Frequently Asked Questions

• You feel a constant emotional "heaviness."You carry a weight in your chest or stomach that doesn't go away, even when things are going well. You feel drained, not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally.
• You are holding a secret you can never tell.You have a memory, habit, or trauma that you are too ashamed or afraid to say out loud. You want to heal it, but the thought of discussing it stops you from seeking help.
• You are stuck in a loop.You find yourself repeating the same negative behaviors or falling into the same emotional pits, despite promising yourself that "this time will be different."
• Your logic doesn't match your feelings.Intellectually, you know you should be fine. You understand your problem logically, but you can't seem to "think" your way out of the emotional reaction.
• You are tired of "Talking about it."You have tried therapy or venting to friends, but re-telling the story just makes you feel worse. You don't want to analyze the wreckage anymore; you just want to clear it away.

Q: Will I lose control of my mind? A: No. This is the most common misconception derived from stage shows. Clinical hypnosis is a state of hyper-focus, not unconsciousness. You remain the pilot of the plane; I am simply the navigator giving you coordinates. You can open your eyes, speak, or end the session at any moment if you choose.

Q: Can you make me do something against my will? A: It is neurologically impossible to force a subject to violate their own moral code or survival instincts while in hypnosis. If I gave you a suggestion that you disagreed with, your "Critical Faculty" (the guard at the door of your mind) would immediately reject it and snap you out of the state.

Q: What if I can't be hypnotized? A: If you can fall asleep at night, or get lost in a good movie, you can be hypnotized. Hypnosis is a natural biological state, not a magical one. Note: Paradoxically, skeptics and analytical thinkers often make the best subjects because they have high powers of concentration. If you did the "Lemon Test" on the homepage and salivated, you are already physically responsive.

Q: Will I "get stuck" in hypnosis? A: No. You cannot get stuck in hypnosis any more than you can get stuck in a daydream. If the audio stopped or I stopped talking, you would simply drift into a natural sleep and wake up refreshed, or you would get bored and open your eyes immediately.

Q: Is "Emotional Detox" just talk therapy? A: No. Talk therapy engages the conscious mind (the part that analyzes). Emotional Detox targets the subconscious (the part that feels and reacts). We don't spend hours discussing the "story" of your trauma; we go directly to the blockage and use specific protocols to "unlock" and release it. It is less like a conversation and more like a procedure.

Q: Will I reveal secrets I don't want to share? A: No. Hypnosis is not a truth serum. You retain full control over what you say. You are aware of the environment and your speech the entire time.

Q: How many sessions do I need? A: Because we are working with the root cause rather than the symptoms, results are often faster than traditional therapy. However, like a medical prescription, the dosage depends on the severity of the obstruction. We will determine this during your initial consultation.