Hypnotherapy is guided hypnosis achieved with the help of a clinical hypnotherapist, inducing a trance-like state of focus and concentration. This trance-like state is similar to daydreaming, deep meditation, or being completely absorbed in a book, movie or music. In this state, clients can turn their attention completely inward which facilitates the discovery and utilization of the natural resources deep within themselves; these preexisting abilities and tools can help individuals make changes or regain control in certain areas of their life.

There are near-infinite applications of hypnotherapy; it can be used alongside almost any other form of therapy, psychological or medical treatment. To note some of its current applications, hypnotherapy can be used to treat:

– Anxiety
– Phobias
– Substance abuse, including tobacco
– Sexual dysfunction
– Undesirable spontaneous behaviors
– Bad habits

It can be used to help improve:

– Sleep
– Learning disorders
– Communication and relationship issues

Hypnotherapy can aid in pain management and help resolve medical conditions, including the following:

– Digestive disorders
– Skin issues
– Gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy and chemotherapy

It can also be used by dentists to treat teeth grinding and other oral conditions or to help patients control their fears.

Because hypnotherapy can be used to improve so many treatments and therapies, its benefits are nearly endless. Hypnotherapy can:

– Help treat addictions
– Help with weight loss
– Help manage chronic pain
– Help reduce stress
– Help deal with childhood issues
– Help cure sleep disorders
– Promote deep relaxation
– Help instill behavioral changes
– Help recover buried memories
– Help treat anxiety and depression
– Help relieve IBS

Used in the therapeutic process by trained and skilled hypnotists and hypnotherapists alike, both hypnosis and hypnotherapy have an extensive history as reputable treatment methods. The main difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy is their definition: hypnosis is defined as a state of mind, while hypnotherapy is the name of the therapeutic technique in which hypnosis is used.

A trained hypnotist can use hypnosis to help people with issues such as weight management and smoking cessation, but may not be licensed to practice hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy is practiced by a trained, licensed and/or certified professional known as a hypnotherapist. Only a hypnotherapist may use hypnotherapy to work with certain medical conditions, as well as mental health concerns such as eating disorders and phobias.

Each hypnotherapy session is different; some may not require any verbal communication, while others may combine verbal and non-verbal communication. Your hypnotherapist should tell you in advance what to expect, and also feel free to inquire when meeting with them.

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