Is Hypnotherapy Right for You?

You’ve tried talking it through. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even practiced meditation or journaling. And still… something feels stuck. You know the pattern, the fear, the habit — but knowing about it doesn’t make it go away.

That’s where hypnotherapy can help.

"Therapist holding pen and notepad during a confidential hypnotherapy session in La Jolla, CA, with a patient in the background."

What Is Hypnotherapy, Really?

Hypnotherapy is a safe, evidence-informed method of working with the subconscious mind — the part of you that holds onto old beliefs, emotional blocks, and survival patterns long after they’ve stopped being useful.

Contrary to what stage shows might suggest, hypnotherapy isn’t about losing control or being “put under.” In a session, you’re aware, relaxed, and fully in charge. It’s more like a guided state of deep focus, where your inner world becomes clear and change becomes easier.

How Can Hypnotherapy Help?

If you’re dealing with any of the following, hypnotherapy may be a powerful option:

  • Anxiety, overthinking, or panic

  • Trauma or unresolved emotional pain

  • Habits you can’t break (like smoking or emotional eating)

  • Phobias or fears that don’t make sense logically

  • Low self-esteem or self-sabotaging patterns

  • Feeling blocked, stuck, or disconnected

Hypnotherapy helps by identifying the root cause beneath the surface — not just treating symptoms. It gently clears emotional residue, rewires automatic responses, and creates space for peace, clarity, and choice.

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Joseph Luranc

UCSD – Certified Hypnotherapist

Let us be your guide

Take the first step toward lasting change and emotional freedom. Let’s discover together what’s possible when your mind is truly free.