Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is guided hypnosis, or a trance-like state of focus and concentration achieved with the help of a clinical hypnotherapist. This trance-like state is similar to being completely absorbed in a book, movie, music, or even one's own thoughts or meditations. In this state, clients can turn their attention completely inward to find and utilize the natural resources deep within themselves that can help them make changes or regain control in certain areas of their life.

When It's Used

Hypnotherapy is often used along side other therapies and can be helpful in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, phobias, substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, and bad habits. It can be used to help improve sleep, gain motivation, improve communication, and assist with relationship issues. Hypnotherapy can also aid in pain management and in other medical situations.

What to Expect

The therapist will guide you into a relaxed, focused state and ask you to think about experiences and situations in positive ways that can help you change the way you think and behave. Unlike some dramatic portrayals of hypnosis in movies, books, or on stage, you will not be unconscious, asleep, or in any way out of control of yourself. You will hear the therapist’s suggestions, but it is up to you to decide whether or not to act on them.