Hypnotherapy for Anxiety & Stress

Hypnotherapy can help calm anxiety and stress by teaching your mind to relax and respond differently to worry. Research suggests it works best as a complement to other care, and many people notice a change within a handful of sessions. Browse certified practitioners below who work with anxiety and stress, in person or online.

  1. Thomas Ockens — Hypnotist · Verified

    Bukit Ledang, KL, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    I have three decades of real-life experience with the real-life issues of trailing spouses, vulgo: "expat wives"; almost all of my adult life has been spent abroad, as an expat myself. Whether in Dub…

  2. Omon Noren — Other · Verified

    Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden

    ✨ I help women on verging on burnout finding better cooping strategies. ✨ Going from burnout to enjoying life once again. ✨ By Hypnosis and NLP and still working as a deacon in Sweden. All this means…

  3. Erika Slater — Hypnotist · Verified

    Mashpee, MS, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  4. Jennifer Sexton — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Lancaster County, PA, United States

    My journey through pain and loss led me to master the art of transformation. Now I am a guide on your path towards empowerment, as you learn to elevate your life through hypnosis, energy work, and ot…

  5. Robyn Monteleone — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    CANBERRA, ACT working Australia wide and internationally., Australia

    Hi, I'm Robyn. I'm a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I specialise in helping people who are composed on the outside and stressed, overwhelmed and overthinking on the inside to find more peac…

  6. Mike Bowler — Hypnotist · Verified

    Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Certified Consulting Hypnotist and NLP practitioner, for almost 10 years. I work at the intersection of neuroscience and practical change, helping people shift anxiety, avoidance, and confidence bloc…

  7. Timothy September — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Schenectady, NY, United States

    I'm a hypnotist and the creator of AHypnotistNearMe! :) I'm glad you are here. A Hypnotist Near Me was built to help clients find practitioners and to help practitioners get found; whether it's with …

  8. Mikhail Belinson — Hypnotist · Verified

    Skanderborg, Denmark, Denmark

    I am a certified hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner based in Alken, Denmark, working with clients in English, Danish, Ukrainian, and Russian — both online and in person.* *My background is unusual. …

  9. Orestis Vasilakis — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

    Professional hypnotist

  10. Stef Fournier — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Victoria, BC, Canada

    I'm based on Vancouver Island, Canada and I work with clients both in person & online. While I work with people on almost any topic, I love working on anything personal development related such as st…

  11. Mihai Sarbu — Hypnotist · Verified

    Val-des-Monts, QC, Canada

    I was trained by world-renowned hypnotist, therapist, and teacher Mike Mandel, and I bring a results-driven approach to every session. I can help you relieve anxiety and negative emotions, overcome p…

  12. Bart Rosenbaum — Hypnotist · Verified

    Montreal, QC, Canada

    Greetings, I am Bart, a professional hypnotist, unconscious coach, NLP practitioner, and Breathwork specialist. The human mind has long fascinated me. My journey began twelve years ago when I first s…

  13. Ryan Hicks — Hypnotist · Verified

    Calera , Al, United States

    I help people create lasting change from the inside out! ​ ​As someone who struggled with anxiety, stress, and constant worry, I made the decision that I was no longer willing to suffer. I have dedic…

  14. Alina Nikishina — Hypnotist · Verified

    Vancouver, WA, United States

    Going through a challenging or transitional time? I specialize in gentle, effective processes that help you dissolve difficult emotions, transform recurring negative thoughts, and build healthier hab…

  15. Sarah Wallbank — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    Sarah is a passionate communicator and educator who empowers her clients to transcend personal limitations and unlock their full potential. Drawing from a diver range of expertise, Sarah combines hea…

  16. Amanda Golightly — Hypnotist · Verified

    Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    Many of the women in business I work with don't have a knowledge problem. They know what they should be doing to grow their business. Yet they still find themselves overthinking, procrastinating, sec…

  17. George Guarino — Hypnotist · Verified

    Albany, NY, United States

    20+ years of helping individuals resolve problems with Clinical Hypnosis.

  18. Terance Schmidt — Hypnotist · Verified

    Athens, GA, United States

    If you're looking to improve your productivity, or break past "I know what I need to do, I just can't get myself to do it", that's my favorite stuff in the world to help people with, mainly because I…

  19. Claire Cohen — Hypnotist · Verified

    New Paltz, NY, United States

    Do you know what hypnosis really is, or the extent of what it can do for you? It's my job to show you just what your own mind is capable of! I'm best at exploring the mind-body connection and parts w…

  20. Levi Nealis — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Athabasca, AB, Canada

    You have it all — the house, the relationship, the career that got you this far. But it's not working for you anymore. Scrolling job boards at midnight, mapping cities for a fresh start — you're not …

  21. Christina Drakopoulou — Hypnotherapist

    Ilisia, Athens, Greece

    I'm a Hypnotherapist and Subconscious Change Expert based in Athens, working both in person and online. My work happens where real, lasting change begins — the subconscious mind — helping people let …

  22. Emily Konstan — Hypnotist · Verified

    Worcester, MA, United States

    I am a Licensed Acupuncturist of 20 years, Certified Somatic Movement Teacher, and Certified Hypnotist. I am passionate about helping people let go of chronic pain and find radiant health, experience…

  23. Matt Sherman — Coach using hypnosis

    Koganei, Tokyo, Japan

    I’m a personality type coach and certified hypnotist in Tokyo. A lot of people know their personality type and still can’t change their behavior. I went through the same thing for years. So I got cer…

  24. Stephen Whitehead — Hypnotist

    Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  25. Steven Shepard — Hypnotist

    Woodland Park, CO, United States

    Steve Shepard is an Artist/Technician, a MMHA graduate, an Art Therapy instructor and pain management hypnotist.

  26. Nigel Edwards — Hypnotherapist

    Welwyn, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    As a Professional hypnotist, I help people break free from anxiety, fears, unwanted habits and limiting beliefs so they can live with greater confidence, calm and freedom. Using a combination of hypn…

  27. Rod Pickett — Hypnotist

    Michigan City, IN, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  28. Lena Griffith Kuznicki — Hypnotist

    Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  29. Christopher Carr — Hypnotherapist

    Chiefland, Fl, United States

    When I started this journey I felt stuck and burnt out like I didn’t know where I was going and telling myself "If only I knew where I wanted to go I'd already be there". I started reading books, tak…

  30. Lee Smith — Hypnotherapist

    Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, UK, United Kingdom

    I’m a Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy, NLP and Timeline therapy, I use a unique blend of advanced techniques to help you take down barriers in your life. If there’s a limiting belief, anxiety, ph…

  31. Shihying Yang — Hypnotist · Verified

    Andover, MA, United States

    Hypnotist with over 20 years of experience as a software engineer, helping busy professionals achieve life and work balance.

  32. Molly Monahan — Hypnotist

    Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  33. Michael D Milson — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Redford, MI, United States

    Maybe you already know what you want to change. You want to feel more confident, quit smoking, lose weight, speak up, perform better, or stop an old pattern from showing up at the worst time. The fru…

  34. Lara Cox — Hypnotherapist

    Welwyn Garden, Herts, United Kingdom

    I'm a hypnotherapist with over a 100 five star google and client testimonials from clients who I've helped for a range of issues: such as smoking cessation, phobia, public speaking and performance. D…

  35. Wesley Senn — Mental Health Professional

    Charleston, SC, United States

    Outwardly things look fine — the job, the relationships, the image of having it together. Inwardly, you're white-knuckling through anger outbursts, replaying arguments hours later, or watching anxiet…

  36. Aoife Gaffney — Hypnotherapist

    Kildare, Kildare, Ireland

    Aoife Gaffney is a certified hypnotherapist, Certified Money Coach, adult educator, and former financial adviser with over 25 years' experience helping people navigate change, build confidence, and c…

  37. Jill Lien — Life Coach

    Glasgow, KY, United States

    I'm Jill Lien, a Board Certified Hypnotist with 35 years of helping people through life's hardest moments. I work with individuals, families, and teenagers — drawing on clinical hypnosis, neuroscienc…

  38. Lawrence Bartley — Hypnotist · Verified

    Limerick, Ireland, International, Ireland

    For years I was stuck in therapy. Talking about my anxiety and never getting better despite my therapist insisting I was improving (although after five years and still feeling sickening anxiety roili…

  39. Honey Lansdowne — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    I offer short term powerful hypnotherapy for deep rooted issues, which is time and cost effective. You may believe that issues and feelings that you’ve lived with for a long time will take a long tim…

  40. Susan MacGregor — Hypnotist

    Cobourg, ON, Canada

    Welcome, I'm Susan, a Certified Hypnotist, NLP Practitioner and Reiki Master Practitioner. My passion is helping people create meaningful, lasting change by supporting the mind, body, and spirit as a…

  41. Kris Kjastad — Hypnotherapist

    Oslo, Norway, Norway

    Kris is a certified hypnotherapist recognized for his exceptional ability to guide clients into deep, effective trance states that create rapid and lasting change. With a global client base across th…

  42. Stuart Hannis — Hypnotherapist

    Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Professional hypnotist

  43. Mikal Haney — Hypnotist

    BAINBRIDGE, GA, United States

    Results-driven behavioral therapist combining clinical hypnotherapy with graphology (handwriting analysis). Subconscious insights meet structured therapeutic interventions to accelerate personal brea…

  44. Danielle Nash — Hypnotist

    Carrollton, GA, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  45. Geoffrey Horbus — Hypnotist

    Wichita , Kansas , United States

    Using dream interpretion, face reading, graphology, and hypnosis we can discover your very next step on your life's path. We can also find out and overcome the blocks that could be holding you back f…

  46. Karen Haynes — Hypnotherapist

    Luton, Bedfordshire and Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    I’m a hypnotherapist, Master practitioner in NLP and Time Line Therapy, and Advanced EFT practitioner. I specialise in all forms of Anxiety issues, including, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD and pa…

  47. Joe Kidd — Hypnotist · Verified

    Dayton, OH, United States

    Whether you’re preparing for a big presentation, competing in sports, or looking to quiet a busy mind, hypnosis can help you unlock your full potential. I combine professional hypnosis with practical…

  48. Jeff Halfon — Hypnotist · Verified

    Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain

    Based in Torremolinos, Spain, I provide high-impact individual emotional detox and group Past Life Regression Sessions. My approach is strictly analytical, treating the mind as a complex system to "d…

  49. Jobeth Bowers — Hypnotist

    Elkton, MD, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  50. Nikki Hoare — Hypnotherapist

    Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

    I help women take back control of their weight, ease menopause symptoms, and move past phobias holding them back, using hypnotherapy alongside practical, natural techniques. Weight Loss I help client…

  51. Bruce Anderson — Hypnotist

    Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

    I shifted to hypnosis after a long business career, so basic coaching in the business world is a given. If I describe what I seem to specialize in, I'd say Athletes and peak performance, Insomnia and…

  52. Jane Gober — Hypnotist · Verified

    Phoenixville, PA, United States

    Are you a working mom who feels like you're constantly juggling everyone else's needs while putting your own last? Do you struggle with stress, overwhelm, self-doubt, or the feeling that no matter ho…

  53. Deborah Simpson — Therapist who uses hypnosis

    Scunthorpe, Humberside, United Kingdom

    Imagine a life free of pain (physical, psychological or emotional), PTSD, fear, phobia, anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, allergies, insomnia and poor lifestyle choices including weight managem…

  54. Samantha Timbers — Hypnotist

    Newmarket, ON, Canada

    I am a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist, Professor, Author and Trainer who works with groups and individuals to instill change.

  55. Marc Cooper — Hypnotist · Verified

    Los Angeles , CA, United States

    I am a certified hypnotherapist based in Los Angeles, working with clients worldwide. My approach is content-free, private, and focused on change without requiring you to explain, relive, or emotiona…

  56. Jonathan Berens — Hypnotist

    Campbellsville, KY, United States

    PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS Certified Hypnotist, Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy NLP-Trained Coach Licensed Massage Therapist (13+ years clinical experience) John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Certified Tri…

  57. Afonso Novais — Hypnotist

    Hockessin, DE, United States

    I am a Mental Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Hypnotist dedicated to helping people create meaningful and lasting change. My work is centered on three powerful pillars: Mind. Performance. Success. I bel…

  58. Sari Galapo — Hypnotherapist

    Geneva, Switzerland, Switzerland

    For over 20 years I have guided hundreds of clients towards mental, physical and emotional health. I believe that each person has rich and profound intelligence they can use to transform their lives.…

  59. Jeremy Clyne — Hypnotherapist

    Meridian , ID, United States

    I'm a certified hypnotherapist based in Meridian, Idaho, working with clients both online and in-person. My approach blends classical hypnosis, NLP, and quantum healing frameworks to help people move…

  60. Florian Hornig — Life Coach

    Beatenberg, Bern, Switzerland

    I’m Florian Hornig – coach, adventurer, and entrepreneur. For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of leadership, career, and personal growth — as an international headhunter, a career c…

  61. James Dinovo — Coach using hypnosis

    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  62. Carrie Sinclair — Coach using hypnosis

    Inverness , Highland , United Kingdom

    I have experience working with children and adults to manage a path through trying times. I have supported young people within educational settings in order to achieve academic success and wellbeing.…

  63. Michael Moore — Hypnotist

    Naples, FL, United States

    I help people use hypnosis, NLP, and related methods to access unconscious resources, overcome obstacles, and improve performance in business, athletics, and everyday life. I hold a Dartmouth College…

  64. Gisela Gomes — Hypnotist

    San Diego, CA, United States

    Dr. Gisela Gomes is a certified hypnotist, healthcare professional, and wellness educator who helps people unlock the power of their subconscious mind. With more than three decades in healthcare, inc…

  65. Hellen Buttigieg — Hypnotist

    Oakville, ON, Canada

    Hellen Buttigieg is a certified hypnotist, mindset coach, speaker, and former host of HGTV’s Neat. She specializes in hypnosis for overthinking, perfectionism, self-doubt, procrastination, stress, an…

  66. Tom Laessig — Hypnotist · Verified

    Montgomeryville, PA, United States

    For many people, change feels difficult because they focus on fighting old habits instead of building new patterns. Hypnosis works differently. I help clients overcome unwanted behaviors, reduce anxi…

  67. Benjamin Kertson — Hypnotist

    Canberra, ACT, Australia

    I am a hypnotist who helps individuals uncover and release the unconscious patterns that quietly shape the way they think, decide, and move through the world. Before becoming a hypnotist, I spent a f…

  68. Patrick Mazzella — Hypnotist

    Hillsboro area, Oregon, United States

    I began my practice with myself as a client, chronic insomnia since I was seven. After discovering self hypnosis, it was a matter of weeks before I could confidently say, with self hypnosis, I had tr…

  69. Rick Crici — Coach using hypnosis

    Saint Johns, Florida, United States

    Holding a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University, and several certifications as a Life Coach, NLP practitioner and Hypnotherapist, I help people feel better. While I specialize in Confidence…

  70. Jennifer Goldie — Hypnotherapist

    Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom

    What would you do if self-doubt stopped making your decisions for you? You're good at what you do. Your CV says so. Your colleagues think so. But there's a voice that follows you into every meeting, …

  71. Adam Jones — Hypnotist

    Olympia, WA, United States

    For 8 years, I've helped people prove to themselves that they're capable of more than they thought. Most people who come to hypnosis are stuck somewhere — a habit they can't shake, a fear that's been…

  72. Shawn Gadow — Hypnotist

    Rockford, IL, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  73. Liminal Shift Hypnotherapy — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Wollongong, NSW, Australia

    Joel Saaghy - Liminal Shift Hypnotherapy Clinical Hypnotherapy · Strategic Psychotherapy · Advanced Changework I work with people—people just like you—to navigate the liminal space: the threshold bet…

  74. Loretta Condruk — Hypnotherapist

    Christina Lake, BC, Canada

    Professional hypnotist

  75. Emily Hunt — Hypnotist

    Markham, ON, Canada

    Certified as a Master-Hypnotist by world-renowned hypnosis trainer Mike Mandel, Emily returns twice a year to the Architecture of Hypnosis event in Toronto to help the new students learn, while conti…

  76. Douglas Maiko — Hypnotist

    Pawtucket, RI, United States

    Most problems have a service guarantee . Over 30 years experience, have appeared on NBC news in regards to my weight loss program. Over 107,000 clients, treated. Free consultation available to see if…

  77. Saad Ash-shammari — Hypnotist

    Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Process Engineer & a practicing hypnotist since 2019, practicing life coaching and pain management support since 2021. My specialty is connecting hypnosis and deep physical and chemical body processe…

  78. Edith Hignutt — Hypnotist

    MILLVILLE, New Jersey, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  79. Rubina Motwani — Hypnotist · Verified

    South Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

    Hi, I'm Rubina Motwani, also known as The Hypnotic Gem Ruby, founder of Hypno Healings LLC. I am a Certified Professional Hypnotist, Subconscious Mind Coach, and Emotional Healer with a Master's degr…

  80. David Bowler — Hypnotherapist

    Victoria, BC, Canada

    45 years of experience in healthcare, 13 of which incorporated clinical hypnosis. Special interests in stress-related conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and nociplastic pain. Focused practic…

  81. Kristin Magdalene — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

    Kristin Magdalene is a certified hypnotist and subconscious change specialist working with leaders, founders, and high performers online — from anywhere in the world. With a background in therapeutic…

  82. Melinda Sayre — Hypnotist

    Coalville, Utah, United States

    I trained many years ago with a prominent Utah Clinical Hypnotherapist, Virgil Hayes and received my ACHE Clinical Hypnotherapy Certificate. My life took other directions and I did not go into busine…

  83. Ryan Cvirik — Hypnotist

    Toronto, ON, Canada

    Professional hypnotist

  84. Dave Hyldig — Hypnotherapist

    Victoria, BC, Canada

    MMHA and ICBCH certified insured and registered. Working with nervous system reset and chronic pain as well as various personal change like stop smoking stop vaping, habit change.

  85. Olga Willemsen — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

    Olga Willemsen, Ph.D. is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and transformational coach at New Empowered You, based in The Hague, Netherlands. She works with clients in person in The Hague and Wassen…

  86. Danielle J Duperret — Other

    SPRINGFIELD, MO, United States

    Certified hypnotist, natural health doctor/educator (ND/PhD), I am a lifelong student of human potential. With over 45 years of training and experience, I integrate hypnosis, guided imagery, EFT, Hol…

  87. Allan Hassoun — Hypnotist · Verified

    ORANGEVILLE, Ontario, Canada

    Allan Hassoun | Hypnotist & Mindset Coach Are you ready to break free from subconscious blocks and manifest the life you desire? I am Allan Hassoun, a professional hypnotist, mindset coach, and energ…

  88. Colleen Camick — Hypnotist

    Ajax, ON, Canada

    Professional hypnotist

  89. Kathryn Toohey — Hypnotherapist

    Douglas, Isle of Man, United Kingdom

    Kathryn is a Master Hypnotist and has been working as a hypnotherapist since 2019. Kathryn sees clients in person on the Isle of Man from her clinic, and internationally online. Having transformed he…

  90. Hayley May Flintoft — NLP Practitioner

    Lake Hawea, Otago, New Zealand

    I have had a lifelong curiosity about hypnosis and on finding my teachers 8 years ago it has changed my entire lifes direction. I finally feel like I am living my souls purpose with this work.

  91. Marcelina Hardy — Hypnotist · Verified

    Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Intuitive Clarity Hypnosis offers professional hypnosis sessions designed to help individuals gain insight, release limiting beliefs, and create meaningful change in their lives. Founded by certified…

  92. Mariette Dietz — Life Coach

    Hoofddorp, NH, Netherlands

    Ik werk met kinderen en jongeren vanaf 10 jaar en ook met hun ouders. Mijn specialiteit bij jongeren is faalangst en motivatie en het leren leren. Met hypnotherapie help ik bij allerlei problemen: fa…

  93. Marie Thouvenot — Coach using hypnosis

    West Bloomfield, MI, United States

    If your mind feels like it's always running, replaying conversations, anticipating problems, never quite settling, you know how exhausting that can be. You've probably tried to "just relax" or "stop …

  94. Mark A Morley - Newcastle Hypnotherapy — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Newcastle Hypnotherapy is an award-winning Hypnotherapy, NLP & Nutritional Therapy Practice rated No. 1 in the Newcastle upon Tyne area for 7 consecutive years with 100+ 5 Star Google reviews. We hav…

  95. Arlette Simons — Therapist who uses hypnosis

    Heerlen, Limburg , Netherlands

    I believe that people don’t need to become someone else - they simply need to reconnect with who they have always been. My approach is warm, compassionate and intuitive. I offer a safe space where pe…

  96. April Ihly — Hypnotherapist

    United States

    Professional hypnotist

  97. Annamarie Bowler — Hypnotherapist

    Victoria, BC, Canada

    I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, OldPain2Go® Practitioner, & EMDR therapist in Canada. As such, I see Canadians. My path to counselling was not linear. I studied linguistics, ta…

  98. Dana Bagdasarian — Hypnotist

    Manhattan Beach, CA, United States

    Something from your past is still bugging you. Your present needs some improving. Or you're worried about the future. Most of what brings people to me boils down to one of these three things — and I …

  99. Don Ray — Hypnotist

    Branford, FL, United States

    What would you do with the power to: **Stop smoking** **Lose weight** **Control pain and the unconscious functions of your body** **Totally transform unwanted habits and behaviors** ...and take your …

  100. Hilary Karakoc — Hypnotherapist

    Newtownabbey , Belfast , Co. Antrim, United Kingdom

    Hi, I’m Hilary. I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Therapeutic Life Coach with over 30 years of Nursing and Hospice experience. While I see clients in person here in Northern Ireland I also work with…

Frequently asked questions

Does hypnosis work for anxiety?

Research suggests hypnotherapy can reduce anxiety, especially when used alongside other support. A 2019 research review found a meaningful effect for many people. It is a helpful tool, not a cure.

How many sessions will I need for anxiety?

Ongoing anxiety is often worked on over about 6 to 12 sessions, while a single focused worry can take fewer. Your practitioner will suggest a plan after the first session.

Is hypnosis safe for anxiety?

Yes. Hypnosis has a strong safety record with a trained practitioner, and serious side effects are rare. If your anxiety is severe, work with a licensed mental-health professional as well.

Can I do anxiety hypnotherapy online?

Yes. Many practitioners offer sessions over video, so you can work with someone whether or not they are nearby.

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