What Is Hypnotherapy?

You remain completely in control throughout the entire session. Think of hypnosis as focused attention—like when you're so absorbed in a good book that you lose track of time. You're not unconscious, you're not "under my control," and you can't be made to do anything against your values or will.

You won't reveal anything you want to keep private. You'll be aware of everything happening, and if I were to suggest something that conflicted with your core values, you'd simply reject it—or more likely, just come out of the focused state altogether.

As for getting "stuck" in hypnosis—that's impossible. Worst case scenario? You'd drift into natural sleep and wake up normally. You have complete agency the entire time. The power is yours. I'm simply the guide.

Here's the honest answer: hypnotherapy is backed by substantial research, particularly for pain management, anxiety, and habit change. Organizations like the American Psychological Association and the British Medical Association recognize it as a legitimate therapeutic tool.

That said, I can't guarantee specific results for you—and anyone who does is being dishonest. What I can tell you is that hypnotherapy works by helping your brain create new neural pathways. It's not magic; it's applied neuroscience combined with your own motivation and commitment.

My clients typically come to me after exhausting traditional medical options. Many have tried everything else first. They don't choose hypnotherapy because they're gullible—they choose it because they're determined to reclaim their life, and they're willing to try an approach that works with their brain's natural ability to change.

No empty promises, but genuine commitment to your specific situation.

Stage hypnosis is entertainment designed to get laughs. Clinical hypnotherapy is a focused therapeutic process designed to help you make the changes you want.

Stage hypnotists deliberately select the most extroverted, suggestible volunteers who want to perform. They're looking for people who'll play along for the show. I'm working with people who want genuine change in their lives.

You won't cluck like a chicken, bark like a dog, or do anything embarrassing. We'll be addressing the real issues that brought you here—pain, anxiety, unwanted habits, or whatever's preventing you from living the life you deserve.

Most people describe it as deeply relaxed yet mentally clear—similar to that moment right before you fall asleep when you're aware but wonderfully calm. Or like being absorbed in a movie where you're focused but still present.

You'll hear my voice throughout the session. You'll be aware of your surroundings. You can move if you need to, open your eyes, or end the session at any point. You're not unconscious, and you won't have amnesia. You'll remember what happened, though some people recall it like a pleasant dream—details might be fuzzy, but the important parts stay with you.

Some people feel warmth or heaviness in their limbs. Others feel light or floating. Some don't feel much physical difference at all—just a quiet mind and focused attention. There's no "right" way to experience it.

If you can focus your attention and follow instructions, you can benefit from hypnotherapy. The real question isn't whether you can be hypnotized—it's whether you want the change enough to engage in the process.

Being analytical or skeptical doesn't disqualify you. In fact, many of my best results come from people who approached this with healthy skepticism. You don't have to "believe" in hypnosis for it to work—you just have to be willing to participate.

What does matter is motivation. If part of you wants to hold onto the problem (even unconsciously), we'll address that together. The power to change is already within you. My role is helping you access it.

It depends entirely on your issue and your goals. I work on the premise that everything can be handled in a single 3-hour session. Occasionally someone will require more than 1. But that is the exception instead of the rule. If your situation is especially difficult, you may require 3 sessions. But I hope not.

I can't give you an exact number upfront because I'm not going to pretend I know your unique situation before we talk. What I can promise is that we'll work efficiently, and I'll be honest with you about progress.

Less institutional authority, more individual attention. I'm not rushing you through a 50-minute insurance-driven appointment. We take the time you need to get you the relief you want.

Yes. I work exclusively online, and the results are just as effective as in-person sessions—often more comfortable for clients since you're in your own familiar, safe space.

Hypnosis is guided by voice and instruction, not physical presence. As long as you have a quiet space, a decent internet connection, and headphones or earbuds highly recommended), we can do powerful work together.

Many clients actually prefer online sessions. There's no commute, no sitting in a waiting room, and you can immediately rest or integrate the experience in your own environment afterward.

This protects both of us and ensures you're getting comprehensive care.

Here's the truth: I'm not a doctor, and I'll probably never become one. I can't diagnose your condition, prescribe medication, or change your prescriptions. What I can do is work with the neural patterns that amplify and perpetuate your pain experience.

The referral ensures we're on the same page about your diagnosis and current treatment. It shows your doctor is aware of our work together and supports this approach. This isn't about gatekeeping—it's about responsible care.

When you download my Pain Relief Practice MP3, you'll get a link to the referral form PDF that your doctor can fill out. It's straightforward: diagnosis, current prescriptions, and acknowledgment that they recommend hypnotherapy as part of your treatment plan.

No, I don't accept insurance of any kind.

Here's why this actually works in your favor: No insurance means no diagnosis codes, no treatment limits, no fighting with claims adjusters, and no restrictions on session length. When you're not beholden to insurance protocols, we can work at the pace and depth your situation requires.

My pain management sessions run 90 minutes to 3 hours because that's what's needed—not because that's what insurance approves. We use the time that serves you, not a billing code.

I do use HIPAA-compliant software for all intake documents and telehealth sessions, so your privacy is fully protected.

I'm a Board Certified Hypnotherapist trained through Omni Hypnosis. I've studied the works of some of the most respected names in the field: Eva Clark, Igor Ledochowski, Mike Mandell, Gil Boyne, Richard Bandler, and others who've shaped modern hypnotherapy and NLP.

I've also studied deeply in pain neuroscience including the work of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Bruce Eimer, and the Germanic Healing Knowledge approaches of Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer and Björn Eybl.

But here's what really matters: I specialize in working with people who've run out of other options. My clients come to me after doctors have done all they can do. They're dealing with pain levels of 5 or higher, and traditional medicine has reached its limits with them.

That's my focus. That's where I do my best work, helping people reclaim their lives when conventional approaches have fallen short.

Then we'll be honest about it, and you won't have wasted months of your time and money.

I can't guarantee results—anyone who does is lying to you. What I can guarantee is my commitment to your specific situation and my honest assessment of whether we're making progress.

Some people respond quickly. Others need more time for the changes to integrate. And yes, occasionally someone doesn't respond the way we hoped. But here's what I know: doing nothing guarantees that nothing changes. And from what you've already tried, you know the conventional approaches have their limits too.

The power to change is already within you. Sometimes you just need someone who knows how to help you access it—without the institutional constraints, the insurance limitations, or the pharmaceutical focus that defines mainstream medicine.

First session includes intake conversation—understanding your situation, your goals, what you've tried, what's worked and what hasn't. Then we'll move into the hypnotherapy work itself.

During the hypnotic portion, I'll guide you into a focused, relaxed state using verbal cues and techniques tailored to your needs. We'll work with suggestions, imagery, reframing, and neural pattern interruption, whatever serves your specific goals.

Sessions typically last 90 minutes to 3 hours, especially for pain management. You'll remain aware throughout. We'll go over process together afterward, and I may give you practices to use between sessions.

You can stop at any time if you feel uncomfortable, though most people find the experience calming and clarifying.

Hypnotherapy is particularly effective for:

Chronic pain (especially neuropathic pain, CIPN, fibromyalgia)

Anxiety and stress-related issues

Unwanted habits (smoking, nail-biting, emotional eating)

Sleep problems

Trauma responses and PTSD

Performance anxiety

IBS and stress-related digestive issues

What it's not effective for: Serious mental illness requiring psychiatric care, active substance abuse, or as a replacement for necessary medical treatment.

If you're dealing with chronic pain and your doctors have done all they can do—if you're at a consistent pain level of 5 or higher and conventional medicine has reached its limits—this is exactly the work I specialize in.

The question isn't whether hypnotherapy can help your issue. The question is whether you're ready to reclaim the life your condition has stolen from you.