Hypnotherapists in West Hills, CA

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Tanya Nord, MA, CHt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, CCHt
Not Verified Not Verified
West Hills, CA 91307
Waitlist for new clients
I received Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy and started my private practice in 2001 and since then I have been working as an Instructor and as a Mentor to interning students at HMI, nationally accredited Hypnotherapy College.
I help my clients through various challenges such as anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictive behavior and transitions in their professional and personal lives. I use CBT, Narrative Therapy, Guided Imagery, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Life Coaching, Past Life Regression and Solution Focused Therapy modalities in my practice. I offer sessions in Russian and Italian.
I received Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy and started my private practice in 2001 and since then I have been working as an Instructor and as a Mentor to interning students at HMI, nationally accredited Hypnotherapy College.
I help my clients through various challenges such as anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictive behavior and transitions in their professional and personal lives. I use CBT, Narrative Therapy, Guided Imagery, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Life Coaching, Past Life Regression and Solution Focused Therapy modalities in my practice. I offer sessions in Russian and Italian.
(323) 736-5261 View (323) 736-5261
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Jared C Kliger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Hills, CA 91307
Our situation today is unprecedented. Every single one of us has a very personal stake. The anxiety you may feel right now is not abnormal; anxiety is a survival mechanism. Learning to RESPOND to anxiety and uncertainty is the key to restoring a sense of control over your life during challenging times. When we work together, through the safety of teleconferencing, I will help you to practice self-care skills, develop perspective, and learn to believe in yourself.
Our situation today is unprecedented. Every single one of us has a very personal stake. The anxiety you may feel right now is not abnormal; anxiety is a survival mechanism. Learning to RESPOND to anxiety and uncertainty is the key to restoring a sense of control over your life during challenging times. When we work together, through the safety of teleconferencing, I will help you to practice self-care skills, develop perspective, and learn to believe in yourself.
(310) 341-0746 View (310) 341-0746
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Leslie Cost
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hills, CA 91307  (Online Only)
If you are ready for breakthroughs, while learning how to regulate your body and getting your life back in order, you have met your therapist match. Get ready to swipe right. I help driven, anxious and overwhelmed people be more at ease in their world. If you are: - At a crossroads in life and unsure of what direction to take - Feeling unfulfilled despite having built a successful career - Paralyzed by anxious thoughts and imposter syndrome. Then, you have come to the right place. My work is geared towards helping you feel comfortable with therapy, and you becoming your own therapist. Can't wait to chat soon!
If you are ready for breakthroughs, while learning how to regulate your body and getting your life back in order, you have met your therapist match. Get ready to swipe right. I help driven, anxious and overwhelmed people be more at ease in their world. If you are: - At a crossroads in life and unsure of what direction to take - Feeling unfulfilled despite having built a successful career - Paralyzed by anxious thoughts and imposter syndrome. Then, you have come to the right place. My work is geared towards helping you feel comfortable with therapy, and you becoming your own therapist. Can't wait to chat soon!
(818) 538-2753 View (818) 538-2753
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Alisa Blatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
West Hills, CA 91304  (Online Only)
Gaining the knowledge and skills that foster loving relationships is vital to your happiness. My goal is to help you create, build and nurture all of your relationships including and especially the one with yourself. Through one-on-one counseling, education, coaching and even art therapy, we can create a clear path to your greater well-being. Whether you want relationship relief, relationship repair or even relationship release, I provide a safe and supportive environment, and over 30 years of professional experience to help you resolve the things that matter most in your life.
Gaining the knowledge and skills that foster loving relationships is vital to your happiness. My goal is to help you create, build and nurture all of your relationships including and especially the one with yourself. Through one-on-one counseling, education, coaching and even art therapy, we can create a clear path to your greater well-being. Whether you want relationship relief, relationship repair or even relationship release, I provide a safe and supportive environment, and over 30 years of professional experience to help you resolve the things that matter most in your life.
(818) 293-5966 View (818) 293-5966

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Sarah A Ferman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436
My specialties are with Couples, Adult ADHD and Entrepreneurs. In addition, I work with relationships and couples (including where one or both are ADD), life transitions (men/women/couples), Small Business Owners and clinical hypnotherapy. My therapy clients receive supportive counseling, cognitive reframing and psychotherapy using an integrative approach. My focus is on helping you unleash your potential, clarify and actualize your goals and desires, harness your strengths, develop strategies to navigate and build solid foundations, and create positive and successful patterns to fulfill your goals and dreams.
My specialties are with Couples, Adult ADHD and Entrepreneurs. In addition, I work with relationships and couples (including where one or both are ADD), life transitions (men/women/couples), Small Business Owners and clinical hypnotherapy. My therapy clients receive supportive counseling, cognitive reframing and psychotherapy using an integrative approach. My focus is on helping you unleash your potential, clarify and actualize your goals and desires, harness your strengths, develop strategies to navigate and build solid foundations, and create positive and successful patterns to fulfill your goals and dreams.
(818) 850-6577 View (818) 850-6577
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Charlotte Strong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mission Hills, CA 91346  (Online Only)
I provide guided meditations, dream-work and hypnotherapy.
My approach to therapy is working with you to get you where you want to be. My goal is to provide help, hope and understanding in a warm and accepting environment. I am a talking therapist as much as I am a listening therapist. What that means is that I listen to the issues you bring; provide feedback and tools for change. I actively engage in conversation with you. A large part of our work is about filling your tool box with tools to create the change you want to see in your life.
I provide guided meditations, dream-work and hypnotherapy.
My approach to therapy is working with you to get you where you want to be. My goal is to provide help, hope and understanding in a warm and accepting environment. I am a talking therapist as much as I am a listening therapist. What that means is that I listen to the issues you bring; provide feedback and tools for change. I actively engage in conversation with you. A large part of our work is about filling your tool box with tools to create the change you want to see in your life.
(661) 263-4900 View (661) 263-4900
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Donna Toufer Berns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DCH
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
If needed I use hypnotherapy to assist you with your personal issues.
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, empathetic and unique to each individual's personal needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine, trusting connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which the clients feel respected, supported and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving about their present and future. During our process, we will explore emotions and relationships that impact your life. Together we will clarify the development of thoughts and feelings and understand how they shape us.
If needed I use hypnotherapy to assist you with your personal issues.
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, empathetic and unique to each individual's personal needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine, trusting connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which the clients feel respected, supported and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving about their present and future. During our process, we will explore emotions and relationships that impact your life. Together we will clarify the development of thoughts and feelings and understand how they shape us.
(747) 246-7410 View (747) 246-7410
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Terry Brussel-Rogers
CCht
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436  (Online Only)
With Hypnotherapy, you are fully aware and in control while you tap into the power of your subconscious mind.
Terry Brussel-Rogers created the Seven Keys to Self-Actualization, a systematic program that uses self-hypnosis within a customized framework to enable you to overcome the present challenges in your life and move beyond them to Self-Actualization. You CAN realize your highest potential [and as a hypnotherapist, coach, or healing professional, help your clients reach theirs] in areas physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual as well as financial!
With Hypnotherapy, you are fully aware and in control while you tap into the power of your subconscious mind.
Terry Brussel-Rogers created the Seven Keys to Self-Actualization, a systematic program that uses self-hypnosis within a customized framework to enable you to overcome the present challenges in your life and move beyond them to Self-Actualization. You CAN realize your highest potential [and as a hypnotherapist, coach, or healing professional, help your clients reach theirs] in areas physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual as well as financial!
(747) 204-0524 View (747) 204-0524
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Diane R. Lipson, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301  (Online Only)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy and other supportive measures.
In my practice, I see patients dealing with anxiety and depression associated with chronic and severe Medical problems. As a Health Psychologist, I have been in private practice since 1986, following my Doctoral work at USC. In graduate school, my research was involved with psychological reactions to serious medical conditions. Since that time, I have worked with many patients suffering from pain, cardiac conditions, cancer and autoimmune disorders, in addition to helping people cope with grief. Chronic illness is life altering, and can affect every aspect of a person's life. Learning to cope is critical in reclaiming your life.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy and other supportive measures.
In my practice, I see patients dealing with anxiety and depression associated with chronic and severe Medical problems. As a Health Psychologist, I have been in private practice since 1986, following my Doctoral work at USC. In graduate school, my research was involved with psychological reactions to serious medical conditions. Since that time, I have worked with many patients suffering from pain, cardiac conditions, cancer and autoimmune disorders, in addition to helping people cope with grief. Chronic illness is life altering, and can affect every aspect of a person's life. Learning to cope is critical in reclaiming your life.
(818) 946-0671 View (818) 946-0671
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Randi Rotwein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, license, AZ & CA
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91316  (Online Only)
I am also trained in EMDR as well as Hypnotherapy.
Are you feeling stuck in some aspect of your life, and can't figure out how to change things for the better? My professionaI guidance may help you find the answers needed to attain the life you want. Are you are struggling with issues such as Anxiety, Grief/Loss, or you are feeling stressed from work and everyday life?.. Or, perhaps you are struggling with your health, can’t motivate yourself to get healthy, lose weight, set goals and achieve them.? Or are you struggling with your current relationship(s)?Then LET'S TALK. I have 28+ years of experience and I am passionate about helping people find healing and happiness . .
I am also trained in EMDR as well as Hypnotherapy.
Are you feeling stuck in some aspect of your life, and can't figure out how to change things for the better? My professionaI guidance may help you find the answers needed to attain the life you want. Are you are struggling with issues such as Anxiety, Grief/Loss, or you are feeling stressed from work and everyday life?.. Or, perhaps you are struggling with your health, can’t motivate yourself to get healthy, lose weight, set goals and achieve them.? Or are you struggling with your current relationship(s)?Then LET'S TALK. I have 28+ years of experience and I am passionate about helping people find healing and happiness . .
(520) 462-3166 View (520) 462-3166
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Claudia A Domnicz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302  (Online Only)
Hypnotherapy can be helpful with a range of issues including decreasing anxiety and fears ,insomnia, test anxiety, procrastination and increasing self esteem .
I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationship issues , women's issues, career issues, and life transitions. Treatment may be brief to address a current problem or long term to work through lifelong patterns and gain insight . My style is holistic including working together and assisting you in finding hope and resolution to your problem.I can help you develop communication skills with your partner or family members , improve self-esteem , cope with losses and strengthen relationships . I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment .
Hypnotherapy can be helpful with a range of issues including decreasing anxiety and fears ,insomnia, test anxiety, procrastination and increasing self esteem .
I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationship issues , women's issues, career issues, and life transitions. Treatment may be brief to address a current problem or long term to work through lifelong patterns and gain insight . My style is holistic including working together and assisting you in finding hope and resolution to your problem.I can help you develop communication skills with your partner or family members , improve self-esteem , cope with losses and strengthen relationships . I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment .
(818) 754-8270 View (818) 754-8270
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Robert Jaffe, PhD, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
In addition to psychotherapy I also offer hypnotherapy to those interested.
I believe every human has unique struggles and deserves therapy that is tailored to best help them. I work with individuals, couples, and families to treat a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, and addiction. Since I have a license in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have a perspective that allows me to help patients see their struggles in a way they may not have considered.
In addition to psychotherapy I also offer hypnotherapy to those interested.
I believe every human has unique struggles and deserves therapy that is tailored to best help them. I work with individuals, couples, and families to treat a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, and addiction. Since I have a license in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have a perspective that allows me to help patients see their struggles in a way they may not have considered.
(818) 906-7079 View (818) 906-7079
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Grawben Hernandez Corona
RBT, LOA, Rev, CHT, NLP
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
When conventional talk therapy doesn't work at helping you resolve issues or find answers; try Hypnotherapy! Everything you've ever experienced is stored in your subconcious. With 10 plus years of experience, I teach you how to overcome, control, and manage behaviors. I help develop new patterns for lasting change. Your mind is always successful at allowing you to arrive at your goals. What may be getting in your way is the pattern of how you have learned to do things. In therapy, I focus on your goal and where you want to be. I help empower you to become your own healer.
When conventional talk therapy doesn't work at helping you resolve issues or find answers; try Hypnotherapy! Everything you've ever experienced is stored in your subconcious. With 10 plus years of experience, I teach you how to overcome, control, and manage behaviors. I help develop new patterns for lasting change. Your mind is always successful at allowing you to arrive at your goals. What may be getting in your way is the pattern of how you have learned to do things. In therapy, I focus on your goal and where you want to be. I help empower you to become your own healer.
(818) 975-3503 View (818) 975-3503
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Mazda Lakpour
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436  (Online Only)
Counseling helps people (adults, teenagers, couples and families) deal with emotional, social, developmental, and other life concerns. I utilize an integrative approach of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Hypnotherapy interventions to help my clients manage adjustment to life-altering events.
Counseling helps people (adults, teenagers, couples and families) deal with emotional, social, developmental, and other life concerns. I utilize an integrative approach of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Hypnotherapy interventions to help my clients manage adjustment to life-altering events.
(747) 203-0875 View (747) 203-0875
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Mina Khanaman - Life Coach | Certified Hypnotherapist
CCHt
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
In order to fine liberation, in regard to any particular issue you are currently experiencing, one must bridge and synchronize the subconscious mind to the conscious mind, and that's where Hypnotherapy can be a highly effective tool. Mina's approach is to hold a loving space for you, while helping you reach a place of deep knowing, so that you can recognize the blockages that are buried inside your subconscious mind, move them through your analytical filter, release, rewrite, and create a bridge, where you can harmonize your subconscious programming, with your conscious decision. Once the bridge is built, liberation is experienced.
In order to fine liberation, in regard to any particular issue you are currently experiencing, one must bridge and synchronize the subconscious mind to the conscious mind, and that's where Hypnotherapy can be a highly effective tool. Mina's approach is to hold a loving space for you, while helping you reach a place of deep knowing, so that you can recognize the blockages that are buried inside your subconscious mind, move them through your analytical filter, release, rewrite, and create a bridge, where you can harmonize your subconscious programming, with your conscious decision. Once the bridge is built, liberation is experienced.
(818) 722-3818 View (818) 722-3818
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Annette Lorraine Hernandez
CHT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
Through hypnotherapy or Reiki you can find self improvement. Stress relief, weight loss, fears/phobias and letting go of grief are some of the issues I help clients with. I also work in conjunction with doctors to help with medical issues such as pain relief, dentist care, etc. Hypnosis helps you access the larger part of your mind (the subconscious) responsible for automatic behavior. Through suggestions you can achieve transformation by letting go of limiting beliefs. Some clients prefer Japanese Reiki energy sessions which help balance the body mentally, physically and emotionally.
Through hypnotherapy or Reiki you can find self improvement. Stress relief, weight loss, fears/phobias and letting go of grief are some of the issues I help clients with. I also work in conjunction with doctors to help with medical issues such as pain relief, dentist care, etc. Hypnosis helps you access the larger part of your mind (the subconscious) responsible for automatic behavior. Through suggestions you can achieve transformation by letting go of limiting beliefs. Some clients prefer Japanese Reiki energy sessions which help balance the body mentally, physically and emotionally.
(951) 666-5760 View (951) 666-5760
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Bianca DeGroat
BA, CHT, ARTT, CMS
Verified Verified
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
From the comfort and privacy of your home, you can have real change by having empowering, clarifying and transforming hypnotherapy sessions.
I help people of all ages feel more optimistic and enthusiastic about life, without medication. I specialize in the release of depression, anxiety, negativity, jealousy, lack of motivation, weight issues, perfectionism, anger problems and anything that is a result of low self-esteem. If you would like to move through the world with more confidence and ease, you must be willing to see yourself in a different way, and with Rapid Transformational Therapy and hypnotherapy, I can help you achieve that. As human beings, we can get stuck in a pattern of negative thinking and that only keeps us from getting what we want. So, I work with the subconscious mind to change the neural pathways in your brain so that a new way of thinking can change your trajectory in this life, getting you out of your own way and giving you a fresh perspective.
From the comfort and privacy of your home, you can have real change by having empowering, clarifying and transforming hypnotherapy sessions.
I help people of all ages feel more optimistic and enthusiastic about life, without medication. I specialize in the release of depression, anxiety, negativity, jealousy, lack of motivation, weight issues, perfectionism, anger problems and anything that is a result of low self-esteem. If you would like to move through the world with more confidence and ease, you must be willing to see yourself in a different way, and with Rapid Transformational Therapy and hypnotherapy, I can help you achieve that. As human beings, we can get stuck in a pattern of negative thinking and that only keeps us from getting what we want. So, I work with the subconscious mind to change the neural pathways in your brain so that a new way of thinking can change your trajectory in this life, getting you out of your own way and giving you a fresh perspective.
(323) 746-1051 View (323) 746-1051
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Helaine Harris, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Combining traditional therapy w/somatic bodywork, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT & Energy Psychology methods, results are a Deep Dive into you.
Therapist who adds another dimension of healing. Clients call me "The Wound Detector," because of my intuitive ability of getting to their core issues & rapidly turning those challenges around. Deep-seated conscious & unconscious issues are the origin of anxiety, depression, financial, career, relationship & health challenges. Oftentimes, clients feel much lighter after one session. Guiding you to your emotional freedom & empowerment is my goal for you. Our work is done in a safe & gentle environment, allowing you to open yourself to your gifts & magnificence that lie underneath your pain. I take PPO insurance & AETNA in-network.
Combining traditional therapy w/somatic bodywork, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT & Energy Psychology methods, results are a Deep Dive into you.
Therapist who adds another dimension of healing. Clients call me "The Wound Detector," because of my intuitive ability of getting to their core issues & rapidly turning those challenges around. Deep-seated conscious & unconscious issues are the origin of anxiety, depression, financial, career, relationship & health challenges. Oftentimes, clients feel much lighter after one session. Guiding you to your emotional freedom & empowerment is my goal for you. Our work is done in a safe & gentle environment, allowing you to open yourself to your gifts & magnificence that lie underneath your pain. I take PPO insurance & AETNA in-network.
(818) 962-4606 View (818) 962-4606
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Cinda Roffman
CHT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
Hypnotherapy can help you perform at your best mentally.
Is there something about yourself that if that one thing were better, your life would work better? I can help you change that one thing. Through the use of affirmations, you are able to change your thinking and effect change in your life. Weight management, smoking cessation, test preparation, sports performance, anxiety and stress reduction are a few of the areas that I can help you with. I excel in and I am trained in: Emotional Freedom Technique, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Weight Management, and Therapeutic Imagery.
Hypnotherapy can help you perform at your best mentally.
Is there something about yourself that if that one thing were better, your life would work better? I can help you change that one thing. Through the use of affirmations, you are able to change your thinking and effect change in your life. Weight management, smoking cessation, test preparation, sports performance, anxiety and stress reduction are a few of the areas that I can help you with. I excel in and I am trained in: Emotional Freedom Technique, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Weight Management, and Therapeutic Imagery.
(747) 229-0916 View (747) 229-0916
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Ricardo Dyk
CHT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
I graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, the only Nationally Accredited college of hypnotherapy in the U.S. I have completed the following specialized certifications: Hypnosis and Pain Management,Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation, Therapeutic Imagery Facilitation, Hypnosis and Sports Performance, Hypnosis and Seniors, Past Life Regression, Hypnosis and ADD/ADHD, Hypnosis and Transgender Clients, Handwriting Analysis, and Hypnosis and Tinnitus. I am also trained in Reiki. I am a member of the Hypnotherapists Union and also affiliated with the American Hypnosis Association.
I graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, the only Nationally Accredited college of hypnotherapy in the U.S. I have completed the following specialized certifications: Hypnosis and Pain Management,Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation, Therapeutic Imagery Facilitation, Hypnosis and Sports Performance, Hypnosis and Seniors, Past Life Regression, Hypnosis and ADD/ADHD, Hypnosis and Transgender Clients, Handwriting Analysis, and Hypnosis and Tinnitus. I am also trained in Reiki. I am a member of the Hypnotherapists Union and also affiliated with the American Hypnosis Association.
(818) 960-6401 View (818) 960-6401
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.