Everything you want
to know about hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a normal and natural state of focused awareness. You've likely experienced it hundreds of times — listening to great music, reading a good book, watching a movie, or any time you've lost track of time. In hypnotherapy, this natural state is used intentionally to help you access the subconscious mind and create meaningful, lasting change.

Hypnosis is not sleep, nor is it simply relaxation. It is a state of focused awareness where you are highly receptive to positive suggestion. You will be conscious and alert the whole time. We often use relaxation as a way to help you get comfortable and focus - but there will be many moments where you feel energized, engaged, or filled with insight.

Traditional talk therapy works primarily with the conscious mind. Hypnotherapy goes deeper, working with the subconscious mind where your memories, emotions, beliefs, and habitual patterns are stored. This is why hypnotherapy can often produce results much faster and more powerfully than talk therapy alone. It's not a replacement for therapy - it's a different and often more direct path to change.

Hypnosis is a state of mind - not a specific feeling. Some people feel light, like they're floating. Some feel grounded and deeply calm. Others feel nothing unusual at all, or just a light sense of focused concentration. They're all correct experiences - it is different for every person. What's consistent is that you remain aware, in control, and able to remember everything afterward.

Yes - and this is one of the most important things to understand. Because hypnotherapy works differently from other approaches, it can succeed where conscious-level methods have not. Habits, fears, and emotional patterns that resist willpower and talk therapy often respond quickly when addressed at the subconscious level.

Yes. Hypnotherapy has a substantial body of clinical research supporting its effectiveness for anxiety, phobias, pain management, habit change, PTSD, and more. The American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes hypnosis as a legitimate therapeutic technique. David's training through 5-PATH® IAHP reflects evidence-based best practices in the field.

It depends on the issue and the individual. Many clients experience meaningful, lasting results in 4–6 sessions. Some issues - particularly specific phobias or habits - can shift more quickly. Others, such as deep emotional trauma or long-standing patterns, may benefit from a longer process. David will give you a realistic expectation during your free consultation.

Your first session begins with a thorough conversation. David will ask about your goals, the issue you want to address, your history, and what you've already tried. He'll explain exactly how the hypnotherapy process works and answer any questions you have. The first session typically includes an initial hypnosis experience as well.

Yes. Research and David's clinical experience confirm that hypnotherapy via secure video is equally effective as in-person sessions. Hypnosis works through communication and focused awareness - both of which translate completely to an online environment. David is certified to conduct online hypnosis sessions through 5-PATH® IAHP.

Hypnotherapy can help with a wide range of issues including stress and anxiety, anger management, emotional healing and trauma, fears and phobias, confidence and self-esteem, unwanted habits and compulsions, insomnia, chronic pain, motivation, and spiritual growth. The free consultation is the best way to find out if your specific issue is a good fit.

No special preparation is required. It helps to come with an open mind and a genuine desire to make changes. Avoid alcohol before sessions. Wear comfortable clothing. If attending online, choose a quiet, private space where you won't be interrupted. That's all you need.

Yes - unless hypnosis is being used for specific medical purposes such as surgery, you will be conscious and remember everything throughout the session. This is intentional. The insights and changes you experience during hypnotherapy are most powerful when you can recall and integrate them into your daily life.