CLINICAL HYPNOSIS THERAPY FOR ANXIETY IN NYC

Clinical hypnosis is practiced by licensed or certified health professionals trained in mental health or medicine. It’s used as a therapeutic tool to address specific psychological or physical concerns—like anxiety, phobias, or chronic pain—within a safe, evidence-based framework.

General hypnosis, on the other hand, may be used for entertainment or self-help by people without clinical training, and it doesn't necessarily follow therapeutic guidelines or address deeper emotional issues.

Yes, hypnosis can be an effective tool for managing anxiety. It helps calm the nervous system, reduce anxious thoughts, and build new mental habits by working with the subconscious mind. Many people find it especially helpful when other strategies haven’t fully worked.

Anyone with reasonable intelligence can be hypnotized. The only ones who may not be able to be hypnotized are people who have difficulty understanding the words said, or people who have difficulty following instructions, like very young children or the severely mentally disabled.

No. Real-life hypnosis isn’t like the comedy or TV shows you may have seen before. The only thing that happens in hypnosis is that you’re made to feel completely relaxed in order to help the subconscious to be reached. You are fully awake and fully in control at all times.

During hypnosis you are in a state of what is called hypersensitivity. All of your senses are enhanced, your sight, hearing, taste, smell, emotions. It is closer to a state of day dreaming or relaxing. You will be focused on the words of the hypnotherapist and outside sounds will seem to fade away. Most times people stay awake, but sometimes people do fall asleep, and that is okay. Your subconscious mind hears everything.

Yes, hypnosis can help improve sleep by calming the mind, reducing anxiety, and creating a relaxed state that makes falling asleep easier.

Yes, sleep hypnosis can be effective by relaxing the mind and guiding it toward restful sleep. It works by reducing racing thoughts and easing stress, helping many people fall asleep more easily.

Not unless you want to. It is not a truth serum!

No, it is no more dangerous than sitting on a sofa, scrolling through Instagram. The only side effect will be that you will be very relaxed afterwards. What people don’t realize is that they’re in a state of hypnosis on a daily basis and don’t even realize it!

Nothing happens without your consent. You have absolute control. It will feel as if you are just sitting there with your eyes closed, relaxing.

Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. Either way, your subconscious mind will remember.

No, you will not do anything that you do not think is acceptable or against your nature. You cannot be ‘made’ to violate your own values or accepted patterns of behavior. You would either reject the suggestion or come out of the hypnosis. You are in complete control at all times.

Traditionally, hypnosis has been used to treat behavior-related challenges such as smoking or weight loss. But the power of hypnotherapy is much more far-reaching: since it targets the subconscious mind, it’s effective in addressing virtually anything stored there, including limiting beliefs, automatic thoughts or reactions, and self-perception.

If you’re experiencing challenges in your daily life that haven’t improved through things like self-care of traditional therapy, it’s likely that hypnotherapy can help.

Hypnosis therapy works by guiding you into a relaxed, focused state where your mind is more open to positive suggestions. This can help change habits, reduce stress, and improve responses to challenges by working with the subconscious mind.

Yes, hypnosis can be therapeutic by helping people access their subconscious mind, promote relaxation, and make positive changes. It’s often used to manage stress, improve habits, and support mental well-being.

Hypnosis works by tapping into the subconscious mind, where deep-rooted habits, beliefs, and emotions reside. In a relaxed state, positive suggestions can be more easily accepted, making it a powerful tool for change.

If you’re in New York City, Gayle Weill, LCSW, offers hypnosis therapy. You can also find qualified hypnotherapists near you by searching online directories or asking for referrals from healthcare providers.

At this time, sessions are online only through Zoom. 

Absolutely. Telehealth hypnosis sessions are just as effective as in-person sessions. In fact, many clients feel more comfortable and focused in their own home, which enhances the hypnosis experience. Plus, telehealth offers greater convenience and privacy—no commuting, no waiting rooms—making it easier to fit therapy into your busy life while maintaining a confidential space. With professional guidance and a secure virtual setup, you receive the full therapeutic benefit wherever you are.

No, I am not accepting insurance for hypnotherapy sessions at this time, but I am happy to provide a Superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible session reimbursement. People with out of network insurance benefits generally receive 60-80% reimbursement after meeting their deductible.

Hypnosis can work for most people, as everyone experiences a natural form of hypnosis daily without realizing it—like when you’re deeply absorbed in a book, movie, or daydreaming. In these moments, your mind is more suggestible, making it easier to respond to positive therapeutic suggestions.

Hypnotherapy is used to address various issues, including stress, anxiety, phobias, weight loss, habit change (like quitting smoking), pain management, and improving sleep. It’s especially helpful when traditional therapy isn’t working or when a person knows something logically but feels differently. Hypnosis is an incredible tool for overcoming emotional blocks that prevent people from reaching their goals, creating deeper change and growth.

Hypnosis can be a powerful tool for treating anxiety disorders because it helps quiet the overactive mind and access the subconscious, where anxious patterns often take root. In a hypnotic state, the brain becomes more open to calming suggestions, helping to rewire fear-based responses and promote a sense of control and calm. It's often used alongside therapy to address generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, and more.

You don’t have to limit your search to someone local—many people now prefer telehealth for the convenience and privacy it offers. I specialize in using clinical hypnosis to help individuals manage anxiety, all through secure virtual sessions. That means you can access expert, therapist-led hypnosis for anxiety from the comfort of your home, no matter where you live.

If you're looking for someone who understands both the science of anxiety and the art of calming the nervous system, you're in the right place.

To learn more about how Clinical Hypnosis Therapy can help you specifically, or to schedule an appointment, click this link.