Efficacy of Hypnotherapy
To better understand the effectiveness of various therapy types, research conducted by Alfred A. Barrios, PhD, is worth considering. Findings from a study Barrios performed were revealed in an article titled “Hypnotherapy: A reappraisal,” which was published in the journal Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. His analysis showed the following recovery rates:
• Hypnotherapy. 93% recovery after 6 sessions
• Behavior Therapy. 72% recovery after 22 sessions
• Psychoanalysis. 38% recovery after 600 sessions
Although Barrios’ research on the efficacy of hypnotherapy was conducted many years ago, it is still relevant today. While the average recovery using hypnotherapy was 6 sessions for 93% recovery in Barrios’ study, we have found that most of our clients completely work through an entire issue in less time—usually within about 3–4 sessions. We have found that with at least 3 sessions we are able to access and resolve the root of an issue, which usually transforms clients in every facet of their lives. Of course, some issues require more sessions than others, and often clients are dealing with more than one issue and choose to continue working with us on other problems even after the issue that first brought them to our practice is resolved. In any case, you are welcome to schedule an appointment anytime you have a problem you would like to address.
Studies on the efficacy of hypnotherapy have consistently shown it to be effective in many applications…
Research on Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Research has shown that hypnosis is particularly beneficial in treating anxiety as well as the issues that people develop in response to their anxiety. These may include fears, such as of public speaking, flying, and test taking, as well as phobias to needles, animals, or other anxiety-provoking stimuli. Generally, people become fearful of the stimuli as well as their somatic reaction to it. Our method works by altering the way one views the fear, while calming a person’s reaction to that fear.
To read research related to hypnosis and integrative therapy for treating anxiety and related struggles, please visit the scholarly articles below:
Hypnosis & Anxiety (Sunnen, 2016)
Hypnosis in the Treatment of Phobias (McGuinness, 1984)
Rapid Treatment of Compulsion by Flooding with Hypnosis (Scrignar, 2011)
Self-hypnosis for anxiety associated with severe asthma (Anbar, 2003)
Research on Hypnosis for Confidence and Motivation
Research demonstrates that hypnotherapy can increase confidence and motivation in a variety of contexts, such as sports performance, public speaking, and the promotion of creativity. To read research related to these struggles and how hypnotherapy can help, please visit the scholarly articles below:
Hypnosis and creativity: The search for the missing link (Bowers, 1979)
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Our Certified Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapists are highly skilled, having received more than 500 hours of training from the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy, a well-regarded state-licensed school of Hypnotherapy based in Tampa, Florida. Our hypnotherapists are also members in good standing with the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists (IAIH), and they participate at least annually in continuing education classes sponsored by the organization.
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Please Note: Hypnotherapy is a co-operative partnership between client and the facilitator to create change in both the conscious and subconscious realms. Our hypnotherapists are Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, not Licensed Medical Doctors or Mental Health Professionals. As such, hypnotherapy services performed are non-therapeutic and not intended to take the place of professional counseling, medical or psychological care, and should not be used as a substitute for diagnosis or treatment of any condition. We do not work on pain or diagnosed mental or physical conditions without the referral from a licensed practitioner of the healing arts per Florida Statutes Section 485. If you are under the care of a medical professional for any condition for which you are seeking hypnosis support, please obtain a signed, written referral from your provider prior to engaging our Hypnotherapists and moving forward with related sessions. We look forward to helping you create powerful positive change!