Anxiety can show up as racing thoughts, a tight chest, trouble sleeping, or a constant feeling that something is about to go wrong. If you have tried to “just relax” and it has not worked, you are not alone. Many people in Riverside and Corona are curious whether hypnotherapy could help. Here is what it is, what the research says, and what to expect if you decide to try it.
What is hypnotherapy for anxiety?
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help you reach a calm, absorbed state, similar to being lost in a good book. In that state, you work with your hypnotherapist on new ways of responding to the thoughts, sensations, and situations that tend to trigger anxiety.
You stay aware and in control the whole time. Hypnosis is not mind control, and you cannot be made to do anything against your will.
What does the research say?
Research reviews have found that hypnosis can help reduce anxiety for many people, and it often works well alongside other approaches such as therapy, breathing techniques, and healthy routines. Results vary from person to person, and hypnotherapy is not a replacement for care from your doctor or mental health provider.
How a session works
- Getting to know you. We talk about what your anxiety looks like, when it shows up, and what you would like to feel instead.
- Guided relaxation. You are guided into a relaxed, focused state at your own pace.
- Building new responses. Together we rehearse calmer ways of responding to the situations that usually set off your anxiety.
- Practice at home. You leave with simple tools, such as a short self-hypnosis or breathing routine, to use between sessions.
Is hypnotherapy right for me?
Hypnotherapy may be a good fit if you want a calm, non-invasive approach that can work alongside the care you already receive. It is not right for everyone, and we will talk honestly about whether it suits your situation. You can read more in Why Hypnosis Isn’t for Everyone.
If your anxiety feels severe, or if you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed mental health professional right away. You can call or text 988 any time, or call 911 in an emergency.
Sessions in Riverside, Corona, and online
MindShift Hypnosis offers sessions at our offices on Sterling Ave in Riverside and California Avenue in Corona, as well as online by secure video. Sessions are $205 for 60 minutes or $165 for 45 minutes. See our pricing and what to expect pages for more details.
Ready to take the first step? Contact us or call or text (714) 584-9700.