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Many people are curious about how hypnosis works, what to expect in a session, and how it’s different from meditation or other mindfulness practices. You might also wonder how hypnosis can blend with journaling, breathing exercises, yoga, movement, and gratitude to create a truly holistic approach to personal transformation.​

Whether you’re brand‑new to all of this or you’ve tried “all the things” and still feel stuck, this FAQ is here to demystify the process, ease your worries, and show you how these practices can work together to support positive change, emotional resilience, and stress relief in not‑so‑normal times.

What is hypnosis, really?

Hypnosis is a natural, focused state of attention where your busy, conscious mind can soften and your subconscious mind becomes more open to helpful, healthy suggestions. It’s similar to that dreamy place between waking and sleeping, or when you’re so absorbed in a book or show you lose track of time. Hypnosis simply uses that state on purpose to help you change patterns that are no longer serving you—like anxiety, stress, fears, phobias, or stubborn habits.​

Will I lose control or cluck like a chicken?

No. Stage hypnosis has done a fantastic job of scaring people away from something that can actually be deeply healing. In a clinical or integrative hypnosis session, you are always in control—you can hear everything, remember what happened, and open your eyes or stop at any time. Think of it as guided focus and deep relaxation, not mind control.​

How can hypnosis help with anxiety and stress?

Hypnosis is a powerful tool for calming an overactive nervous system and gently rewiring anxious thought loops. By working with the subconscious mind (where so many automatic reactions live), hypnosis can help you:​

• Interrupt worry spirals and catastrophic “what if” thinking

• Teach your mind and body how to relax on cue

• Create new, calmer responses to old triggers

Over time, those new patterns can support better sleep, less tension, and a steadier sense of inner safety in everyday life.​

What issues can hypnosis help with?

People often come to hypnosis for:

• Anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout

• Fears and phobias (flying, driving, medical procedures, etc.)

• Sleep issues and racing thoughts

• Habits like emotional eating or sugar cravings

• Confidence and mindset around life transitions

Hypnosis is not a magic wand, but it is a powerful, science‑supported way to change how your brain and body respond to stress, fear, and old stories.

What happens in a hypnosis session with you?

Every session starts with a real conversation—what’s going on, what you’ve already tried, and what “better” would actually look and feel like in your life. From there, I’ll explain what we’re going to do, answer any questions, and then guide you into a comfortable, relaxed state (often just eyes closed, listening to my voice). We’ll work with your subconscious using imagery, gentle suggestions, and practical tools you can use between sessions, all paced to feel safe and respectful for your nervous system.

Do you offer online hypnosis sessions?

Yes. I have been working with clients online since 2015, and hypnosis translates beautifully to Zoom as long as you have a quiet, private space and a decent internet connection. You can relax in your favorite chair or on the couch at home, no driving required. Online hypnosis sessions are just as effective as in‑person for issues like anxiety, stress, fears and phobias, sleep, and habits—and sometimes even more relaxing because you’re already in a familiar, cozy environment.