Hypnotherapy is a relaxation process designed to assist you in achieving positive change. It is an effective way of improving your mental or physical health. 

Is Hypnotherapy Safe?

Hypnosis can only be performed on a willing participant who displays cooperation and faith in the therapy. A hypnotist is not capable of making you do anything that is unacceptable, or irreversible and you are free to leave a trance state at anytime.

How does Hypnotherapy work?

Hypnotherapy produces a temporary condition of attuned attention, during which positive suggestions can be accepted by your subconscious mind. Ideally the positive suggestions will replace the negative suggestions which are keeping you from reaching goals of self-improvement.

Can Hypnotherapy work for me?

Hypnosis will only work if you believe it will work. Like any other therapy, the patient must actively participate in the process to achieve results.

What is a typical Hypnotherapy session like?

During an initial session, the hypnotherapist may talk to you about a personal plan for reaching your desired goals. It may include some exercises to determine your readiness to accept hypnotherapy. Future sessions will include hypnosis and reinforcement exercises for you to do before your next session.

What does it feel like to be Hypnotized?

Even though no two individuals have the same experience, most people describe their sessions as relaxing with a feeling of peacefulness and calm. You may experience limpness in the muscles of your arms and legs and a comfortable feeling of warmth or coolness throughout your body.
How long does the process last?

Each session lasts about one hour. The number of sessions required to reach your desired goals will vary but, after 4-6 sessions with your participation in reinforcement exercises, you should see positive changes in behavior. Of course, follow-up visits and phone calls with your hypnotherapist are always available.

What conditions can be treated by Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy can teach individuals to enhance the healing process. Internal and external functions which respond to hypnosis are blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, pain receptors, and blood flow which all respond to autogenic thought. Behavioral modifications such as smoking cessation, catting disorders, weight loss, study/sports enhancement, as well as psychological disorders like anxiety and depression are now being treated by hypnotherapy. 

How can I get an appointment with a certified Hypnotherapist?

Christine S. Clark, MSW LCSW, licensed clinical social worker (SW0001879) of the Family Practice Medical Group is currently accepting referrals and appointments. Ms. Clark is certified in hypnosis/hypnotherapy through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists. She is also an active member of both the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

For an appointment call The Family Stress Clinic at 392-4541, x228.