Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnotherapy

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis by a trained hypnotherapist to help a
person to make positive changes in their life. The use of hypnosis allows the
hypnotherapist to bypass the critical areas of the conscious mind and access the
subconscious mind directly. All our learned behaviors and habits, either good or
bad, reside in the subconscious mind. Hypnosis speeds up the process of positive
change since the hypnotherapist is working directly with the subconscious mind.
Old unwanted negative associations and patterns of behavior can easily be
removed and replaced with positive beneficial ones.

What is the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind in which the subconscious mind opens up,
becoming very suggestible to new ideas. Hypnotherapy is the process of using
hypnosis by the trained hypnotherapist to help a person make positive, desired life
style changes.

What are the areas in which hypnotherapy is helpful?

Hypnotherapy can help you to make changes in practically any area of your
life. Any bad habits or unwanted behaviors can easily be changed into more
positive ones. Fears and phobias can be eliminated. You can easily stop smoking,
lose unwanted weight, improve your study habits or become more successful. It
is entirely up to you what issue you want to work on. You can always contact
Kevin to discuss your particular issue and find out if hypnotherapy will help you.

How do I know that I can be hypnotized?

If you are intelligent, able to focus and concentrate and want to be hypnotized,
then you can be. It's up to you.

How well does hypnotherapy work?

A comparison study:
Psychoanalysis: 38% recovery after 600 sessions
Behavior Therapy: 72% recovery after 22 sessions
Hypnotherapy: 93% recovery after 6 sessions
-American Health Magazine

"I intend to live forever. So far, so good."
Steven Wright

Does hypnotherapy work for everybody?

This depends entirely upon you. If you are serious and really want to work on
the issue and improve your life, then hypnotherapy will work wonders. If you
really don't want to give up that bad habit or change, and just are not being
entirely honest with yourself, then hypnotherapy will not be as effective for you.
You will just end up sabotaging yourself and remain where you are at. The
choice is yours - change and improve your life for the better or don't. It's up
to you!

Why use hypnosis when I have my "will power"?

"Will power" or desire alone is often not enough or sufficient to change a long
standing or deeply ingrained habit or behavior. All habits, learned behaviors,
patterns and attitudes reside within the domain of your subconscious mind.
"Will power," along with logic and reasoning resides within your conscious mind.
Your conscious mind consists of only about 20% of your total mind power. The
remaining 80% of your mind power is your subconscious mind. Which of the two
is stronger - the 20% conscious mind or the 80% subconscious mind? If the
negative behavior or bad habit is deeply rooted in your subconscious mind or you
have had it for many years, then your "will power" alone won't be strong enough
to change or eliminate it. "Will power" or sheer determination can help you to
accomplish your goal, but in some cases, your "will power" itself can be
detrimental. Your conscious mind can sabotage your "will power" so you won't be
able to change. There are many reasons (both conscious and subconscious) as to
why we behave the way we do. Most of us become "comfortable" in our position
in life. Any changes made can be scary - so sometimes the conscious mind will
sabotage you - to keep you where you are so you remain in your current comfort
zone. Hypnosis, when used by a trained hypnotherapist, can speak directly to the
subconscious mind where all the habits, learned behaviors and attitudes reside,
thus bypassing the conscious mind entirely. This is a very effective, quick, and
easy path to success.

Isn't traditional "talk therapy" just as effective?

This depends upon the nature of the issue you are working on. If the issue
is a behavior or habit you want to change, you will need to access the
subconscious mind to affect the necessary changes. All learned behaviors, habits,
attitudes and beliefs reside in the subconscious mind. "Talk therapy" accesses
your conscious mind, not your subconscious mind. You can make changes using
"talk therapy", but it takes a lot longer to do than using hypnotherapy.
Hypnotherapy access the subconscious mind directly.

Does hypnotherapy replace more traditional practices,
like seeing a doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist?

No. Hypnotherapy is used for behavior modification and life style
improvements - like stopping biting one's fingernails, losing weight or stopping
smoking. It may be an adjunct to traditional medical or psychological treatments,
but it is not meant to be a replacement. If you think that hypnotherapy might help
you, contact Kevin to see if you will benefit.

What if I am on medication? Can I still use
hypnosis and hypnotherapy?

Absolutely. Hypnotherapy and hypnosis can help many areas, including pain
control, insomnia, losing weight and stopping smoking, to name a few. Depending
on the nature of the problem and the reasons why you are taking the medication,
you may be able to reduce your need for medication. You can contact Kevin to
discuss this and find out if you will benefit by hypnosis.

Why don't more people use hypnosis or get hypnotherapy sessions?

Up until recently, most of the general public has been in the dark concerning
hypnosis and the benefits of hypnotherapy. There are a lot of misconceptions in
circulation about hypnosis - what it is or isn't. Many people just are not aware
that hypnotherapy is available to help them overcome their issues. The
majority of people who learn about the benefits of hypnotherapy are eager to try
it. Why continue to suffer from an issue when you can change it? When you
have a cavity, you go to the dentist. It's a matter of educating people about
hypnotherapy and its benefits.

I practice meditation and do yoga. Is this the same thing?

No. Yoga and meditation are a form of hypnosis since you are focusing your
mind and energies. People use these to be able to focus, concentrate better and
relax. Hypnotherapy, on the other hand, is goal-orientated. The state of
hypnosis is induced by the hypnotherapist to work on a specific issue to make a
particular change in your life. You are taken into the hypnotic state, then taken
completely out of hypnosis. Yoga and meditation also take you into the hypnotic
state, but the purpose of each discipline is different.

Is there a difference between self-hypnosis,
"guided imagery," and "creative visualization"?

No, not really. Some people have a lot of misconceptions about the word
"hypnosis" and feel more comfortable calling it "guided imagery" or "creative
visualization." Guided imagery and creative visualization both utilize imagery or
visualizations in the person's mind while they are in hypnosis. Self-hypnosis is the
process by which one takes himself into the hypnotic state and doesn't necessarily
need to visualize anything. They all are forms of hypnosis and basically are the
same thing.

Can't I do this myself? Why do I need to see a
hypnotherapist or have sessions?

No. You are in your current state because you have created it for yourself.
Most of us would fix ourselves if we knew how. If your car or computer is
broken, do most people try to fix it themselves if they have no working knowledge
about cars or computers? You would only make things worse if you tried to take it
apart. You need to go to someone who knows what they are doing to get the
problem fixed. Most of us may be aware we have an issue in our lives we want to
change, but we aren't born with the knowledge how to fix it. You need to see a
"specialist" - a trained hypnotherapist who can help you overcome your specific
issue.

How many sessions will it take and how much will it cost?

This depends entirely upon the nature of the issue, how long you have had it
and how serious you are in working on it. The number of sessions it will take can
not be determined until the initial consultation and you are put into hypnosis. It
can vary anywhere from 1 session in average to 12 sessions to change that
particular issue. Sometimes people are so happy with the results they have
achieved, that they continue with hypnotherapy and work on other issues. Kevin
is happy to answer any further questions and to discuss the fees.

How soon will I see the results?

Depending on the issue you are working on and how deeply rooted it is, the
results may be immediate after the first session or it may take several sessions for
you to start to see the results you desire.

What if I can't take time off work to come in for sessions?
I am very busy.

Are you too busy to work on yourself? Do you value yourself so little? If you
are unable to come in for private hypnotherapy sessions, then Kevin is available
for hypnotherapy sessions via the telephone. You also can take advantage of the
Total Power Programming™ Hypnosis CDs you can listen to at home. It's all
up to you!

My friends and co-workers say hypnotherapy is bad for you and a
waste of time and money, beside it "doesn't work." Is this true?

Your friends and co-workers may mean well, but they are wrong! Skeptics are
only expert in their limited frame of knowledge. Sometimes others subconsciously
want to hold you back and keep you where you are in life. If you move forward
and become successful, it may upset the current status quo - so they sabotage
your efforts to change. Hypnotherapy works! What does it matter if they don't
believe in hypnosis? It's you and your life that is important!

What if I live too far away to be able to come in for sessions?

That's no problem. Kevin is available for hypnotherapy sessions via the
telephone. Kevin has hypnotherapy clients all over the world. You can also take
advantage of Kevin's Total Power Programming™ Hypnosis CDs if you
cannot come in for hypnotherapy sessions.

How can I locate a good hypnotherapist near me?

Kevin is available for private hypnotherapy sessions if you live in the
Los Angeles area. If you live outside that area and it is too far to travel to
Kevin's hypnotherapy clinic, Kevin is available for telephone hypnotherapy
sessions. You can also purchase any or all of Kevin's Total Power
Programming™ Hypnosis CDs.

Will the Total Power Programming™ CDs work for me?

Most definitely! Whether you want to stop smoking, lose weight, achieve
success, feel more relaxed or work on any other type of issue, Kevin has a
hypnosis CD that will suit your needs. Go to the hypnosis CDs page on Kevin's
web site to check out the various titles available. These are full hypnotherapy
sessions on each CD and contain full instruction on how to gain the maximum
benefit.

Where do I learn more about hypnotherapy?

Kevin has a wealth of books and study materials available about
hypnotherapy. Feel free to contact Kevin to discuss your needs.

Do I have to attend school to become a hypnotherapist?

Yes. In order to become a trained hypnotherapist you need to attend an
accredited school of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Contact Kevin who can refer
you to an accredited school where you can get the training you need.

How can I locate a good hypnotherapy school
or program near me?

Contact Kevin as he will be able to refer you to an accredited hypnotherapy
school near you.