Hypnosis

Why Try Hypnosis?

Why not? Hypnosis is one of the most powerful tools for self-control, self-awareness, and personal growth. At its core, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis—a way to access the subconscious mind, which acts as the control panel for our thoughts and actions. This technique allows you to imprint new patterns of behavior and beliefs, helping you make lasting changes. I wish we were all taught this skill in high school! It’s a natural state that has been used for thousands of years, dating back to the Egyptian Mystery Schools.

What Makes My Approach Different?

While thousands of people around the world practice hypnosis, not all are trained, experienced mental health professionals. With my background in mental health, I provide a safe, knowledgeable, and personalized approach to hypnosis, exploring root issues with you to achieve the best possible outcome.

Benefits of Hypnosis:

Hypnosis offers a wide range of benefits. Here are some areas where it can be especially useful:

Stress Reduction: Hypnosis naturally reduces heart rate and blood pressure, slows breathing, and changes brain wave frequencies. This relaxation response can even affect the galvanic skin response, promoting overall calm.
Improved Sleep: Clear your mind, relax your body, and learn techniques to enhance the quality of your sleep.
Pain Management: Whether you’re dealing with acute or chronic pain, hypnosis can change your perception of pain and promote healing by reducing the body’s fight-or-flight response.
Weight Issues & Smoking: Hypnosis is commonly used to address habits like overeating and smoking. By removing the psychological baggage attached to these habits, you make it easier for yourself to adopt healthier behaviors.
Enhanced Focus & Concentration: Improve your focus, overcome test anxiety, and enhance your ability to concentrate in various aspects of your life.
Phobia Relief: Hypnosis can help reduce the intensity of phobias. For example, I’ve assisted many clients in overcoming their fear of crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, making their journey easier and more manageable.
Emotional Healing: While we can’t change past events, we can use hypnosis to alter how we perceive those events, leading to greater mental well-being.
Managing Anxiety & Depression: Hypnosis can promote a sense of calm, self-worth, and overall well-being, helping to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Personal Growth & Creativity: Hypnosis can also be a powerful tool for self-discovery and creative inspiration, aiding in your journey toward personal growth.

My Approach to Hypnosis

I use hypnosis in a way that is both safe and pleasant, tailored to each individual. Our work together starts with exploring the most significant root causes of your concerns. Then, through a collaborative process, we determine the desired outcome that will best serve you. Using your own inner mind as a guide, we facilitate the changes you seek for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Ready to Experience the Benefits of Hypnosis?

If you’re curious about how hypnosis can help you reduce stress, overcome challenges, and enhance your well-being, I’m here to guide you. Contact me today to schedule a session and start your journey toward positive change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Offer Telehealth Counseling?

Yes. I am now offering mental health counseling services via telehealth, which means over the phone (landline), cellphone, (including face-to-face), and also over a HIPAA approved, secure platform, which will work over computer or smartphone as well. Learn more here.

How Much Does A Session Cost?

Privately paying offers some benefits, such as that an insurance company or other entity is less likely to obtain access to any information about you. I charge the average rate, which is $195.00 for an initial intake assessment session, $135 per session thereafter for individuals, or $145 per session hour for couples.

I am empaneled with most insurance companies and with a number of Employee Assistance programs. Thus, what you will pay depends upon your situation. EAPs often pay for a very limited number of sessions, 1-6 typically, and there is no out of pocket cost to the client. If you use your health insurance, you may pay about $15.00 up to about $40.00 copayment for each session.

A few insurances do not have copays at all. You can find out how yours works by calling the number on the back of you insurance card under “Mental Health Benefits”, or under “Customer Care”.Your health insurance company’s website may also explain your benefits to you.

Hypnosis packages available on request

What Happens In The First Session?

We initiate the process of a comprehensive assessment of your problem, and as many possible biopsychosocial aspects as is feasible in the time available. We collaborate to come up with a general direction of what might be helpful to solve the presenting problem, including deciding if other outside resources might be helpful to you. Sometimes, the client is given some “homework” of specific strategies to begin to implement, even after session one. This could involve some readings, books, or internet resources.

How Many Sessions Are Necessary?

This varies from person to person, situation to situation. My goal is to aim for the least restrictive approach and for the simplest resolution.However, some situations take longer, some people need support for longer.

I always review with my client when they feel that they are doing better, or when they have reached their hoped-for objective. Sometimes, my clients opt to move forward on working on another issue or try out the use of some other modality.

What Happens If I Miss An Appointment?

Missed appointments are billed, as is standard local practice, at $75 per hour. If 24 hours notice is given, there is no charge.

How Will I Know If My Problem Is Resolved?

I like where possible to achieve mutual agreement to terminate sessions. I believe firmly in the principle of self-determination, so it is really the client’s decision, unless there is some outside requirement, such as a court order for counseling.

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