Hypnotherapy frequently asked questions

Hypnosis has been used for thousands of years. Hypnosis is a completely natural state of deep physical and mental relaxation in which the subconscious mind becomes open and very receptive to positive changes and improvements. This is where the transformation you desire for yourself can start to take place.

We all go in and out of hypnosis throughout the day. Hypnosis is the moment between wake and sleep. We are in hypnosis first thing in the morning and right before falling asleep. Some other examples are driving and missing your exit off the freeway or daydreaming. Getting lost in a movie that makes us laugh or cry, is another example of being in a hypnotic state.

Hypnotherapy is the practice of hypnosis. It is an enjoyable experience that's highly effective in developing positive habits or releasing negative habits, old beliefs, unwanted behaviors, and feelings associated with negative experiences. It promotes inner strength and self-growth, improves focus and performance. It is also 100% natural because it uses the power of your subconscious mind. Hypnotherapy sessions can also be done remotely by phone or video chat.

Yes, you are completely alert and in full control of your mind, body, and behavior while in a hypnotic state. You can hear, speak, and even walk around. You will never do anything against your will. Your subconscious will automatically reject unwanted suggestions and accept the suggestions you want. Hypnotherapy is used as a healing tool for self-improvement and positive behavior modification.

According to research, your subconscious mind is 88% of your mind power, while your conscious mind is only 12% So your subconscious mind is in charge. The subconscious mind holds all of our "programmings", just like a computer. So we act and behave according to what is programmed in our subconscious mind. During hypnosis, the subconscious mind is open to receiving new suggestions. Once the new and positive suggestions register in the subconscious mind, positive changes start to take place in our actions and behavior. That's what hypnotherapy will accomplish.

With the help of technology, all hypnotherapy sessions can be done with video chat or phone from the comfort and safety of your own home. Actually, most of my clients prefer these remote sessions. The results are just as effective as in-person sessions.

During hypnosis, most people experience intense concentration and awareness. There are different ways in which people describe their physical sensations during the hypnotic session. Hypnosis may feel like a form of meditation. Some people say they felt “tingly, floating, heavy, lightness, very aware or just relaxed and comfortable”. Sometimes, a client may not be aware of any physical “feeling” at all. After a hypnotic session, nearly everyone states they feel very calm, relaxed, and peaceful.

Yes, everyone (who is willing) can be hypnotized by a Hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is a personalized one-on-one approach that is customized for your goals and needs.

In 1958, Hypnosis was recognized by the American Medical Association as a method for applications in both medicine and dentistry (National Library of Medicine). While Hypnotherapy offers valuable support, it should not be considered as a substitute for conventional medical or psychological treatment.

The first session is about 90 minutes and it includes:

A detailed consultation to understand what the issue is and what changes you would like to happen after hypnotherapy.

Explaining how hypnotherapy works for your specific issue.

Suggestibility Testing to understand how you take in suggestions and information. Because every person is a unique individual, this testing allows hypnotherapists to customize powerful hypnotic suggestions that work best for your specific need.

The last part of the first session is the Hypnotherapy itself.

A subsequent session is about 45-60 minutes and it includes:

Consultation to know how you have been progressing since our last session.

For further improvement, coaching and instructional resources are provided.

The last part is Hypnotherapy focusing, reinforcing, and deepening techniques.

This is a participatory process. You must want to be hypnotized and allow it. Client participation is very important. For hypnosis to work, the client must be motivated and willing to work with the hypnotherapist. Together, the client and the therapist come up with a plan, and the client does their part by doing their assigned work and listening to the provided audio recording a few times a week. Repetition is very important for creating new behaviors. Some people notice a significant improvement by only 3 or 4 sessions and for some others, it may take longer. Every person is a unique individual and every issue and the cause of the issue is different for everybody. Therefore, the number of sessions or results are not determined by the Hypnotherapist.

No. You can exit the hypnotic state at any time.

To get the most out of your hypnotherapy session:

Refrain from recreational drugs and alcohol or any medication that makes you sleepy 24 hours before your appointment. *Please check with your physician before skipping any prescribed medications.

Please remember to eat something light and protein-based one hr before your appointment.

Be ready about 10 minutes early to ensure you are on time for your appointment to experience your full session and receive all the benefits.

Stress reduction

Habit control such as nail-biting, overeating, negative thinking, and more

Improve sleep

Weight management

Quit smoking

Focus and concentration

Confidence and self-esteem

Fears such as fear of dentistry, flying, height, water, and more

Test anxiety

Social anxiety

Public speaking

Craving

Motivation to develop good habits

Relaxation and deep breathing

Worrying

Overthinking

And many more