Frequently Asked Questions

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No one has remained indefinitely in the hypnotic state. The state can be terminated at will. It is as simple as opening the eyes. You cannot get stuck in hypnosis and not “wake up.”

In many cases, one or two sessions may enable a person to successfully break a habit. However, in most cases, it requires several sessions before the desired result is obtained. It is not a panacea meaning it cannot cure all human problems and do it instantly. 

90% of people can be hypnotized. Every time that you practice and go into hypnosis it becomes easier and easier. 

It takes imagination and a willingness to participate in hypnosis. The more intelligent and imaginative the person, the easier it is to hypnotize them. The best hypnosis subject is a person who has a definite reason or motivation for wanting to be hypnotized. 

You cannot be hypnotized against your will. You must “want” to be hypnotized for it to happen. 

In hypnosis, a person cannot go against his or her moral principles. They have the power to select on the suggestions they are willing to accept. They will reject any improper suggestions. 

In hypnosis, your awareness is increased. If a person falls asleep, that person is not in hypnosis. In hypnosis you are fully conscious and aware of everything going on. You are fully aware of what is being said to you and what you are saying. 

No. You do not need to be in a deep state of hypnosis to receive the incredible benefits. Beneficial results can come from taking suggestions while in a light trance. 

You can be relaxed and yet not be hypnotized. You can also be hypnotized and yet not relaxed. Relaxation is only one aspect of the work. 

No. A hypnotist cannot make someone do something that they would not do normally and empowers the client to access this state. It is all to allow the client to make positive changes on their own. 

The subconscious mind is an incredible gauge on what a person can handle when it comes to content coming up in a session. Nothing will come up that you do not have the capacity for. If something comes up that you do not want to share, you have the power to not share it. However, I am here to help you process anything that comes up. 

I charge $200 per hour and accept cash, checks, and credit cards at the time of appointment. I do not bill insurance, however, I can provide you with a superbly at the end of each month that you can submit to your insurance company. Before booking an appointment, I suggest calling the number on the back of your insurance card to inquire about your 'out-of-network' therapy benefits and learn how to submit an out-of-network reimbursement claim. 

I require a 48 hour cancellation notice for all sessions. If a session is cancelled after the 48 hour window, you will be charged 100% cost of the session. A repeated pattern of 2 or more late cancellations will result in a cessation of services and a referral to another provider.