Does hypnosis work for snoring?

As far as I know, the answer is no.  I have never seen any data on the use of hypnosis for snoring.  As snoring can be related to several medical conditions, I would recommend finding a licensed medical doctor that can evaluate the situation. Some people who snore...

Can everyone be hypnotized?

The textbooks say no, but estimate that well over 95 percent of the population can be hypnotized in a therapeutic setting with someone they trust.  Because hypnosis is a state that requires focused attention, not everyone can be hypnotized.  The very young (under the...

I just read an article about “Sybil” (a famous case of multiple personality disorder or DID disorder) in the Standard Examiner that said that a hypnotist actually caused her multiple personalities. Please comment.

It is easy to misinterpret what the article said, but I believe that the article in the Standard Examiner implied that her psychiatrist caused or created the disorder by doing three things with his patient who was already fairly unstable and had suffered from major...

Does Insurance Cover Hypnotherapy?

Most insurance will not pay for hypnosis. I do not bill insurance. If your insurance covers hypnotherapy, I would be happy to give you the information you need to get reimbursement. If you have a flexible spending account or a health savings account, it might help pay...