What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness known as a trance/Subconscious State. In this state, the mind becomes more open to positive suggestions, allowing the therapist to help you address specific issues while enabling people to change certain behaviors, manage pain, reduce stress, and address various psychological issues. Unlike the portrayal of hypnosis in popular media, hypnotherapy is a safe, controlled process where the individual remains fully aware and in control throughout the session.
Key Points About Hypnotherapy:
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Conscious Awareness: During hypnotherapy, you are not "asleep" or "unconscious." Instead, you enter a state of deep relaxation and heightened focus, making it easier to work on specific issues with the guidance of a therapist.
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Applications: Hypnotherapy is commonly used to treat anxiety, stress, phobias, chronic pain, and addictions like smoking or overeating. It is also effective in enhancing performance, such as in sports or public speaking.
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Safety and Effectiveness: Hypnotherapy is widely recognized as a safe and effective therapeutic technique when conducted by a trained and certified professional.
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It is often used as a complementary treatment alongside conventional medical or psychological therapies.
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American Psychological Association (APA):
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The APA recognizes hypnotherapy as a legitimate therapeutic tool that can be effective for a variety of conditions, particularly those involving stress, anxiety, and pain management.
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Website: American Psychological Association
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Cleveland Clinic:
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The Cleveland Clinic provides an overview of hypnotherapy, explaining how it works and the conditions it can treat. They highlight its use in managing chronic pain, reducing stress, and aiding in behavior change.
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Website: Cleveland Clinic on Hypnotherapy
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Mayo Clinic:
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Mayo Clinic explains that hypnotherapy can be used to gain control over behaviors or to help cope better with anxiety or pain. They emphasize that while under hypnosis, you are more open to suggestions but still retain full control over your actions.
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Website: Mayo Clinic
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At Mitsu Hypnosis, personal sessions run for 90 minutes to 2 hours each time and $275/session on Zoom and $295/session in person.
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5 session package costs $1,300 and for 10 sessions, it costs $2,500. These package deals offer clients more accessible cost per session and are about commitments that will affect the sessions' effectiveness.
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Sessions you need would be depending on what you are looking for. If you need to solve one problem, it probably would take a few sessions; some symptoms reductions or just feeling visibly better such as getting out of a deep depression. When you are looking for changing your life, it would take longer.
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