Hypnotherapists in Parkville, MD

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Jennifer Molinari
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Parkville, MD 21234  (Online Only)
Do you compare yourself to others? Do others seem to "have it all together"? Perhaps to the outside world it seems like your living your best life. The truth is that under that seemingly perfect exterior, everything feels painfully hard. Life isn't what you envisioned. You are struggling. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, sadness, or grief. Life doesn't have to be this way. How would it feel to know that you ARE good enough? What if you were able to quiet that inner critic and be more loving and accepting of yourself? How would it feel to feel safe and secure and to connect with your intuition and heart? All of this is possible.
Do you compare yourself to others? Do others seem to "have it all together"? Perhaps to the outside world it seems like your living your best life. The truth is that under that seemingly perfect exterior, everything feels painfully hard. Life isn't what you envisioned. You are struggling. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, sadness, or grief. Life doesn't have to be this way. How would it feel to know that you ARE good enough? What if you were able to quiet that inner critic and be more loving and accepting of yourself? How would it feel to feel safe and secure and to connect with your intuition and heart? All of this is possible.
(410) 709-3974 View (410) 709-3974

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Deborah Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT, -
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21212
I've taught college courses in psychology, communication and hypnotherapy.
If you have you been upset about your life or relationship, you just may feel better sooner than you ever thought you would. I can help you reduce the emotional pain while increasing your confidence at the same time. I have been referred to as a "no-holds-barred life changer." I use Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and EFT as tools to speed up your growth process. When you walk in my office you are a person not just one of my clients. We will find out what your specific needs are and then match the best treatment for you. www.drdeborahcooper.com
I've taught college courses in psychology, communication and hypnotherapy.
If you have you been upset about your life or relationship, you just may feel better sooner than you ever thought you would. I can help you reduce the emotional pain while increasing your confidence at the same time. I have been referred to as a "no-holds-barred life changer." I use Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and EFT as tools to speed up your growth process. When you walk in my office you are a person not just one of my clients. We will find out what your specific needs are and then match the best treatment for you. www.drdeborahcooper.com
(410) 701-3353 View (410) 701-3353
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Linda Beam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21286  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With twenty-five years of study in the mind/body modalities, and trained as a yoga instructor, my therapeutic approach integrates traditional talk therapy and cognitive/behavioral work with integrative modalities such as guided imagery, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, mindfulness techniques, and EMDR.
I believe that there is an integrative center within each of us that guides us toward healing. The situations, losses, and difficulties that arise in life provide us the impetus we need to grow into a fuller and more joyful life. My therapeutic style has been described as warm and respectful of the client. I create an environment of support within the session that encourages a collaborative relationship conducive for self-growth. My experience lies in the areas of stress management, anxiety disorders, depression, illness, addictions, trauma, and marital or relationship issues. I enjoy working with a variety of cultural backgrounds.
With twenty-five years of study in the mind/body modalities, and trained as a yoga instructor, my therapeutic approach integrates traditional talk therapy and cognitive/behavioral work with integrative modalities such as guided imagery, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, mindfulness techniques, and EMDR.
I believe that there is an integrative center within each of us that guides us toward healing. The situations, losses, and difficulties that arise in life provide us the impetus we need to grow into a fuller and more joyful life. My therapeutic style has been described as warm and respectful of the client. I create an environment of support within the session that encourages a collaborative relationship conducive for self-growth. My experience lies in the areas of stress management, anxiety disorders, depression, illness, addictions, trauma, and marital or relationship issues. I enjoy working with a variety of cultural backgrounds.
(410) 417-6728 View (410) 417-6728
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Patti Friedman
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
I recently completed an advanced medical hypnotherapy training; and I am constantly refining my therapy skills, to better serve my clients.
The success my clients experience is a direct result of our strong and supportive working alliance where confidentiality is protected, and I am a facilitator. I help my clients find answers for themselves and support them in reaching their goals. Years of clinical hypnotherapy training, and the success my clients achieve in applying relaxation training at work and in their personal lives, has been truly gratifying. I enjoy teaching patients Clinical Hypnotherapy, and the vast benefits to my clients. It is a joy to watch clients overcome phobias, pain disorders, anxiety, and stop habits, regaining self-confidence and empowerment .
I recently completed an advanced medical hypnotherapy training; and I am constantly refining my therapy skills, to better serve my clients.
The success my clients experience is a direct result of our strong and supportive working alliance where confidentiality is protected, and I am a facilitator. I help my clients find answers for themselves and support them in reaching their goals. Years of clinical hypnotherapy training, and the success my clients achieve in applying relaxation training at work and in their personal lives, has been truly gratifying. I enjoy teaching patients Clinical Hypnotherapy, and the vast benefits to my clients. It is a joy to watch clients overcome phobias, pain disorders, anxiety, and stop habits, regaining self-confidence and empowerment .
(410) 657-8622 View (410) 657-8622
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Barbara A Reade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
Are you looking for relief from anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms? After 30+ years in this field I have realized how unique each person is and how unique each persons needs are. I have advanced training in several types of therapy including IFS (certified), Eriksonian Hypnotherapy (certified), EMDR (certification equivalent), CBT (certification eqiuvalent). Having been trained in many forms of therapy I realize no one type has everything that is needed for healing. So together we explore what fits best for you. I offer a safe and compassionate space where you may find path to healing and growth.
Are you looking for relief from anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms? After 30+ years in this field I have realized how unique each person is and how unique each persons needs are. I have advanced training in several types of therapy including IFS (certified), Eriksonian Hypnotherapy (certified), EMDR (certification equivalent), CBT (certification eqiuvalent). Having been trained in many forms of therapy I realize no one type has everything that is needed for healing. So together we explore what fits best for you. I offer a safe and compassionate space where you may find path to healing and growth.
(410) 604-8140 View (410) 604-8140
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Galaxy Hypnosis
CHT, DCI
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201
Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are a healing modalities that help better balance feelings and emotions while helping your focus on achieving your goals and dreams.
We work with clients to help them deal with Anger, Anxiety, Self- Confidence, Depression, Fears and Phobias, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Loss. We will explain how hypnosis works and can help you enhance your life using hypnosis to better manage stress over life's challenges and improve your quality of life. We enhance your situational coping skills. We help you retake control of your life, place the past in the past where it belongs, and make positive choices that facilitate the change you want in your life.
Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are a healing modalities that help better balance feelings and emotions while helping your focus on achieving your goals and dreams.
We work with clients to help them deal with Anger, Anxiety, Self- Confidence, Depression, Fears and Phobias, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Loss. We will explain how hypnosis works and can help you enhance your life using hypnosis to better manage stress over life's challenges and improve your quality of life. We enhance your situational coping skills. We help you retake control of your life, place the past in the past where it belongs, and make positive choices that facilitate the change you want in your life.
(301) 259-3729 View (301) 259-3729
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Hypnotherapy By The Bay LLC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21203
Gifts Gone Bad? Take Back Your Bliss! Here Janis KC Jarvis MA MHt CLC offers Transpersonal Clinical Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching and Meditation to assist you to reduce or eliminate Traumatic Effects from the past,.
On a mission to uplift and foster positive change in 1 BILLION people by Fall 2027! Are you stuck in destructive behavior, confusion, fear or frustration?  What if your best life is waiting for you, just beyond your reach? ​ Do you feel like you are taking one step forward and two steps back? ​ Are you sick of it? I can help you get to where you want to go! Experience the joy of m​y unique blend of hypnotherapy and life coaching. Reach for your best life and make it last!
Gifts Gone Bad? Take Back Your Bliss! Here Janis KC Jarvis MA MHt CLC offers Transpersonal Clinical Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching and Meditation to assist you to reduce or eliminate Traumatic Effects from the past,.
On a mission to uplift and foster positive change in 1 BILLION people by Fall 2027! Are you stuck in destructive behavior, confusion, fear or frustration?  What if your best life is waiting for you, just beyond your reach? ​ Do you feel like you are taking one step forward and two steps back? ​ Are you sick of it? I can help you get to where you want to go! Experience the joy of m​y unique blend of hypnotherapy and life coaching. Reach for your best life and make it last!
(443) 516-9989 View (443) 516-9989
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Francesca Richardson, PhD, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C, ACHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21209  (Online Only)
Are past traumas causing anxiety, depression, grief, or flashbacks? Would you like to get to the source of your problems and make yourself whole? Is deeper meaning and connection in relationships important to you? Would you like to tap into your inner wisdom? I have over 35 years of experience as a therapist. I am certified in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Hypnotherapy, Inner Child and Partswork, offer Trim-Life Hypnosis for emotional eating, and I am trained in sex therapy. Give me a call and we can talk about what would be helpful for you.
Are past traumas causing anxiety, depression, grief, or flashbacks? Would you like to get to the source of your problems and make yourself whole? Is deeper meaning and connection in relationships important to you? Would you like to tap into your inner wisdom? I have over 35 years of experience as a therapist. I am certified in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Hypnotherapy, Inner Child and Partswork, offer Trim-Life Hypnosis for emotional eating, and I am trained in sex therapy. Give me a call and we can talk about what would be helpful for you.
(443) 960-7025 View (443) 960-7025
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Nancy Hayes-Gary Psy.d.
Psychologist, PsyD, D
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Therapy provides a safe relationship to resolve concerns with yoursself. I have 34 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I have specialized in the treatment of trauma, such as childhood abuse, loss, grief, chronic illness, suicidal feelings/experiences and depression and anxiety problems. In addition, I have often helped people with infertility/adoption and family communication/attachment problems and am skilled in hypnosis. I am also certified by Psypact to offer therapy in over 26 states.
Therapy provides a safe relationship to resolve concerns with yoursself. I have 34 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I have specialized in the treatment of trauma, such as childhood abuse, loss, grief, chronic illness, suicidal feelings/experiences and depression and anxiety problems. In addition, I have often helped people with infertility/adoption and family communication/attachment problems and am skilled in hypnosis. I am also certified by Psypact to offer therapy in over 26 states.
(410) 394-9314 View (410) 394-9314
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Michael Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, MEd, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208
Recovery Counseling Center, LLC has a caring staff of professional and prompt clinicians who work to give you the care that you need without delay. Simply give us a call and you will be in touch with a therapist within one business day or sooner, guaranteed. We work with clients of all ages and each of our therapists has a particular client and issue speciality to best meet your needs. You don't have to wait any longer to get the help that you deserve. We are dedicated to helping you reach recovery and success.
Recovery Counseling Center, LLC has a caring staff of professional and prompt clinicians who work to give you the care that you need without delay. Simply give us a call and you will be in touch with a therapist within one business day or sooner, guaranteed. We work with clients of all ages and each of our therapists has a particular client and issue speciality to best meet your needs. You don't have to wait any longer to get the help that you deserve. We are dedicated to helping you reach recovery and success.
(443) 616-2842 View (443) 616-2842
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Nini Gomes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21211  (Online Only)
Are you a young intuitive woman struggling to envision your future? Are you feeling anxious or stuck? Have you been hurt or traumatized? Feel like your full potential is unreachable? Or frustrated with life itself? Be still. Exhale. Seek deep within, for you have the power to change things! Are you ready to transform your life, by feeling fulfilled in life and your relationships? Are you ready to explore and journey into your own unique expression of self? Are you ready to tap into your magick and blessings? Become a new radiant you with my support and guidance! All of you is welcome.
Are you a young intuitive woman struggling to envision your future? Are you feeling anxious or stuck? Have you been hurt or traumatized? Feel like your full potential is unreachable? Or frustrated with life itself? Be still. Exhale. Seek deep within, for you have the power to change things! Are you ready to transform your life, by feeling fulfilled in life and your relationships? Are you ready to explore and journey into your own unique expression of self? Are you ready to tap into your magick and blessings? Become a new radiant you with my support and guidance! All of you is welcome.
(443) 241-6635 View (443) 241-6635
Photo of Edyta Chrzanowska, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Parkville, MD
Edyta Chrzanowska
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21286
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with creatively inspired individuals searching for or growing fulfilling careers or entrepreneurial opportunities which emphasize their unique personalities and natural gifts that allow for an integrated work-life balance. I also enjoy working with parents interested in finding an integrated lifestyle that merges personal, professional, and familial values. I use a family systems lens in individual counseling, where we collaborate on exploring how past and present family systems influence a person’s sense of self. I also work with clients' external systems in family therapy and parent coaching, etc.
I enjoy working with creatively inspired individuals searching for or growing fulfilling careers or entrepreneurial opportunities which emphasize their unique personalities and natural gifts that allow for an integrated work-life balance. I also enjoy working with parents interested in finding an integrated lifestyle that merges personal, professional, and familial values. I use a family systems lens in individual counseling, where we collaborate on exploring how past and present family systems influence a person’s sense of self. I also work with clients' external systems in family therapy and parent coaching, etc.
(667) 201-6252 View (667) 201-6252
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Dean Robert Kirschner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Cockeysville, MD 21030
In 1987, I started the Life Mastery Center to help people in their journey to find happiness and fulfillment in life. Life is undoubtedly stressful and can bring about feelings of depression and anxiety. These feelings can affect relationships at home, at work, at school. I believe that through the positive therapeutic process, one can get unstuck from negative habits, negative barriers, negative mindsets. The positive therapeutic process helps to identify the problems and build positive life skills that will lead to a happier, healthier, fulfilling life.
In 1987, I started the Life Mastery Center to help people in their journey to find happiness and fulfillment in life. Life is undoubtedly stressful and can bring about feelings of depression and anxiety. These feelings can affect relationships at home, at work, at school. I believe that through the positive therapeutic process, one can get unstuck from negative habits, negative barriers, negative mindsets. The positive therapeutic process helps to identify the problems and build positive life skills that will lead to a happier, healthier, fulfilling life.
(410) 403-0807 View (410) 403-0807
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Maryland Couples and Relationship Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21215
Unhappy with your marriage or other significant relationship? Are you tired of the struggles and lack of connection? I can help! I specialize in marriage, family, and relationship counseling because I believe that positive, nurturing, and supportive relationships are essential to living a happy, emotionally-fulfilling life. My practice centers on helping relationships heal and thrive, with an eye towards restoring the harmonious balance and intimate closeness we desire and need. I have over 15 years experience working with couples and families, employing the most clinically proven methods for achieving success with clilents of all backgrounds.
Unhappy with your marriage or other significant relationship? Are you tired of the struggles and lack of connection? I can help! I specialize in marriage, family, and relationship counseling because I believe that positive, nurturing, and supportive relationships are essential to living a happy, emotionally-fulfilling life. My practice centers on helping relationships heal and thrive, with an eye towards restoring the harmonious balance and intimate closeness we desire and need. I have over 15 years experience working with couples and families, employing the most clinically proven methods for achieving success with clilents of all backgrounds.
(443) 502-0951 View (443) 502-0951
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Gabriel Newman
Psychologist, PhD, CNutr, BCIA, ABDA
Verified Verified
Lutherville, MD 21093
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
(410) 346-5664 View (410) 346-5664
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Meredith Jan Tackett
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP-RP
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
As a specialist in Rehabilitation Psychology, I most often work closely with patients who are managing complex social and medical situations. I build trust and connect with patients about their concerns, fears, and hopes. Most clients are striving to feel more connected to their community and building meaning in their lives. We can all improve in these areas and the science of psychology offers wonderful tools to accomplish these goals. I believe strongly in the power of human resilience in the face of adversity.
As a specialist in Rehabilitation Psychology, I most often work closely with patients who are managing complex social and medical situations. I build trust and connect with patients about their concerns, fears, and hopes. Most clients are striving to feel more connected to their community and building meaning in their lives. We can all improve in these areas and the science of psychology offers wonderful tools to accomplish these goals. I believe strongly in the power of human resilience in the face of adversity.
(206) 875-2303 View (206) 875-2303
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Robert Schreur
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PhD-Lit
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Psychotherapy is about listening. As a therapist I strive to listen with compassion and depth to help my clients hear their own voices of change and healing. How I understand psychotherapy to work is best expressed by Simone Weil: "Those who are unhappy have no need for anything in this world but people capable of giving them their attention. The capacity to give one's attention to a sufferer is a very rare and difficult thing; it is almost a miracle; it is a miracle." I surely cannot do miracles! But together with my clients I have watched miracles happen.
Psychotherapy is about listening. As a therapist I strive to listen with compassion and depth to help my clients hear their own voices of change and healing. How I understand psychotherapy to work is best expressed by Simone Weil: "Those who are unhappy have no need for anything in this world but people capable of giving them their attention. The capacity to give one's attention to a sufferer is a very rare and difficult thing; it is almost a miracle; it is a miracle." I surely cannot do miracles! But together with my clients I have watched miracles happen.
(410) 489-1678 View (410) 489-1678
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Shlomo Schor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pikesville, MD 21208
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. With 15 years of experience as a trauma therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused EMDR, Somatic Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach is born out of a deep commitment to providing clients with the most profound transformation in the shortest time. Recognizing the urgency in relieving suffering, I employ techniques that have proven to be remarkably effective in the shortest amount of time.
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. With 15 years of experience as a trauma therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused EMDR, Somatic Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach is born out of a deep commitment to providing clients with the most profound transformation in the shortest time. Recognizing the urgency in relieving suffering, I employ techniques that have proven to be remarkably effective in the shortest amount of time.
(410) 449-7077 View (410) 449-7077
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Dena Leibowitz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCADC, RYT, CHT
Verified Verified
Pikesville, MD 21208
Dena earned a BA from Towson University (BS ’92) and (MS '96) in Psychology from University of Baltimore. Dena completed post-graduate coursework at Johns Hopkins University required for her licensure. She is both certified in hypnosis (CHT) and as an NLP Practitioner. Additional accomplishments include being a panelist , public speaking, providing expert witness, and credential training. I opened the center in 1998 in Towson, Maryland treating addictions, depression and anxiety. In 2010, I renamed the center ZenLife and integrated mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and hypnosis in my practice.
Dena earned a BA from Towson University (BS ’92) and (MS '96) in Psychology from University of Baltimore. Dena completed post-graduate coursework at Johns Hopkins University required for her licensure. She is both certified in hypnosis (CHT) and as an NLP Practitioner. Additional accomplishments include being a panelist , public speaking, providing expert witness, and credential training. I opened the center in 1998 in Towson, Maryland treating addictions, depression and anxiety. In 2010, I renamed the center ZenLife and integrated mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and hypnosis in my practice.
(443) 840-9994 View (443) 840-9994
Dale N Liebman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
I have practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings, both in-patient and out-patient, and have taught in the Psychology Department at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. My experience has covered many diverse populations such as seniors, families, adults, and couples.
I have practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings, both in-patient and out-patient, and have taught in the Psychology Department at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. My experience has covered many diverse populations such as seniors, families, adults, and couples.
(410) 205-1617 View (410) 205-1617
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.