Frequently Asked Questions

Coaching and hypnosis sessions are goal-oriented and highly personal, so the extent of our work together will be based on your needs and responsiveness. For most clients seeking lasting change, a 5-session program  is optimal, and also includes self-hypnosis training and practice to support you throughout your life. For others, a shorter package (e.g., 3 sessions to stop smoking) or even a single phone appointment may be the best fit. We'll discuss your needs, goals, and budget during your free discovery call to see what you might expect.   

Recreational hypnosis or guided imagery can be done as one-off single appointments after the initial 90-minute session. These sessions are focused on goals of deep relaxation, entertainment, escape, or perspective shift.  Examples: Cosmic consciousness hypnosis, hypnotic inner journeys, hypnotic storytelling, ego-strengthening.

Basic 7th Path Self-Hypnosis instruction requires 5 sessions. 

I’m formally trained and certified as a consulting hypnotist with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), the oldest and largest hypnotism organization in the world. 

As defined by the NGH, consulting hypnotists help ordinary people with ordinary problems using individual hypnotic techniques. Put another way, consulting hypnotism is motivational coaching by means of hypnotism.

As a consulting hypnotist, I act as a teacher, a motivator, a coach and a guide whose goal is to assist you in resolving normal problems of living. I am not a psychologist or therapist. My work is non-therapeutic in nature, as hypnotists do not engage in the independent diagnosis and treatment of medical or mental disease. 

Since most authorities agree that all hypnosis is ultimately self-hypnosis, perhaps a better term for “hypnotist” would be “hypnotic guide.” My role is to guide you into the state called hypnosis and help bring forth your natural abilities to change the way you think, feel, or behave.  

Preferred setup:

• Zoom or Skype installed and working
• A camera that can be placed to provide a clear view of your face and upper body 
• A headset or earbuds 
• A relaxing place to sit with your head supported, such as a reclining office chair or a bed with pillows 

If you like, we'll have a test meeting before your first session to ensure you're comfortable and that everything's working properly.

Yes!  In fact, many coaching clients prefer the convenience, privacy, and cost savings of phone appointments And a single phone call may be all you need to get advice or clarify a goal. Phone coaching or mentoring sessions of 15, 30, and 60 minutes can be scheduled on the appointments page. 

Hypnosis sessions are best done by video--especially the first time. This allows me to monitor you while you're in trance and read body cues. But if you're truly camera shy, we can do some types of hypnosis by phone.  

I accept credit cards via Stripe--a secure, well-known payment processor that keeps your account details private.  Venmo, Zelle, personal checks, and offline forms of payment can be arranged upon request.   

I love young people and have grown children of my own, but limit my practice to adults over age 30.