hypnotherapy

noun

hyp·​no·​ther·​a·​py ˌhip-nō-ˈther-ə-pē 

1

: treatment by hypnotism

2

: psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, reeducation, or analysis by hypnosis

hypnotherapist

ˌhip-nō-ˈther-ə-pist 

noun

Examples of hypnotherapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And early-stage research shows hypnotherapy and mindfulness meditation may help manage hot flashes. —Allison Aubrey, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025

Jim Curtis, a life coach who specializes in hypnotherapy, gushed about his new love while celebrating his birthday. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025

Yet one of the biggest misconceptions about hypnotherapy has remained the name itself. —Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025

Of course, The Ranch offers all the typical treatments of a wellness retreat, like saunas, cold plunges, fitness classes and daily massages, the destination also features a few unexpected highlights like reiki and hypnotherapy. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hypnotherapy

• brachytherapy
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• cryotherapy
• hydrotherapy
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• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
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• pharmacotherapy
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Medical Definition

hypnotherapy

noun

hyp·​no·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē 

plural hypnotherapies

1

: treatment by hypnotism

2

: psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, reeducation, or analysis by means of hypnosis

hypnotherapeutic

-ˌther-ə-ˈpyüt-ik 

adjective