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
Examples of hypnotherapy in a Sentence
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Sara, who initially suggested the idea to attend a hypnotherapy session, thought this revelation could be part of why Chanel has had trouble meshing with certain ladies in the group.
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Lanae Brody, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022
Before going there, Vera tries hypnotherapy to quit smoking.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 May 2023
In a hypnotherapy session, Zeigenbein sent me into a trance to try to understand what these surfacing feelings were and rid myself of what wasn’t serving me (procrastination, anxiety, imposter syndrome).
—Garrett Munce, Town & Country, 4 May 2023
The very word seems cobwebbed with quackery, despite the fact that the efficacy of hypnotherapy in mitigating pain, lessening anxiety, helping to curb insomnia, relieving irritable bowel syndrome, and bettering a host of other troubles is well-documented.
—Ellen Pall, The New York Review of Books, 25 Aug. 2020
Who benefits most from hypnotherapy?
—Korin Miller, Health.com, 17 June 2021
The Other Kitchen will host a series of guest chef appearances and supper clubs and a wellness program is being rolled out for guests of the property, with wellness concierge on hand to arrange appointments for holistic therapies such as hypnotherapy, cacao ceremony and reiki.
—Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 18 July 2022
To that end, guests find a wide range of a la carte wellness offerings, including sound journeys, aromatherapy, crystal healing, energy balancing, hypnotherapy for sleep, Shamanic healing, a slew of yoga classes, tea tastings, and nutrition workshops.
—BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2021
Salzman also reportedly trained in hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming, which might have explained why NXIVM members describe sometimes experiencing trancelike states, or how Raniere’s Mad-Libsy statements about mental freedom could have seemed so compelling.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2020
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Lanae Brody, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022
Before going there, Vera tries hypnotherapy to quit smoking.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 May 2023
In a hypnotherapy session, Zeigenbein sent me into a trance to try to understand what these surfacing feelings were and rid myself of what wasn’t serving me (procrastination, anxiety, imposter syndrome).
—Garrett Munce, Town & Country, 4 May 2023
The very word seems cobwebbed with quackery, despite the fact that the efficacy of hypnotherapy in mitigating pain, lessening anxiety, helping to curb insomnia, relieving irritable bowel syndrome, and bettering a host of other troubles is well-documented.
—Ellen Pall, The New York Review of Books, 25 Aug. 2020
Who benefits most from hypnotherapy?
—Korin Miller, Health.com, 17 June 2021
The Other Kitchen will host a series of guest chef appearances and supper clubs and a wellness program is being rolled out for guests of the property, with wellness concierge on hand to arrange appointments for holistic therapies such as hypnotherapy, cacao ceremony and reiki.
—Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 18 July 2022
To that end, guests find a wide range of a la carte wellness offerings, including sound journeys, aromatherapy, crystal healing, energy balancing, hypnotherapy for sleep, Shamanic healing, a slew of yoga classes, tea tastings, and nutrition workshops.
—BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2021
Salzman also reportedly trained in hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming, which might have explained why NXIVM members describe sometimes experiencing trancelike states, or how Raniere’s Mad-Libsy statements about mental freedom could have seemed so compelling.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2020
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First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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
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