations therapist. I have a large international clientele and 25+ years of professional experience with various techniques of psychotherapy, couples therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, somatic (body-mind) therapies, trauma-focused therapy and psychedelic psychotherapies (ketamine, cannabis, etc.). I provide clin. supervision to professional psychotherapists, counselors and psychotherapy interns. For more information, please, check out my website: www.drannafekete.com
Linda R Grad
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
I use a combination of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to garner an understanding in my patients of how and why bad habits have formed and how we can promote change through enhanced awareness, more effective coping skills, and the confidence to integrate these techniques.
My practice focuses on helping adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I help patients to lose weight, quit smoking, manage anger and stress, improve self-esteem and overcome phobias. I also work with patients on a variety of other issues including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, obsessional thoughts, compulsive behaviors and PTSD. I aim to help my patients form better habits in their daily routines to improve happiness and energy levels.
I use a combination of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to garner an understanding in my patients of how and why bad habits have formed and how we can promote change through enhanced awareness, more effective coping skills, and the confidence to integrate these techniques.
My practice focuses on helping adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I help patients to lose weight, quit smoking, manage anger and stress, improve self-esteem and overcome phobias. I also work with patients on a variety of other issues including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, obsessional thoughts, compulsive behaviors and PTSD. I aim to help my patients form better habits in their daily routines to improve happiness and energy levels.
Kyra Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10025
My focus is integration of mind body and spirit, this includes humor! Some of my techniques include cognitive/behavioral approaches, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness therapy, existential therapy, positive therapy and hypnotherapy.
Come and sit with me. We'll discover who you are through your life story and work together to make sense of your life journey. The goal is to learn new ways of understanding the purpose of your story. Whether you are seeking help with depression, anxiety or searching for an understanding within your relationships, there is no right or wrong way of "being." Rather the purpose of our close relationships is to understand ourselves more completely.
My focus is integration of mind body and spirit, this includes humor! Some of my techniques include cognitive/behavioral approaches, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness therapy, existential therapy, positive therapy and hypnotherapy.
Come and sit with me. We'll discover who you are through your life story and work together to make sense of your life journey. The goal is to learn new ways of understanding the purpose of your story. Whether you are seeking help with depression, anxiety or searching for an understanding within your relationships, there is no right or wrong way of "being." Rather the purpose of our close relationships is to understand ourselves more completely.
Linda Walter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
Having extensive training and experience in CBT, Hypnotherapy, Humanistic, Holistic, Integrative, Couples and Rapid Resolution therapies facilitates my ability to develop a treatment strategy just for you.
I am a short term therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions and other difficulties which get us "stuck". Presently, my sessions are on HIPAA compliant videoconferencing. I offer a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can discuss your challenges. I am down to earth and interactive in therapy and will help you get to a place where you feel better about yourself, stronger, ready to face stumbling blocks and make the changes you want.
Having extensive training and experience in CBT, Hypnotherapy, Humanistic, Holistic, Integrative, Couples and Rapid Resolution therapies facilitates my ability to develop a treatment strategy just for you.
I am a short term therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions and other difficulties which get us "stuck". Presently, my sessions are on HIPAA compliant videoconferencing. I offer a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can discuss your challenges. I am down to earth and interactive in therapy and will help you get to a place where you feel better about yourself, stronger, ready to face stumbling blocks and make the changes you want.
De Ansin G Parker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
My work is wholistic and I teach guided meditation as well as use hypnotherapy for the treatment of anxiety, stress, phobias, and habit cessation.
My practice is a psycho-spiritual one and reflects my passion: helping families flourish by creating happy, well-balanaced marriages, families, children, and adolescents. This includes blended families who have suffered loss or divorce. Having worked closely with courts for many years, I also provide forensic evaluations regarding custody and visitation issues, mediation, and post divorce management of child issues.
My work is wholistic and I teach guided meditation as well as use hypnotherapy for the treatment of anxiety, stress, phobias, and habit cessation.
My practice is a psycho-spiritual one and reflects my passion: helping families flourish by creating happy, well-balanaced marriages, families, children, and adolescents. This includes blended families who have suffered loss or divorce. Having worked closely with courts for many years, I also provide forensic evaluations regarding custody and visitation issues, mediation, and post divorce management of child issues.
Diane L. Haber
MS, RN, CS
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
I use an eclectic approach with use of hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT, Brainspotting, and behavioral cognitive techniques as therapeutic tools.
I believe in the potential of my clients to tap their own resources to resolve issues in their life. I consider myself a catalyst in this process. I also believe in the ongoing ability for one to self actualize regardless of age or life circumstances. I focus on individual strengths and utilize what the client presents to enact change. I use my medical knowledge to work with mind body issues that cause discomfort or dysfunction. I deal with current concerns, and teach new skills as needed.
I use an eclectic approach with use of hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT, Brainspotting, and behavioral cognitive techniques as therapeutic tools.
I believe in the potential of my clients to tap their own resources to resolve issues in their life. I consider myself a catalyst in this process. I also believe in the ongoing ability for one to self actualize regardless of age or life circumstances. I focus on individual strengths and utilize what the client presents to enact change. I use my medical knowledge to work with mind body issues that cause discomfort or dysfunction. I deal with current concerns, and teach new skills as needed.
Gillian Scott-Ward
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10031
Trained in psychodynamic and culturally-informed psychotherapy, I integrate mindfulness, spirituality, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Psychedelic Integration & Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Are you ready to thrive, instead of just survive? Do you want to feel more connected to life, your body, soul, and others? I believe we all have the power to heal ourselves. Therapy is a unique, dynamic, and interpersonal process. It allows us to reconnect to our internal wisdom, refine our intuition, and live more fully, with intention. I work with people who are looking for support with depressive feelings and anxiety, identity & sexuality concerns, relationship challenges, and life-transitions. If you feel a general desire to make a shift in your life, therapy may be able to help.
Trained in psychodynamic and culturally-informed psychotherapy, I integrate mindfulness, spirituality, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Psychedelic Integration & Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Are you ready to thrive, instead of just survive? Do you want to feel more connected to life, your body, soul, and others? I believe we all have the power to heal ourselves. Therapy is a unique, dynamic, and interpersonal process. It allows us to reconnect to our internal wisdom, refine our intuition, and live more fully, with intention. I work with people who are looking for support with depressive feelings and anxiety, identity & sexuality concerns, relationship challenges, and life-transitions. If you feel a general desire to make a shift in your life, therapy may be able to help.
Robert C Baldino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP , SAE, MBA
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
I am licensed in New York and New Jersey with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am here to support and empower you in that journey. I have training in psychoanalytic therapy, CBT, hypnotherapy, substance abuse and couples counseling. My approach is goal focused psychodynamic therapy and I am eclectic in nature. I have worked with adults and adolescents.
I am licensed in New York and New Jersey with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am here to support and empower you in that journey. I have training in psychoanalytic therapy, CBT, hypnotherapy, substance abuse and couples counseling. My approach is goal focused psychodynamic therapy and I am eclectic in nature. I have worked with adults and adolescents.
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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.