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

The inclusion of Curtis in her Christmas post comes almost two months after confirming her romance with the life coach and author, who specializes in hypnotherapy. —Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026

The Knix president says hypnotherapy removes the noise, and provides clarity on how to best approach what’s pressing. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026

From a mind-expert level, Clinique La Prairie has brought in four practices: mental health coaching with a hypnotherapy component, meditation, breathing and immersive experiences in nature, which integrate aromatherapy science and fascia stretching. —Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026

During a hypnotherapy session, a mental health provider makes suggestions that help the brain better regulate digestion. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hypnotherapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• cryotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy
• radiotherapy

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