Myths and Facts

Your subconscious mind is wired to protect you, and skepticism is a healthy sign that your mind is discerning. Most people have seen hypnosis portrayed in stage shows where it’s exaggerated for entertainment. That can leave you wondering if you'll lose control or cluck like a chicken. The answer is no!

The American Medical Association recognizes hypnosis as safe and effective, and the American Psychological Association and the National Institutes of Health recommend hypnosis. It's gained widespread acceptance due to its proven ability to address a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional issues.

Common Myths

𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥

You remain fully in control and aware of what you say and do. Hypnosis is a state of heightened focus and relaxation where you remain fully aware of what’s happening. You cannot be made to do anything against your will or values.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬

It’s impossible to get stuck in hypnosis! If a hypnotherapist stops speaking

or you’re left alone, you’ll either return to a normal waking state or drift into natural sleep and wake up refreshed.

𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩

Although hypnosis involves deep relaxation, your mind is highly alert and focused during the process. It’s more like a meditative state than actual sleep.

𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬

You retain full control over what you say during hypnosis. You cannot be made to reveal information or share anything you don’t want to.

𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬

Hypnosis is a safe and natural process and is widely recognized as effective in a wide range of therapeutic applications.

𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠

Hypnosis cannot make you think or act against your morals, ethics, or beliefs. It’s a collaborative process where the hypnotherapist guides you, but you remain fully in control.

FAQ's

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤?

Yes! Hypnosis was approved both by Medical and Psychological Associations in the 1950s and has been used by medical and mental health practitioners for more than 150 years. The effectiveness of hypnotherapy depends on the client’s openness and willingness to engage with the process.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝?

The vast majority of people experience the relaxation effects of hypnosis and can realize its benefits. It is estimated that less than 10% of people have a high resistance or unwillingness and don’t report good results. Clients usually find that they will go deeper with each session as they become more comfortable.

𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤?

We'll meet virtually on Zoom. I'll send you all of the details before we meet for your free consultation but you can visit this page for more information.

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲?

Certain cases are discouraged from pursuing hypnosis, including anyone with severe psychological disorders that have gone untreated, persons under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol, and anyone who is having delusions or hallucinations at the time of treatment.

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐝?

I guarantee that if you don’t experience noticeable results within three days after your session, and you’ve actively followed the self-care practices you were given, your next session is free. I'm committed to your results.