If roughly 90–95% of daily functioning is unconscious, hypnosis is essentially a method for communicating with that operating system rather than only the conscious, analytical mind.

Hypnotherapy is a gentle yet powerful tool that helps you connect directly with your subconscious mind — the part of you that drives the car about ninety-five percent of the time. Most of us spend our lives riding in the back seat without realizing it. When you learn to access your subconscious intentionally, life can open, change, and improve in profound ways.

At my virtual boutique hypnotherapy practice for New York and worldwide coaching, clients receive individualized care that blends clinical training with a deeply supportive, therapeutic environment. Hypnotherapy can stand alone or be integrated into a comprehensive mental health plan with a licensed mental health professional. Because my practice is fully virtual, I work with clients throughout New York City, across New York State, and around the world.

What Is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy that uses focused attention, relaxation, and guided suggestion to promote positive changes in thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns. Hypnosis is not mind control — it is a cooperative process that invites your subconscious mind to participate in healing.

If you’ve ever felt “stuck,” overwhelmed by patterns you can’t logically explain, or frustrated when traditional therapy alone isn’t enough, hypnotherapy can unlock change from a deeper level.

How Hypnosis Works

Hypnosis induces a calm, relaxed, trance-like state where you remain fully aware and in control. This state opens access to the subconscious mind — the space where memories, beliefs, emotions, and learned responses are stored.

Many challenges begin below conscious awareness. By working directly with this part of the mind, hypnotherapy helps resolve issues at the root rather than simply managing symptoms.

Benefits of Hypnotherapy

Accessing the Subconscious Mind

Hypnotherapy uncovers, reframes, and releases patterns that drive phobias, anxiety, trauma, and unwanted habits.

Behavioral Change & Habit Reversal

Hypnotherapy supports:

By reprogramming subconscious responses, clients develop healthier, long-term habits.

Mental & Emotional Health

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Stress management

• Phobias (fear of flying, spiders, heights, etc.)

• Social anxiety

• Post-traumatic stress symptoms

• Low self-esteem and self-confidence

• Motivation issues

• Mood regulation

Habits & Behavioral Change

• Smoking cessation

• Nail biting

• Hair pulling (trichotillomania)

• Overeating / unhealthy eating patterns

• Alcohol reduction

• Procrastination

• Bed-wetting (in children)

Sleep & Relaxation

• Insomnia

• Difficulty falling asleep

• Nighttime rumination / overthinking

• Nightmares

Chronic Pain & Physical Conditions

• Tension headaches and migraines

• Chronic pain syndromes

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Fibromyalgia symptoms

• Pre- and post-surgery stress/pain management

Performance & Cognitive Improvement

• Exam anxiety

• Public speaking

• Sports performance

• Memory and concentration

• Creativity and problem-solving

Medical & Health-Related Applications

(Typically with a trained clinical hypnotherapist or healthcare provider)

• Preparing for medical procedures

• Managing chemotherapy-related nausea

• Pain control during dental work

• Support for rehabilitation or physical therapy

• Stress-related skin issues (eczema, psoriasis flare-ups)

Relationship & Emotional Patterns

• Breaking toxic relationship cycles

• Releasing anger or resentment

• Improving communication confidence

Life Transitions

• Pregnancy and childbirth (hypnobirthing)

• Grief and loss

• Adjusting to major life changes

Stress Reduction & Coping Skills

Hypnosis teaches relaxation, visualization, and coping techniques that reduce stress, quiet anxious thinking, and improve resilience. Many clients experience better sleep, clarity, and calm.

Trauma Processing & Healing

In a safe, controlled virtual environment, hypnotherapy allows gentle access to traumatic memories, supporting emotional processing without re-traumatization. It can complement trauma-informed therapy and EMDR.

Confidence, Motivation & Self-Esteem

Hypnotherapy helps release limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, perfectionism, and fear of failure. Through positive suggestion, clients often experience renewed confidence and a healthier self-image.

Pain Management & Mind-Body Relief

Clinical hypnosis can help manage chronic pain, migraines, tension, IBS, and other somatic symptoms by altering perception and emotional response to pain signals.

Why Choose Virtual Hypnotherapy?

A busy, high-pressure lifestyle can leave the mind in “survival mode.” Hypnotherapy creates a calm internal space to reset, restore, and rewire patterns from anywhere in the world.

Clients choose my boutique virtual practice for:

• Personalized, one-on-one care

• Evidence-based, results-focused hypnosis

• Licensed, ethical mental health support

• Non-judgmental, holistic therapy

• Complete flexibility: sessions from home, office, or wherever you feel safe

Virtual sessions are perfect for:

• New Yorkers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, upstate, and throughout New York State

• Clients living anywhere in the U.S.

• International clients seeking licensed clinical hypnosis

How Online Hypnotherapy Works

Virtual hypnotherapy sessions are conducted over a secure video platform, giving you the same personalized guidance as in-person therapy. You remain fully awake, aware, and in control throughout the session.

Clients often find that being in a familiar environment allows them to enter a relaxed, focused state more quickly and comfortably.

Hypnosis – Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical hypnosis?

Clinical hypnosis is a therapeutic method that uses focused attention and guided imagery to help access deeper layers of awareness where patterns, habits, emotional responses, and beliefs are stored. It is a natural state of consciousness similar to deep relaxation, meditation, or becoming absorbed in a book or movie.

Is hypnosis the same as being asleep?

No. You remain awake, aware, and in control. Hypnosis is a state of heightened focus and responsiveness, not unconsciousness.

Can I be made to do something against my will?

No. Hypnosis does not override your values, ethics, or autonomy. You cannot be forced to do anything you do not want to do.

Will I lose control during hypnosis?

No. You maintain full control throughout the experience and can speak, move, or stop at any time.

What does hypnosis feel like?

People describe hypnosis differently, but common experiences include:

• Deep relaxation

• Focused attention

• A sense of drifting or lightness

• Heightened imagery or awareness

• Feeling calm and inwardly absorbed

There is no single “correct” way to experience hypnosis.

What can hypnosis help with?

Hypnosis is commonly used as part of psychotherapy to support:

• Stress and anxiety

• Emotional regulation

• Habits and unwanted behaviors

• Sleep difficulties

• Self-esteem and confidence

• Trauma-informed processing

• Mind-body symptom management

It is not a replacement for medical care but can complement other therapeutic approaches.

How is hypnosis different from meditation?

Meditation primarily focuses on observing thoughts and cultivating awareness.
Hypnosis actively facilitates therapeutic change by working with imagery, suggestion, and emotional learning to help update patterns and responses.

Both practices can be complementary.

Am I “suggestible” enough to be hypnotized?

Most people can experience hypnosis. Hypnotizability is less about being weak-minded and more about having the capacity to focus, imagine, and engage internally—which most humans naturally possess.

What if I don’t go “deep enough”?

Depth is not the most important factor. Therapeutic change can occur in light to moderate hypnotic states. Your subconscious processes are accessible even when you feel awake and aware.

Is hypnosis evidence-based?

Yes. Clinical hypnosis has a long history within psychotherapy and has been studied for its effectiveness in a variety of mental health and behavioral applications when provided by trained clinicians.

Is hypnosis safe?

When conducted by a trained mental health professional within a therapeutic framework, hypnosis is considered safe. Sessions are paced according to your comfort level and psychological readiness.

Will I remember what happens in hypnosis?

Yes. Most people remember the session. Some may feel pleasantly absorbed, but amnesia is uncommon in therapeutic hypnosis.

How many sessions will I need?

This varies depending on your goals, history, and complexity of concerns. Some clients notice shifts within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term integrative work.

Can hypnosis be done via telehealth?

Yes. Hypnosis can be effectively provided through secure telehealth sessions.

Is hypnosis a form of mind control?

No. Hypnosis is better understood as a collaborative process that supports your own capacity for insight, learning, and change.

How does hypnosis fit with psychotherapy?

Hypnosis is used as one tool within an integrative psychotherapeutic framework. It does not replace talk therapy but can deepen and enhance therapeutic work.

Who should not use hypnosis?

Individuals experiencing active psychosis, severe dissociation, or certain unstable psychiatric conditions may require specialized assessment before engaging in hypnosis. A thorough intake helps determine appropriateness.

What is the goal of hypnosis in therapy?

The goal is not to “erase” experiences, but to help:

• Soften distressing patterns

• Build internal resources

• Increase choice and flexibility

• Support emotional integration

• Promote adaptive responses

Professional and Licensed Care

Hypnotherapy is most effective when provided by a licensed mental health professional trained in clinical hypnosis. Sessions can be integrated with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, or trauma-informed therapy, depending on your goals.

You remain fully in control — hypnosis is collaborative, and you cannot be forced to do anything against your will.