Hypnotherapists in Dunwoody, GA

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Nancy X Moser
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338
No 2 people are alike, therefore, I provide an individualized approach, Mind/body, Emotionally focused, EMDR, or Hypnotherapy, can enhance the results.
My clients express that the feeling of being heard & understood for the 1st time in their life provides a safe, nonjudgemental, place. Relationship issues, anxiety, addictions, stress, trauma, & life transitions, are areas I can help with. A person brings who they are into every relationship and problems limit your capacity to experience, and be authentic in this world. Discover what's really behind the scenes. Uncover the parts of yourself that have been hidden, holding your true potential. My focus is to help you to increase your capacity to be able to experience life more fully, with less stress and true joy.
No 2 people are alike, therefore, I provide an individualized approach, Mind/body, Emotionally focused, EMDR, or Hypnotherapy, can enhance the results.
My clients express that the feeling of being heard & understood for the 1st time in their life provides a safe, nonjudgemental, place. Relationship issues, anxiety, addictions, stress, trauma, & life transitions, are areas I can help with. A person brings who they are into every relationship and problems limit your capacity to experience, and be authentic in this world. Discover what's really behind the scenes. Uncover the parts of yourself that have been hidden, holding your true potential. My focus is to help you to increase your capacity to be able to experience life more fully, with less stress and true joy.
(770) 450-5011 View (770) 450-5011
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Najam Mehmood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, MACC, CHT, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
If you are or have been in a relationship with someone with Narcissistic personality disorder, I can help you heal your PTSD through talk therapy and hypnotherapy.
Are you looking for a holistic healing space? I am a Physician who practices Psychotherapy full time. I am also a certified hypnotherapist and meditation coach. I give one on one time to my clients who want to use their mind and body's self healing resources to alleviate trauma and restore their natural rhythms. These two modalities allow you to travel beyond everyday distractions and let your soul to shine through. You will discover authenticity and reconnect with your deepest self in this journey with me. Join me to find more fulfillment and give meaning to your life. I also do life coaching for my clients.
If you are or have been in a relationship with someone with Narcissistic personality disorder, I can help you heal your PTSD through talk therapy and hypnotherapy.
Are you looking for a holistic healing space? I am a Physician who practices Psychotherapy full time. I am also a certified hypnotherapist and meditation coach. I give one on one time to my clients who want to use their mind and body's self healing resources to alleviate trauma and restore their natural rhythms. These two modalities allow you to travel beyond everyday distractions and let your soul to shine through. You will discover authenticity and reconnect with your deepest self in this journey with me. Join me to find more fulfillment and give meaning to your life. I also do life coaching for my clients.
(678) 894-1196 View (678) 894-1196
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Beverly J Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I specialize in traditional cognitive/behavioral therapy, as well as experiential therapy, which include Somatic Experiencing, EFT for Couples, Holographic Memory Resolution, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork and meditation/visualization.
For 30 years, I've been helping men and women experience more clarity, feel empowered, and overcome their feelings of depression and anxiety. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, relationship issues, problems with work, or feel stuck in any area, I will support you in creating the kind of life you want. Together we will explore the negative beliefs, emotions and behaviors that have held you back and clear the emotional charge associated with them, so that you can begin to accept and love yourself and make healthy and life-enhancing choices moving forward. Trauma is my specialty.
I specialize in traditional cognitive/behavioral therapy, as well as experiential therapy, which include Somatic Experiencing, EFT for Couples, Holographic Memory Resolution, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork and meditation/visualization.
For 30 years, I've been helping men and women experience more clarity, feel empowered, and overcome their feelings of depression and anxiety. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, relationship issues, problems with work, or feel stuck in any area, I will support you in creating the kind of life you want. Together we will explore the negative beliefs, emotions and behaviors that have held you back and clear the emotional charge associated with them, so that you can begin to accept and love yourself and make healthy and life-enhancing choices moving forward. Trauma is my specialty.
(678) 383-0375 View (678) 383-0375
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Michael Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338  (Online Only)
I am also certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy and sometimes utilize this as an aid in the healing process.
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective, incorporating the mind, body, and spirit as one. I believe that each person has a soul and a purpose, and my goal is to provide guidance and facilitation to help a client reconnect with one's passion and live life more authentically and with meaning.
I am also certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy and sometimes utilize this as an aid in the healing process.
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective, incorporating the mind, body, and spirit as one. I believe that each person has a soul and a purpose, and my goal is to provide guidance and facilitation to help a client reconnect with one's passion and live life more authentically and with meaning.
(404) 609-1159 View (404) 609-1159
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Lauren DeRossette
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Since 2013, I have been serving clients struggling with trauma, PTSD, addiction, relationship/family conflict, depression, and anxiety. Therapy is a journey into yourself. It is choosing to step out of your comfort zone into an uncomfortable place in order to grow and heal. When we face and process our feelings and emotions, they become less overwhelming and painful. I am trauma-focused and see therapy through a lens of trauma, which is on a spectrum. I use traditional talk therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, CBT, Hypnotherapy, and somatic approaches. I provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
Since 2013, I have been serving clients struggling with trauma, PTSD, addiction, relationship/family conflict, depression, and anxiety. Therapy is a journey into yourself. It is choosing to step out of your comfort zone into an uncomfortable place in order to grow and heal. When we face and process our feelings and emotions, they become less overwhelming and painful. I am trauma-focused and see therapy through a lens of trauma, which is on a spectrum. I use traditional talk therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, CBT, Hypnotherapy, and somatic approaches. I provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
(678) 855-8764 View (678) 855-8764
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Dr. Jai Dames
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC, ACS, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30346
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families achieve a better state of emotional wellness and quality of life for themselves and with others. I also strive to create a greater sense of awareness, purpose and progress in people to help foster a more satisfying life by managing depression, anxiety and other life stressors and ills. My approach is collaborative and empowering, and treatment is specifically tailored to each person's needs.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families achieve a better state of emotional wellness and quality of life for themselves and with others. I also strive to create a greater sense of awareness, purpose and progress in people to help foster a more satisfying life by managing depression, anxiety and other life stressors and ills. My approach is collaborative and empowering, and treatment is specifically tailored to each person's needs.
(678) 971-3517 View (678) 971-3517
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Jennifer Kuck
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I specialize in strengthening couple and family relationships, whether daily challenges or more serious issues involving infidelity, addiction, or betrayal trauma. I work to increase happiness through strengthening, remodeling, or rebuilding relationships. I help clients build communication, conflict resolution, and life skills as well as increasing connection. I work with people across the lifespan, from children to adolescents, to adults, individually or in a relationship. As a play therapist, I am skilled in working with children and adolescents. As a marriage and family therapist, I love to help build couple and family skills.
I specialize in strengthening couple and family relationships, whether daily challenges or more serious issues involving infidelity, addiction, or betrayal trauma. I work to increase happiness through strengthening, remodeling, or rebuilding relationships. I help clients build communication, conflict resolution, and life skills as well as increasing connection. I work with people across the lifespan, from children to adolescents, to adults, individually or in a relationship. As a play therapist, I am skilled in working with children and adolescents. As a marriage and family therapist, I love to help build couple and family skills.
(770) 288-5973 View (770) 288-5973
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Karen Whitehead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, CCH
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338  (Online Only)
Does your world feel upside down and overwhelming? Are you tired of people saying this is your "new normal?" What's taken over? Cancer, parenting, chronic illness, taking care of aging parents, becoming an empty nester? During the day you're distracted and irritable, and you can't remember the last time you slept soundly through the night. The anxiety and worry about what could happen is too loud only drowned out by regret. You spend your days caring for everyone but yourself and wondering what's next for you. Is there anything? Is there more? You stay small and silent, hiding your true feelings to protect those you love.
Does your world feel upside down and overwhelming? Are you tired of people saying this is your "new normal?" What's taken over? Cancer, parenting, chronic illness, taking care of aging parents, becoming an empty nester? During the day you're distracted and irritable, and you can't remember the last time you slept soundly through the night. The anxiety and worry about what could happen is too loud only drowned out by regret. You spend your days caring for everyone but yourself and wondering what's next for you. Is there anything? Is there more? You stay small and silent, hiding your true feelings to protect those you love.
(678) 956-6766 View (678) 956-6766
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Dr. Aurelie Weinstein
Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Dr. Aurélie Weinstein is a Child and Family Therapist. Dr. Weinstein is passionate about helping her clients work through challenging life circumstances which include serious illness, anxiety, traumas, phobias, depression, self-esteem, attachment, and divorce related issues. She applies the best research-based treatments to effectively help her clients. For children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from trauma, she uses EMDR and Brainspotting and for those with depression and self-esteem issues, she uses DBT treatment. As a Registered Play Therapist, she uses different types of play therapy to help children's challenges.
Dr. Aurélie Weinstein is a Child and Family Therapist. Dr. Weinstein is passionate about helping her clients work through challenging life circumstances which include serious illness, anxiety, traumas, phobias, depression, self-esteem, attachment, and divorce related issues. She applies the best research-based treatments to effectively help her clients. For children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from trauma, she uses EMDR and Brainspotting and for those with depression and self-esteem issues, she uses DBT treatment. As a Registered Play Therapist, she uses different types of play therapy to help children's challenges.
(470) 236-4254 View (470) 236-4254
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Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
For over 20 years I have specialized in therapy and counseling for women around issues of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, emotional eating, trauma, sexual orientation (including coming out later in life), grief, loss and more. The aging process, chronic pain and chronic illness are also areas of focus in my work. My practice combines evidence based psychodynamic and somatic approaches with a feminist theory perspective. Expertise includes various forms of Embodiment work, Meditation, Tapping, Somatic processing, Progressive Counting, Hypnosis, Meditation and more. Let’s find out what's really possible for you.
For over 20 years I have specialized in therapy and counseling for women around issues of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, emotional eating, trauma, sexual orientation (including coming out later in life), grief, loss and more. The aging process, chronic pain and chronic illness are also areas of focus in my work. My practice combines evidence based psychodynamic and somatic approaches with a feminist theory perspective. Expertise includes various forms of Embodiment work, Meditation, Tapping, Somatic processing, Progressive Counting, Hypnosis, Meditation and more. Let’s find out what's really possible for you.
(470) 206-2316 View (470) 206-2316
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Melinda Paige
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30350
Melinda’s person-centered approach to trauma recovery honors the strength and resilience of survivors. She views her clients as experts of their experiences and believes in the body’s natural capacity to heal from trauma & stress-related conditions. She uses approaches including EMDR and clinical hypnosis to ensure her clients remain present and grounded throughout the therapeutic session. Traumatic memory is painlessly reprocessed and stored in the “done file.” Negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are eliminated since they are no longer necessary for survival. What remains is increased presence, self-compassion and growth.
Melinda’s person-centered approach to trauma recovery honors the strength and resilience of survivors. She views her clients as experts of their experiences and believes in the body’s natural capacity to heal from trauma & stress-related conditions. She uses approaches including EMDR and clinical hypnosis to ensure her clients remain present and grounded throughout the therapeutic session. Traumatic memory is painlessly reprocessed and stored in the “done file.” Negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are eliminated since they are no longer necessary for survival. What remains is increased presence, self-compassion and growth.
(678) 607-8717 View (678) 607-8717
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Linda Banik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338  (Online Only)
Tired of overthinking, not having movement in your life or battling intrusive thoughts? Anxiety or depression draining you? Have you been told you are OCD or do you have intense social anxiety? Your largest fear often carries your greatest growth. Most fear is driven by irrational thoughts. (Newsflash: Anxiety is meant to HELP you, not impact quality of life.) Teaching your brain to handle uncertainly will always be more effective than coping skills. Learn how to teach your brain what it SHOULD be anxious about! Anxiety is a mental game of chess. Learn how to win! Text business cell 678-788-0669. Online sessions only
Tired of overthinking, not having movement in your life or battling intrusive thoughts? Anxiety or depression draining you? Have you been told you are OCD or do you have intense social anxiety? Your largest fear often carries your greatest growth. Most fear is driven by irrational thoughts. (Newsflash: Anxiety is meant to HELP you, not impact quality of life.) Teaching your brain to handle uncertainly will always be more effective than coping skills. Learn how to teach your brain what it SHOULD be anxious about! Anxiety is a mental game of chess. Learn how to win! Text business cell 678-788-0669. Online sessions only
(470) 313-2502 View (470) 313-2502
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David D Yeager
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(404) 620-4744 View (404) 620-4744

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Tanja Ketisch
Psychologist, PsyD, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
I specialize in a wide range of treatment modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Hypnotherapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Have you been through some traumatic or very distressing experiences? I can help! My approach to therapy is to provide a warm, open, and accepting environment. I collaborate with you in establishing treatment goals. I do not believe that one type of treatment works for everyone. Therefore, I offer an integrative approach based on your needs resulting in a very individualized treatment. I am also a certified Yoga Instructor, and I incorporate yoga and relaxation into my therapeutic approach. Visit www.mindbalancepsychology.com for more information!
I specialize in a wide range of treatment modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Hypnotherapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Have you been through some traumatic or very distressing experiences? I can help! My approach to therapy is to provide a warm, open, and accepting environment. I collaborate with you in establishing treatment goals. I do not believe that one type of treatment works for everyone. Therefore, I offer an integrative approach based on your needs resulting in a very individualized treatment. I am also a certified Yoga Instructor, and I incorporate yoga and relaxation into my therapeutic approach. Visit www.mindbalancepsychology.com for more information!
(678) 264-6696 View (678) 264-6696
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Robert T. Jones IV
Psychologist, MDiv, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30350
I use hypnotherapy, integrative mental health, and canine-assisted therapy to help you or your child get unstuck.
Sometimes it's hard to reach out for help when life presents unexpected challenges. Perhaps your relationship has soured. Maybe your child has you ready to yank your hair out. Has dealing with aging parents taken its toll on your emotions? Are you an athlete looking to take your game to the next level? Need help coping with nagging pain? There are times in life when you need to talk to someone who can help you see things from a new perspective, resolve your issues, and get back into the game of life.
I use hypnotherapy, integrative mental health, and canine-assisted therapy to help you or your child get unstuck.
Sometimes it's hard to reach out for help when life presents unexpected challenges. Perhaps your relationship has soured. Maybe your child has you ready to yank your hair out. Has dealing with aging parents taken its toll on your emotions? Are you an athlete looking to take your game to the next level? Need help coping with nagging pain? There are times in life when you need to talk to someone who can help you see things from a new perspective, resolve your issues, and get back into the game of life.
(404) 341-5682 View (404) 341-5682
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Lauren Stinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
I offer talk therapy, and more specialized approaches to treat trauma(s), such as Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Have you experienced symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, or are you overwhelmed? Are you unable to reduce the emotional charge of a traumatic event? You may experience inability to sleep or sleeping too much. This may impact you personally, professionally or both. Counseling can often shed light on what you're experiencing to help you develop coping skills, manage strong emotions, and even reduce the emotional charge of a traumatic event. Since everyone is unique, we will work collaboratively to create a plan designed just for you to meet your goals.
I offer talk therapy, and more specialized approaches to treat trauma(s), such as Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Have you experienced symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, or are you overwhelmed? Are you unable to reduce the emotional charge of a traumatic event? You may experience inability to sleep or sleeping too much. This may impact you personally, professionally or both. Counseling can often shed light on what you're experiencing to help you develop coping skills, manage strong emotions, and even reduce the emotional charge of a traumatic event. Since everyone is unique, we will work collaboratively to create a plan designed just for you to meet your goals.
(470) 243-2937 View (470) 243-2937
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Leslie L. Lopp
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30338
Welcome to my psychology today page. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stuck or struggling? I would like the opportunity to help you or your child. My therapeutic approach incorporates humanistic and cognitive-behavioral therapies. I utilizes a combination of cognitive, mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques to assist my clients in identifying how thoughts, feelings, and beliefs influence their behaviors in a non-judgmental, empathetic and open approach. *Please note that all clients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.*
Welcome to my psychology today page. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stuck or struggling? I would like the opportunity to help you or your child. My therapeutic approach incorporates humanistic and cognitive-behavioral therapies. I utilizes a combination of cognitive, mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques to assist my clients in identifying how thoughts, feelings, and beliefs influence their behaviors in a non-judgmental, empathetic and open approach. *Please note that all clients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.*
(678) 748-4399 View (678) 748-4399
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Inga E Chamberlain
PhD, CHT, MA, NLP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
Inga Chamberlain has helped thousands of people transform their lives by uncovering the skills and abilities that lie deep within us all. Inga's techniques enable clients to move beyond the things that have stopped them in the past. Hypnosis, and hypnotherapy, NLP, Time Line and over 22 years of experience contribute to Inga's success in helping her clients change
Inga Chamberlain has helped thousands of people transform their lives by uncovering the skills and abilities that lie deep within us all. Inga's techniques enable clients to move beyond the things that have stopped them in the past. Hypnosis, and hypnotherapy, NLP, Time Line and over 22 years of experience contribute to Inga's success in helping her clients change
(470) 280-3221 View (470) 280-3221
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Michael Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CHT, DBT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30338  (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.
(678) 932-0260 View (678) 932-0260
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Ellen Strugatch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CMAC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
I can also use EMDR and hypnotherapy to facilitate healing and change.
UPDATED 8/4/24: VOTED BEST IN GEORGIA 2021 and 2022! I have been in practice for over 25 years and after all these years I remain as passionate about my chosen profession as I did when I first began; perhaps even more so. Since 1991, I have worked with many individuals helping them to overcome fears, resolve interpersonal conflicts, understand themselves, identify and avoid negative life patterns and overall personal growth. I especially enjoy working with couples in helping them to understand and improve their relationships.
I can also use EMDR and hypnotherapy to facilitate healing and change.
UPDATED 8/4/24: VOTED BEST IN GEORGIA 2021 and 2022! I have been in practice for over 25 years and after all these years I remain as passionate about my chosen profession as I did when I first began; perhaps even more so. Since 1991, I have worked with many individuals helping them to overcome fears, resolve interpersonal conflicts, understand themselves, identify and avoid negative life patterns and overall personal growth. I especially enjoy working with couples in helping them to understand and improve their relationships.
(770) 885-7599 View (770) 885-7599
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.