Hypnotherapists in Snohomish, WA

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Brenda Ruttenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98290
Use of hypnotherapy, visualization, and art therapy, in addition to, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transpersonal and Humanistic techniques.
My clients seek counseling, guidance, support and new skills to resolve issues. We work together to explore personal and family relationships which can include work-related problems and trauma. A deeper understanding results. We work on improving communication skills, perspectives and attitudes. With therapy, self confidence and depressive states show improvement. I specialize in the treatment of depression and mood disorders, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, and chronic health issues in a safe and comfortable environment. I work mainly with adults of all ages and orientations.
Use of hypnotherapy, visualization, and art therapy, in addition to, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transpersonal and Humanistic techniques.
My clients seek counseling, guidance, support and new skills to resolve issues. We work together to explore personal and family relationships which can include work-related problems and trauma. A deeper understanding results. We work on improving communication skills, perspectives and attitudes. With therapy, self confidence and depressive states show improvement. I specialize in the treatment of depression and mood disorders, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, and chronic health issues in a safe and comfortable environment. I work mainly with adults of all ages and orientations.
(206) 745-0939 View (206) 745-0939
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Fountaingate Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, LMFT, LMT, HP
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98290
Fountaingate Wellness offers trauma informed mental health services through traditional methods (cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered) and alternative methods such as neurofeedback and hypnotherapy to address a wide variety of concerns.
Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or burned out? Maybe you are stuck in an unsuccessful and unfulfilling place and you need tools and encouragement to set and achieve your goals. Fountaingate is ready to assist you in recognizing and managing the obstacles preventing you from walking in that place of confidence and security.
Fountaingate Wellness offers trauma informed mental health services through traditional methods (cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered) and alternative methods such as neurofeedback and hypnotherapy to address a wide variety of concerns.
Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or burned out? Maybe you are stuck in an unsuccessful and unfulfilling place and you need tools and encouragement to set and achieve your goals. Fountaingate is ready to assist you in recognizing and managing the obstacles preventing you from walking in that place of confidence and security.
(360) 854-3581 View (360) 854-3581
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Teresa A Talley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98290
We all want to be seen and understood and at the same time are afraid of what we and others will find. We don't trust ourselves or our decisions. We suffer from anxiety, depression, traumas and a myriad of other relational issues. In counseling we learn to understand ourselves and others by telling our stories well. As a greek philosopher once said, "An unexamined life isn't worth living". When we learn to examine ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and truth our life becomes clear hopeful and fullfilling.
We all want to be seen and understood and at the same time are afraid of what we and others will find. We don't trust ourselves or our decisions. We suffer from anxiety, depression, traumas and a myriad of other relational issues. In counseling we learn to understand ourselves and others by telling our stories well. As a greek philosopher once said, "An unexamined life isn't worth living". When we learn to examine ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and truth our life becomes clear hopeful and fullfilling.
(425) 954-3822 View (425) 954-3822
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Amy S Marohn
Hypnotherapist Registration , MS, CHT, BMsc
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98290
If you want something much deeper than the conventional approach, my self-healing intervention may be the solution. My practice is based on the following beliefs: 1) The answers are within 2) You are the most powerful healer of all 3) Spirituality plays a key role in recovery 4) Therapy should be brief & solution focused 5) Divine timing, a clear road map & growth mindset are the most important determinants of positive outcomes. My role is more that of a coach or guide in helping you find the life formula that resonates best with your soul. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation from my website. Private pay only.
If you want something much deeper than the conventional approach, my self-healing intervention may be the solution. My practice is based on the following beliefs: 1) The answers are within 2) You are the most powerful healer of all 3) Spirituality plays a key role in recovery 4) Therapy should be brief & solution focused 5) Divine timing, a clear road map & growth mindset are the most important determinants of positive outcomes. My role is more that of a coach or guide in helping you find the life formula that resonates best with your soul. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation from my website. Private pay only.
(425) 406-1997 View (425) 406-1997

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Marcie Klevens
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036  (Online Only)
I am trained in both EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy, which provide me with excellent tools to help you to discover the deeper meanings of the issues you are currently dealing with. These modalities enable my clients to see the bigger picture and are excellent tools for releasing trauma, desensitizing old pain and triggers and envisioning a new future. Real and lasting change can only happen when you heal the wound at its source, which can sometimes be deep inside the unconscious mind.
I am trained in both EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy, which provide me with excellent tools to help you to discover the deeper meanings of the issues you are currently dealing with. These modalities enable my clients to see the bigger picture and are excellent tools for releasing trauma, desensitizing old pain and triggers and envisioning a new future. Real and lasting change can only happen when you heal the wound at its source, which can sometimes be deep inside the unconscious mind.
(206) 607-2709 View (206) 607-2709
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Open Heart Open Mind Therapy
Counselor, SUDPT, HP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98201
Hypnotherapy, when delivered as client-centered and individually tailored sessions, has been proven to be one of the most effective ways to bring about desired changes in the shortest period of time.
If we don’t have the tools to address our fear, our grief, our deep hurt - it emerges as depression, anxiety, resentment, hate, chronic pain, or compulsive, habitual patterns. My motto is: “When we apply love to hurt we heal” I listen to your needs with respect and empathy as we explore heart-centered solutions. This approach uses both evidence-based clinical psychological approaches and Spirituality. It is NOT associated with any religion. I also utilize hypnosis, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming, relaxation techniques, and a client-centered to discover and unlock the keys to re-discovery that work for YOU!
Hypnotherapy, when delivered as client-centered and individually tailored sessions, has been proven to be one of the most effective ways to bring about desired changes in the shortest period of time.
If we don’t have the tools to address our fear, our grief, our deep hurt - it emerges as depression, anxiety, resentment, hate, chronic pain, or compulsive, habitual patterns. My motto is: “When we apply love to hurt we heal” I listen to your needs with respect and empathy as we explore heart-centered solutions. This approach uses both evidence-based clinical psychological approaches and Spirituality. It is NOT associated with any religion. I also utilize hypnosis, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming, relaxation techniques, and a client-centered to discover and unlock the keys to re-discovery that work for YOU!
(425) 250-9390 View (425) 250-9390
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Kristin Whitelaw
PhD, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98201  (Online Only)
These effective methods include conscious awareness techniques, inner child work, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, guided visualization to heal and connect on the deepest level.
Do you want to live your life as who you truly are rather than who you think you ‘should’ be? Overcome the thoughts that tell you you're not enough, aren’t deserving or that there’s something wrong with you. Release old patterns that take you to the same places, relationships and feelings over and over again. Heal your past, relieve anxiety and fear and feel happier, more peaceful and powerful, more confident and inspired. Feel more deeply connected, - body, mind and spirit. Fulfill your passions, your divine purpose and live the life you are truly meant to live. The power to bring these changes into your life is within you
These effective methods include conscious awareness techniques, inner child work, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, guided visualization to heal and connect on the deepest level.
Do you want to live your life as who you truly are rather than who you think you ‘should’ be? Overcome the thoughts that tell you you're not enough, aren’t deserving or that there’s something wrong with you. Release old patterns that take you to the same places, relationships and feelings over and over again. Heal your past, relieve anxiety and fear and feel happier, more peaceful and powerful, more confident and inspired. Feel more deeply connected, - body, mind and spirit. Fulfill your passions, your divine purpose and live the life you are truly meant to live. The power to bring these changes into your life is within you
(310) 299-8091 View (310) 299-8091
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Meara Harrington
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98201  (Online Only)
I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Gottman Method, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Congratulations on taking the first steps to becoming the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is helping clients to overcome barriers to living their best life by bringing out their inner strength, using therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is eclectic and relational. Together we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self for the better.
I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Gottman Method, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Congratulations on taking the first steps to becoming the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is helping clients to overcome barriers to living their best life by bringing out their inner strength, using therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is eclectic and relational. Together we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self for the better.
(425) 225-3775 View (425) 225-3775
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Robin Noel - Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98011
I am a licensed clinical social worker skilled at heart-centered hypnotherapy, similar to ego-state therapy.
I am a spiritually-oriented psychotherapist who brings energetic depth and heart-felt attunement to each client. If you struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, problems with authority, parenting issues, difficulty with intimacy, perfectionism, addictions, feelings of isolation, rage/anger, numbness, or "living like a zombie," I invite you to contact me so you can begin to rekindle and conduct the force of your inner light. I am comfortable with your fullest expression of difficult emotions and will help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and intimacy with others.
I am a licensed clinical social worker skilled at heart-centered hypnotherapy, similar to ego-state therapy.
I am a spiritually-oriented psychotherapist who brings energetic depth and heart-felt attunement to each client. If you struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, problems with authority, parenting issues, difficulty with intimacy, perfectionism, addictions, feelings of isolation, rage/anger, numbness, or "living like a zombie," I invite you to contact me so you can begin to rekindle and conduct the force of your inner light. I am comfortable with your fullest expression of difficult emotions and will help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and intimacy with others.
(206) 339-6273 View (206) 339-6273
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Jodie Solberg
CHT, CPRT
Verified Verified
Lynnwood, WA 98036  (Online Only)
Everyone Needs To Hit The Reset Button At Some Point In Their Life. Hi, I’m Jodie. Individuals and their families come to me when their burnout, anxiety and the effects from trauma are so overwhelming that it’s affecting their health, work and relationships and they are ready for a proven solution NOW. Customizing a program specifically to my clients' individual needs, I combine holistic practices such as hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and somatic release with cognitive behavioral techniques to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and release past traumas that are keeping unhealthy patterns in place.
Everyone Needs To Hit The Reset Button At Some Point In Their Life. Hi, I’m Jodie. Individuals and their families come to me when their burnout, anxiety and the effects from trauma are so overwhelming that it’s affecting their health, work and relationships and they are ready for a proven solution NOW. Customizing a program specifically to my clients' individual needs, I combine holistic practices such as hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and somatic release with cognitive behavioral techniques to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and release past traumas that are keeping unhealthy patterns in place.
(425) 368-9782 View (425) 368-9782
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Dr. Maria E Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98208  (Online Only)
Welcome to Liberty Counseling, where we believe in empowering individuals to achieve emotional freedom and personal growth. I employ an integrative approach, drawing from diverse therapies, including EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, Hypnotherapy, family systems, the Gottman Method, and EFT. We are committed to guiding you through your journey towards healing and self-discovery, fostering resilience and harmony in your life and relationships. Take the first step towards a brighter future with Liberty Counseling.
Welcome to Liberty Counseling, where we believe in empowering individuals to achieve emotional freedom and personal growth. I employ an integrative approach, drawing from diverse therapies, including EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, Hypnotherapy, family systems, the Gottman Method, and EFT. We are committed to guiding you through your journey towards healing and self-discovery, fostering resilience and harmony in your life and relationships. Take the first step towards a brighter future with Liberty Counseling.
(425) 842-0523 View (425) 842-0523
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Sasha Melnik
Pre-Licensed Professional, M, A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98011
My orientation involves IFS parts work and hypnotherapy (RTT certified) as a tool to help heal the root of the suffering, hurt, and confusion.
I am here to provide a compassionate container for you to reconnect with yourself authentically. I specialize in working with individuals who have anxiety, trauma and attachment wounds. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and walks of life, you are welcome and accepted here just as you are.
My orientation involves IFS parts work and hypnotherapy (RTT certified) as a tool to help heal the root of the suffering, hurt, and confusion.
I am here to provide a compassionate container for you to reconnect with yourself authentically. I specialize in working with individuals who have anxiety, trauma and attachment wounds. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and walks of life, you are welcome and accepted here just as you are.
(425) 600-1668 View (425) 600-1668
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Erin C Mullins
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACHt, CSP, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98011
Counseling with me is anchored in deep listening and safe witnessing, conversational processing, and may include somatic processes, transpersonal explorations, parts work, and hypnotherapy when wanted.
Accepting new clients! Life is a complex journey, and we all need skillful support along the way. As a counselor, I am oriented toward your wholeness and uniqueness. I provide individualized care based on your needs and goals. I facilitate the therapeutic process from a place of non-judgment and collaboration, navigating the path to your therapeutic goals while holding space for your long-term vision and purpose. I maintain a therapeutic container that is both strong and soft, held in compassion, activated by my commitment to supporting your development, and nourished by constant attunement to deep listening and skillful practice.
Counseling with me is anchored in deep listening and safe witnessing, conversational processing, and may include somatic processes, transpersonal explorations, parts work, and hypnotherapy when wanted.
Accepting new clients! Life is a complex journey, and we all need skillful support along the way. As a counselor, I am oriented toward your wholeness and uniqueness. I provide individualized care based on your needs and goals. I facilitate the therapeutic process from a place of non-judgment and collaboration, navigating the path to your therapeutic goals while holding space for your long-term vision and purpose. I maintain a therapeutic container that is both strong and soft, held in compassion, activated by my commitment to supporting your development, and nourished by constant attunement to deep listening and skillful practice.
(425) 541-7179 View (425) 541-7179
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James Keyes
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98012
AUGUST 2021 - PRACTICE PRIMARILY FULL. (I have a few AM appointment openings - NO AFTER SCHOOL TIMES right now; I AM available for COGNITIVE (dementia or ADHD; learning) & Autism EVALUATIONS; no therapy). I am one of a dozen Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists in Washington. I specialize in working on the types of thoughts, feelings and actions that can help us ... or alternatively are creating problems in our lives. I would utilize evidence based approaches proven to work, & tailor those to the unique & individual situation going on in your life, working toward solutions that make things run more smoothly.
AUGUST 2021 - PRACTICE PRIMARILY FULL. (I have a few AM appointment openings - NO AFTER SCHOOL TIMES right now; I AM available for COGNITIVE (dementia or ADHD; learning) & Autism EVALUATIONS; no therapy). I am one of a dozen Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists in Washington. I specialize in working on the types of thoughts, feelings and actions that can help us ... or alternatively are creating problems in our lives. I would utilize evidence based approaches proven to work, & tailor those to the unique & individual situation going on in your life, working toward solutions that make things run more smoothly.
(425) 276-6752 x9 View (425) 276-6752 x9
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Pacific Brief Therapy Center
MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204
Clients want problems solved and expect that to occur soon. So I focus on the here and now and am active in making recommendations that bring about change as soon as possible. I use an outcome-focused approach and have over 40 years of professional experience as a counselor and trainer to bring you competent expertise. Treating individuals, couples and children with depression, anxiety, and traumas, are common complaints that respond well to my treatment.
Clients want problems solved and expect that to occur soon. So I focus on the here and now and am active in making recommendations that bring about change as soon as possible. I use an outcome-focused approach and have over 40 years of professional experience as a counselor and trainer to bring you competent expertise. Treating individuals, couples and children with depression, anxiety, and traumas, are common complaints that respond well to my treatment.
(971) 232-4394 View (971) 232-4394
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Patrick A Gray
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lynnwood, WA 98036
I offer individual and group services to people with different kinds of life circumstances, disabilities and goals. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor providing evidenced based mental health care and vocational counseling for adolescents and adults. I specialize working with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders & have since 1996. I enjoy working with individuals facing difficult life circumstances, challenging adjustments, and reconciling past issues. My specialties include working with people with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Learning Disabilities and ADD/ ADHD.
I offer individual and group services to people with different kinds of life circumstances, disabilities and goals. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor providing evidenced based mental health care and vocational counseling for adolescents and adults. I specialize working with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders & have since 1996. I enjoy working with individuals facing difficult life circumstances, challenging adjustments, and reconciling past issues. My specialties include working with people with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Learning Disabilities and ADD/ ADHD.
(425) 728-7416 View (425) 728-7416
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Julianne Lu
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98021  (Online Only)
My main focus is on youth and adults with anxiety, depression, self-identity and adjustment challenges. Changes to the environment, work, the people you love or close to will sometimes comes as anticipated, but other times as surprises and you may not feel equipped to deal with them just yet. Reaching out for counseling can be the beginning of getting things in line and pave the way of hope. 文化、信仰、性別、溝通方式、原生家庭經驗、現階段生活,這些塑造每個人成為自己的每一層,都是值得被傾聽和看見的。在諮商過程中我會陪伴您,一起找到自己的聲音、那個有力量的自己。
My main focus is on youth and adults with anxiety, depression, self-identity and adjustment challenges. Changes to the environment, work, the people you love or close to will sometimes comes as anticipated, but other times as surprises and you may not feel equipped to deal with them just yet. Reaching out for counseling can be the beginning of getting things in line and pave the way of hope. 文化、信仰、性別、溝通方式、原生家庭經驗、現階段生活,這些塑造每個人成為自己的每一層,都是值得被傾聽和看見的。在諮商過程中我會陪伴您,一起找到自己的聲音、那個有力量的自己。
(425) 903-8997 View (425) 903-8997
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Mona Ebrahimi
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bothell, WA 98021
Are you struggling by your current life situation, feeling anxious, depressed, experience difficulties in your relationships? Do you think extra support would help you find your way in the life? Let's walk together through the path of healing. I will help you find your authentic self in the warm, respectful and nonjudgmental environment. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. My compassion and empathy emanates radiantly and I highly value the journey, which is life, that everyone is subjectively experiencing.
Are you struggling by your current life situation, feeling anxious, depressed, experience difficulties in your relationships? Do you think extra support would help you find your way in the life? Let's walk together through the path of healing. I will help you find your authentic self in the warm, respectful and nonjudgmental environment. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. My compassion and empathy emanates radiantly and I highly value the journey, which is life, that everyone is subjectively experiencing.
(425) 728-7338 View (425) 728-7338
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Whippo Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, DMin, MA, LMHCA, CCC, MHP
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Most clients come to me from the military and emergency services but I also work with many relationships as they struggle with anxiety and mild depression, largely stemming from work-related stress and a lack of work-life balance. They are highly motivated and self-aware, acknowledging their need for help and actively seeking it. They have a supportive network but feel isolated in their experiences, yearning for a space to express their feelings without judgment. They also want to explore underlying issues contributing to their mental health challenges, such as perfectionism and fear of failure.
Most clients come to me from the military and emergency services but I also work with many relationships as they struggle with anxiety and mild depression, largely stemming from work-related stress and a lack of work-life balance. They are highly motivated and self-aware, acknowledging their need for help and actively seeking it. They have a supportive network but feel isolated in their experiences, yearning for a space to express their feelings without judgment. They also want to explore underlying issues contributing to their mental health challenges, such as perfectionism and fear of failure.
(360) 964-5415 View (360) 964-5415
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Sunrise Intensive Workshops & Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Discreet. Licensed. Professional services tailored to your specific needs. Register for services www.sunrisecouplestherapy.com Get to know me and learn about my Intensive Workshops, Coaching and Clinical services. I approach helping from the belief that when motivated individuals acquire the tools to listen, then acknowledge and honor each other’s core needs, they can build on their innate strengths and shift behaviors leading to useful changes in their relationships. I understand the importance of having a safe restorative space to express, repair, heal, and discover deeper levels of functioning. Text "mytime" to (253) 300-0967.
Discreet. Licensed. Professional services tailored to your specific needs. Register for services www.sunrisecouplestherapy.com Get to know me and learn about my Intensive Workshops, Coaching and Clinical services. I approach helping from the belief that when motivated individuals acquire the tools to listen, then acknowledge and honor each other’s core needs, they can build on their innate strengths and shift behaviors leading to useful changes in their relationships. I understand the importance of having a safe restorative space to express, repair, heal, and discover deeper levels of functioning. Text "mytime" to (253) 300-0967.
(253) 336-7576 View (253) 336-7576
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.