Change Your Habits, Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

What if you could shift long-standing habits, ease anxiety, or break through mental blocks—without feeling like you’re forcing it?

That’s the power of Clinical Hypnosis. It’s a therapy technique that helps you access the deeper parts of your mind where automatic thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are stored. When used correctly, hypnosis can help rewire unhelpful patterns—whether it’s stress eating, procrastination, self-doubt, or anxious overthinking.

At our practice, we specialize in Ericksonian Hypnosis—a modern, flexible form of hypnosis that uses metaphors, storytelling, and indirect suggestions to create change in a natural, effortless way. It’s the opposite of those old-school “you are getting very sleepy” hypnosis myths. You’re awake, aware, and in control the entire time.

And because lasting change takes more than one approach, we integrate hypnosis with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement and Desensitization EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based therapies to create a personalized plan that works for you.

Want to learn more about Ericksonian Hypnosis? Visit the Milton H. Erickson Foundation.

What Clinical Hypnosis Can Help With

  • Weight loss & healthy eating habits
  • Reducing stress & anxiety
  • Overcoming fears & phobias
  • Healing trauma & PTSD (especially with TF-CBT or EMDR)
  • Breaking bad habits (smoking, nail-biting, compulsions)
  • Improving sleep & relaxation
  • Boosting self-confidence & quieting self-doubt

What Clinical Hypnosis is NOT

  • Not mind control: You won’t do anything against your will.
  • Not sleep: You’ll be awake and aware the entire time.
  • Not a magic fix: Hypnosis works best alongside other therapies.

What hypnosis does do is help bypass overthinking, quiet self-doubt, and make change feel easier.

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How Hypnosis Works in Therapy

In our practice, we use Ericksonian Hypnosis, which is conversational, indirect, and flexible. Instead of direct commands (“You will stop smoking”), this approach uses gentle suggestions, metaphors, and stories to guide your mind toward healthier patterns.

Note: Clinical Hypnosis sessions are offered online only with Marni Reinhardt, MFT, our trained Ericksonian Hypnotherapist. If you’re interested in working with Marni, you can book online here.

A Typical Clinical Hypnosis Session Might Look Like This:

  • We start with a conversation—about what’s been holding you back and what change you’d like to see.
  • You’ll be guided into a relaxed, focused state through breathing, imagery, or gentle suggestions.
  • Your mind will stay alert, but your body will feel calm.
  • We introduce positive suggestions to help shift behaviors, thoughts, or emotional responses.
  • You return to full awareness, feeling refreshed and in control.

Most people feel lighter, clearer, and more relaxed afterward—but also more in control.

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How Clinical Hypnosis Fits Into a Bigger Healing Plan

Hypnosis is a powerful tool, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why we often integrate it with other evidence-based approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To challenge and reframe negative thought patterns.
  • EMDR: To help reprocess traumatic memories in a safe way.
  • DBT: For emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
  • Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques: To reinforce calm, focus, and self-awareness.

By combining hypnosis with these approaches, we ensure that the changes last beyond the therapy room.

Is Clinical Hypnosis Right for You?

If you’ve tried traditional therapy but still feel stuck in old thought patterns, anxiety, or emotional blocks, clinical hypnosis might be the missing piece.

📞 Call us at (949) 393-8662 or 💻 Book online here to get started.