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. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. Robyn Monteleone — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    CANBERRA, ACT and Australia-wide., 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…

  5. 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…

  6. Erika Slater — Hypnotist · Verified

    Mashpee, MS, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  7. Orestis Vasilakis — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

    Professional hypnotist

  8. 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…

  9. 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…

  10. Timothy — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Schenectady, NY, United States

    I'm a hypnotist and the creator of AHypnotistNearMe! :) I'm glad you are here.

  11. 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…

  12. Amanda Golightly — Hypnotist · Verified

    Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    I help driven entrepreneurs and practitioners break free from self-sabotage by getting to the root of the unconscious beliefs and patterns that hold them back. Using hypnosis, NLP, and deep mindset w…

  13. 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…

  14. 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…

  15. 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", my ADHD-informed method might be what you're looking for. I also do the com…

  16. George Guarino — Hypnotist · Verified

    Albany, NY, United States

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

  17. 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 …

  18. 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 …

  19. Lawrence Bartley — Hypnotist

    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…

  20. Terry Wester — Mental Health Professional

    Amarillo, TX, United States

    I attended college for Art Education. After graduation I continued taking classes in math, science, nursing when finally a counselor suggested I finish something. (P.S., now I can only Spell calculus…

  21. 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.

  22. Stephen Whitehead — Hypnotist

    Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  23. 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…

  24. Rod Pickett — Hypnotist

    Michigan City, IN, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  25. Jennifer Thomas — Hypnotherapist

    Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand

    I proudly trained and qualified as a Hypnotist at the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, I am an RTT Hypnotherapist (Marisa Peer School). I help you gently let go of past pain, trauma, and limiting belief…

  26. 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, …

  27. Wesley Senn — Mental Health Professional

    Charleston, SC, United States

    Licensed Professional Counselor, NLP Coach, Hypnotherapist

  28. 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…

  29. 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…

  30. Molly Monahan — Hypnotist

    Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  31. Olga Willemsen — Hypnotherapist

    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…

  32. Jan B Ferguson — Hypnotist

    Spencer, TN, United States

    I am a Speaker, Published Author, and I hold certifications as a Professional Hypnotist, Hypnosis Instructor, an NLP Master Practitioner, an NLP Trainer, and a Master Life Coach. I served in law enfo…

  33. 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…

  34. 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.

  35. 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…

  36. Honey Lansdowne — Hypnotherapist

    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…

  37. 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…

  38. 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…

  39. Adam Jones — Hypnotist

    Olympia, WA, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  40. Emma Lawson — Hypnotherapist

    East Riding of Yorkshire, Goole, Hull, Beverley, Cottingham, Willerby, Brough, Howden, Doncaster, South Cave, North Cave, Elloughton, Ferriby, Gilberdyke, United Kingdom

    A specialist in Hypnotherapy and Outdoor Therapy.

  41. Stuart Hannis — Hypnotherapist

    Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Professional hypnotist

  42. Ralph Varcoe — Hypnotherapist

    London, London, United Kingdom

    I am a certified trainer of Hypnosis, NLP, NLP Coaching, and Time Line Therapy and have a busy practice using all techniques to drive lasting change. I operate what business people may consider a rea…

  43. Jeff Halfon — Hypnotist

    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…

  44. 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…

  45. Dawn Raymond — Coach using hypnosis

    Westminster, CO, United States

    I help clients break through mental blocks, manage stress, and create lasting behavior change using the practical power of clinical hypnosis, EFT and guided meditation. My approach skips the mystical…

  46. Edith Hignutt — Hypnotist

    MILLVILLE, New Jersey, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  47. Jobeth Bowers — Hypnotist

    Elkton, MD, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  48. Bruce Anderson — Coach using hypnosis

    Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

    I shifted to hypnosis after a long business career, so basic coaching in the business world is a given. I've been working with athletes as a Sports Hypnotist for the past three years and my website i…

  49. 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…

  50. 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…

  51. Mia Leijonstedt — Coach using hypnosis

    Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    I guide people to change the patterns that shape how they think, feel and respond, so they can meet life’s challenges with greater confidence, clarity and choice. I pay close attention to the languag…

  52. Shihying Yang — Hypnotist

    Andover, MA, United States

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

  53. John F Slavin — Hypnotist

    London, Ontario, Canada, Canada

    Hypnotize in a friendly atmosphere. Certified wtih Mike Mandel Academy, London Laser, Internation Hypnosis Association. Willing to work wherever is most comfortable for the client. Have worked with s…

  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. Kristin Magdalene — Hypnotherapist

    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…

  56. 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.

  57. 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…

  58. Marie Mitchell — Hypnotherapist

    Waterford, ON, Canada

    Marie works with clients to help them be the best they can be — bringing warmth and intuition to every session. She also runs Bench the Stress, a program for sports parents, helping them manage sidel…

  59. Tana Plewes — Hypnotist

    West Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Tana Plewes is a leadership strategist, coach, educator, and certified hypnotist with a lifelong fascination for human potential and consciousness. Drawing on mindfulness, meditation, neuroscience, y…

  60. Johnathan Mark Smith — Hypnotherapist

    Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach Beyond willpower. Beyond traditional therapy. When "trying harder" isn't enough to beat anxiety, phobias, addiction, or procrastination, I help you br…

  61. Faye Nulman — Hypnotist

    Simpsonville, SC, United States

    Faye Nulman of Akneaded Escape helps women move through emotional blocks, trauma, and unconscious patterns that keep them stuck. Blending deep emotional work, intuitive insight, and nervous system he…

  62. 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…

  63. Emily Konstan — Hypnotist

    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…

  64. 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…

  65. James Dinovo — Coach using hypnosis

    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  66. Christian Titeca — Hypnotherapist

    Rojales, Alicante, Spain

    Christian J. Titeca is a certified hypnotherapist and awareness mentor with decades of experience guiding people toward lasting inner change. Based in Spain, he works entirely online with English and…

  67. 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.…

  68. 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…

  69. Levi Nealis — Hypnotherapist

    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 …

  70. Tina Worthey — Therapist who uses hypnosis

    Everett, WA, United States

    My work empowers people to live the best version of themselves by integrating subconscious change, awareness practices, and spiritual insight to help clients reconnect with themselves, shift internal…

  71. 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…

  72. Bradley Kapture — Hypnotherapist

    Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    I use a system I've developed called Neuro-Behavioral Rebooting™. I’m a certified Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, yoga author and expert in breath regulation and meditation—but more importan…

  73. Margaret Downes — Hypnotherapist

    Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

    MD Hypno Solutions offers compassionate, results-focused hypnotherapy for Trauma/PTSD, anxiety, stress, stop smoking, Weight management, and Virtual Gastric Band/GLP-1 Support. Using a content-free a…

  74. Shawn Gadow — Hypnotist

    Rockford, IL, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  75. 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…

  76. 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…

  77. April Ihly — Hypnotherapist

    Forest Grove, OR, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  78. 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…

  79. 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…

  80. Dana Bagdasarian — Hypnotist

    Manhattan Beach, CA, United States

    I help individuals deepen their relationship with self because, in my opinion, this is what gives everyone the strongest foundation upon which to grow. Most unproductive symptoms usually boil down to…

  81. Michael D Milson — Hypnotherapist

    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…

  82. Mark A Morley - Newcastle Hypnotherapy — Hypnotherapist

    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…

  83. 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…

  84. Colleen Camick — Hypnotist

    Ajax, ON, Canada

    Professional hypnotist

  85. 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…

  86. 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…

  87. Carl Malone — Hypnotist

    Fort Collins, CO, United States

    My expertise lies in understanding how various internal and external influences shape our mind and body, and the soma to psychophysiological patterns that result. I utilize hypnosis to alter these pa…

  88. Chris Hoare — Hypnotherapist

    Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

    As a hypnotherapist I help people like yourself to let go of fear, phobias, chronic pain and unwanted habits in a gentle, yet powerful way. Having learned from some of the giants of the world of hypn…

  89. 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 …

  90. 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…

  91. Ryan Cvirik — Hypnotist

    Toronto, ON, Canada

    Professional hypnotist

  92. Joe Kidd — Hypnotist

    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…

  93. Lara Lenore — Hypnotist

    Athens, GA, United States

    I specialize in working with creatives: artists, writers, musicians, and makers of all kinds who feel blocked by fear, perfectionism, performance anxiety, or a loud inner critic. I have nearly a deca…

  94. 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…

  95. 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…

  96. James Collins — Coach using hypnosis

    morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom

    Professional hypnotist

  97. Larry Bryant — Hypnotist

    New Albany, Mississippi , United States

    Professional hypnotist

  98. Jamie Quinn — Hypnotherapist

    Auburn, California, United States

    I help women over 40 break free from people-pleasing, overthinking, and self-doubt so they can set healthy boundaries, trust themselves, and live with greater confidence and ease. Many of the women I…

  99. Ahdee shepherd — Hypnotherapist

    Anthem, Arizona, United States

    Are you carrying more than you should? Anxiety, stress, and self-doubt have a way of piling up — until it feels like there's no room left to breathe. I'm Ahdee Shepherd, a certified clinical hypnothe…

  100. Rene Van Wyk — Coach using hypnosis

    Floracliffe, Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

    Qualified Phd, psychology, university of Pretoria, South Africa I am an NLP master practitioner, coach and hypnotherapist (South African Institute of Hypnosis, and Mike Mandel Hypnotherapy). I am Ren…

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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