Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a state of focused consciousness. Your hypnotherapist will assist you in learning how to achieve this state by guiding you into it.

Once this has been achieved, you will then receive what are called hypnotic suggestions as part of an overall process to connect with your subconscious. These suggestions will enable you to become more in alignment with your highest positive nature to make the changes you desire.

Hypnosis has been sanctioned and used by the medical community since 1958, and has been used long before that to help patients overcome chronic pain, create anesthesia, and heal psychogenic illnesses.

Is Hypnosis safe?

Hypnosis is very safe. It is very similar to experiencing a daydream. Usually you will feel relaxed when doing hypnosis.  Hypnosis in and of itself is a very pleasant experience. It is a time to let go of the other thoughts of the day and focus on the issues you came in to work on.  Scientists, medical professionals, psychologists and hypnotherapists have been using hypnosis for over 200 years and no one has ever been hurt by simply going into hypnosis.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the applied use of hypnosis. Therapy can be defined as anything that is done to move someone toward health and wholeness. Thus, hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis to help you move toward health and wholeness. Hypnotherapy is also used to help you reach goals when nothing else has helped. See our list below for a list of uses for hypnotherapy. Self-hypnosis may also be part of a good hypnotherapy program. Ask your hypnotherapist if using self-hypnosis is recommended to help you reach your goals.

Can I be Hypnotized?

Of course you can! It’s easy to go into hypnosis and it is a normal state of mind that everyone has already experienced.  Normal, everyday hypnosis occurs when you are driving down the road and lose track of time, or, when you are focusing on a book or television program and you don’t even notice what is going on around you.
Anyone of normal awareness with the willingness to follow instructions can experience hypnosis and use it to improve his or her life. This includes children and teenagers.

Hypnosis can be your tool for success!

You can learn to release stressors from your past, and in forgiving yourself and others you can let go of self imposed burdens that keep you from reaching your full potential.
Hypnosis can help resolve issues involving:

• Abuse Issues
• Relationships
• Alcohol Abuse
• Remove Fears
• Anger Management
• Remove Habits
• Anxiety
• Self Confidence
• Childbirth
• Self Esteem
• Children’s Issues
• Self Hypnosis
• Drug Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Focus
• Shyness
• Forgiveness
• Smoking Cessation
• Insomnia
• Sports Performance
• Motivation
• Stress Management
• Pain Management
• Test Anxiety
• Procrastination
• Weight Loss
• Public Speaking
• And More!

Who will Hypnotize me?

Your Treehouse Associate™ hypnotist or hypnotherapist is a highly qualified professional. He or she is certified and registered with the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners.  Your hypnotherapist is bound by professional ethics and the laws of the state in which it is practiced.

In addition, your hypnotherapist has achieved additional certifications in Neuro Linguist Programming (NLP) and other healing modalities. Rest assured that he or she will treat you with respect, and that your visits are completely confidential. 

How Many Sessions are Necessary?

We offer short-term therapy. By working in a trance state, we can often get to your core issues and begin to find a solution in our initial sessions. Many problems can be completely resolved in two or three sessions. My goal is to help you — as quickly as possible — let go of the blockages that are keeping you from getting what you want.