Q and A

Hypnotherapy Q&A

About 8 years ago the number one question most people asked was "Does it work?" In 2005 I'm hardly ever asked this question. Most people now know it works, and it works extremely well. So the question is not will it work, because they know it will. The number one question is how am I going to pay for this, because I know I need it!

Q: Is this covered by my health insurance?

A: I am currently unaware of any health insurance companies that are covering regression hypnotherapy. It would be best to call your insurance company and find out what their policies are. Insurance companies are covering more and more alternative health care as individuals are seeking true help for their problems. "Take this pill and we will see how you feel," is no longer an acceptable answer in our modern society.

Q: If my medical insurance does not cover Medical Hypnotherapy, can I write it off on my Federal taxes as an un-reimbursed medical expense?

A: If you are coming for sessions on a medical referral from a licensed medical doctor, yes, you can write it off on your Federal taxes as an un-reimbursed medical expense.

Contact the Internal Revenue Service for more information on this.

Q: Can I make payments?

A: I do in some cases accept clients on payment plans. You must bring with you all your financial information (Past 3 years income tax returns, copies of all your bills.) to be considered for a payment plan. Normal payments are accepted in the form of cash, personal or business checks, or money orders. We will be set up to accept all major credit cards very soon.

Q: How many sessions will it take?

A: This varies depending on the issues you are coming in for and how much we have to work though to get you to complete achievement of your goals. We will a much better idea how many session it might take after your first session. I can tell you that this is by far the fastest, most permanent form of healing available today.

For example;

A woman came in for sessions several years ago. She had been seeing two different psychologists for the past 15 years. In just five two hour sessions we got out all of her repressed anger, all of her repressed sadness, worked though all of her childhood misconceptions and she forgave (on the deepest level) each and every person who had every hurt her, including herself. She felt as if the weight of the world had been lifted off her shoulders. She could not find anything that still upset her and said she felt as if she had been reborn. After 15 years of conscious talk therapy she had seen no results. But working on the same level where the problems are stored, we were able to work though all her issues in just five two hour sessions. That gives you an example of the power of the work that we do. Are you ready to feel as if the weight of the world is off your shoulders?

Q: Do you offer a discount if I pay for a group of sessions?

A: I had not thought about this before, but this question has been coming up when talking to potential clients on the phone. So I have decided to offer a $40.00 discount on booking a group of five sessions. So if you pay for all five session in the first session you save $40.00. Five (two hour) sessions normally costs $600. Now you will pay $560 instead of $600 (Save $40.00!)

This is available to clients who have multiple issues, or one issues that may would usually take five sessions or more to work on. If you only have an allergy or phobia you want to work on, it never takes five sessions to work through these issues so it would make no sense to do this in this case. For the majority of people who have multiple issues or issues that are deeply ingrained that they would like to work though, it is a way for them to save some money.

More importantly, it is a commitment to health! It is you saying "Yes, I am going to put in the time to feel the weight of the world off my shoulders. I want to be happy and am going to do it now!" So are you up for feeling better and saving money? If the answer is yes, then the group of sessions are for you.

Q: I have been calling and I keep getting the voice mail, what gives?

A: No, I do not have secretary. It would take at least eight months time to teach them what they would need to know about hypnotherapy to correctly answer your questions. I do not have the time nor can I afford to take eight months off to train someone. So your chances of getting a machine when you call are pretty high. So please leave a message and I will return your call.

Now I start sessions at 9:00 am and continue to 5:30 pm. I then run to pick up our little one from daycare, eat dinner and then share time with my wife and three year old daughter. I do not offer any evening appointments. I do sessions 48 hours a week, I feel that is ample time for you to book an appointment.

When will you call me back? As soon as I can. I return calls in the order in which they are received. Keep in mind I see clients back to back with no breaks. I will call when I can. Or even faster e-mail me with the dates are times that you would like an appointment. I usually check my e-mail after midnight.

It is best to leave all numbers that I can reach you at and when they are good to use.

What's the best way to reach you?

E-mail is the best way. You can write out what you want to say and I usually check my e-mail after midnight.

I do not discuss client's issues over the phone. Its totally redundant, as we will be discussing your issues in your first session.

All sessions are always two hours long so we have plenty of time to discuss all the issues we are going to work with.

Q: Are you sure I can be hypnotized?

A: If you are living and breathing you can be hypnotized easily! Yes, each and every person in this world can be easily hypnotized! All you have to do is have the desire, and expect it to happen and it happens without any effort on your part! Being hypnotized is the easiest thing you will ever do in your life! It happens instantly, peacefully, and totally without conscious effort on your part! All you have to do is easily follow simple instructions I give you and your there. You have gain control of the most powerful part of your mind when you are hypnotized.

Same states of mind:

Have you ever daydreamed?

You have been hypnotized!

Ever been driving and zoning out, and almost passed up your exit, or did pass up your exit, or not remember how you got to where you are when you get there?

You have been hypnotized!

Ever watched TV or a movie and felt any emotion - Laughter and happiness, had tear well up and feel sad, fearful, angry, fearful or more?

Yes, you have been hypnotized!

These are all examples of the same state of mind. So, this whole hypnosis process will feel very comfortable and natural to you. There are many ways of guiding you inside yourself. By talking to you before hypnosis I will help to elevate any fears you have about the entire process. Succeeding at hypnosis is so easy you will be amazed at how easily you can achieve your goals!

Q: Is hypnosis sleep?

A: The term hypnosis came from the Greek root “hypnos,” meaning sleep. Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not sleep. It only superficially resembles sleep because the subjects are relaxed and usually, but not always, keeps their eyes closed. Hypnosis is a state of inward focused attention. It is an amazingly wonderful feeling.
When hypnotized you can hear and understand everything your therapist says. You can talk with your therapist, and after the termination of the trance state, you have a full and complete recollection of everything that occurred while you were hypnotized.

Q: Can I get stuck in hypnosis?

A: No, you cannot. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind; you enter and exit hypnotic states naturally. In the therapeutic setting, the hypnotized subject still retains his or her control and can terminate trance at will. The therapist always brings the hypnotized subject back to the full awareness of his or her surroundings at the end of the session. Each and every time you go to sleep or wake up, you go through a state of hypnosis. Every time you have ever daydreamed you are in the same state of mind. Have you ever been driving and passed your exit because you were focused on the road and for a few minutes you did not realize where you were? The state police call this "highway hypnosis" because that is what it is! It's very natural and very easy to do! All you have to do is be willing, expecting, and follow few easy directions and you are easily guided inside yourself and the healing begins...

Q: Can the therapist make me do something I do not want to do? Do you do that comedy hypnosis?

A: The real question here is "Your not going to make me do something stupid are you?" Of course not, you are coming here for therapy, not for comedy hypnosis. I do not do comedy hypnosis. I did back when I was nineteen and it was a lot of fun, but my interest quickly turned to helping people with hypnosis and that is where my passion is. If you are having a party or event and need a comedy hypnotist click my "Hypnosis Links" page and scroll down to find a fantastic comedy hypnotist. When you are looking for serious help with your issues, that is what I do.

Q: Is hypnosis against my religious beliefs?

A: I work everyday to help to bring people much closer to God. To teach them to learn to listen to the Holy Spirit instead of Ego. To help to release repressed anger/rage, sadness, guilt, pride, ego and to help them to achieve continual forgiveness of others and themselves. To get to a point of peace with all those around them. To allow them to open their hearts to share love without fear. If these things are against your current religious beliefs ask yourself, "What does your religion belief?"

Q: What does hypnosis feel like?

A: What does it feel like to zone out? To daydream? Most people feel very relaxed and are very aware of what is going on around them. You will hear everything that is going on around you. You never totally lose control of your actions. This is why a person can never be made to do anything against their will. When I need to I guide a person even deeper, at a certain point they experience amnesia. I always tell them to remember everything. It is a very pleasant experience!

Q: How will I know if I am hypnotized?

A: You will be very happy to know that you need not worry about this. This is what I am getting paid for. I will give you a little checks along the way to see how well you are doing. You will positively know that you are under. When you are guided out of hypnosis you will know without any doubt that you have been hypnotized as your reaction to the issues are starting to, or completely changed for the better. The level of hypnosis that I guide you into depends on what we are working on. I will guide you to the most beneficial level for the most profound healing you can achieve.

Q: Do you video tape the sessions for my benefit?

A: Yes, all sessions are video taped direct to DVD, and there is a professional microphone that records every word of the session. These tapes are part of your confidential record and will never be shown to anyone in full or in part without written permission from you. The only exception to this is if the video tape would be requested in court under demand of the law. This has never happened to me in 19 years, but needs to be stated never the less.

There are three reasons to video tape sessions:

1. For your benefit, as you are relaxing into hypnosis you can be confident that every moment is being recorded. This gives client's a great sense of security, and removes all fear that they have. Some clients request a copy of their session video's. Usually this is in cases where we are uncovering details of some event in their life that they wish to remember, or if they go back to past lives or in-between life or more importantly oneness before any illusions of separation. The cost of a DVD copy is $20 per session, this is the cost of the DVD and the time to duplicate it.

2. For my benefit, as I review the DVD's as I am working with your case. They record every moment and it's a wonderful way of taking notes and helps me to review these tapes before sessions.

3. For malpractice insurance reasons, all hypnosis or Reiki sessions I do with clients, family or friends are video taped to DVD. There are no exceptions to this rule.