Hypnotherapists in Palm Bay, FL
![Photo of Roxanne Rondeau, MS, LCMHC, ACHT](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1554565b-2e4b-41a1-8e9d-bccc7aab3c29/2/320x400.jpeg)
Roxanne Rondeau
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, ACHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Who taught you that you were valuable BECAUSE you take care of others? That it was selfish to put yourself first? I help my clients heal these deep wounds through inner child work and hypnotherapy while also helping you reclaim your energy and set healthy boundaries in your life.
Do you ever feel exhausted from taking care of everyone else? Are you the designated “therapist” for everyone in your life? Do you feel responsible for other people's emotions? Maybe you feel really good about being so helpful to everyone in your life, but at the same time feel really burned out and sometimes resentful. If you can relate, I can help. As someone who has lived this experience, I understand how exhausting it can be and how much anxiety it can cause.
Who taught you that you were valuable BECAUSE you take care of others? That it was selfish to put yourself first? I help my clients heal these deep wounds through inner child work and hypnotherapy while also helping you reclaim your energy and set healthy boundaries in your life.
Do you ever feel exhausted from taking care of everyone else? Are you the designated “therapist” for everyone in your life? Do you feel responsible for other people's emotions? Maybe you feel really good about being so helpful to everyone in your life, but at the same time feel really burned out and sometimes resentful. If you can relate, I can help. As someone who has lived this experience, I understand how exhausting it can be and how much anxiety it can cause.
![Photo of Richard T Elmore Jr, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ce3b7db-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/7/320x400.jpeg)
The primary specialty of Dr. Rich Elmore and his Couples Therapy Team is providing a variety of psychological services for Couples to include Pre-Marital Compatibility Assessment, Marital Therapy, Sex Therapy, Divorce Counseling and Divorce Mediation. Rich is certified in Family Mediation by the Supreme Court of Florida. In addition, he is certified in Clinical Hypnosis, Sex Therapy and Clinical Supervision. Rich is past President of the Brevard/Indian River Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association and Recipient of the Outstanding Psychologist of the Year Award for his extensive work with Combat Veterans and their Families.
The primary specialty of Dr. Rich Elmore and his Couples Therapy Team is providing a variety of psychological services for Couples to include Pre-Marital Compatibility Assessment, Marital Therapy, Sex Therapy, Divorce Counseling and Divorce Mediation. Rich is certified in Family Mediation by the Supreme Court of Florida. In addition, he is certified in Clinical Hypnosis, Sex Therapy and Clinical Supervision. Rich is past President of the Brevard/Indian River Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association and Recipient of the Outstanding Psychologist of the Year Award for his extensive work with Combat Veterans and their Families.
![Photo of Sue Kiley, PhD, LMHC, QS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a9e3a04-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Struggling with trauma, specific challenges, mental health or life issues? I look forward to working with you. Whether past trauma, a serious recent incident, or a general life struggle; counseling can help you resolve, heal, and empower you to find your best self and to create your best life. Additionally, having earned a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in marriage and family therapy and, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 35 years of clinical experience, I also enjoy working with all couples- married or not, LGBTQ or straight, to problem-solve, and address conflict & disconnection.
Struggling with trauma, specific challenges, mental health or life issues? I look forward to working with you. Whether past trauma, a serious recent incident, or a general life struggle; counseling can help you resolve, heal, and empower you to find your best self and to create your best life. Additionally, having earned a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in marriage and family therapy and, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 35 years of clinical experience, I also enjoy working with all couples- married or not, LGBTQ or straight, to problem-solve, and address conflict & disconnection.
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Sarah M. W. Arnett
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Sarah Arnett is an Adjunct Professor and past Fellow in Family Psychology in the School of Psychology at the Florida Institute of Technology. She has taught classes in marital and sex therapy, consultation, hypnosis and EMDR. In addition, Dr. Arnett served as Vice President for the Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis (FSCH). She has served on the teaching faculty for FSCH at its annual workshops. In addition Dr. Arnett served as host and writer for the psychology science minute on WFIT radio.
Dr. Sarah Arnett is an Adjunct Professor and past Fellow in Family Psychology in the School of Psychology at the Florida Institute of Technology. She has taught classes in marital and sex therapy, consultation, hypnosis and EMDR. In addition, Dr. Arnett served as Vice President for the Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis (FSCH). She has served on the teaching faculty for FSCH at its annual workshops. In addition Dr. Arnett served as host and writer for the psychology science minute on WFIT radio.
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Kimberly specializes in working with children, teens, and women covering a variety of issues. ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, and Womens are just a few areas she specializes in. Kimberly is a Neurodiversity Affirmating therapist that believes treatment should be centered on a client's strengths, not their weaknesses. Kimberly's approach is to serve client needs through a holistic and client centered approach that fosters hope and recovery. Kimberly utilizes evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused behavior therapy, play therapy, EMDR, and EFT (tapping), hypnotherapy, and brainspotting.
Kimberly specializes in working with children, teens, and women covering a variety of issues. ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, and Womens are just a few areas she specializes in. Kimberly is a Neurodiversity Affirmating therapist that believes treatment should be centered on a client's strengths, not their weaknesses. Kimberly's approach is to serve client needs through a holistic and client centered approach that fosters hope and recovery. Kimberly utilizes evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused behavior therapy, play therapy, EMDR, and EFT (tapping), hypnotherapy, and brainspotting.
![Photo of Wendy Hixon, LMHC, NCC, NBCCH, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f7fe99b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
With mindful, multi-level communication used in clinical hypnotherapy, the effects of trauma can gently and painlessly be cleared, even if the event has been repressed or forgotten.
***At this time, Ms. Hixon is not accepting new patients*** Wendy Hixon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida (MH16038), a National Certified Counselor, and a National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has continuing education in Neurofeedback Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Trauma, Memory Reconsolidation, Emotional Pain Intervention, and Diaphragmatic breath work. The treatment areas which Ms. Hixon specializes are; trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, abusive relationships, Women’s issues, and issues with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
With mindful, multi-level communication used in clinical hypnotherapy, the effects of trauma can gently and painlessly be cleared, even if the event has been repressed or forgotten.
***At this time, Ms. Hixon is not accepting new patients*** Wendy Hixon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida (MH16038), a National Certified Counselor, and a National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has continuing education in Neurofeedback Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Trauma, Memory Reconsolidation, Emotional Pain Intervention, and Diaphragmatic breath work. The treatment areas which Ms. Hixon specializes are; trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, abusive relationships, Women’s issues, and issues with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
![Photo of Stephanie Byrd, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/537b4e84-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Stephanie Byrd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32901
Whether you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a different direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. You can look forward to sessions that are catered to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family creating balance, connection, clarity, and purpose.
Whether you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a different direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. You can look forward to sessions that are catered to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family creating balance, connection, clarity, and purpose.
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Help is available if your goal is to utilize hypnosis as an effective tool in minimizing and managing phobia, chronic anxiety and ongoing stress as a habitual response to life's circumstances. With over thirty years experience offering quality hypnosis skills to clients throughout Space Coast area and across the USA via Telehealth, there have been countless people just like you from all walks of life who have improved their lives with the use of hypnosis.
Help is available if your goal is to utilize hypnosis as an effective tool in minimizing and managing phobia, chronic anxiety and ongoing stress as a habitual response to life's circumstances. With over thirty years experience offering quality hypnosis skills to clients throughout Space Coast area and across the USA via Telehealth, there have been countless people just like you from all walks of life who have improved their lives with the use of hypnosis.
![Photo of Suzi Marsh Meffen, BBA, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f49a2ad1-24ed-40d1-9b57-d1afe9df1bee/1/320x400.png)
Suzi Marsh Meffen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32901
Welcome to The Center for Codependency Recovery! It is possible to face and change addictive and unfulfilling relationships with the compulsive or emotionally ill. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, a relationship concern, or, you or someone you love has an emotional illness or an addiction problem this type of counseling may be ideal for you. If you find yourself feeling sad, depressed, anxious and unmotivated and want a guide to give you a plan for tackling your issues or if you want to be free of negative thoughts and self doubt , give us a call! Be joyful and at ease with yourself and others again!
Welcome to The Center for Codependency Recovery! It is possible to face and change addictive and unfulfilling relationships with the compulsive or emotionally ill. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, a relationship concern, or, you or someone you love has an emotional illness or an addiction problem this type of counseling may be ideal for you. If you find yourself feeling sad, depressed, anxious and unmotivated and want a guide to give you a plan for tackling your issues or if you want to be free of negative thoughts and self doubt , give us a call! Be joyful and at ease with yourself and others again!
![Photo of Tonia Lynn Meyers, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17747c99-69e7-4678-82dd-a1142d47ede4/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, attachment issues, dual diagnosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and blended family challenges. I am also adept at working with couples struggling with communication, infidelity, trust, and intimacy issues. I use a comprehensive approach which considers all aspects of life- past, present, and future which helps to overcome any obstacles and find a sense of inner peace and recovery.
I am passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, attachment issues, dual diagnosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and blended family challenges. I am also adept at working with couples struggling with communication, infidelity, trust, and intimacy issues. I use a comprehensive approach which considers all aspects of life- past, present, and future which helps to overcome any obstacles and find a sense of inner peace and recovery.
![Photo of Nancy Vega-Brady, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c64707a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Seeking professional help for your concerns can be an extremely difficult decision. I am dedicated to helping my clients find new ways to lead more balanced, healthy lives. My clients have stated the following regarding our time together; "Nancy helped me start believing that it's ok for me to be me. That I don't have to be perfect and she provided many resources that greatly helped me understand things I never had before." -Elizabeth."You have given me so much strength to believe in myself, to stand tall and to not be worn down". - S.D.
Seeking professional help for your concerns can be an extremely difficult decision. I am dedicated to helping my clients find new ways to lead more balanced, healthy lives. My clients have stated the following regarding our time together; "Nancy helped me start believing that it's ok for me to be me. That I don't have to be perfect and she provided many resources that greatly helped me understand things I never had before." -Elizabeth."You have given me so much strength to believe in myself, to stand tall and to not be worn down". - S.D.
![Photo of Anna Maria Mazy, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c24ac26d-fc8f-4f98-aa5f-1ad2e3b18816/1/320x400.jpeg)
My ideal client would be someone who has experienced trauma and wants to heal from this as best they can. I work with many veterans as well as many people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse. I enjoy working with geeks and gamers since I am one myself and appreciate the benefits of using technology in and out of session.
My ideal client would be someone who has experienced trauma and wants to heal from this as best they can. I work with many veterans as well as many people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse. I enjoy working with geeks and gamers since I am one myself and appreciate the benefits of using technology in and out of session.
![Photo of Laurie Donaldson, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b7a5d9b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
"For your best mental health thru the lifespan." Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or other challenges of modern living, I would like to help you find relief. Taking an integrative and holistic approach that incorporates traditional psychological methods with new innovations in EMDR, energy psychology (EFT), neuroscience, and mindfulness, we will work together to facilitate quick and lasting change. If you have long-standing trauma, depression, or anxiety that has been resistant to other types of treatment, you will receive rapid results using an integrative approach. I also work with couples experiencing problems in their relationship using the Gottman method.
"For your best mental health thru the lifespan." Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or other challenges of modern living, I would like to help you find relief. Taking an integrative and holistic approach that incorporates traditional psychological methods with new innovations in EMDR, energy psychology (EFT), neuroscience, and mindfulness, we will work together to facilitate quick and lasting change. If you have long-standing trauma, depression, or anxiety that has been resistant to other types of treatment, you will receive rapid results using an integrative approach. I also work with couples experiencing problems in their relationship using the Gottman method.
![Photo of Kellie Garza, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c5e491f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Kellie Garza
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
Not accepting new clients
My therapy style is open, compassionate, humorous when appropriate and educational while offering unbiased support. It is often times hard to find a therapist that you can connect with and feel that you can trust. I understand how difficult it can be sometimes to go to a stranger for help for things you may have never told anyone. My goal is to make my clients feel as comfortable as possible from day one with the therapeutic process in a professional environment. Whether you just need an unbiased ear or things have become unmanageable, counseling can create the life you want.
My therapy style is open, compassionate, humorous when appropriate and educational while offering unbiased support. It is often times hard to find a therapist that you can connect with and feel that you can trust. I understand how difficult it can be sometimes to go to a stranger for help for things you may have never told anyone. My goal is to make my clients feel as comfortable as possible from day one with the therapeutic process in a professional environment. Whether you just need an unbiased ear or things have become unmanageable, counseling can create the life you want.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Danny Jackson - Orlando Hypnosis Clinic](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46d539de-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Orlando Hypnosis Clinic is Orlando's top ranked leader in professional hypnotherapy, hypnosis and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) expertly combined with cognitive behavioral therapy to ensure amazing permanent results and lasting changes. Our clinical hypnotherapists have the highest level of certification, training AND hands on experience and focus solely on the results of the clients. Our clinicians are also licensed counselors.
Orlando Hypnosis Clinic is Orlando's top ranked leader in professional hypnotherapy, hypnosis and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) expertly combined with cognitive behavioral therapy to ensure amazing permanent results and lasting changes. Our clinical hypnotherapists have the highest level of certification, training AND hands on experience and focus solely on the results of the clients. Our clinicians are also licensed counselors.
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Sheila has been personally practicing hypnotherapy for over 35 years, her passion for this results therapy has led her into creating a Certifying Hypnotherapy School (Hypnotherapy Professional College, LLC), instructing students on learning and developing their own practice. Sheila also teaches groups on personal development and overcoming their past beliefs; Her background as a business owner, executive, parent and a divorce consultants helps her to relate to her clients needs and understanding how to overcome their behaviors.
Sheila has been personally practicing hypnotherapy for over 35 years, her passion for this results therapy has led her into creating a Certifying Hypnotherapy School (Hypnotherapy Professional College, LLC), instructing students on learning and developing their own practice. Sheila also teaches groups on personal development and overcoming their past beliefs; Her background as a business owner, executive, parent and a divorce consultants helps her to relate to her clients needs and understanding how to overcome their behaviors.
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Brittany O'Sullivan
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Brittany's passion is working with young adults and adolescents using expressive arts to help them through traumas, but has a desire for all human connection. Brittany uses trauma focused hypnotherapy, mindfulness, poetry, art, music, and talk therapy techniques. Brittany has experience with sexual and psychical abuse from her time at Kids House of Seminole County. Join her in your self-discovery journey. If you would like to learn more about Brittany check out her website and blog here: theteaonmentalhealth.godaddysites.com
Brittany's passion is working with young adults and adolescents using expressive arts to help them through traumas, but has a desire for all human connection. Brittany uses trauma focused hypnotherapy, mindfulness, poetry, art, music, and talk therapy techniques. Brittany has experience with sexual and psychical abuse from her time at Kids House of Seminole County. Join her in your self-discovery journey. If you would like to learn more about Brittany check out her website and blog here: theteaonmentalhealth.godaddysites.com
![Photo of Christina H Príncipe, MA, LMHC-QS, CHP, BC-TMH, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/417571e9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christina H Príncipe
Counselor, MA, LMHC-QS, CHP, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32935
I am a mindfulness based practitioner who offers traditional "talk" therapy in combination with Hypnotherapy, NLP, Brainspotting, experiential mindfulness, and Reiki.
Thank you for taking time to look at my profile. After giving a lot of careful thought about whether or not counseling is for you, or if it's time yet, - sifting through so many profiles can seem overwhelming. So, once again, thank you for looking. For me, counseling is about empowerment, acceptance, and connection - to self, first. I provide guidance and support to people experiencing a high level of stress. Together we will work to manage difficult life circumstances, make improvement in areas you wish, and ease/eliminate negativity.
I am a mindfulness based practitioner who offers traditional "talk" therapy in combination with Hypnotherapy, NLP, Brainspotting, experiential mindfulness, and Reiki.
Thank you for taking time to look at my profile. After giving a lot of careful thought about whether or not counseling is for you, or if it's time yet, - sifting through so many profiles can seem overwhelming. So, once again, thank you for looking. For me, counseling is about empowerment, acceptance, and connection - to self, first. I provide guidance and support to people experiencing a high level of stress. Together we will work to manage difficult life circumstances, make improvement in areas you wish, and ease/eliminate negativity.
![Photo of Maryann L Haselden, MA, LMHC, CAP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ed9b94f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
These therapies include: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Traumatic Incident Reduction, Emotional Freedom Technique, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Hypnotherapy.
Did you have a tough childhood? Examples include: caretaker(s) who abused drugs or alcohol; physical, emotional or sexual abuse; abandonment or neglect. The more of these adverse childhood experiences you encountered, the more likely you are to continue to suffer as an adult. Traumatic experiences can yield long-lasting effects like depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, insomnia, flashbacks or nightmares, abandonment issues, physical pain, and memory loss. Painful childhoods may result in addictions,anger issues, abusive or chaotic relationships. Are you ready for a better life? Don't give up hope! Counseling can help.
These therapies include: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Traumatic Incident Reduction, Emotional Freedom Technique, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Hypnotherapy.
Did you have a tough childhood? Examples include: caretaker(s) who abused drugs or alcohol; physical, emotional or sexual abuse; abandonment or neglect. The more of these adverse childhood experiences you encountered, the more likely you are to continue to suffer as an adult. Traumatic experiences can yield long-lasting effects like depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, insomnia, flashbacks or nightmares, abandonment issues, physical pain, and memory loss. Painful childhoods may result in addictions,anger issues, abusive or chaotic relationships. Are you ready for a better life? Don't give up hope! Counseling can help.
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Michael Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32821 (Online Only)
Interventions such as Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, DBT, and others help the mind and body to work together towards achieving their therapy goals and maintain them.
You've noticed something feels off and you’re not sleeping regularly, it’s harder to focus, your brain keeps firing away at times when you just want to relax. Your stress is out of control and everywhere you turn there's a trigger to more stress. You find yourself coping with life by smoking or display other unwanted behaviors and now you have a habit you want to stop. Emotions have gotten the best of you, your motivation is down, your appetite has changed you even stay inside more and away from people. Your performance on and off the field or at the job is weak and you need help getting in the zone. I'm here to help.
Interventions such as Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, DBT, and others help the mind and body to work together towards achieving their therapy goals and maintain them.
You've noticed something feels off and you’re not sleeping regularly, it’s harder to focus, your brain keeps firing away at times when you just want to relax. Your stress is out of control and everywhere you turn there's a trigger to more stress. You find yourself coping with life by smoking or display other unwanted behaviors and now you have a habit you want to stop. Emotions have gotten the best of you, your motivation is down, your appetite has changed you even stay inside more and away from people. Your performance on and off the field or at the job is weak and you need help getting in the zone. I'm here to help.
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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.