What Is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural state of deep relaxation and focused attention where the subconscious mind is extraordinarily receptive to new ideas and suggestions. Have you ever been so absorbed in a book, movie, or outdoor activity that you lose track of time? In moments like these, your conscious mind relaxes and your subconscious mind becomes more open and receptive to new ideas and suggestions. This is the same state used in hypnosis.

What Is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy combines the natural power of hypnosis with the guidance of a highly skilled, certified hypnotherapist in a safe and supportive environment. The process begins with a conversation about your goals, concerns, and what you would like to achieve. Then we work with your subconscious mind to support your goals, while in hypnosis. This helps create the positive and lasting changes you would like to see in your everyday life.

Can I be hypnotized? Can I get stuck in hypnosis?

Yes. Everyone has the ability to be hypnotized. It is impossible to be stuck in the state of hypnosis. All hypnotic trances end, whether formally ended by the Hypnotherapist or ended naturally by you.

What is a hypnotic experience like?

Hypnosis is a natural state of profound physical and mental relaxation that is both refreshing and revitalizing. In hypnosis, you are not asleep. You are very relaxed and aware of what you are experiencing. I’ve had clients describe the experience as having visited a “mind spa” where they feel totally and completely relaxed.

Will I do anything I don’t want to do or say anything I don’t want to say?

You cannot and will not ever be compelled to do or say anything under hypnosis that is in conflict with your personal, ethical standards and/or desires. As your professional Hypnotherapist, it is my foremost intention to assist you in achieving your therapeutic goals.

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. 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 again.

  3. It acts as a GPS point. If we wish 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 behaviors.

  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.