Hypnotherapists in Oregon City, OR

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The Healing Haven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045
We use talk therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, IFS etc to get to the source of the issue and eliminate unwanted problems or improve strained relationships.
I have been working in the therapeutic field for 40 years and am licensed Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. I am the founder of The Healing Haven. Visit our website www.healinghaven.net to see all of our therapists and the multitude of issues that they treat. We provide both individual and online therapy. We are contacted with Kaiser Insurance and OHP. We look forward to guiding you through your healing journey!
We use talk therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, IFS etc to get to the source of the issue and eliminate unwanted problems or improve strained relationships.
I have been working in the therapeutic field for 40 years and am licensed Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. I am the founder of The Healing Haven. Visit our website www.healinghaven.net to see all of our therapists and the multitude of issues that they treat. We provide both individual and online therapy. We are contacted with Kaiser Insurance and OHP. We look forward to guiding you through your healing journey!
(971) 236-5193 View (971) 236-5193
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The Healing Haven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
Our approach to therapy is tailored toward each unique person, family or couple. We see people with difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, parenting issues, grief and loss issues, eating disorders and weight issues, chronic pain, career decisions and addictions. Our approach is a combination of traditional techniques and heart centered deep healing. Our approach geared toward finding the source of overwhelming feelings and making connections with current difficulties. Within this process we encourage healthy release of feelings which leads to healthier relationships and positive self esteem.
Our approach to therapy is tailored toward each unique person, family or couple. We see people with difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, parenting issues, grief and loss issues, eating disorders and weight issues, chronic pain, career decisions and addictions. Our approach is a combination of traditional techniques and heart centered deep healing. Our approach geared toward finding the source of overwhelming feelings and making connections with current difficulties. Within this process we encourage healthy release of feelings which leads to healthier relationships and positive self esteem.
(971) 253-7923 View (971) 253-7923
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Savannah V. Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional, AAS, BA, MA-Psy, LPCr, QMHPr
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client wants to be engaged during therapy. My clients come prepared to do heavy work that is necessary to heal and move on from their issues. I expect accountability, transparency, a willingness to do homework, and be vulnerable during sessions. I employ a diverse approach to psychology that is specifically tailored to each person. Overall, this takes the shape of mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy. This feminist-queer lens includes your intersectional identity, personal goals, individual growth speed, identity, religious background, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender, social economic status, and social stratification.
My ideal client wants to be engaged during therapy. My clients come prepared to do heavy work that is necessary to heal and move on from their issues. I expect accountability, transparency, a willingness to do homework, and be vulnerable during sessions. I employ a diverse approach to psychology that is specifically tailored to each person. Overall, this takes the shape of mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy. This feminist-queer lens includes your intersectional identity, personal goals, individual growth speed, identity, religious background, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender, social economic status, and social stratification.
(503) 966-4187 View (503) 966-4187
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Aaron Todd Overman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
I’m excited to announce the opening of my new private practice. I have 20 years of experience as a psychologist working with adults, children, and families. I specialize in EMDR and my favorite part of my job is watching people let go of the pain from trauma and seeing the guilt and shame melt away. I have plenty of openings currently and look forward to hearing from you.
I’m excited to announce the opening of my new private practice. I have 20 years of experience as a psychologist working with adults, children, and families. I specialize in EMDR and my favorite part of my job is watching people let go of the pain from trauma and seeing the guilt and shame melt away. I have plenty of openings currently and look forward to hearing from you.
(971) 299-7297 View (971) 299-7297
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Donald Bonner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
There are many challenges in life that may inhibit our creativity and preoccupy our minds, resulting in rumination, mood swings, and anxiety. My name is Donald Bonner, LCSW, LLC and I provide mental health treatment to empower the client to find their authentic self and achieve their full potential.
There are many challenges in life that may inhibit our creativity and preoccupy our minds, resulting in rumination, mood swings, and anxiety. My name is Donald Bonner, LCSW, LLC and I provide mental health treatment to empower the client to find their authentic self and achieve their full potential.
(971) 239-4081 View (971) 239-4081
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Lydia Byhardt Bollinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045
Not accepting new clients
Our work together may include talk, expressive arts, mindfulness, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and somatic work.
I enjoy and welcome clients who are ready to remember the joy of their lives. Perhaps you want to heal a relationship, or let go of some difficult past event or unuseful behavior. Perhaps you are preparing for a medical procedure and want to heal quickly. Together, we nurture healing at many levels: the conscious & subconscious, brain & mind, thoughts & emotions, body & spirit, self & relationship. I am also a Clinical Supervisor for those seeking LCSW or LPC - accepting new individual and group supervisees.
Our work together may include talk, expressive arts, mindfulness, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and somatic work.
I enjoy and welcome clients who are ready to remember the joy of their lives. Perhaps you want to heal a relationship, or let go of some difficult past event or unuseful behavior. Perhaps you are preparing for a medical procedure and want to heal quickly. Together, we nurture healing at many levels: the conscious & subconscious, brain & mind, thoughts & emotions, body & spirit, self & relationship. I am also a Clinical Supervisor for those seeking LCSW or LPC - accepting new individual and group supervisees.
(503) 512-6292 View (503) 512-6292

More Therapists Nearby

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Bend Mindfulness Counseling, Craig Schlarb Ph.D
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
My psychology and counseling practice is the expansion of identities through awareness and compassion not just solving problems. Your journey has been one with twists and turns and taking the first step to contact me may feel uncertain. Given life can feel like a maze, I make our initial contact straightforward as possible. For 25 years I’ve helped people clear the way to the freedom of their true nature in psychotherapy as well as hypnotherapy. I’ve worked as a crisis worker in ERs, to chief auditor for mental health services in Silicon Valley, to developing a successful counseling training center focused on mindfulness
My psychology and counseling practice is the expansion of identities through awareness and compassion not just solving problems. Your journey has been one with twists and turns and taking the first step to contact me may feel uncertain. Given life can feel like a maze, I make our initial contact straightforward as possible. For 25 years I’ve helped people clear the way to the freedom of their true nature in psychotherapy as well as hypnotherapy. I’ve worked as a crisis worker in ERs, to chief auditor for mental health services in Silicon Valley, to developing a successful counseling training center focused on mindfulness
(458) 214-8971 View (458) 214-8971
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Kathryn F Weymouth
PhD
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
We will look at traditional counseling, various forms of energy psychology, energy healing, hypnotherapy, past life regression, counseling for grief, loss, and trauma, and other techniques under these broad headings.
My clients are high functioning individuals who want help getting unstuck in some area of their lives, are seeking direction, and want help in alleviating pain, whether it is physical, emotional, psychological, relational, or spiritual. It's not unusual for them to have tried different therapies before coming to me, and most find that the combination of approaches that I use creates a healing synergy that they have not found elsewhere. In fact, my business card says "Deep Healing for Body, Mind, and Spirit." See my website at kweymouth.com for details.
We will look at traditional counseling, various forms of energy psychology, energy healing, hypnotherapy, past life regression, counseling for grief, loss, and trauma, and other techniques under these broad headings.
My clients are high functioning individuals who want help getting unstuck in some area of their lives, are seeking direction, and want help in alleviating pain, whether it is physical, emotional, psychological, relational, or spiritual. It's not unusual for them to have tried different therapies before coming to me, and most find that the combination of approaches that I use creates a healing synergy that they have not found elsewhere. In fact, my business card says "Deep Healing for Body, Mind, and Spirit." See my website at kweymouth.com for details.
(503) 376-8719 View (503) 376-8719
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Johanna Courtleigh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
My practice is now mostly focused on Coaching and Hypnotherapy, especially Past Life Regression.
Most of us grew up learning who we were somehow wasn't quite okay. To cope and survive, we adopted a false self to gain the approval of others and minimize the pain we were in. Healing is the process of recovering the true self, so we can begin to live authentically and thrive. As you become aware of and reclaim the parts of yourself that you have repressed, numbed or disowned, you are able to move toward a deeper sense of self-love, awareness, personal empowerment, ease and integrity--internally, and in your relationships with others.
My practice is now mostly focused on Coaching and Hypnotherapy, especially Past Life Regression.
Most of us grew up learning who we were somehow wasn't quite okay. To cope and survive, we adopted a false self to gain the approval of others and minimize the pain we were in. Healing is the process of recovering the true self, so we can begin to live authentically and thrive. As you become aware of and reclaim the parts of yourself that you have repressed, numbed or disowned, you are able to move toward a deeper sense of self-love, awareness, personal empowerment, ease and integrity--internally, and in your relationships with others.
(503) 567-4617 View (503) 567-4617
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Dr. Arlene Strugar
PsyD, CHT, NLP, PFT
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
My holistic approaches to mind, body, and brain optimization employ my diverse backgrounds in Health and Fitness Research, Neuroscience, Clinical, Health and Sports Psychology, Mental Toughness, Industrial Psychology, NLP Coaching, Holistic Wellness and Nutrition, Hypnotherapy, and Stress Management techniques.
Mental strength training involves learning and practicing mental skills that strengthen the ability to control thoughts, emotions, and performance. With a Whole-person and Holistic Approach, it is a WIN! As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Consulting Hypnotherapist, Certified Wellness and Nutrition Coach, Certified Fitness Trainer, Behavioral Change Specialist, Certified Mental Trainer, and Cognitive and Sports Psychologist, I am passionate about helping you perform the best when it matters the most. I am a trained Brain Health Coach with the Daniel Amen Method Professional and a Career Coach.
My holistic approaches to mind, body, and brain optimization employ my diverse backgrounds in Health and Fitness Research, Neuroscience, Clinical, Health and Sports Psychology, Mental Toughness, Industrial Psychology, NLP Coaching, Holistic Wellness and Nutrition, Hypnotherapy, and Stress Management techniques.
Mental strength training involves learning and practicing mental skills that strengthen the ability to control thoughts, emotions, and performance. With a Whole-person and Holistic Approach, it is a WIN! As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Consulting Hypnotherapist, Certified Wellness and Nutrition Coach, Certified Fitness Trainer, Behavioral Change Specialist, Certified Mental Trainer, and Cognitive and Sports Psychologist, I am passionate about helping you perform the best when it matters the most. I am a trained Brain Health Coach with the Daniel Amen Method Professional and a Career Coach.
(971) 395-4251 View (971) 395-4251
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Robin Kellett, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Milwaukie, OR 97267
Waitlist for new clients
I use EMDR therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, distress tolerance skill building, mind/body connection, meditation, guided imagery, & CBT to help you reduce anxiety, depression and traumatic stress symptoms while supporting healthy lifestyle changes and improved relationships.
Living with anxieties / fears, depression and stress can be overwhelming. One may resort to avoidance and unhealthy lifestyle choices as a means of escape. I offer a safe place and opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover issues that impact your present, learn different ways of looking at things and grow confidence in your ability to live well.
I use EMDR therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, distress tolerance skill building, mind/body connection, meditation, guided imagery, & CBT to help you reduce anxiety, depression and traumatic stress symptoms while supporting healthy lifestyle changes and improved relationships.
Living with anxieties / fears, depression and stress can be overwhelming. One may resort to avoidance and unhealthy lifestyle choices as a means of escape. I offer a safe place and opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover issues that impact your present, learn different ways of looking at things and grow confidence in your ability to live well.
(978) 415-9926 View (978) 415-9926
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Margot Miles, Hypnotherapist
CHT
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Using hypnotherapy, you can reduce stress, gain confidence, boost motivation and enjoy greater control.
Have you been feeling stressed, stuck or overwhelmed? Finding it difficult to stop unhealthy thoughts, habits or behaviors? Hypnosis can help.
Using hypnotherapy, you can reduce stress, gain confidence, boost motivation and enjoy greater control.
Have you been feeling stressed, stuck or overwhelmed? Finding it difficult to stop unhealthy thoughts, habits or behaviors? Hypnosis can help.
(503) 442-6221 View (503) 442-6221
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Steven Ruiz Bettencourt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CHT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Waitlist for new clients
I am a compassionate and intuitive licensed psychotherapist & hypnotist. I have been practicing for 40 years. I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties/couples counseling, motivation, personality disorders, EMDR and hypnosis for a variety of issues. I am a member of the Oregon Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, National Anger Management Association, Oregon Mediation Association, and I am a board member of the Oregon Hypnotherapy Association, and President of World Musado Federation. I am familiar with Spanish, as my father is from Spain although I am not fluent.
I am a compassionate and intuitive licensed psychotherapist & hypnotist. I have been practicing for 40 years. I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties/couples counseling, motivation, personality disorders, EMDR and hypnosis for a variety of issues. I am a member of the Oregon Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, National Anger Management Association, Oregon Mediation Association, and I am a board member of the Oregon Hypnotherapy Association, and President of World Musado Federation. I am familiar with Spanish, as my father is from Spain although I am not fluent.
(503) 496-7421 View (503) 496-7421
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Natasha Monica Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Many people grow up in dysfunction and therefore they relate in inappropriate ways. Clients that I have helped the most typically relate to these dysfunctional ways: They guess at what normal is. They judge themselves without mercy. They have difficulty relaxing and enjoying life. They have difficulty with intimate relationships. They over-react to changes over which they have no control. They constantly seek approval and affirmation. They feel that they are different from other people. They avoid conflict or aggravate it; rarely do they deal with it. They fear failure, but sabotage their success.
Many people grow up in dysfunction and therefore they relate in inappropriate ways. Clients that I have helped the most typically relate to these dysfunctional ways: They guess at what normal is. They judge themselves without mercy. They have difficulty relaxing and enjoying life. They have difficulty with intimate relationships. They over-react to changes over which they have no control. They constantly seek approval and affirmation. They feel that they are different from other people. They avoid conflict or aggravate it; rarely do they deal with it. They fear failure, but sabotage their success.
(503) 836-5216 View (503) 836-5216
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Carolyn Hinman
CCHT, JD
Verified Verified
Happy Valley, OR 97086  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be so painful when old limiting patterns keep us from experiencing the life we want. The question arises: what keeps these patterns locked in place despite our best efforts to change them? Most often it turns out there are hidden parts of us actively thwarting our efforts to change because of old outdated notions about what keeps us safe in the world. Trying to white-knuckle our way past this inner opposition may be tempting, but tends not to work in the long run. Paradoxically, the real solution lies in befriending these parts who are seemingly hell-bent on maintaining an unwanted status quo.
It can be so painful when old limiting patterns keep us from experiencing the life we want. The question arises: what keeps these patterns locked in place despite our best efforts to change them? Most often it turns out there are hidden parts of us actively thwarting our efforts to change because of old outdated notions about what keeps us safe in the world. Trying to white-knuckle our way past this inner opposition may be tempting, but tends not to work in the long run. Paradoxically, the real solution lies in befriending these parts who are seemingly hell-bent on maintaining an unwanted status quo.
(415) 968-4080 View (415) 968-4080
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Selena Whittle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034  (Online Only)
When you're struggling or in emotional pain, it can be tough to know how to go about choosing a therapist. Not only must practical matters, such as insurance and convenience be considered, but you also need to know about the therapy method and the therapist's qualifications. What's even more elusive is choosing someone who feels just right to you.
When you're struggling or in emotional pain, it can be tough to know how to go about choosing a therapist. Not only must practical matters, such as insurance and convenience be considered, but you also need to know about the therapy method and the therapist's qualifications. What's even more elusive is choosing someone who feels just right to you.
(503) 303-8231 View (503) 303-8231
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Joselyn Salaz
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Are you an empathic individual who easily feels and holds the energy of what's around you? Do you have difficulty knowing if your thoughts or emotions really belong to you? Are you holding on to past experiences that cause you distress? Are you seeking a holistic and integrative aligned solution to let go of unwanted energy? As an LPC with a Ph.D in counseling psychology and certifications as an astrologer, Reiki master, clinical hypnotherapist, past life regression hypnotherapist & integrative medicine, I am able to blend these complimentary techniques to help you understand and release what no longer serves you.
Are you an empathic individual who easily feels and holds the energy of what's around you? Do you have difficulty knowing if your thoughts or emotions really belong to you? Are you holding on to past experiences that cause you distress? Are you seeking a holistic and integrative aligned solution to let go of unwanted energy? As an LPC with a Ph.D in counseling psychology and certifications as an astrologer, Reiki master, clinical hypnotherapist, past life regression hypnotherapist & integrative medicine, I am able to blend these complimentary techniques to help you understand and release what no longer serves you.
(971) 273-5717 View (971) 273-5717
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Gary Phillip Monkarsh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
I evaluate and treat children, adolescents, and adults suffering from ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and communication problems. I assist patients who seek balance between work and play, as they develop healthy communication, and compassion for others in relationships as parents, and partners, while also achieving success in their educational pursuits, and career path.
I evaluate and treat children, adolescents, and adults suffering from ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and communication problems. I assist patients who seek balance between work and play, as they develop healthy communication, and compassion for others in relationships as parents, and partners, while also achieving success in their educational pursuits, and career path.
(503) 728-6660 View (503) 728-6660
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Patrick Tobey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Specialty Therapist providing treatment for a wide range of issues. Have you been to a lot of therapists or in therapy that doesn't seem to be going anywhere? Using cutting-edge methods, I can help reduce or eliminate symptoms quickly. I work with individual adults and couples. Sometimes, in life, our progress forward gets blocked by our emotions or past experiences I can help you heal the past traumas, big or small, and move toward a happy future for you and your loved ones. I accept Optum/United Health Care (UHC), or Self-Pay. -Telehealth/video is available as needed.
Specialty Therapist providing treatment for a wide range of issues. Have you been to a lot of therapists or in therapy that doesn't seem to be going anywhere? Using cutting-edge methods, I can help reduce or eliminate symptoms quickly. I work with individual adults and couples. Sometimes, in life, our progress forward gets blocked by our emotions or past experiences I can help you heal the past traumas, big or small, and move toward a happy future for you and your loved ones. I accept Optum/United Health Care (UHC), or Self-Pay. -Telehealth/video is available as needed.
(702) 847-7576 View (702) 847-7576
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Genviev St. Clair
OB, BCI, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
Are you tired of struggling with stress, fear, pain, despair and hopelessness? Have you tried endless approaches and gotten nowhere? Do you feel stuck? I know how you feel. I was there. Stressful events experienced in life often lead to negative self-image and sabotaging coping mechanisms. Most modalities focus on alleviating symptoms. The causes at the root of our issues are continually ignored. Unresolved root causes are a driving force behind our physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Begin the most effective training you’ll ever experience. Learn to work with your own brain to finally secure rapid and lasting relief!
Are you tired of struggling with stress, fear, pain, despair and hopelessness? Have you tried endless approaches and gotten nowhere? Do you feel stuck? I know how you feel. I was there. Stressful events experienced in life often lead to negative self-image and sabotaging coping mechanisms. Most modalities focus on alleviating symptoms. The causes at the root of our issues are continually ignored. Unresolved root causes are a driving force behind our physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Begin the most effective training you’ll ever experience. Learn to work with your own brain to finally secure rapid and lasting relief!
(503) 470-2501 View (503) 470-2501

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.