What to Expect from Hypnotherapy—and How Change Really Happens

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The Hypnosis Experience

Everyone experiences hypnosis differently.

Some people feel deeply relaxed or “floaty.” Others feel a sense of heaviness or mild detachment. And for some—especially analytical minds—it can feel like you're simply sitting quietly with your eyes closed.

All of those are perfectly normal.

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Here’s what’s important to know:
Depth isn’t what makes hypnosis effective. You don’t need to “go deep” for the session to work. In fact, being too deep can sometimes make it harder to follow instructions during guided inner exercises.

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The real key to effective hypnotherapy is relevance—that the suggestions and guidance you’re receiving are meaningful and aligned with your goals. That’s why I take time during your consultation to deeply understand what you’re experiencing and where it may be coming from.

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Will You Talk During Hypnosis?

It depends.

Some sessions require your participation, like tracing a symptom back to its origin or exploring insights that arise. In these cases, you can choose to speak during the session or afterward. Other sessions are more guided—you can simply listen and let the process unfold.

We’ll work in the way that feels right for you.

You can also bring up new insights or shifts in the moment. I’m fully comfortable adjusting the plan on the spot, and many of my clients appreciate how I can intuitively adapt or create a powerful session based on new layers that surface.

Whether you’ve had a dream, a memory, or just a gut feeling—bring it. We’ll work with it.

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Will You Remember the Session?

Yes. Hypnosis isn’t sleep, and it’s not unconsciousness. You’ll be aware of what’s happening, able to respond if needed, and always in control.

You won’t accept any suggestion that doesn’t feel right to you. That’s the beauty of it—your subconscious knows what’s safe and useful and can filter out anything that’s not.

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 Let’s Talk About Results

Let me explain how I view results using what I call my Pie Chart Theory:

Imagine your issue or goal as a pie. Each slice represents a contributing factor—things like past experiences, belief systems, emotional triggers, stress patterns, or subconscious associations.

Sometimes, there’s just one main slice to work with.
For example: A client develops a fear of driving after a car accident. We address the trauma, and the fear lifts. It’s quick and direct.

Other times, it’s more complex.
A client with anxiety might have several overlapping pieces: childhood stress, relationship patterns, perfectionism, fear of judgment. In those cases, we need to address multiple slices before results show up.

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The challenge?

You and I often don’t know how many slices there are right away—or how big they are. Even if you’re clear on where you think your issue started, the subconscious might be holding on to something unexpected.

That’s why from Session 1, I begin prompting your subconscious for more information. We’re not guessing—we’re inviting deeper clarity.

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A Real Client Story

One client told me he started smoking at 28 to manage stress and bond with coworkers. We worked on helping his subconscious find healthier coping strategies.

But it didn’t stick.

So in our next session, we went deeper—and uncovered something he hadn’t even mentioned:
At 28, he had accidentally shot a friend during a hunting trip. His friend survived, and they were still close, but the guilt had buried itself deep in his subconscious. He didn’t think he deserved to live a good life.

Smoking wasn’t just a stress reliever.
It was self-punishment.
When we addressed that belief and rewired it, everything changed. He quit smoking, lost weight, and eventually changed careers.

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So, When Will I See Results?

That depends on how much of the “pie” we’ve uncovered and worked through.

Some people feel shifts immediately. Others notice change after a few sessions, once we’ve addressed enough of the underlying layers.

But here’s the good news:
Once you’ve resolved the core issue, the results tend to be stable and lasting.
You won’t need to “maintain” it—it’s simply done.

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Final Thoughts

Hypnotherapy is not a magic trick.
It’s a powerful, collaborative process that taps into the part of your mind that’s been running the show behind the scenes.

I’ll bring the expertise and intuition.
You bring your willingness to show up, explore, and trust the process.

Together, we’ll get to the root of what’s been holding you back—and rewrite it in a way that supports who you truly are.