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Just Some Info / FAQ
Our approach leaves no room for harmful suggestions—a common fear among clients. In our sessions, clients enter a trance-like state similar to daydreaming, where they remain open to the therapist’s words yet retain the ability to pause or stop the process at any time. We focus on identifying and understanding their personal patterns—whether these stem from childhood experiences, the metaphorical realities they construct, or even dreams set in unusual scenarios (sometimes interpreted as past life memories).
We utilize relaxation techniques to access the necessary memories, then invite the subconscious mind to analyze them, often allowing the solution to reveal itself naturally. Positive thoughts are deliberately anchored while negative inputs are avoided, as clients are highly perceptive and unlikely to accept unwanted suggestions.
It is important to note that uncovering the true source of a problem can carry risks. A client might recall a deeply buried memory, and this new insight could significantly impact their life. However, in my experience with over 50 clients, such complications have never occurred. If you’re not prepared to face these revelations, then you might not be ready for this process.
The depth of trance varies among individuals. Most clients experience a deep state of relaxation where the mind is highly receptive to positive suggestions and therapeutic guidance, yet this trance state is typically no deeper than the reflective state we naturally enter when we’re simply lost in thought or daydreaming.
Most clients retain full recall of their hypnotherapy sessions. Even though the experience may feel dreamlike, your memories remain vivid unless you decide otherwise. As the facilitator, my role is to observe and identify recurring patterns. For example, in a "find your calling" session, if you repeatedly mention an interest in becoming a doctor, I will gently highlight that pattern at the session's end—ensuring you remain aware of these valuable insights.
Overcome Career Roadblocks is designed to engage your analytical mind in active conversation, while hypnotherapy sessions aim to connect with your subconscious. In this session, we'll focus on discussing practical strategies for navigating challenging work situations without requiring a deeply relaxed or "sleepy" state. We assume you’re not currently hindered by significant blocks, fears, or limiting beliefs. If any such issues emerge, we’ll explore whether hypnotherapy or traditional psychotherapy might be more appropriate, and then schedule a session or refer you to a specialist as needed.
An interesting note: "Preparing for an Interview" was initially categorized as requiring hypnotherapy. However, I observed that many clients find it challenging to determine which details to address, given the blend of emotional and technical aspects involved. As a result, I've decided to employ a renowned technique for this topic without using hypnotherapy.
Please expect no judgments or unsolicited opinions from me unless you request them. As mentioned earlier, during your hypnotherapy session you'll gain deeper insights into yourself, recognize recurring patterns, and experience the transformative benefits of this awareness. While in trance, I'll guide you through various therapeutic techniques—such as comforting your inner child or establishing routines that reinforce your newly discovered positive thoughts—to address issues in real time.
For the Overcome Career Roadblocks session, I'll share insights based on similar situations from my own experience, my mentors, and case studies from leadership accelerators affiliated with Harvard. Unless you specifically ask for advice on what to do, I'll simply present what has typically worked and what usually happens.
Please note that, unlike traditional coaching, we won’t be setting or tracking goals. Instead, my aim is for you to leave self-sufficient—with the option to return for a follow-up session only if something remains unresolved. I believe that for capable individuals, a long series of sessions is often unnecessary.
No, a hypnotherapist doesn’t need to be a doctor — especially in Washington State, where hypnotherapy is considered a complementary wellness service. Hypnotherapists focus on things like behavior change, stress reduction, relaxation, and self-awareness. They're not allowed to diagnose or treat medical or mental health conditions unless they also hold a clinical license. Instead of a medical degree, hypnotherapists are required to complete specific training (usually 100–300 hours) and register with the state. Think of it like coaching or massage therapy — it's a supportive practice, not a replacement for medical care. If a client has a health condition, they should always consult a doctor or licensed mental health professional.
Yes — hypnotherapy is a well-established field backed by decades of research and practice. It’s used in hospitals, private clinics, and wellness practices around the world to support behavior change, reduce stress, manage pain, and improve mental focus.
Even top universities like Harvard, Stanford, and Yale have conducted research or offered courses related to hypnosis and its clinical applications. The American Psychological Association recognizes hypnosis as a valid therapeutic tool, and many licensed doctors, psychologists, and dentists integrate hypnotherapy into their practice.
While not every hypnotherapist is a doctor, the field itself is built on evidence-based techniques that help people create real, lasting change — when practiced ethically and with proper training.
Not necessarily. Hypnotizability varies from person to person — and while it can help, it’s not a requirement for effective hypnotherapy, especially the style I practice.
There’s a simple way to get a sense of your natural hypnotic responsiveness: the Spiegel Eye Roll Test. It involves looking up while slowly closing your eyes. If the whites of your eyes remain visible when your eyelids close, you may be more naturally hypnotizable. This test mainly reflects your ability to enter a trance-like state quickly — but that’s just one piece of the puzzle.
The style of hypnotherapy I use is based on Ericksonian hypnotherapy, which focuses more on storytelling, metaphors, and collaboration with your subconscious — rather than putting you into a deep trance. So while being imaginative and open to metaphorical thinking is helpful, you don’t need to be “highly hypnotizable” in the traditional sense.
If you enjoy daydreaming or tend to get absorbed in thought, you likely already have the key ingredients that make this work beautifully.
Each session is tailored to the client’s needs, but the flow often includes relaxation, deepening, and guiding the client to a calm, safe inner space. From there, I invite the subconscious to present a helpful symbol or image — a technique rooted in Ericksonian hypnotherapy.
Depending on the issue, we might use regression to revisit key past experiences and understand where certain emotional patterns began. If appropriate, we may also apply exposure-based techniques, especially when addressing fears or phobias, by helping the client mentally approach what they’ve been avoiding — in a safe, supported way.
We often use metaphorical storytelling to frame the challenge and explore solutions indirectly. Toward the end of the session, we practice future pacing — imagining life without the current struggle — and observe how the session's insights fit into that future.
The result? By the time we return to the original problem, it usually feels lighter, clearer, or even irrelevant — because something fundamental has shifted inside.