HelloHypnosis-Portland OR area hypnotherapist Janine Offutt C.Ht

Hypnosis is a state of deeply focused concentration, relaxed and often dreamlike.

Many people are curious to know how it works and what it feels like.

Typically, a trained hypnotherapist helps a client ease into a pleasant and comfortable inner realm. Awareness of the outer world fades, as breathing slows. With eyes closed, the client often experiences heightened senses and imagery.
Throughout the trance, the hypnotherapist communicates with the unconscious mind, using positive suggestions, questions, images, ideas and metaphors.

By changing our self perception, we begin to alter our outward behavior.

       It's like preparing a garden bed and planting the seeds of change.

   Our unconscious minds are responsible for far more of our thoughts and actions than we might realize. When it comes right down to it, what we're not conscious of can have a greater influence on us than what we're aware of.
By altering our inner landscape, hypnosis can create a whole new perception of life. It allows old self-limiting habits and beliefs to fall away, and be replaced
with healthier, more affirming ones.

Hypnosis is safe and effective. It has been approved by the American Medical Association since the 1950's. Still, some people are suspicious of hypnosis,
and may fear losing self-control - an idea that's been played up for decades in stage and screen. In reality, we retain control of our true selves. Hypnosis will not coerce someone to do things that aren't in keeping with their core beliefs
and values. Those folks clucking like chickens at performances, are
born entertainers, easily identified in a crowd by the stage hypnotist.

We all regularly experience trance states - for instance, when we "loose" ourselves in a fascinating book, or forget that we're even driving on a familiar street. A good hypnotherapist helps a client go into a trance naturally.
During sessions, our unconscious mind resonates with the hypnotist's words,
and pays attention to what rings true. Our old problems are reframed in a new light, leading the way to peaceful resolution.

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    As a certified hypnotherapist, I can help you reach your full potential.
        My training in Ericksonian hypnosis is complemented by three decades
of meditation practice, and rooted in my life-long study of human
nature and culture.


        You can book appointments at my home in historic Oregon City, or
      at your locale in the Portland Metro area (nominal travel fee extra).

                * sliding fee scale available *

      Just a few sessions can help you learn to use visualization
              and other self-hypnosis techniques for your ongoing journey
toward healing and self improvement.