How to Find a Hypnotist Near Me
In Indiana, it may be hard to find hypnotherapists near to you. Because of the popularity and of hypnosis, more and more people are looking to use hypnosis to help change bad habits, help with chronic pain and ease anxiety. Even for children, hypnotherapy is so effective and easy that parents are turning to it more and 
more in the face of a time when many children are medicated rather than helped.
Quit Smoking and Lose Weight
Many use hypnosis to quit smoking and lose weight. It’s well known that hypnosis is so effective for these two modalities that the success rate is high. But maybe you have questions about the hypnotist and the process that you want to ask some questions before deciding on a therapy. That’s where your local hypnotherapist comes in.
A local hypnotherapist is someone who is there well after your session. She does not move around city to city. She’s there to answer further questions and help you and your family members with future issues.
In Person or Online
Now, I know I said local but in this information age, local is more a state of mind than it is location. I am local to Milford, Indiana but I still help clients from other states and even other countries. I like to use Zoom.com to do long distance private sessions. On Zoom.com, I can see clients through their webcam and they can see me. We can even record the session if the client wishes. I can do phone sessions as well. Hypnosis works no matter the medium.
Are You Ready?
The first step is deciding you want hypnotherapy. If you have a bad habit such as biting your nails, pulling hair, cigarette smoking, anxiety or overeating, hypnosis can change your life. In a few sessions, you’ll be behaving differently. The hypnotist can form her suggestions around your issue and your Subconscious Mind will begin to make the changes you really desire.
Maybe it isn’t a habit you’d like to release. Maybe you have a fear or phobia that stands your way. Hypnosis can help you there too. For example, you may have a fear of public speaking but your new promotion requires you to make presentations. Hypnosis allows you to train your brain to find a new neuropathway to relaxation rather than Fight or Flight. You might be very afraid to fly but your sister is having a destination wedding and you have to catch a flight to Hawaii. No way are you going to miss that! Hypnosis and NLP can help you to reposition the fear response. In your brain the information to be afraid is stored in a certain spot but it can be changed to a spot where there is no fear.
Time to Google
All these and more are very good reasons to see a hypnotherapist. So, now you’re ready for hypnosis but how do you find a practitioner? One way is the obvious for the Smart Phone generation. You Google it! Yes, Google “How do I find a Hypnotherapist near me?” and you will be shown names in your area. When I Google this, I found my own Indiana Hypnosis Center on the Google map and listed below with a link to my website. There should be references for where you live. Or you can have Online Private Sessions with me, call me directly if you choose to do that. (574)658-4686
Search Professional Organizations
Another way to find a hypnotherapist is to visit the sites of professional organizations that hypnotists join. I’m a member of the American Hypnosis Association. You can search their website for a hypnotherapist by specialty, location or even by language. I’m listed there along with many others at your disposal. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis is another professional organization for hypnotists. You can search their database for a therapist for you. There is also the American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists. You will find their listing here. Each of these organizations requires strict educational requirements and internship hours. This is a good place to go to find someone with the training and experience you need.
What to Look Out For
There are places to stay away from when looking for a professional to help you. They are the same places that you would not search for a doctor. If you broke your leg you would not go to the classified ads to find a doctor to set your leg. No, you would go where you know there are standards and requirements for a healthcare professional. Do the same when looking for a hypnotherapist.
Word of Mouth
Maybe one of the best places to look for a hypnotherapist near you is to start asking around. Ask your friends and colleagues where they have had hypnotherapy. When someone has had a good experience they will recommend the hypnotist that helped them. And that’s the person you should find and talk to. It’s always wonderful to have one my clients recommend me and I do see many clients who are referred to me by doctors or former clients
And don’t overlook your doctor when looking for a hypnotherapist in your area. Your doctor may have a therapist they know and like to recommend because of the results they see. I take referrals from doctors so I know they are telling patients about me when other methods just aren’t working.
Bad Habits aren’t Forever
You can find a hypnotherapist to help you. Bad habits aren’t forever. Traumas can find relief and even children can make positive change with hypnosis. We’re there to help whether in person or online.
About the Author Angie J. Hernandez, C.Ht.
A graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, Angie J. Hernandez, C.Ht., has her private practice in Milford, Indiana. She is certified in hypnotherapy by the Hypnotherapist's Union Local 472. Angie is the author of "Weight Loss Epiphany: The Workbook", "Charlie's Cuddly Animals for Little Geniuses" and "Weight Loss Hypnosis: Lose Weight with Hypnosis Scripts & Recordings". You can find out more about Angie and how to schedule private sessions by calling (574) 658-4686.
