Hypnotherapists in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Judy Morris
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MFT, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Online Only)
I utilize evidence-based modalities and interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and Hypnotherapy.
My name is Judy Morris, and I deeply value open communication, empathy, and collaboration with my clients. I am dedicated to empowering individuals to uncover their strengths and find effective solutions. I take great joy in working with individuals from all walks of life, including couples, children, teens, and families from diverse backgrounds. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, transitional life events, trauma and resilience, personal relationship issues, couple problems, personal growth, separation and divorce, parenting issues, self-esteem, anger management.
I utilize evidence-based modalities and interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and Hypnotherapy.
My name is Judy Morris, and I deeply value open communication, empathy, and collaboration with my clients. I am dedicated to empowering individuals to uncover their strengths and find effective solutions. I take great joy in working with individuals from all walks of life, including couples, children, teens, and families from diverse backgrounds. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, transitional life events, trauma and resilience, personal relationship issues, couple problems, personal growth, separation and divorce, parenting issues, self-esteem, anger management.
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Hannah Veselinovic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Online Only)
I am currently training in EMDR and Hypnotherapy.
My name is Hannah (she/her/hers). I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion lies in fostering healing and resilience, particularly for survivors of childhood abuse, sexual assault, abusive relationships, mass violence, and religious trauma/cult experiences. I also work with clients struggling with attachment issues, personality disorders, and sex and porn addiction. For couples, I offer emotion-focused therapy and psychodynamic couples therapy.
I am currently training in EMDR and Hypnotherapy.
My name is Hannah (she/her/hers). I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion lies in fostering healing and resilience, particularly for survivors of childhood abuse, sexual assault, abusive relationships, mass violence, and religious trauma/cult experiences. I also work with clients struggling with attachment issues, personality disorders, and sex and porn addiction. For couples, I offer emotion-focused therapy and psychodynamic couples therapy.
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Hypnotherapy is not a psychotherapeutic treatment or a form of psychotherapy, but rather a tool or procedure that helps facilitate various types of therapies and medical or psychological treatments.
I have been a Hypnotherapist for the past seven years. I encourage our patient's ability for “self-healing,” utilizing the “power in their minds.” I am a firm believer that positive change is possible by simply reprogramming thinking and the workings of the mind. I recognize the beauty of Hypnotherapy has the potential to assist patients in being released from the "root cause(s)" of his/her current condition or characteristic. Hypnotherapy is used in addition to other forms of therapy. It is often used with other psychological or medical treatment. Hypnotherapy can be used to treat a number of emotional, physical illnesses.
Hypnotherapy is not a psychotherapeutic treatment or a form of psychotherapy, but rather a tool or procedure that helps facilitate various types of therapies and medical or psychological treatments.
I have been a Hypnotherapist for the past seven years. I encourage our patient's ability for “self-healing,” utilizing the “power in their minds.” I am a firm believer that positive change is possible by simply reprogramming thinking and the workings of the mind. I recognize the beauty of Hypnotherapy has the potential to assist patients in being released from the "root cause(s)" of his/her current condition or characteristic. Hypnotherapy is used in addition to other forms of therapy. It is often used with other psychological or medical treatment. Hypnotherapy can be used to treat a number of emotional, physical illnesses.
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Truth Healing & Evolution Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
We offer Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR Therapy, Art & Music Therapy, Group Therapy.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) & clinical life coach, owner of Truth, Healing & Evolution Counseling Services and WLW HEALING HOUSE, and founder of T.H.E. iLove Me Experiences and “My Warrior Life” movement. With over 17 years of experience, I work to provide clients with safe spaces to freely express themselves, encourage them to “stretch & grow” and teaches them the coping skills necessary to assist in their healing. I Am Passionate About: Normalizing Radical SelfCare and teaching clients about their WHOLE Being; focusing on the connections and relationships between their Spirit, Soul, Mind and Body.
We offer Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR Therapy, Art & Music Therapy, Group Therapy.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) & clinical life coach, owner of Truth, Healing & Evolution Counseling Services and WLW HEALING HOUSE, and founder of T.H.E. iLove Me Experiences and “My Warrior Life” movement. With over 17 years of experience, I work to provide clients with safe spaces to freely express themselves, encourage them to “stretch & grow” and teaches them the coping skills necessary to assist in their healing. I Am Passionate About: Normalizing Radical SelfCare and teaching clients about their WHOLE Being; focusing on the connections and relationships between their Spirit, Soul, Mind and Body.
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I utilize a variety of intervention techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Guided Imagery, Gestalt Therapy, Psychosynthesis, EMDR and Hypnotherapy, Energy Psychology.
You have discovered a highly experienced therapist with a humanistic approach to life's challenges. Are you seeking relief from emotional pain due to depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, divorce, or loss? If so I have over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. My expectation is to assist each and every client who enlists my services to meet their identified goals. I believe in establishing a healthy working relationship in the process of addressing desired outcomes. My therapeutic approach is holistic and based on psychodynamic approaches.
I utilize a variety of intervention techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Guided Imagery, Gestalt Therapy, Psychosynthesis, EMDR and Hypnotherapy, Energy Psychology.
You have discovered a highly experienced therapist with a humanistic approach to life's challenges. Are you seeking relief from emotional pain due to depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, divorce, or loss? If so I have over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. My expectation is to assist each and every client who enlists my services to meet their identified goals. I believe in establishing a healthy working relationship in the process of addressing desired outcomes. My therapeutic approach is holistic and based on psychodynamic approaches.
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Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Cen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Center is public transportation and handicapped accessible. We also understand and work with all types of stresses and anxieties. We work with child-adolescent and divorce complications. Hypnosis may be used to help stop addictions and undesirable behaviors. Our practice style is goal oriented using cognitive behavioral skills, hypnosis, and biofeedback to decrease problematic symptoms and behaviors, enhance and improve all types of relationships, and/or change underlying dysfunctional beliefs, while promoting permanent change. We offer complimentary care such as at home sleep apnea testing, biofeedback, neuro feedback, acupuncture, therapeutic body massage, facials, and waxing.
Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Center is public transportation and handicapped accessible. We also understand and work with all types of stresses and anxieties. We work with child-adolescent and divorce complications. Hypnosis may be used to help stop addictions and undesirable behaviors. Our practice style is goal oriented using cognitive behavioral skills, hypnosis, and biofeedback to decrease problematic symptoms and behaviors, enhance and improve all types of relationships, and/or change underlying dysfunctional beliefs, while promoting permanent change. We offer complimentary care such as at home sleep apnea testing, biofeedback, neuro feedback, acupuncture, therapeutic body massage, facials, and waxing.
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Josephine Quintero
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, CPT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Online Only)
Are anxiety, depression, or trauma affecting your well-being? Let’s break free together. As a therapist who has personally overcome these challenges, I understand the journey intimately and I have compassion for others who are experiencing it. My specialty lies in empowering positive change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or self-confidence issues, I’m here to guide you toward resilience and growth.
Are anxiety, depression, or trauma affecting your well-being? Let’s break free together. As a therapist who has personally overcome these challenges, I understand the journey intimately and I have compassion for others who are experiencing it. My specialty lies in empowering positive change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or self-confidence issues, I’m here to guide you toward resilience and growth.
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Soultenders, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, LCSW, MFTI
Not Verified Not Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
The licensed providers in our network can help with: Adolescents , Anxiety , Child , Codependency , Depression , Divorce , Domestic Violence , Family Conflict , Infidelity , Marital and Premarital Parenting Pregnancy , Prenatal , Postpartum , Self Esteem , Sexual Abuse , Stress , Trauma , and PTSD , EMDR, and many more.
The licensed providers in our network can help with: Adolescents , Anxiety , Child , Codependency , Depression , Divorce , Domestic Violence , Family Conflict , Infidelity , Marital and Premarital Parenting Pregnancy , Prenatal , Postpartum , Self Esteem , Sexual Abuse , Stress , Trauma , and PTSD , EMDR, and many more.
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Sara T Avratin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711 (Online Only)
I am also trained in and have experience doing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), hypnotherapy, and using neuroscience and brain-based approaches.
Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.
I am also trained in and have experience doing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), hypnotherapy, and using neuroscience and brain-based approaches.
Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.
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With your physicians referral; *Pre and Post Surgery Hypnotherapy generally reduces stress, while lowering anesthesia and pain medication requirements, reducing discomfort.
As a clinical Hypnotherapist I see clients in my private practice office in Corona, California. I am here to help you learn to relax, change unwanted habits, build self esteem and achieve your goals enabling you to enjoy and experience life without unnecessary challenges. Some common issues that can be treated with hypnosis include: *Weight Management*Self Control*Smoking Cessation*Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques *Improving Sleep Habits *Focus/Drifting Attention *Goals and Motivation *Sports Success Patterns *Fitness Motivation *Students Test Anxiety and *Fear of Flying.
With your physicians referral; *Pre and Post Surgery Hypnotherapy generally reduces stress, while lowering anesthesia and pain medication requirements, reducing discomfort.
As a clinical Hypnotherapist I see clients in my private practice office in Corona, California. I am here to help you learn to relax, change unwanted habits, build self esteem and achieve your goals enabling you to enjoy and experience life without unnecessary challenges. Some common issues that can be treated with hypnosis include: *Weight Management*Self Control*Smoking Cessation*Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques *Improving Sleep Habits *Focus/Drifting Attention *Goals and Motivation *Sports Success Patterns *Fitness Motivation *Students Test Anxiety and *Fear of Flying.
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Julianne Flora-Tostado
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91767 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer Psychodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy and, depending on severity of need, TF-CBT, Recovery work and IFS informed Hypnotherapy.
I enjoy working with clients who want to rekindle their naturally creative, and confident Self. Many professionals, parents, and early-career adults have found that therapy helps them learn skills to address worry, to better balance self-care and to become more present, mindful and effective in their relationships and their work. I offer the understanding and research-guided psychological perspectives that help you bounce back from crisis, career paralysis and loneliness. I am also skilled in Recovery work for Depression, Anxiety, including Social Anxiety and OCD, Caregiving and Cancer crises
I offer Psychodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy and, depending on severity of need, TF-CBT, Recovery work and IFS informed Hypnotherapy.
I enjoy working with clients who want to rekindle their naturally creative, and confident Self. Many professionals, parents, and early-career adults have found that therapy helps them learn skills to address worry, to better balance self-care and to become more present, mindful and effective in their relationships and their work. I offer the understanding and research-guided psychological perspectives that help you bounce back from crisis, career paralysis and loneliness. I am also skilled in Recovery work for Depression, Anxiety, including Social Anxiety and OCD, Caregiving and Cancer crises
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I seek to restore optimal life functioning in all its dimensions at school, work, and home. The tools we employ come from cutting-edge science, the healing power of the personal therapeutic connection, and historical spiritual practice. I collaborate expectantly and with commitment with those who seek healing from trauma, renewal in their relationships, freedom from destructive behavior patterns, stability in thought and mood, clarity in purpose and values, and a sharper life-focus.
I seek to restore optimal life functioning in all its dimensions at school, work, and home. The tools we employ come from cutting-edge science, the healing power of the personal therapeutic connection, and historical spiritual practice. I collaborate expectantly and with commitment with those who seek healing from trauma, renewal in their relationships, freedom from destructive behavior patterns, stability in thought and mood, clarity in purpose and values, and a sharper life-focus.
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Del Sol Psychological Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786
"I believe that challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."
"The journey to walk into the light begins with the desire to take your life to the next level; If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there if beuty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. if there order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.
-Ancient Proverb
Dr. Julieta Mayra is a Marriage and Family Therapist with more then 8 years of clinical and social services experience.
"I believe that challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."
"The journey to walk into the light begins with the desire to take your life to the next level; If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there if beuty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. if there order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.
-Ancient Proverb
Dr. Julieta Mayra is a Marriage and Family Therapist with more then 8 years of clinical and social services experience.
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If you are looking for an experienced therapist, who will help you explore your options, gain new insights, and expand your horizons, please call me to set up an appointment. (909) 625-3990
If you are looking for an experienced therapist, who will help you explore your options, gain new insights, and expand your horizons, please call me to set up an appointment. (909) 625-3990
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Yick Chun Bernard To
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, CDBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chino, CA 91710
Bernard approaches his practice with deep compassion and a keen therapeutic prowess. Working extensively with clients from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, he demonstrates a strong affinity for aiding those in need. His professional journey encompasses diverse clinical environments, including community outreach, school-based interventions, Outpatient care, and Intensive Outpatient clinics. Bernard's integrative approach seamlessly blends techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Parenting, and Strategic Therapy.
Bernard approaches his practice with deep compassion and a keen therapeutic prowess. Working extensively with clients from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, he demonstrates a strong affinity for aiding those in need. His professional journey encompasses diverse clinical environments, including community outreach, school-based interventions, Outpatient care, and Intensive Outpatient clinics. Bernard's integrative approach seamlessly blends techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Parenting, and Strategic Therapy.
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Andrew Kevin Friend
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMH, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling rudderless, stuck and lacking direction? Are you having difficulties finding a balance in your life or focusing on your goals? Are things becoming more overwhelming for you? Do you find yourself needing a friend to talk to? My twenty+ years of experience can help you get back on track. I will help you to learn multiple therapeutic tools including CBT, hypnosis, reframing, rescripting, humor, communication, transactional analysis, meditation and relaxation techniques to help you rebuild a better, more contented you.
Do you find yourself feeling rudderless, stuck and lacking direction? Are you having difficulties finding a balance in your life or focusing on your goals? Are things becoming more overwhelming for you? Do you find yourself needing a friend to talk to? My twenty+ years of experience can help you get back on track. I will help you to learn multiple therapeutic tools including CBT, hypnosis, reframing, rescripting, humor, communication, transactional analysis, meditation and relaxation techniques to help you rebuild a better, more contented you.
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Jennifer Holt
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montclair, CA 91763 (Online Only)
My clients tend to have very diverse cultural backgrounds. They are dealing with trauma, depression/anxiety, old damaging beliefs and dysfunctional behavior. As a master therapist, I help them reclaim their lives with cutting edge brain re-training, more effective at creating permanent healing than talk therapy. By rewriting the brain's negative programs, we elicit emotional well-being, peace, joy and self-acceptance, all of which are already within you. I also work with mood disorders, relationship issues, addictions, sexual issues. I have a very high success rate and rapid results. Text me for more info: 831-888-6201.
My clients tend to have very diverse cultural backgrounds. They are dealing with trauma, depression/anxiety, old damaging beliefs and dysfunctional behavior. As a master therapist, I help them reclaim their lives with cutting edge brain re-training, more effective at creating permanent healing than talk therapy. By rewriting the brain's negative programs, we elicit emotional well-being, peace, joy and self-acceptance, all of which are already within you. I also work with mood disorders, relationship issues, addictions, sexual issues. I have a very high success rate and rapid results. Text me for more info: 831-888-6201.
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How do we break the spell of trauma? Shame, internalized gaslighting, trust issues, addictions and all the rest. How do we break free? The funny answer is not by fighting them as enemies. But by befriending them. Once we befriend them, they lose their power over us. But how do we befriend an enemy that lives in our Unconscious? Dreams, art, play, and imagination are all natives of this realm. so they are perfect guides through our underworld of rich personal symbolism to befriend shadow elements and integrate repressed capacities, replenishing vitality. Fun breaks the spell.
How do we break the spell of trauma? Shame, internalized gaslighting, trust issues, addictions and all the rest. How do we break free? The funny answer is not by fighting them as enemies. But by befriending them. Once we befriend them, they lose their power over us. But how do we befriend an enemy that lives in our Unconscious? Dreams, art, play, and imagination are all natives of this realm. so they are perfect guides through our underworld of rich personal symbolism to befriend shadow elements and integrate repressed capacities, replenishing vitality. Fun breaks the spell.
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Jessicarose L Kubas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Sometimes ordinary psychotherapy just isn’t “it”. Most women entering my practice come due to persistent sexual and emotional problems that regular psychotherapy analyzed but did not effectively facilitate. Sometimes, “How does it make you feel?” Is too little and insufficient for change. You are left with an inventory of your issues and little change. You will likely find me quite different to the above. I don’t fit the mold because I studied to be the answer to the above in my practices.
Sometimes ordinary psychotherapy just isn’t “it”. Most women entering my practice come due to persistent sexual and emotional problems that regular psychotherapy analyzed but did not effectively facilitate. Sometimes, “How does it make you feel?” Is too little and insufficient for change. You are left with an inventory of your issues and little change. You will likely find me quite different to the above. I don’t fit the mold because I studied to be the answer to the above in my practices.
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Joseph K Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Hello, I was born and raised in Stockton, California. I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17 and in 1997, after 25 yeas of service, I retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Sergeant. After retiring from the Marine Corps, I worked as a Farrier (Horseshoer), as well as a structural welder (Ironworker), as those were the most marketable skill that I had. I came to a point where old injuries came back to haunt me and I could no longer walk (several years later, thanks to a surgery through the VA, I can walk again; thankful for that).
Hello, I was born and raised in Stockton, California. I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17 and in 1997, after 25 yeas of service, I retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Sergeant. After retiring from the Marine Corps, I worked as a Farrier (Horseshoer), as well as a structural welder (Ironworker), as those were the most marketable skill that I had. I came to a point where old injuries came back to haunt me and I could no longer walk (several years later, thanks to a surgery through the VA, I can walk again; thankful for that).
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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.