Frequently Asked Questions

• What does hypnosis feel like?

  Hypnosis is a deep relaxation process where a trained practitioner uses verbal or non-verbal cues to help you relax and let go of your conscious mind. During hypnosis, you can visualize improvements, changes, and profound modifications to your beliefs, thinking, habits, and responses. Hypnosis is very peaceful and relaxing, and most people enjoy the experience tremendously.

• Does hypnosis really work?

  Hypnosis is a powerful tool that you can use to effect change in your life. Studies have shown that it works effectively for pain management, trauma release, healing of ailments and conditions, cessation of habits and addictions, and self-improvement, such as building confidence and accomplishing challenging feats such as getting over the fear of flying or asking for a promotion at work. It has been used for many years to help clients quit smoking, eat healthier, lose weight, repair relationships, and deal with difficult emotions such as depression, anxiety, and anger.

• How does hypnosis work?

  If you think about the brain as a computer, hypnosis works by setting aside the conscious mind to get into the operating system and reprogram things the way you want them to be. For example, if a dog attacked you as a child, your mind would activate that fear every time you saw a dog. That automatic response is simply a program running in the background that can be altered. You could use hypnosis to remove the fear component so that in the future, whenever you see a dog, you will remember the incident but not feel the fear response. Hypnosis reprograms these learned behaviors and automatic responses and replaces them with something better, something you choose.
  
  Hypnosis also teaches you to become more aware of your triggers and physical responses to stimuli so that you can change how to react. You are in complete control of what you want to achieve out of hypnotherapy.

• What if I can’t be hypnotized?

  Hypnosis is simply a deep state of relaxation; anyone can learn how to do it. Hypnosis will be even easier for you if you have a creative mind and a healthy imagination.
  
  If you feel anxious or distracted, let your practitioner know, and they can find ways to refocus your mind and quiet the distractions so you can relax and get the most out of your session.

• Is it against my religion to undergo hypnosis?

  Hypnosis is natural and safe, and nothing about the therapy interferes with or violates your religious beliefs. You are simply using a relaxed state to control your body's reactions and improve your health and well-being.

• Is hypnosis safe?

  Hypnosis is completely safe. Be sure to share with your practitioner any psychotropic or other medications you are taking and any psychiatric diagnosis you have received.
  
  Most people enjoy the peaceful sensation of hypnosis and emerge relaxed and happy. There are no other side effects of the therapy.

• Am I under the control of another person?

  No, unlike the hypnosis you see in movies and TV, a hypnotic state is not mind control. You allow yourself to become as relaxed as you want and remain in control. The myth that someone can make you do things against your will while under hypnosis is false. You cannot be forced to do anything you do not want to do. You are safe, in control, and aware the entire time.

• Are hypnosis sessions confidential?

  Yes. We treat every client with the utmost confidentiality and do not share our session information with anyone outside the clinic.

• Do you accept insurance?

  Majo Clinics does not file insurance claims on behalf of our clients. We will provide you with a paid receipt that you may be able to issue to your insurance company for reimbursement. It depends on your insurance carrier and your plan benefits.