Hypnotherapy
A focused, guided form of therapy that helps you change patterns from the inside out.
Hypnotherapy is not a stage act
Hypnotherapy is a legitimate, evidence-informed therapy that uses focused relaxation and guided attention to help you make changes that are hard to reach through willpower alone. You stay aware and in control the whole time, it simply helps your mind become more open to positive change.
At North Jersey Health & Wellness, hypnotherapy is provided by trained clinicians as part of a broader plan, so it works with the rest of your care, not in isolation.
What hypnotherapy can help with
Hypnotherapy is a useful tool for a range of goals, including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Quitting smoking and breaking habits
- Sleep difficulties
- Managing chronic pain
- Phobias and specific fears
- Building confidence and motivation
- Managing stress-related physical symptoms
- Supporting other therapy and treatment
Hypnotherapy works best as part of a plan, and we help you decide where it fits alongside therapy or medication.
What to expect from hypnotherapy
Sessions are calm, structured, and collaborative:
- You and your clinician set a clear goal for the work
- You are guided into a relaxed, focused state, fully aware the whole time
- Your clinician offers suggestions aligned with your goal
- You remain in control and can stop at any point
- Most people find it deeply relaxing, and effects build over sessions
Hypnotherapy at North Jersey Health & Wellness
We keep it clinical, goal-focused, and connected to your other care:
- A conversation to clarify your goal and whether hypnotherapy fits
- Sessions with a trained clinician
- Coordination with your therapy or smoking cessation plan
- Support for underlying anxiety or stress
- A realistic sense of what to expect, with no overpromising
Hypnotherapy is one tool in your plan here, coordinated with your other care so it reinforces the bigger goal.
What getting started looks like
- Reach out. Call or book online. We will get you scheduled, often quickly.
- Meet with a provider. A thorough, unhurried evaluation with no judgment.
- Get a personalized plan. Treatment matched to you, and adjusted as you go.
- Feel supported. We check in and change course as needed until you are doing better.
Hypnotherapy across North Jersey
We offer hypnotherapy in person at our New Jersey locations and, when appropriate, by secure telehealth:
Not sure which office is closest, or whether telehealth is right for you? Call us at (201) 588-3491 and we will help you figure it out.
Why patients choose NJHW for hypnotherapy
- Led by Dr. Derek Berberian, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and neurology
- A team that keeps your medication and therapy on the same page
- Four New Jersey offices, plus virtual visits and house calls
- Most major insurance accepted, with help checking your coverage
- Treatment built around you, adjusted as your needs change
Hypnotherapy: common questions
What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a therapy that uses focused relaxation and guided attention to help you make changes that are hard to reach through willpower alone. You stay aware and in control throughout. It is used for anxiety, habits, smoking cessation, sleep, and more.
Will I be unconscious or lose control during hypnotherapy?
No. This is a common myth. During hypnotherapy you are fully aware, in control, and can stop at any time. It is more like deep, focused relaxation than the sleep or mind control shown in movies.
What can hypnotherapy help with?
Hypnotherapy can help with anxiety and stress, quitting smoking, breaking habits, sleep problems, chronic pain, phobias, and building confidence. It works best as part of a broader treatment plan.
Does hypnotherapy actually work?
For many people and goals, yes. Research supports hypnotherapy for issues like anxiety, pain, and smoking cessation, especially when paired with other treatment. Results build over sessions and vary by person.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes, when provided by a trained clinician. You stay aware and in control, and your clinician tailors the work to your goals. It is a gentle, collaborative process.
Does insurance cover hypnotherapy?
Coverage varies by plan. North Jersey Health & Wellness accepts most major plans and will help you understand what is covered. Call (201) 588-3491 with questions.
Change that starts from within
If willpower alone has not gotten you there, hypnotherapy may help. Reach out, and we will take it from there.