Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy
What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a natural, state of “altered awareness and increased suggestibility.” It is a relaxed state of mind often induced during our everyday, life. Being engrossed in a movie, novel, or missing your freeway exit is a common form of hypnosis. You experience hypnosis each night before you fall asleep.
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is using hypnosis for vocational and avocational self-improvement. Ava Evans Certified Hypnotherapist, can with your permission through hypnosis, and using other modalities, change your negative programming, such as unwanted habits or fears, to desirable behaviors.
Will I lose Control in Hypnosis?
No one loses control under hypnosis, you are always in control and you cannot do anything in hypnosis you do not want to do. You are gently guided by your hypnotherapist into a deep comfortable level of relaxation and given beneficial suggestions that move you toward your goal.
Is Hypnosis safe?
Hypnosis is an effective safe intervention. You cannot get stuck in hypnosis, it is such a pleasant experience, most of my clients are disappointed when the session ends.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
Anyone with the ability to concentrate and average intelligence can be hypnotized by a certified hypnotherapist, if they want to be.
Is hypnotherapy useful for children?
Children respond exceptionally well to hypnotherapy. Some common uses are academic and athletic improvement, bedwetting (Enuresis), test anxiety and increased self esteem.
What areas of Los Angeles do you work?
I work in the Los Angeles, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Agoura, Pasadena, Glendale, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica areas.