Myth: Hypnosis is mind control

Truth: Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility.  In hypnosis. you always remain in control and can reject any suggestions you don't want to follow.

Myth: Hypnosis can make you do things against your will

Truth: Hypnosis cannot make you do anything against your will. You are always in control. I tell my clients to think about it like they are driving and I'm in the passenger seat giving them suggestions to reach their destination.

Myth: Only weak-minded people can be hypnotized

Truth: Anyone can be hypnotized,  regardless of their intelligence or strength of mind.

Myth: Hypnosis is dangerous

Truth: Hypnosis is a safe and natural state. We are in and out of hypnosis on a regular basis. Think about "highway hypnosis" -- when you get somewhere and don't remember the drive.

Myth: You'll lose control of your thoughts and actions while "under" hypnosis

Truth: You remain in control of your thoughts and actions while in hypnosis. You may experience a heightened sense of suggestibility, but you can reject any suggestions that don't align with your values or beliefs (and you won't "go under")

Myth: You'll reveal your deepest secrets while under hypnosis

Truth: You won't reveal your deepest secrets under hypnosis unless you choose to do so.

Myth: Hypnosis is only for entertainment purposes

Truth: Hypnosis has many therapeutic applications, such as helping people quit smoking, lose weight, manage stress, and overcome fears and phobias. It's not just for entertainment (and it won't make you bark like a dog or cluck like a chicken!)

Myth: Hypnosis is ineffective

Truth:  Hypnosis can be highly effective. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution,  but it can help many people achieve their goals and overcome challenges.