What is Hypnotherapy?
You have probably heard of hypnosis and you may even be picturing a watch on a chain being swung back and forth in front of you. Let's clarify exactly what hypnotherapy is... Hypnotherapy (sometimes called hypnotic suggestion) is a form of therapy that utilizes hypnosis to help individuals achieve certain goals, overcome obstacles, or address various issues. During a hypnotherapy session, a trained therapist induces a state of deep relaxation, often called a trance, in which the individual becomes highly focused and receptive to suggestions.
In this relaxed state, the therapist can communicate directly with the subconscious mind to help the individual make positive changes in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These changes may include breaking unhealthy habits, reducing stress or anxiety, managing pain, improving self-confidence, enhancing performance, and addressing psychological issues such as phobias or trauma.
What You Can Expect...
First and foremost, know that hypnotherapy is safe, effective, and confidential. Kelly Voboril is a certified and empathetic hypnotherapist, and her primary aim is ensuring your comfort while addressing your issues.
Once we have completed the initial free consultation call, each of your sessions will take place in our Fernandina Beach office. Your initial session will be 2 hours; following that, sessions will be 1 to 2 hours as necessary to address your specific issue. During the session, Kelly will guide you through a series of calming techniques, inducing deep relaxation. By inducing deep relaxation, we create an environment where your mind can embark on a transformative journey. This tranquil state allows for the reshaping of old, negative beliefs, emotions, and behaviors, empowering you to embrace your fullest potential and overcome the challenges you are facing.
What You Might Like To Know About Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy continues to gain popularity as a complementary approach to traditional therapy and medical treatment. Many people are turning to hypnotherapy to address a wide range of issues, including stress management, anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, weight loss, and improving overall well-being. The growing interest in alternative and holistic approaches to health and wellness has contributed to the increased recognition and acceptance of hypnotherapy.
From the National Library of Medicine (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6357291/):
Hypnotherapy continues to gain popularity as a complementary approach to traditional therapy and medical treatment. Many people are turning to hypnotherapy to address a wide range of issues, including stress management, anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, weight loss, and improving overall well-being. The growing interest in alternative and holistic approaches to health and wellness has contributed to the increased recognition and acceptance of hypnotherapy.
Hypnotic states have been used for healing since humankind has existed, but because hypnosis can be misused for so-called entertainment and has been portrayed in the media as something mysterious and magical, supposedly out of the hypnotic subject’s control, it has been viewed with distrust and scepticism by many health professionals. However, recent advances in neuroscience have enabled us to begin to understand what might be happening when someone enters a hypnotic state, and evidence is building for the use of hypnosis as a useful tool to help patients and health professionals manage a variety of conditions, especially anxiety and pain.
From Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/hypnotherapy):
The American Psychological Association and American Medical Association have recognized hypnotherapy as a valid procedure since 1958, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recommended it as a treatment for chronic pain since 1995.
Hypnotherapy can have many applications as a part of treatment for anxiety, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, substance abuse including tobacco, sexual dysfunction, undesirable compulsive behaviors, mood disorders, and bad habits. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address learning disorders, communication issues, and relationship challenges.
From the Cleveland Clinic (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22676-hypnosis:)
Hypnosis, also called hypnotherapy, is a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration. It’s a type of mind-body medicine.
A trained and certified hypnotist or hypnotherapist guides you into this deep state of focus and relaxation with verbal cues, repetition and imagery. When you’re under hypnosis, this intense level of concentration and focus allows you to ignore ordinary distractions and be more open to guided suggestions to make changes to improve your health... Hypnotherapy may help treat any number of medical conditions in which psychological factors influence physical symptoms.
Common mental health uses include: stress and anxiety, especially before medical or dental procedures; panic attacks; and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD); phobias; behavior control issues, including giving up smoking, losing weight and enuresis (bedwetting).
Your Hypnotherapist: Kelly Voboril
Kelly Voboril is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist through the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy in Tampa, FL. This is an extensive 500-hour education in many styles and modalities of hypnosis and mental transformation.
She chose this path in hypnosis as an extension of her many years in bodywork, finding that so many of her clients held onto issues in the body that were really an extension of the emotions and the mind. She wished to find more powerful and transformative tools in
order to help clients find relief more fully from pain and negative patterns and found that
clinical hypnosis is an incredible path to accomplish this goal!
Hypnotherapy Reviews
Kelly is a HEALER ! She is very caring , empathetic, proactive & effective . Her methods , especially the deep breathing , was one of the most helpful therapies I've ever experienced.
Highly recommended!
~ John Hicks
Solutions for both mind & body! Worked with Kelly twice so far on two separate issues (back pain and diet motivation). In both cases I improved and walked away with tools to help stay on track. From Thai massage (amazing) to hypnosis (a serious impact for me) Kelly is a powerhouse of solutions!
~ Nathan Aaron
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All client testimonials are based on that client's experience. Results vary from person to person.
Hypnotherapy entails a collaborative effort between the client and the Hypnotherapist aimed at effecting change in both the conscious and subconscious mind. I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist; however, hypnotherapy does not serve as a substitute for the care provided by licensed Medical Doctors or Mental Health Care Professionals. For individuals seeking assistance with pain management or addressing diagnosed mental or physical conditions, compliance with Florida Statutes Section 485 necessitates a referral from a licensed practitioner. In cases where clients are currently under the care of a medical professional for any condition they wish to address through hypnosis, please obtain a signed, written referral from your provider prior to moving forward with any pain-related sessions. I look forward to helping you build a happier, healthier life!