How Effective Are Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis is more than a stage trick or a movie cliché. It is a proven therapeutic tool with real results for anxiety, trauma, smoking cessation, and more. Research published in American Health Magazine compared the effectiveness of different methods of therapy and found a striking difference in recovery rates:

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• Psychoanalysis: 38% recovery after 600 sessions

• Behavior Therapy: 72% recovery after 22 sessions

• Hypnotherapy: 93% recovery after 6 sessions

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While every person responds differently, these numbers highlight how powerful hypnotherapy can be in creating lasting change.

What the Experts Say

• “The purpose of hypnosis is to help you understand and gain more control over your own behavior.” — Mayo Clinic, 2003

• “Hypnosis: A safe and potent pain reliever.” — Consumer Reports, 2005

• “Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking, according to the largest ever scientific study of ways of breaking the habit.” — New Scientist, 1992

• “Approved as a valid treatment by the American Medical Association in 1958, hypnotherapy has become increasingly accepted by the medical community.” — The Capital, April 2004

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Why It Works

Hypnosis helps you access the subconscious mind, where habits, beliefs, and automatic responses are stored. This is why it often succeeds where willpower, medication, or talk therapy alone may not. By working directly with the subconscious, hypnotherapy allows you to:

• Release past traumatic events and painful memories

• Reprogram negative beliefs that fuel self-sabotage

• Reduce fear, anxiety, and stress responses

• Build new, healthier patterns that last

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Your Next Step

Hypnotherapy is safe, natural, and focused on real change. Whether you are trying to quit smoking, manage stress, or heal from trauma, you don’t have to keep repeating old cycles. At Fishel Hypnotherapy in Oklahoma City, I specialize in evidence-based hypnosis and coaching designed to help you feel present, resilient, and back in control of your life.

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Book your free consultation today and take the first step toward the change you deserve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How effective is hypnotherapy compared to other therapies?
Hypnotherapy has been shown to be highly effective, often producing lasting results in fewer sessions compared to behavior therapy or psychoanalysis.

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Does hypnotherapy work for quitting smoking?
Yes. Many studies, including those referenced by the American Health Magazine, show hypnotherapy as one of the most effective methods for smoking cessation, often with long-term success.

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Can anyone be hypnotized?
Most people can be hypnotized, as hypnosis is simply a natural state of focused attention and relaxation. The depth of the trance can vary, but nearly everyone is able to benefit from hypnotherapy.