Is Hypnotherapy Effective?

With a history spanning over 5,000 years, Therapeutic Hypnosis is a proven, non-invasive approach to personal transformation. Hypnotherapy is considered one of the safest and most effective therapeutic techniques available, often producing meaningful results in a short period of time. By addressing both the mind and the body, it supports deep, lasting change through a holistic mind–body connection

Why Hypnosis Works

Hypnosis works largely because it helps focus attention. This focused state allows suggestions to reach the subconscious mind more easily, where many habits, emotions, and automatic responses are stored. By working at this level, change can feel more natural and less forced. I use a lot of visual imagery in my sessions, so visualizing and/or imagining is very important. Why? Because the subconscious mind doesn’t know the difference between reality and imagination. When you visualize or imagine, your body experiences several important things:

  1. Your brain experiences it as “actually happening” so it believes it can happen again. It makes the desired outcome believable to your mind.

  2. It makes an imagery experience familiar, and pleasant. Whatever is pleasant and familiar to the subconscious mind, it tends to want to experience it again.

  3. It acts as a GPS point. Like a GPS, if we would like to go somewhere, it is important to know where we are going. Without a clear destination the subconscious mind tends to drift back into automated behavior.

  4. It creates the state of “having,” which is the most important aspect of visualization. This is the new neural architecture that becomes our life’s experience.

What to Expect During a Session

During hypnotherapy, you’re not asleep, but in a relaxed position with your eyes closed. You’re actually very aware, alert, and in control the whole time. Most people find their senses become more focused, and they’re able to concentrate deeply on my guidance while still being aware of everything around them.

While you’re in hypnosis, I offer personalized suggestions that are tailored specifically to your goals. These suggestions help shift habits, thought patterns, and beliefs in ways that support healing, personal growth, and meaningful change.

Most people remember everything from their session, but I also offer an audio recording of your session so you can listen to it whenever you’d like. When we’re done, you’ll usually feel relaxed, refreshed, and clear-headed, often with a continuing sense of calm and well-being.

How to Prepare For a Session

Because our sessions together will be online using Zoom, there are a few things you’ll want to have in place to maximize our time together. I recommend you select a quiet room where you can be alone, and free of pets and other responsibilities. Feel free to wear loose, comfortable clothing and sit in a cozy chair where you can recline if you’d like. You’ll want to make sure to set up your laptop or phone in a stable position where I can see you from the waist up, including your arms. Having a blanket nearby is lovely, and you’ll want to be sure your electronics are all set to quiet mode.

In Summary

Hypnosis is a safe, effective, and highly personalized therapeutic approach when practiced by trained professionals. It helps individuals relax, focus, and move past conscious resistance, making it easier to create positive mental, emotional, and physical changes.