The Hypnotherapy Process
Hypnotherapy begins with a conversation about your concerns, goals, and what you would like to improve. The hypnotherapist then guides you into a state of focused attention, where you remain aware, in control, and able to stop at any time.
In this state, techniques such as guided imagery, self-improvement suggestions, and reframing are used to help you develop more helpful responses to thoughts, feelings, habits, or physical sensations.
Afterward, you discuss the experience and learn self-hypnosis techniques to reinforce progress between sessions.
Our Services
Bryan Shoe
After a cycling accident in 2017 which left Bryan paralyzed from the chest down, he continued to work in the corporate world. As complications from his injury progressed, he began to live with chronic pain.
This led him to hypnotherapy as one of the few non-pharmaceutical pain-reduction techniques. He worked with a hypnotherapist to focus the mind on solutions that limited the pain.
This fueled his passion for hypnotherapy and desire to improve the lives of others through it.
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I honestly didn’t think hypnosis therapy would work for me, but I was completely amazed by the results!
Bryan was professional, patient, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire experience. I’m so glad I gave it a chance because it truly worked for me. If you’re curious about hypnosis, I highly recommend giving Bryan a try. You might be just as surprised as I was! ❤️
Misty
Client Success Stories
Real experiences from those who have found transformation
through our personalized approach.
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I had no idea that hypnosis had so much power to shape the mind and body. The habit changing results have been life altering. Thank you, Bryan!
Debbie
Common Questions
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a collaborative process that uses focused attention, guided imagery, self-improvement suggestions, and other techniques to support positive changes in thoughts, habits, emotions, and responses to physical sensations. You remain aware and involved throughout the process.
What does hypnosis feel like?
People experience hypnosis differently. Some describe it as deep relaxation, while others feel calm, focused, absorbed, or simply more attentive to the hypnotherapist’s words. There is no single feeling that proves hypnosis is working.
Although the word “hypnosis” comes from a word associated with sleep, hypnosis is a state of focused attention rather than unconsciousness. You can hear what is being said, think about it, speak, move, and end the session at any time.
Can a hypnotist make me do something against my will?
No. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. Stage/performative hypnosis can create the impression that participants have lost control, but participants are generally willing, responsive, and aware of the setting. Hypnotherapy cannot force you to violate your values or do something you genuinely do not want to do.
Hypnosis does not take away your judgment, values, or ability to make decisions. You remain in control and may accept, reject, modify, or ignore any suggestion.
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Most people can experience some degree of hypnosis when they are willing to participate and follow instructions. Responsiveness varies, and you do not need to enter a deep trance to benefit from the process. Curiosity, willingness to participate, and the ability to follow the process are generally more important than believing something unusual will happen.
Is hypnosis done to me?
No. Hypnosis is something you participate in rather than something that is done to you. The hypnotist provides guidance, but your attention, imagination, decisions, and practice are central to the process. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis.
What happens during a hypnosis session?
A session usually begins with a conversation about your goals, concerns, and current experiences. You are then guided into focused attention, followed by techniques selected for your goals, such as imagery, suggestion, or reframing and sensory exercises. The session ends with a return to ordinary alertness, a brief discussion of what you noticed, and instructions for self-hypnosis exercises to utilize before the next session.
Do I have to be able to visualize clearly?
No. Some people picture vivid images, while others respond more strongly to words, sounds, sensations, memories, or ideas. The process can be adapted to the way your mind naturally works.
Can I get stuck in hypnosis?
No. You cannot become permanently stuck in hypnosis. Without continued guidance, you would naturally return to ordinary awareness, drift into normal sleep, or simply decide to open your eyes and end the exercise.
Will I remember the session?
Most clients remember the session clearly. Occasionally, a person may lose track of certain details because they were deeply focused or relaxed, much like becoming absorbed in a book or movie.
Is hypnosis the same as meditation?
They share some features, including focused attention and reduced distraction. Meditation often emphasizes observing thoughts without judgment, while hypnotherapy typically uses that focused state to work toward a defined goal through imagery, suggestion, rehearsal, or reframing.
Can hypnosis help with stress?
Hypnosis may help some people develop relaxation skills, interrupt unhelpful thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and respond differently to stressful situations. It is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a licensed mental-health professional when a mental-health condition is present.
Can hypnosis recover accurate memories?
Hypnosis does not guarantee accurate memory recall. Memories can be incomplete, altered, influenced by suggestion, or experienced with confidence even when they are inaccurate. Hypnosis should not be used as a truth detector or as proof that a remembered event occurred.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on the goal, its complexity, your participation, and how you respond to the process. Some people notice changes quickly, while others benefit from a series of sessions and continued practice between appointments. No particular outcome or timeline can be guaranteed. We recommend at least three (3) sessions to start the process, and we will adjust and adapt based on how we progress together in those sessions.
Can hypnosis guarantee results?
No ethical practitioner should guarantee a specific result or success within a certain number of sessions. Responses vary, and results depend on many factors, including the nature of the goal, readiness for change, participation, and circumstances outside the session.