About Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy
Always been curious about hypnosis? I've been a hypnotist and hypnotherapist for about ten years and am now a psychologist who mainly works with people looking to lose weight. From my graduate school days and earlier, I wrote a few short essays on hypnosis, mostly for the earlier versions of this website. They are there for you to read, below. Don't copy the text for your homework, kids! My site has been around since 2001, so Google is quick to have my website pop up when you google any of the sentences below.
What is Hypnosis?
Curious about hypnosis? Want to know if you'll lose control? Spill any secrets? Not sure if hypnosis is real or if you can be hypnotized? Learn the answers to these questions here!
About Psychotherapy in General
What exactly do psychologists do nowadays? Are we all sitting on a couch analyzing you while we peer into your deepest inner thoughts? What's the role of psychologists in today's world? A definition of psychotherapy that I like to use is, "Psychotherapy is the art and science of applying psychological knowledge to help a person or group of people better adapt relate function and thrive in an increasingly complicated world." Find out what that all means here.
All about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Three Basic Concepts
There are some important differences between psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapists. With one group the focus is on your past history and current relationships. With the other your focus is on your current behaviors and future goals. In one type of therapy, you're talking most of the time. In the other, you're doing therapy homework! Learn about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy here and see if it might be a good match for you.
The Different Types of Therapists
What's the difference between psychologist and psychiatrist? What's a LCSW? As a psychologist, can I give medication? Or share your secrets with others? Can a psychologist practice hypnosis? Can a hypnotist practice psychotherapy? Learn the difference between various types of therapists here.
Frequently Asked Questions (About My Practice)
Finally, there are a few frequently asked questions I get asked, or was asked until I put this section up. This mostly relates to logistical issues (i.e. where my office is located, what courses I teach).