Photo of Roopa Baruah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Sugar Land, TX
Roopa Baruah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCHt
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478  (Online Only)
I use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Neurologically Informed Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EFT-Tapping, Somatic-Based Interventions, and Mindfulness to help individuals heal from Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD.
Are you experiencing physical and emotional symptoms that are unexplainable and preventing you from living a healthy, fulfilling life? If so, it may be a response to a painful experience. Adverse life experiences and how it impacts a person is unique to every person. Medical research has demonstrated for decades that survivors of accidents, disasters, and childhood trauma often endure life-long symptoms ranging from anxiety and depression to body syndromes, harmful behaviors, and addictions. While you can't change difficult situations of the past, you have the natural ability to recuperate from these painful experiences.
I use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Neurologically Informed Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EFT-Tapping, Somatic-Based Interventions, and Mindfulness to help individuals heal from Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD.
Are you experiencing physical and emotional symptoms that are unexplainable and preventing you from living a healthy, fulfilling life? If so, it may be a response to a painful experience. Adverse life experiences and how it impacts a person is unique to every person. Medical research has demonstrated for decades that survivors of accidents, disasters, and childhood trauma often endure life-long symptoms ranging from anxiety and depression to body syndromes, harmful behaviors, and addictions. While you can't change difficult situations of the past, you have the natural ability to recuperate from these painful experiences.
(346) 449-4506 View (346) 449-4506
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Brent E Crane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
EMDR, hypnotherapy, and Psych-K provide powerful alternatives to traditional talk therapy approaches, identifying and reprogramming underlying belief systems and subconscious processes that block your best efforts from creating the outcomes you are looking for and deserve.
I love working with people who are motivated for something better in their lives but haven’t been able to figure out what’s blocking them from having it. This can include relationships, career, success, sports, family, happiness, confidence and more. Maybe you feel unworthy or incapable of having that something better. Maybe trauma, mental illness or something else you can’t even define knocked you off track. Maybe you never remember being on track because it has been so long since you had that experience. There is hope and together we can find answers.
EMDR, hypnotherapy, and Psych-K provide powerful alternatives to traditional talk therapy approaches, identifying and reprogramming underlying belief systems and subconscious processes that block your best efforts from creating the outcomes you are looking for and deserve.
I love working with people who are motivated for something better in their lives but haven’t been able to figure out what’s blocking them from having it. This can include relationships, career, success, sports, family, happiness, confidence and more. Maybe you feel unworthy or incapable of having that something better. Maybe trauma, mental illness or something else you can’t even define knocked you off track. Maybe you never remember being on track because it has been so long since you had that experience. There is hope and together we can find answers.
(346) 309-0089 View (346) 309-0089
Photo of Ellie Mandavi Berenji, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sugar Land, TX
Ellie Mandavi Berenji
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel controlled by your emotions, stuck in thoughts about the past, and overwhelmed by the future? Do you constantly feel like a failure because you couldn't meet the goals that you sat for yourself? Life doesn't have to stay this way. Together, I will help you identify, process and heal from your past trauma by acknowledging and healing your inner child self using EMDR and hypnotherapy. In this process, you are behind the wheel and I am in the passenger seat, helping you navigate through your journey.
Do you feel controlled by your emotions, stuck in thoughts about the past, and overwhelmed by the future? Do you constantly feel like a failure because you couldn't meet the goals that you sat for yourself? Life doesn't have to stay this way. Together, I will help you identify, process and heal from your past trauma by acknowledging and healing your inner child self using EMDR and hypnotherapy. In this process, you are behind the wheel and I am in the passenger seat, helping you navigate through your journey.
(512) 856-1044 View (512) 856-1044
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Karen Waldman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479  (Online Only)
My specializations include couples and marital counseling, individual therapy, behavioral health (i.e., the mind-body connection), mindfulness training, stress management, values/goals clarification, LGBT issues, and hypnosis. Understandably, clients want results that are both fast and lasting, so I tend to use some type of brief, solution-focused model in my work. I also have considerable experience utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a method that is both quick and effective for relationship/family/parenting problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain, guilt, insomnia, medical impairments, work stress, anger/resentment, smoking addiction, and many other difficult issues.
My specializations include couples and marital counseling, individual therapy, behavioral health (i.e., the mind-body connection), mindfulness training, stress management, values/goals clarification, LGBT issues, and hypnosis. Understandably, clients want results that are both fast and lasting, so I tend to use some type of brief, solution-focused model in my work. I also have considerable experience utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a method that is both quick and effective for relationship/family/parenting problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain, guilt, insomnia, medical impairments, work stress, anger/resentment, smoking addiction, and many other difficult issues.
(713) 766-4375 View (713) 766-4375
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Dr. Roger D. Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
I have experience working with a wide variety of life problems and mental health disorders, but my primary interests include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), academic issues, panic/phobias, anger management, addiction, couples, marriage, and family relationship issues.
I have experience working with a wide variety of life problems and mental health disorders, but my primary interests include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), academic issues, panic/phobias, anger management, addiction, couples, marriage, and family relationship issues.
(281) 666-9607 View (281) 666-9607
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Richard Ermalinski
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Couples caught in marital gridlock experience either emotional bickering and blaming or withdrawal and isolation. Marital gridlock can be caused by a betrayal, control issues, a lack of intimacy or important personality differences. This will leave us with a married life of emotional isolation and confusion. When we lose our sense of self in our marriage it can seem impossible to stop reliving the same negative patterns repeatedly. Where did the best of us go and our ability to respond effectively to difficult situations?
Couples caught in marital gridlock experience either emotional bickering and blaming or withdrawal and isolation. Marital gridlock can be caused by a betrayal, control issues, a lack of intimacy or important personality differences. This will leave us with a married life of emotional isolation and confusion. When we lose our sense of self in our marriage it can seem impossible to stop reliving the same negative patterns repeatedly. Where did the best of us go and our ability to respond effectively to difficult situations?
(281) 601-1481 View (281) 601-1481
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James Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Do you remember when you began thinking less about your stressful week and more about your stressful life? Life is confusing, painful and often overwhelming. Your lack of clarity can produce imbalances in your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and sexual health. You deserve not just psychotherapy, but therapy that crafts well rounded and individualized strategies for transformation.
Do you remember when you began thinking less about your stressful week and more about your stressful life? Life is confusing, painful and often overwhelming. Your lack of clarity can produce imbalances in your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and sexual health. You deserve not just psychotherapy, but therapy that crafts well rounded and individualized strategies for transformation.
(281) 903-5330 View (281) 903-5330
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Dr. Anand Vyas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, CMMC, CART
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
I'll treat you as a person, not as a diagnosis. I'm a fully licensed, experienced (15+ years) and down-to-earth professional who is committed to helping you. I have a passion to help heal clients from the inside, so they can truly feel their best. I believe that the most optimal treatment is to treat the whole person. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, Certified in MBSR-T, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Medical Meditation and Stress Management Consultant, Hypnotherapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. We offer evening and Saturday appointments!
I'll treat you as a person, not as a diagnosis. I'm a fully licensed, experienced (15+ years) and down-to-earth professional who is committed to helping you. I have a passion to help heal clients from the inside, so they can truly feel their best. I believe that the most optimal treatment is to treat the whole person. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, Certified in MBSR-T, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Medical Meditation and Stress Management Consultant, Hypnotherapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. We offer evening and Saturday appointments!
(832) 403-2911 View (832) 403-2911
Photo of Laila Narsi, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Sugar Land, TX
Laila Narsi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMMT, CMT-P
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
We all have inner wisdom which holds the answers to our questions. At the center of our beings we know who we are and what we want but getting there can sometimes be difficult. Using sound innovative psychotherapeutic techniques I work with my clients towards their goals. Whether I work with individual, couples, families, or groups, I understand the importance of a healthy relationship, excellent rapport, non-judgment, honesty and the need for confidentiality in working towards these goals. I also now offer Telehealth/Virtual sessions.
We all have inner wisdom which holds the answers to our questions. At the center of our beings we know who we are and what we want but getting there can sometimes be difficult. Using sound innovative psychotherapeutic techniques I work with my clients towards their goals. Whether I work with individual, couples, families, or groups, I understand the importance of a healthy relationship, excellent rapport, non-judgment, honesty and the need for confidentiality in working towards these goals. I also now offer Telehealth/Virtual sessions.
(281) 675-2722 View (281) 675-2722
Photo of Tasha M Lawson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sugar Land, TX
Tasha M Lawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77498  (Online Only)
You feel overwhelmed and anxious, your heart starts to race out of nowhere, but you don’t know why or when it’s going to stop. You feel like a prisoner to your own mind, wrestling with the memories of difficult things from the past, and just trying to survive the day to day. You are ready for things to be different. Life is changing fast. You are not the same as you used to be. You aren’t exactly sure where you are headed, but you know you are ready for a new goal and a new direction. I provide a safe, judgment-free zone and support for you to pursue freedom.
You feel overwhelmed and anxious, your heart starts to race out of nowhere, but you don’t know why or when it’s going to stop. You feel like a prisoner to your own mind, wrestling with the memories of difficult things from the past, and just trying to survive the day to day. You are ready for things to be different. Life is changing fast. You are not the same as you used to be. You aren’t exactly sure where you are headed, but you know you are ready for a new goal and a new direction. I provide a safe, judgment-free zone and support for you to pursue freedom.
(469) 658-4635 View (469) 658-4635
Photo of Dr. Aisha Chaudhry, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sugar Land, TX
Dr. Aisha Chaudhry
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479  (Online Only)
Licensed in both Texas and Florida. Please visit my website for a FREE consultation. As a female Muslim therapist, Muslim women usually contact me for difficult events, trauma, OCD, and other situations that impact self-esteem, and cause depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and anger issues. Some describe their experience as an emotional tug-of-war. Whatever your struggle is, I will provide a safe space free of judgment. As an Aalimah I can provide you with spiritual care should that be important to you. All you need to bring with you is courage, consistency, and persistence.
Licensed in both Texas and Florida. Please visit my website for a FREE consultation. As a female Muslim therapist, Muslim women usually contact me for difficult events, trauma, OCD, and other situations that impact self-esteem, and cause depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and anger issues. Some describe their experience as an emotional tug-of-war. Whatever your struggle is, I will provide a safe space free of judgment. As an Aalimah I can provide you with spiritual care should that be important to you. All you need to bring with you is courage, consistency, and persistence.
(321) 204-7656 View (321) 204-7656
Photo of Phyllis Tonkin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Sugar Land, TX
Phyllis Tonkin, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
My job is to see that you feel safe and nurtured. And most importantly that you feel heard. Allow me to help you find answers to your life challenges. Let me help you help yourself by guiding you to be your best self. I am someone who can walk the walk with you and guide you along the way.
My job is to see that you feel safe and nurtured. And most importantly that you feel heard. Allow me to help you find answers to your life challenges. Let me help you help yourself by guiding you to be your best self. I am someone who can walk the walk with you and guide you along the way.
(713) 338-9193 View (713) 338-9193
Photo of Dr. Jonathan Morris, Psychologist in Sugar Land, TX
Dr. Jonathan Morris
Psychologist, PhD, BCET, DCM, DPM
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
For individual, couples, adults and teens, the pursuit of ones therapeutic goals is a deeply personal endeavor, one that entails time, effort, occasional discomfort and some expense. I am keenly aware of the burden of trust, inherent in my participation in so intimate and earnest an undertaking, and will apply my clinical judgment, professional acumen, interpersonal skills and 35-years of experience, to discern and address those needs. In doing so, respect for your values, reverence for your individuality and deference to your aspirations, will guide our endeavor, enabling you to attain your goals with dignity and true contentment.
For individual, couples, adults and teens, the pursuit of ones therapeutic goals is a deeply personal endeavor, one that entails time, effort, occasional discomfort and some expense. I am keenly aware of the burden of trust, inherent in my participation in so intimate and earnest an undertaking, and will apply my clinical judgment, professional acumen, interpersonal skills and 35-years of experience, to discern and address those needs. In doing so, respect for your values, reverence for your individuality and deference to your aspirations, will guide our endeavor, enabling you to attain your goals with dignity and true contentment.
(281) 937-8306 View (281) 937-8306
Photo of Leanne Peterson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Sugar Land, TX
Leanne Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Hello! I am Leanne and my passion for helping others has transformed into a mission to help people look within. I want to help you find answers to why you are feeling the way you feel and how you can make it better. People often come to me when they experiencing a transition or feeling stuck in life (not sure if they are in the right career or relationship or what their purpose is). I also work with couples who feel stuck or burnt out in their relationship.
Hello! I am Leanne and my passion for helping others has transformed into a mission to help people look within. I want to help you find answers to why you are feeling the way you feel and how you can make it better. People often come to me when they experiencing a transition or feeling stuck in life (not sure if they are in the right career or relationship or what their purpose is). I also work with couples who feel stuck or burnt out in their relationship.
(281) 909-6324 View (281) 909-6324
Photo of Jummy Akinyode, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sugar Land, TX
Jummy Akinyode
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479
If you're a busy professional and you've achieved that win but still feel like something's missing, you're in the right place. Balancing work, home, and personal life can leave you overwhelmed, despite your accomplishments. I have a passion for working with professionals, like you, who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. Together, we'll tackle the unique stressors you face and work toward restoring balance and clarity in your life.
If you're a busy professional and you've achieved that win but still feel like something's missing, you're in the right place. Balancing work, home, and personal life can leave you overwhelmed, despite your accomplishments. I have a passion for working with professionals, like you, who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. Together, we'll tackle the unique stressors you face and work toward restoring balance and clarity in your life.
(713) 804-6394 View (713) 804-6394
Photo of Phoenix Arise, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sugar Land, TX
Phoenix Arise
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77487
Current daytime and evening availability! Phoenix Arise is a group counseling office owned by Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT in Lubbock, TX. When creating Phoenix Arise, she envisioned a counseling office that would be focused on treating clients through a trauma informed lens. Phoenix Arise has 13 therapists who offer counseling to a wide range of populations with various modalities such as EMDR, DBT, solution focused therapy, talk therapy, and more. What makes our counselors unique is the underlying focus and emphasis on trauma recovery.
Current daytime and evening availability! Phoenix Arise is a group counseling office owned by Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT in Lubbock, TX. When creating Phoenix Arise, she envisioned a counseling office that would be focused on treating clients through a trauma informed lens. Phoenix Arise has 13 therapists who offer counseling to a wide range of populations with various modalities such as EMDR, DBT, solution focused therapy, talk therapy, and more. What makes our counselors unique is the underlying focus and emphasis on trauma recovery.
(806) 203-6023 View (806) 203-6023

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Photo of Edward John Wilson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sugar Land, TX
Edward John Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, CHT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77036
As a mental health counselor, my clients tell me I am very good at helping them create change & personal growth through psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, teaching, counseling and, most importantly, listening & understanding.
My life mission has been to learn and understand the many different ways in which our unconscious mind controls our lives, and just as importantly, what to do about it. The fact is that for each and everyone of us, our own unconscious mind has developed and created mistaken and limiting beliefs about ourselves which limit us from reaching our full and complete potential and we are often not even aware of it. This process seems to be universal and reliable research shows that it begins in the very first weeks of life. This is why I focus on helping my clients to find approaches to change the way their own unconscious mind thinks.
As a mental health counselor, my clients tell me I am very good at helping them create change & personal growth through psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, teaching, counseling and, most importantly, listening & understanding.
My life mission has been to learn and understand the many different ways in which our unconscious mind controls our lives, and just as importantly, what to do about it. The fact is that for each and everyone of us, our own unconscious mind has developed and created mistaken and limiting beliefs about ourselves which limit us from reaching our full and complete potential and we are often not even aware of it. This process seems to be universal and reliable research shows that it begins in the very first weeks of life. This is why I focus on helping my clients to find approaches to change the way their own unconscious mind thinks.
(281) 712-6248 View (281) 712-6248
Photo of Open Doorways Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sugar Land, TX
Open Doorways Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77071
I also use hypnotherapy and art to assist clients in achieving their goals.
Do you have an important decision to make and unsure of next steps? Are you having problems communicating with important people in your life? Struggling with anxiety or depression? These are just a few of the questions a person seeking counseling may ask. I've been a counselor for 20+ years in Houston, having worked in employee assistance (EAP), hospitals, hospice, county health and crisis intervention. I have been a teletherapist online many years. My ideal client is a high functioning individual or couple who have hit a "bump on the road" of life and require brief therapy to get back on track.
I also use hypnotherapy and art to assist clients in achieving their goals.
Do you have an important decision to make and unsure of next steps? Are you having problems communicating with important people in your life? Struggling with anxiety or depression? These are just a few of the questions a person seeking counseling may ask. I've been a counselor for 20+ years in Houston, having worked in employee assistance (EAP), hospitals, hospice, county health and crisis intervention. I have been a teletherapist online many years. My ideal client is a high functioning individual or couple who have hit a "bump on the road" of life and require brief therapy to get back on track.
(346) 787-1586 View (346) 787-1586
Photo of Erika F Sosa, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Sugar Land, TX
Erika F Sosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77082  (Online Only)
I work with trauma through various methods such as clinical hypnotherapy, narrative therapy, EMDR, IFS and psychodynamic approaches .
Authentic change begins from within and over time manifest outwardly. The right help can make all the difference in the process. I want to assist you in that journey. I am a Latinx therapist, bilingual in Spanish and English. My areas of expertise include childhood trauma resolution, addiction issues, racial and cultural identity challenges for minorities including LGBTQ clients. My therapy embraces a warm, empathic and experiential approach to personal growth. I want to help you create a rich and meaningful life, while increasing psychological flexibility through living a valued life.
I work with trauma through various methods such as clinical hypnotherapy, narrative therapy, EMDR, IFS and psychodynamic approaches .
Authentic change begins from within and over time manifest outwardly. The right help can make all the difference in the process. I want to assist you in that journey. I am a Latinx therapist, bilingual in Spanish and English. My areas of expertise include childhood trauma resolution, addiction issues, racial and cultural identity challenges for minorities including LGBTQ clients. My therapy embraces a warm, empathic and experiential approach to personal growth. I want to help you create a rich and meaningful life, while increasing psychological flexibility through living a valued life.
(281) 377-7130 View (281) 377-7130
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MYS Counseling & Assessment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD, CART
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77489
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
(979) 428-2930 View (979) 428-2930
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.