Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis is a powerful and time-tested form of therapy with roots dating back thousands of years across many cultures.
Hypnotherapy works for a broad number of issues from habit change to chronic pain.
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What Can I Get Hypnotherapy For?
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What is hypnosis?
Did you know you go into different states of hypnosis every day?Have you ever driven home from work, and when you arrived at your destination, realized you don’t remember the drive? Or scrolling through social media, looked up to realize you were “sucked in” and lost track of time? How about before you fall asleep at night, when you start to feel very sleepy? These are all examples of states of hypnosis. They are very normal and natural states of the human mind.
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How does hypnotherapy work?
Throughout our lives, our subconscious retains information and beliefs or “knowns”. Some of these knowns serve us in a positive way–such as creating good habits–but some of the knowns are not positive. With conscious thought and willpower we may try to change these poor habits and beliefs, but the subconscious is the one running the show. Hypnosis adjusts the filter of our critical mind to accept new, healthier beliefs into our subconscious, which in turn creates the changes that we want to see in ourselves. Take a look at this NIH article on the efficacy of hypnosis.
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Can I be hypnotized?
Many people wonder, “Can I be hypnotized?” The answer is, “Yes you can!” Each of us receives information a little differently, and this can effect how you go into hypnosis. Everyone goes into hypnosis daily, including you. If you've fallen asleep or were entranced by a good movie or book, you have experienced it. During your first hypnosis session, we will discover whether you take in suggestions more literally or inferred. This information will start us on the path to your hypnotherapy experience.
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What does it feel like to be in hypnosis?
Under hypnosis you are aware of your surroundings. Imagination and visualization becomes easier and more enhanced, and thoughts are clearer and more organized. Most people describe total relaxation and a sense of freedom in their physical bodies. Sounds and senses may be heightened.
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Will you turn me into a chicken and make me cluck?
Only if you want me to. Joking aside, you will never feel out of control under hypnosis. You will never be made to do or say anything that you don’t want to do or say. Hypnosis is a client-lead therapy. This means you are in control and results increase with your willingness to participate in your healing path. The hypnotherapist is there to be your conduit, companion, and guide in your journey.
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Common Misconceptions About Hypnosis
Hypnosis is not mind control. You cannot be made to do something against your values. You cannot get “stuck” in hypnosis, you simply come out of it. Hypnosis is not sleep or unconsciousness. Most people remember the session afterward. Any parts that you may not remember are typically due to deep relaxation. Hypnosis generally cannot recall lost memories, yet it can help release worry and make peace around memories. Hypnosis cannot be used as a truth serum. Not everyone experiences hypnosis the same way. Being hypnotized is not a sign of being weak-minded or gullible. Stage hypnosis is entertainment and is different from hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medical or mental health treatment. Dissociative disorders are contraindicated for hypnotherapy.
