Hypnosis Therapy
Hypnosis therapist offering online sessions
Find relief through the power of your own mind.
Are you seeking a different approach to your anxiety, relationship issues, or other challenges?
Imagine how different it would feel to finally break free from the stress or anxiety holding you back.
You may know, logically, that there’s no need to feel this way — you may even challenge these thoughts often — yet you just can’t shake them.
Whether it’s a habit you’re trying to break, a persistent worry that won’t fade, or a sense of unease that lingers, it feels like you’re stuck in a loop of tension and frustration.
You may have tried traditional therapy, listened to podcasts, journaled, and tried things like meditation or mindfulness.
And while those things have helped (or maybe they didn't...), you’re still struggling. You’re ready to try something new to create the change you’re looking for.
That’s where I come in.
Hypnosis Therapy helps quickly and effectively address the way you think, feel, and act at the source.
How Does Hypnotherapy work?
Our mind is made up of two parts: your conscious and your subconscious. The conscious, of course, is what you’re currently aware of. It’s the subconscious, however—the part you are not aware of—that houses all of our thoughts, beliefs, automatic behaviors, and responses.
Traditional therapy addresses the conscious mind, helping you become more aware of your thoughts and actions. However, it can’t influence the subconscious where these things are actually stored. In hypnosis, we can bypass the conscious mind and influence the subconscious directly.
Hypnotherapy can help with:
Decreasing anxiety
Increasing motivation or productivity
Becoming more aware of your thoughts & feelings
Changing deeply-rooted beliefs
Weight loss
Improving communication skills & reactivity
Increasing present-moment awareness
Becoming more relaxed
Smoking cessation
What is a hypnosis therapist?
A hypnosis therapist is a mental health professional who uses hypnotherapy techniques to help clients enter a focused state of deep relaxation and heightened concentration to address various psychological and behavioral issues.
During sessions, they guide clients into this trance-like state where the mind becomes more open to positive suggestions and behavioral changes, while remaining fully in control and aware.
Hypnotherapists often help people with concerns like anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, pain management, and sleep disorders by accessing the subconscious mind to promote healing and new patterns of thinking.
How hypnosis therapy works with a trained hypnosis therapist
You’re in control every step of the way.
Plan
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There are two stages in planning for a hypnosis session: The first stage is for us to identify what you want to change, whether it’s the anxiety you feel, the way you respond to loved ones, losing weight, or something else. The second stage is to brainstorm about what is holding you back from changing on your own. Once we identify what you want to change, and what is holding you back, this will serve as our target to then move forward with a hypnotherapy session.
Relax
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I’ll guide you into a state of relaxation, helping you relax each part of your body as well as your mind. For those who find it difficult to relax, or who are more skeptical of this process - fear not! I can hypnotize you too. There are other gentle ways to bypass the conscious mind and speak directly to your subconscious. You remain awake and in control during this process at all times.
Suggest
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Using our target as the guide, I will offer suggestions to your subconscious mind to help reprogram the beliefs or actions that you want to see change so that you are no longer held back from self-improvement.
Exit
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Then, I’ll guide you out of the relaxed hypnotic state. We’ll discuss what came up for you during the experience and how you can put your learnings into action.
Who is Hypnosis Therapy the best fit for?
Hypnosis therapy is for people who…
Are open to suggestions and willing to try alternative therapies
Are motivated to get to the root of whatever is holding them back
Are experiencing stress or a habit that they want to break
Hypnosis therapy is not for people who…
Are unwilling to accept suggestions
Have certain mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, psychosis, or dissociative disorders
Have difficulty understanding the words said, or people who have difficulty following instructions, like very young children or the severely mentally disabled
Want a guaranteed quick fix. Hypnosis can and does work quickly, but it also can take time depending on the issues being addressed and depending on the person who is being hypnotized
About Gayle Weill, LCSW - Hypnotist
What makes me different? I’m trained and certified in Hypnosis, EMDR, Child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other modalities. I’m also a Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P) facilitator and accredited therapist with The Center of Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.). I have many years of experience serving parents, families, and children.
My style is kind, down-to-earth, and proactive. We’ll figure out what keeps you blocked and reach your goals quickly with hypnotherapy versus silent nodding or abstract advice without applicable input.
And you’ll do this from the comfort of your home, office, or any private space of your choice. That’s the beauty of Hypnosis Therapy. Reach out to schedule a free consultation today.
Common Questions about Hypnosis Therapy
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Not only can human beings be hypnotized, we are hypnotized on a daily basis, several times a day, and don’t even realize it. That might sound completely wild and if you want to learn more about what that means please reach out, I’d be happy to explain the specifics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes, hypnosis can help improve sleep by calming the mind, reducing anxiety, and creating a relaxed state that makes falling asleep easier.
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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.
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Not unless you want to. It is not a truth serum!
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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!
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Nothing happens without your consent. You have absolute control. It will feel as if you are just sitting there with your eyes closed, relaxing.
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Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. Either way, your subconscious mind will remember.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hypnosis can help with depression by guiding you into a relaxed, focused state where positive suggestions can reach the subconscious mind, addressing underlying causes and shifting negative thought patterns.
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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.
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Yes, hypnosis can help with quitting smoking by addressing the subconscious triggers and habits tied to smoking.
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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.
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If you’re in New York, Florida, or Connecticut, 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.
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Yes, hypnotherapy can support weight loss by helping with behavior changes, like improving eating habits and reducing emotional eating. However, it’s most effective when combined with other healthy lifestyle choices.
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At this time, sessions are online only through Zoom.
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No, I am not accepting insurance for hypnotherapy sessions at this time, but I am happy to submit claims on your behalf with the help of Mentaya so that you can be reimbursed for hypnosis New York sessions. People with out of network insurance benefits generally receive 60-80% reimbursement after meeting their deductible. Mentaya is a billing company that can help us figure out your out of network benefits and submit claims for hypnosis therapy New York sessions so that you don’t have to.
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$285 for a 60 minute session.
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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.
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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.
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For more information about Hypnosis Therapy and how it can help, read this article that I wrote. I offer hypnosis in both an individual and group format. Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with me to discuss how it works and answer any questions you may have about hypnotherapy and how it can help you. Click this link to schedule.