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Leslie Bouché C.Ht
CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST
(805) 796-1616

What is Hypnosis?  |  What is Hypnotherapy?  |  Why Use Hypnotherapy?

what is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural state of consciousness that combines deep comfortable relaxation, heightened, focused, and directed attention, plus an active sensory imagination. During the state of hypnosis, the body and the mind are in a relaxed and natural state, while the subconscious mind is very open and receptive to positive suggestions. This is where the full power of the mind can be accessed.

Everyone naturally experiences the state of hypnosis on a daily basis. When you slide into that "not really awake yet not asleep" stage before dropping off to sleep at night, or before fully awakening in the morning – that is a hypnotic state. When you become totally absorbed in watching a movie and lose all sense of time, or when you realize that you just drove the last ten miles on the freeway on "auto-pilot"- these are also types of hypnotic states of mind.
"Hypnosis is not mind control. It's a naturally occurring state of concentration. It's actually a means of enhancing your control over both your mind and your body."
~ Dr. David Spiegel, Assoc. Chair of Psychiatry

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Leslie is certified in the field of Hypnotherapy and upholds the high standards set forth by the American Hypnosis Association and the Hypnotherapists Union. Hypnotherapists are not licensed by the State of California as alternative healing arts practitioners. Some conditions may require a referral from your medical doctor or licensed psychotherapist. Hypnosis is meant to be a complement to, not a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
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