Appointments are often booked months in advance. All available appointments appear in this scheduling tool.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends largely on the person and the issue being addressed. 85% of my clients have 1 to 4 hypnosis sessions. Many people achieve their goal after the initial session. Some people keep a regular appointment for ongoing support, and others see me as needed.
I recommend scheduling any follow-up appointment(s) you anticipate, since the schedule becomes full several months in advance. Generally, 1-2 weeks after the initial session is a good time to follow-up. You can reschedule or cancel an appointment up to 48 hours ahead of time.
What to expect during a hypnosis session
Our session usually begins with a conversation. We discuss your goal or situation, the hypnosis process, and any questions you might have.
When we use hypnosis I help you let go of physical tension and get your mind into a state similar to pre- and post-sleep, daydreaming, or meditation. Hypnosis is most often a state of intensified physical relaxation and mental focus. You remain conscious throughout the session, interacting with me during hypnosis by signaling or speaking. Hypnosis is not sleep, and you do not lose control. Many people experience some dissociation (i.e. “blanking out”) during hypnosis, but this does not hinder the process. In fact, it can enhance the effectiveness of hypnotic suggestions.
When hypnosis is concluded, it is normal to feel so relaxed that you don’t want to move. You can emerge from hypnosis slowly and gently, and you will be able to go about your day normally.
Cancellations/Missed Appointments
If you cancel an appointment with less than 48 hours notice or miss your appointment, you will be charged for the appointment. A credit card is required to reserve your appointment time. Your card will not be charged except under these conditions.
As a hypnotist my role is to help you resolve everyday problems using hypnosis. I am not a medical doctor or mental health practitioner. I do not diagnose, prescribe, treat, cure, or heal any physical, mental, or emotional illness. The services I render are not a form of health care, psychotherapy, or counseling. The physical and mental well-being of each client is my primary consideration. I recommend that you seek medical and/or professional help when appropriate. Hypnosis is not a substitute for medical treatments or medications. I will withhold non-referred hypnotic services if a client’s behavior, appearance or statements would lead a reasonable person to believe that the client should be evaluated by a licensed health care professional, and will provide services to such clients only after evaluation and with the approval of the licensed health care professional. If you need a diagnosis or any other type of treatment from a different practitioner, I will assist in a coordinated transfer of services to another practitioner.
I do not perform hypnosis for unrealistic goals or inappropriate requests. For example, I will not hypnotize someone for another person to determine whether they are telling the truth, or to exert outside influence on them.
I am a Certified Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and practice in accordance with its Code of Ethics and Standards. If you ever have a complaint about my services or behavior that I cannot resolve for you personally you may contact the National Guild of Hypnotists to seek redress.
I maintain the confidentiality of all knowledge and information concerning my clients. I will not tell anyone that you are my client. I may disclose information only when required by law or when authorized by those responsible for the client’s care.