What Is Hypnosis and How Does It Work?

By Saline Walsh | June 24, 2022 |

Hypnosis is a self-improvement tool administered by trained professionals to induce a state of heightened awareness that enables a person to intensely focus on specific ideas or actions. Anything else that is going on outside of this mental state would either be blocked or ignored.

While under hypnosis, you will have access to thoughts and feelings that normally lie below your consciousness. Furthermore, the mind relaxes to the point wherein it becomes more open to accepting new suggestions, and altering currently held beliefs. This makes it an effective method of learning good behavioral patterns, such as eating healthier meals, or dropping bad habits, like smoking and alcoholism.

Multiple research studies also indicate that it can help resolve a wide variety of mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and debilitating phobias.

Other researchers have also found out that hypnosis can be an aid for treating other conditions, such as chronic and acute pain, and sleeping disorders. Some studies also point out the effectiveness of hypnosis for managing and addressing addictions to harmful substances and behaviors.

How is any of this possible?

Experts in hypnosis use various tools to help a person reach a state of extreme concentration. Of these, the most widely used technique involves guided relaxation coupled with the repetition of key verbal cues or sounds. A study conducted among 57 participants in Harvard University showed that such process alters different parts of the brain that are responsible for controlling one’s awareness and actions.

Moreover, the mental “clutter” that normally prevents a person from absorbing information becomes cleared away during hypnosis, thus leading to deeper processing of the various stimuli received by the brain. This means that the suggestions given by the hypnotherapist would be able to take root faster, and develop further until the actual goal for undergoing hypnosis has been achieved.

This effect turns off some people because they assume that they will lose total control of their bodies during hypnosis. However, numerous studies have already refuted this misconception. While hypnotized, you will retain control of what is going on within you. Your body’s reaction towards a suggestion or cue from the hypnotist still largely depends on your willingness to do it in the first place.

Others hesitate to try hypnotherapy due to another popular myth that makes it sound like a tool used for dragging out confessions and painful truths about one’s thoughts and feelings. Again, hypnosis enables the mind to be more susceptible towards suggestions. It does not and will not force you to speak of something that you are unwilling to say. Rather than a truth serum, it should be viewed as a therapeutic tool that can be used as supplement or an alternative for treating various conditions.

To put your mind at ease, it is best to seek out the help of an experienced hypnotherapist, who can assess your needs and then guide you through the entire process. Trained professionals could help you define your goals for undergoing hypnosis, and provide you with a detailed and structured plan on how the two of you could achieve such goals. Given this, taking the time to research about your options for hypnotherapy would boost your success at overcoming your current issues.

Case in point, certified consulting hypnotist TC LeNormand of the Hypnosis Houston in the state of Texas is considered as one of the top professionals for individual hypnosis sessions. Since 1981, he has been helping numerous clients overcome various issues, including weight management, anxiety, substance addiction, and insomnia.

If you wish to learn more about hypnosis and what it could do for you, call or email Hypnosis Houston and schedule a consultation with TC LeNormand.

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Sources:

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-hypnotherapy##1

https://www.healthline.com/health/is-hypnosis-real

https://gshypnosis.com/does-hypnosis-work-understanding-the-science-of-hypnotherapy-2/

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Robert Gonchoroff

2023-06-27

After noticing significant positive changes in a close friend of mine that resulted from work with tc, i decided to visit houston to avail myself of tc’s services. Not only are the sessions completely affordable, i was pleasantly surprised by the results achieved as a result of the services tc rendered to me over the course of multiple sessions , over a period of months. I will return soon for another session and likely will remain a lifetime customer of this very generous man.

J P

2022-12-06

I’ve been seeing TC since 2014 and am so grateful for his help. Great listener and a very knowledgeable professional.

Joshua Humada

2022-10-14

I've had a very positive experience with TC over the course of 5+ sessions (and to be continued). There is something very special about TC and the way he carries himself. TC is the type of person that you come across once in a lifetime. I believe he has a deep sense of how to effectively guide you to inner peace and understand how you tick. If you are struggling with anything in life, curious about what hypnosis is, or just want to learn more about you don't know, I highly recommend seeing him.

T F

2022-10-10

I went to TC to help with a bad habit. After speaking with him, he went right to the root of the problem. Stress! Stress was destroying my body physically. Immediately after the first session, I felt lighter and happy. I am 2 months from my first visit. I have lost 13 pounds without dieting. As far as my bad habit, it's no longer a bad habit. I can't thank him enough for all that he has done. I went for 2 sessions. One might have been enough but two reinforced the behavior.

Madhavi Patki

2022-10-07

I was a bit skeptical at first but now I'm a true believer. I used to experience 3-5 migraines a week. It was debilitating. I was on the road to taking very strong medicines on a daily basis, so I thought I'd see if hypnosis could help. It did. I have not had a migraine in over a year!

713JT mechanic

2022-06-09

TC LeNormand helped me understand and remove fear, doubt, and other negative traits caused from childhood trauma. Every session gave me strength to work on my trauma to heal. He is patient, understanding, and guided me with compassion. A genuine person. I felt safe and learned so much. Highly recommend for anyone needing hypnotherapy.

Joshua Humada, CRPC

2022-03-24

I’ve had a very positive experience with TC over the course of multiple sessions (and to be continued). There is something very special about TC and the way he carries himself. TC is the type of person that you come across once in a lifetime. I believe he has a deep sense of how to effectively guide you to inner peace and understand how you tick. If you are struggling with anything in life, curious about what hypnosis is, or just want to learn more about you don’t know, I highly recommend seeing him.

Rita Barnett

2022-03-07

I went to visit Hypnosis Houston about a month ago for my initial visit. Candidly, I went in dealing with an addictive behavior that I wanted to discontinue, and I was completely exasperated, having tried medications, traditional talk therapy, reading books and more. When I spoke with TC, the first thing that struck me is he is incredibly insightful and articulate. We had a conversation about my goals and about the process and what to expect, and then we did some exercises, and finally, he “hypnotized” me. I put it in quotes because it was hypnosis in the traditional sense, being put in a deep relaxed state and listening to spoken suggestions, but it’s not hokey like it is depicted on TV. After our 90 minute appointment he told me to give him a call in a week if I wanted to discuss or have another session. I did not call him, instead I went on about life and gradually things began to change. I did not notice it or attribute to the hypnosis at first, but after looking back and thinking about it, there was a marked change after my hypnosis in my own thought patterns, which in turn has changed my behavior. For example, I have been dissatisfied with my career for many years and have been told by just about everyone that I should go into business for myself, which I have always brushed off because of my aversion to risk and fear of failure. After the hypnosis, suddenly my mind is not hampered with as many of the negative messages that I used to tell myself. Instead this persistent thought keeps appearing that I control my destiny, that I can manifest anything that I desire. This thought has broken my old patterns of behavior and so many amazing things are happening in my life. I fully believe that the suggestions presented to me in my session have transformed my mind and life, because I was willing and open to the suggestion. My advice is give it a try. You have only a relatively small amount of money to lose and your whole life to gain. Try it!

Calli Melton

2021-07-09

I am a 27 year old that needs a transplant, but in order for me to be approved, I have to quit smoking. Which I have smoked 1-2 packs a day for closer to 15 years now. I have tried just about everything and turned to hypnosis as a last resort..and as a huge skeptic. Fast forward to first phone call: He immediately asked what my motivation was because he made it clear if I felt pressured by anyone or anything else, he couldn't help me. He's not doing this for only financial gain but the act of helping his patients. Fast forward to first meeting: session took 2 hours. He spent time asking about what I envisioned my future to be like and not all the reasons why I smoked. It seems like he's just talking like a therapist but you'll find out the entire time you are in his presence, he's working on you. I felt comfortable, and light. It's not magic, it's just a fascinating practice. AFTER HYPNOSIS CONCLUSION: for the first time in 10 years I got in my truck and didn't need to smoke. I could barely say or think the words "cigarette" or "smoke". As if it didn't exist in my vocabulary anymore. I felt like there's something I should be doing, but couldn't place it. For the first time in over a decade, I haven't had a cigarette in days, and don't feel the desire too. He trained me to think the future is more important that harmful things so I don't process the harmful thing anymore. I don't know why or how exactly it worked but I am thankful it did. I can now get on my transplant list! All because of who would've thought... Hypnosis. About the doctor: I felt comfortable, he obviously can profile people instantly so don't lie to him or the ineffectual treatment is on yourself. He is very friendly and cares about helping and connecting. I feel like HE was what set me up for success. 100/100 recommend and plan on seeing him again for sugar cravings since the first results were unbelievable!

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