Hypnotherapists in Federal Way, WA

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William Meleney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
Trouble with your teenager? Can't understand your partner? Not feeling as good as you once were? Need to get out of a rut and move ahead toward some vision? Need a vision? Bill Meleney is a counselor and a coach who often can help with these big issues in life. I am only accepting new coaching clients as of September 2021
Trouble with your teenager? Can't understand your partner? Not feeling as good as you once were? Need to get out of a rut and move ahead toward some vision? Need a vision? Bill Meleney is a counselor and a coach who often can help with these big issues in life. I am only accepting new coaching clients as of September 2021
(253) 271-4193 View (253) 271-4193
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Kim Manogaran
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, ACHT
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
(425) 310-4213 View (425) 310-4213
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Minju Kim
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003
My specialties include low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma-related issues, insecurity, attachment styles, and FOO (Family of origin) issues. I tend to work well with clients who appreciate connection, honesty, and humor; who are interested in learning new things; who are into music and arts; who possess sensitivity, intuition, and a spiritual inclination. I particularly enjoy working with bilingual/bicultural individuals experiencing an identity crisis; college students or young professionals feeling stuck; and parents/couples who wish to improve their parenting/partnership by healing their own emotional wounds.
My specialties include low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma-related issues, insecurity, attachment styles, and FOO (Family of origin) issues. I tend to work well with clients who appreciate connection, honesty, and humor; who are interested in learning new things; who are into music and arts; who possess sensitivity, intuition, and a spiritual inclination. I particularly enjoy working with bilingual/bicultural individuals experiencing an identity crisis; college students or young professionals feeling stuck; and parents/couples who wish to improve their parenting/partnership by healing their own emotional wounds.
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Donna Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Donna, MSW Therapist and Wholistic Life Coach. I’m elated to serve you during your most vital transitions and help you succeed on the path that best suits your ability to live optimally. Life can be a challenge, I know. I am also aware that with every obstacle comes solutions that are viable for maintaining better outcomes. Particularly, there are times when we have to identify and examine uncomfortable behavioral patterns and dynamics that impede on our ability to function at our best. Confronting these limitations can often times feel like shame and guilt, and disassemble our ability to possess compassion for our process
Hi, I’m Donna, MSW Therapist and Wholistic Life Coach. I’m elated to serve you during your most vital transitions and help you succeed on the path that best suits your ability to live optimally. Life can be a challenge, I know. I am also aware that with every obstacle comes solutions that are viable for maintaining better outcomes. Particularly, there are times when we have to identify and examine uncomfortable behavioral patterns and dynamics that impede on our ability to function at our best. Confronting these limitations can often times feel like shame and guilt, and disassemble our ability to possess compassion for our process
(360) 502-4111 View (360) 502-4111
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Shawna Sunday
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98093
(206) 775-7048 View (206) 775-7048
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Glaiza Gatdula
Counselor, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I use strengths-based, mindfulness-based, psychoeducation, CBT, gestalt, client-centered, IFS, and hypnotherapy in my practice.
Most of my work will focus on helping you manage life stressors, whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, or have experienced trauma and/or grief. We'll aim to understand the roots of your problems and make healthier and more conscious choices moving forward. Sometimes I will challenge your thoughts, and at other times, we'll slow down together to reflect, process, and simply feel the emotions to gain acceptance of the things you cannot control.
I use strengths-based, mindfulness-based, psychoeducation, CBT, gestalt, client-centered, IFS, and hypnotherapy in my practice.
Most of my work will focus on helping you manage life stressors, whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, or have experienced trauma and/or grief. We'll aim to understand the roots of your problems and make healthier and more conscious choices moving forward. Sometimes I will challenge your thoughts, and at other times, we'll slow down together to reflect, process, and simply feel the emotions to gain acceptance of the things you cannot control.
(206) 260-0288 View (206) 260-0288
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Wendy Rawlings
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NBCC, DCC
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
Not accepting new clients
Offering insight in a safe, accepting environment can be a game changer. In this loud and confusing time we live in it's important to explore your internal resources, acknowledge your own wisdom and develop the skills you lack. That's what we do in my practice. The goal of treatment is to empower you in every way to take control of your life and soar above the obstacles becoming who you were meant to be.
Offering insight in a safe, accepting environment can be a game changer. In this loud and confusing time we live in it's important to explore your internal resources, acknowledge your own wisdom and develop the skills you lack. That's what we do in my practice. The goal of treatment is to empower you in every way to take control of your life and soar above the obstacles becoming who you were meant to be.
(253) 242-8990 View (253) 242-8990

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Jamila Coleman
Counselor, MA, CC, HT, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
Through a trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive lens, I utilize a combination of the following approaches: feminist, womanist, hypnotherapy, narrative, poetry, and restorative yoga therapies into my practice.
For over 15 years, I have been a practicing mental health professional and professional coach with a specialization in social justice counseling, hypnotherapy and expressive arts therapy, specifically narrative, poetry and restorative yoga. I received my master’s degree in Social Justice Counseling from Antioch University, yoga teacher training certifications from My Vinyasa Practice, LLC and American Sports and Fitness Association and I currently hold several Department of Health credentials in Washington State.
Through a trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive lens, I utilize a combination of the following approaches: feminist, womanist, hypnotherapy, narrative, poetry, and restorative yoga therapies into my practice.
For over 15 years, I have been a practicing mental health professional and professional coach with a specialization in social justice counseling, hypnotherapy and expressive arts therapy, specifically narrative, poetry and restorative yoga. I received my master’s degree in Social Justice Counseling from Antioch University, yoga teacher training certifications from My Vinyasa Practice, LLC and American Sports and Fitness Association and I currently hold several Department of Health credentials in Washington State.
(253) 316-8621 View (253) 316-8621
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Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
We practice EMDR, Couples EFT, Gottman, Lifespan Integration, Carnes 30 Task Model, CBT, Hypnotherapy, Christian Counseling.
Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching is group practice of therapists and coaches who specialize in addiction including alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, pornography addiction, love addiction and partner betrayal trauma. All of the therapists and coaches at Fourth Dimension are in long term substance abuse recovery themselves and are experts in the field of addiction. They also have extensive training in couples therapy, infidelity, codependency, family of origin, women's issues, domestic violence, trauma and life transitions. We offer individual, couples and group therapy and coaching for both men and women.
We practice EMDR, Couples EFT, Gottman, Lifespan Integration, Carnes 30 Task Model, CBT, Hypnotherapy, Christian Counseling.
Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching is group practice of therapists and coaches who specialize in addiction including alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, pornography addiction, love addiction and partner betrayal trauma. All of the therapists and coaches at Fourth Dimension are in long term substance abuse recovery themselves and are experts in the field of addiction. They also have extensive training in couples therapy, infidelity, codependency, family of origin, women's issues, domestic violence, trauma and life transitions. We offer individual, couples and group therapy and coaching for both men and women.
(425) 652-1690 View (425) 652-1690
Arthur Levine
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
I have spent hundreds of hours studying such approaches as hypnotherapy, NLP, and Thought Pattern Management, because these are powerful ways of accessing the resources of the Unconscious Mind and enlisting its assistance as a powerful ally.
I am committed to helping people get the results they want quickly and effectively. Toward that end, I have studied a broad range of therapeutic approaches, and I endeavor to tailor my work with you to meet your specific needs and temperament. Through my studies and experience, I have learned that the Unconscious Mind is a great resource, full of all our life's learnings, experiences, and wisdom, and that it can be enlisted in the quest for emotional healing, personal growth, and creating lasting changes in one's life.
I have spent hundreds of hours studying such approaches as hypnotherapy, NLP, and Thought Pattern Management, because these are powerful ways of accessing the resources of the Unconscious Mind and enlisting its assistance as a powerful ally.
I am committed to helping people get the results they want quickly and effectively. Toward that end, I have studied a broad range of therapeutic approaches, and I endeavor to tailor my work with you to meet your specific needs and temperament. Through my studies and experience, I have learned that the Unconscious Mind is a great resource, full of all our life's learnings, experiences, and wisdom, and that it can be enlisted in the quest for emotional healing, personal growth, and creating lasting changes in one's life.
(206) 504-2651 View (206) 504-2651
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Tony Reyna
MA, CCHt, MHyp
Verified Verified
Kent, WA 98030  (Online Only)
Through personalized hypnotherapy and coaching sessions, I help you tap into your inner strengths.
As a certified hypnotherapist and holistic wellness coach, I believe every individual’s journey is unique, and their goals and challenges are deeply personal. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, self-doubt, stress, or a desire to break free from limiting habits, my approach is tailored to meet your specific needs. At Rising Balance, I work with clients dealing with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, addiction, low self-confidence, and emotional imbalance. You may want to overcome self-limiting beliefs, reduce stress, or enhance personal and professional performance.
Through personalized hypnotherapy and coaching sessions, I help you tap into your inner strengths.
As a certified hypnotherapist and holistic wellness coach, I believe every individual’s journey is unique, and their goals and challenges are deeply personal. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, self-doubt, stress, or a desire to break free from limiting habits, my approach is tailored to meet your specific needs. At Rising Balance, I work with clients dealing with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, addiction, low self-confidence, and emotional imbalance. You may want to overcome self-limiting beliefs, reduce stress, or enhance personal and professional performance.
(206) 984-6313 View (206) 984-6313
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James Rose Hypnotherapy & Executive Coaching
MS, MBPsS, MNCH, FHEQ
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
As an award-winning therapist with a Master’s in Psychology from the University of London, I use a powerful blend of Cognitive Hypnotherapy & Executive Coaching to help you overcome stress, anxiety, and more.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout, or facing challenges like insomnia, addiction, or phobias? Whether you're a high-achieving professional feeling overwhelmed by career pressures or someone seeking relief from personal struggles, you want effective, evidence-based solutions. If traditional methods haven’t worked, you’re looking for a tailored approach that helps you regain control and achieve lasting well-being.
As an award-winning therapist with a Master’s in Psychology from the University of London, I use a powerful blend of Cognitive Hypnotherapy & Executive Coaching to help you overcome stress, anxiety, and more.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout, or facing challenges like insomnia, addiction, or phobias? Whether you're a high-achieving professional feeling overwhelmed by career pressures or someone seeking relief from personal struggles, you want effective, evidence-based solutions. If traditional methods haven’t worked, you’re looking for a tailored approach that helps you regain control and achieve lasting well-being.
(253) 331-2365 View (253) 331-2365
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A Vital Connection - Hypnotherapy
BCH
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98403
Hypnotherapy and natural medicines can all be part of that process.
Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can transform your life! I've been a WA State Licensed Hypnotherapist and Board Certified Hypnotist for well over thirty years. I have helped thousands of individuals change their lives by connecting them with the power lying dormant within their subconscious mind. My mission is, to listen to you, so that I have a thorough understanding of exactly what your needs are. Then to help you overcome any obstacle that is blocking your well-being, happiness, and success using hypnotherapy. The question most commonly asked is, can I be hypnotized. The answer is always, you already are.
Hypnotherapy and natural medicines can all be part of that process.
Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can transform your life! I've been a WA State Licensed Hypnotherapist and Board Certified Hypnotist for well over thirty years. I have helped thousands of individuals change their lives by connecting them with the power lying dormant within their subconscious mind. My mission is, to listen to you, so that I have a thorough understanding of exactly what your needs are. Then to help you overcome any obstacle that is blocking your well-being, happiness, and success using hypnotherapy. The question most commonly asked is, can I be hypnotized. The answer is always, you already are.
(253) 201-3474 View (253) 201-3474
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Daniel Franklin Cummings PS
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
The tools that I use include talk therapy, narrative, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy.
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life.
The tools that I use include talk therapy, narrative, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy.
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life.
(206) 504-2824 View (206) 504-2824
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Kevala Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, ACHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
I provide individual counseling, couples therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Mind Clearing and Emotion Clearing .
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
I provide individual counseling, couples therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Mind Clearing and Emotion Clearing .
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
(360) 545-3989 View (360) 545-3989
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Lou Hallie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98403
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming, DBT, EMDR,Utilizing Neuroplasticity,Mindfullness) to overcome: * Stress * Anxiety * Depression * Unhappiness with body/mind/emotions * Trauma/PTSD.
Life is worth living well. Our biggest obstacle to living a life we love is the constant and habitual ramblings of our minds: the judgments, the doubt, the dwelling in past suffering and the negative predictions of what the future will bring. True freedom comes when we break free from the thoughts that create pain, dissatisfaction and frustration. There are also situations where we have negative feelings that seem to "come out of nowhere". This is due to unconscious processes that trigger painful emotions. I provide tools that effectively work with the unconscious and direct it toward healthy outcomes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming, DBT, EMDR,Utilizing Neuroplasticity,Mindfullness) to overcome: * Stress * Anxiety * Depression * Unhappiness with body/mind/emotions * Trauma/PTSD.
Life is worth living well. Our biggest obstacle to living a life we love is the constant and habitual ramblings of our minds: the judgments, the doubt, the dwelling in past suffering and the negative predictions of what the future will bring. True freedom comes when we break free from the thoughts that create pain, dissatisfaction and frustration. There are also situations where we have negative feelings that seem to "come out of nowhere". This is due to unconscious processes that trigger painful emotions. I provide tools that effectively work with the unconscious and direct it toward healthy outcomes.
(253) 498-7654 View (253) 498-7654
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Bonny L Snyder
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98405  (Online Only)
Many clients have been using EMDR and Hypnotherapy as well as “talk therapy” virtually with positive results!.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, fear, depression, shame, guilt and worthlessness? Have you experienced trauma and continue to be triggered? Want a change? Embrace the grace, power and strength that enabled you to survive challenging circumstances in the past! If you are ready for some transformative work, then I am happy and excited to help guide you on your inner journey of exploration and transformation! I will support you and provide a safe place for this journey to unfold.
Many clients have been using EMDR and Hypnotherapy as well as “talk therapy” virtually with positive results!.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, fear, depression, shame, guilt and worthlessness? Have you experienced trauma and continue to be triggered? Want a change? Embrace the grace, power and strength that enabled you to survive challenging circumstances in the past! If you are ready for some transformative work, then I am happy and excited to help guide you on your inner journey of exploration and transformation! I will support you and provide a safe place for this journey to unfold.
(253) 264-0859 View (253) 264-0859
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Beverly Polhamus
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98372
I hold certifications in EMDR and Hypnotherapy and am trained in CBT, TF-CBT and DBT.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward healing by seeking help. It is important that the relationship between you and your therapist is a good fit, based on mutual respect and trust. I use a strength-based and practical approach. I have a sense of humor which seems to help clients feel more comfortable. Therapy's primary focus is on the present with an understanding of the effects of past events on current behaviors and the need to process unresolved issues. "The turmoil of the past is never wholly forgotten, unresolved it seeps through even the strongest foundation."
I hold certifications in EMDR and Hypnotherapy and am trained in CBT, TF-CBT and DBT.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward healing by seeking help. It is important that the relationship between you and your therapist is a good fit, based on mutual respect and trust. I use a strength-based and practical approach. I have a sense of humor which seems to help clients feel more comfortable. Therapy's primary focus is on the present with an understanding of the effects of past events on current behaviors and the need to process unresolved issues. "The turmoil of the past is never wholly forgotten, unresolved it seeps through even the strongest foundation."
(253) 205-8220 View (253) 205-8220
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Dawn Resvick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACHt
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98438  (Online Only)
I am currently taking new Video clients from anywhere in Washington! I believe that good therapy is a journey that I accompany my clients on. I feel that each person is unique and the course of therapy is tailored to their needs and comfort level. My ideal client wants something different, better or more in their life and they are ready to work for it. I use both traditional therapeutic styles and hypnotherapy to help my clients find the change they are looking for. I am honored to work with my clients on depression, anxiety, stress, medical noncompliance, health issues, abuse, anger, trauma and other life issues.
I am currently taking new Video clients from anywhere in Washington! I believe that good therapy is a journey that I accompany my clients on. I feel that each person is unique and the course of therapy is tailored to their needs and comfort level. My ideal client wants something different, better or more in their life and they are ready to work for it. I use both traditional therapeutic styles and hypnotherapy to help my clients find the change they are looking for. I am honored to work with my clients on depression, anxiety, stress, medical noncompliance, health issues, abuse, anger, trauma and other life issues.
(253) 271-4967 View (253) 271-4967
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Michon Garemani
CHP, CSTT
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98372  (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected? Living in anger, anxiety, and stagnation? Struggling with sleep, haunted by memories, and experiencing strained relationships? It's time to regain balance and authenticity in your life. Let's work together to help you feel enabled, capable, and stable, aligned with your heart, mind, body, and soul. Rest assured, my hypnotherapy and trauma recovery coaching services can help you clear away the FOG (fear, obligation, and guilt) once and for all.
Are you feeling disconnected? Living in anger, anxiety, and stagnation? Struggling with sleep, haunted by memories, and experiencing strained relationships? It's time to regain balance and authenticity in your life. Let's work together to help you feel enabled, capable, and stable, aligned with your heart, mind, body, and soul. Rest assured, my hypnotherapy and trauma recovery coaching services can help you clear away the FOG (fear, obligation, and guilt) once and for all.
(253) 649-2987 View (253) 649-2987

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.