Award-winning Hypnosis by a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Master's Degree in Psychology. Hypnosis works! Established 2007. Hypnotherapy Will Help You Feel Better and Succeed! Congratulations! You've completed the first step in your journey toward improvement! Whether it was based on an article, podcast, your research, or the recommendation of a friend, you believe that hypnotherapy may be able to solve your problem(s). You recognize this approach can work more rapidly, more effectively and generally less expensively than alternative treatments. If you'd like to learn more about hypnotherapy, the information in this site can answer your questions. If you are already convinced, the next step is selecting a practitioner. Their skill levels vary based upon training, experience and personal qualities. With proper treatment, you should be able to achieve your goals through the services of only one practitioner, with improvements that are permanent. And, while a convenient location is nice, that may not be the most important criterion for picking a practitioner. So, why pick Inner Power Hypnosis? Our founder, Daniel Oromaner was certified in clinical hypnotherapy in 2007. The one-year training program he attended was limited to those with a master's degree, so the instruction and practice sessions were geared to students who already understood human behavior. Prior to this training, he earned an undergraduate and a graduate degree in psychology at CUNY. As a result of his education, training and experience, Inner Power Hypnosis has been rated as one of Three Best in Hypnosis for multiple years. Located on Broadway Road near the 101 freeway, the office is easily accessible from Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Phoenix, Chandler, and Scottsdale Arizona. Mr. Oromaner understands issues at a deep level, and can unearth the root cause(s) to activate rapid and effective long-term healing. Most patients arrive for their first session with little understanding of the real reasons behind their fears, negative beliefs or failures. They blame their job, marriage or kids for their stress and insomnia; many blame their sugar addiction or lack of exercise for their excess weight. In some cases, nightly drinking or cannabis use are considered just bad habits, or a way to calm down and fall asleep. Binge drinking is justified as blowing off steam. Yet, whenever our behaviors are unhelpful or unhealthy, the reasons are not so simple. Getting to the root of a problem is important, and only a well-qualified practitioner is able to determine the true causes. Daniel Oromaner was first certified as a Hypnotherapist by the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association. Then, he was certified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist by the rigorous American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. This combination distinguishes him from other practitioners in the Phoenix Valley and helps him apply his decades of knowledge and experience to help clients meet or exceed their goals. Specialties of the practice include: anxiety and panic attacks, weight loss, and other sabotaging behaviors. A glance at the Testimonials page will tell you how successful he has been in treating these (and other) issues, and how much his clients appreciate their work together! About About Daniel Daniel is a certified clinical hypnotherapist--the highest certification in the USA. The CCHt program requires more than double the classroom hours required for a hypnotherapist (CHt) certification. As a graduate of the Colorado School of Counseling Hypnotherapy, he was personally trained by Zoilita Grant, MS, CCHt, an expert who wrote 27 books on the subject. Here she is presenting at a recent conference: Zoilita Grant, MS, CCHt Daniel's bachelor's degree in psychology prepared him well for the Graduate Record Exam in that subject; he scored at the 99th percentile. One of the highest in the nation. Read More > Daniel S. Oromaner, MBA, CCHt Click the arrow below to hear Daniel interviewed on National Broadcast Radio Hypnosis Services Hypnosis Services Anxiety/Panic Weight Loss Self-Sabotage Approximately 40 million American adults--18% of the population--have an anxiety disorder. Yet, most people never seek treatment. Anxiety is a specialty of this practice--including insomnia, phobias, social anxiety and panic attacks. Read More About Anxiety > Nearly 70% of Arizona adults are overweight or obese. Most try popular diets. Yet, even if they lose weight, the pounds come back. It seems hopeless, but it isn't. Permanent weight loss is possible! Obesity hurts your self-esteem, job prospects and your health. Read More About Weight Loss > Many people seek help because they have self-destructive tendencies. They engage in behaviors that hurt their health (i.e. smoking), relationships, and/or career. They are uncomfortable when things go well, and act-out or create drama to erase any success or happiness. Read More About Self-Sabotage > Alcohol Abuse The five stages of alcohol abuse are: 1) Binge drinking, 2) Frequent drinking, 3) Problem drinking, 4) Alcohol dependence, and 5) Alcoholism. As many as 17% of men and 8% of women will meet the criteria for alcoholism in their lifetime. And, binge drinking often starts young. Read More About Alcohol Abuse > Childhood Abuse The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 Americans were sexually molested as a child, and 1 in 4 were beaten by a parent to the point of physical harm. In extreme cases there may be no memory of the abuse (repression). Both types create serious, long-lasting problems. Read More About Childhood Abuse > Relationship Issues Relationship and intimacy issues are very common. Marriages and relationships are hurt by jealousy, control/trust issues, anger, or submissiveness. And, most sexual issues have a psychological component. Clinical hypnotherapy can help to overcome these difficulties. Read More About Relationships > Hypnosis Contact

What issues has Hypnotherapy been proven effective to treat? Which doctors and experts endorsed the use of Hypnosis? Expert Opinion "Hypnosis can actually help you lose weight." Jean Fain, MSW, LICSW Harvard Medical School, Oprah Magazine , August 2004 "Hypnosis opens up new, promising opportunities for improving the quality of sleep without drugs." Bjorn Rasch, Psychological Institute University of Zurich, Sleep Journal , 2014 "Patients treated with hypnosis experienced substantial benefits for many different medical conditions." James H. Stewart, Mayo Clinic Proceedings , April 2005 "Though often denigrated as fakery or wishful thinking, hypnosis has been shown to be a real phenomenon with a variety of therapeutic uses." Scientific American , June 2001 "In hypnosis you can attain significant psycho-physiologic changes." Dr. Daniel Handel, National Institutes of Health, New York Times , June 2004 "Hypnosis has been used in western medicine for 150 years, to treat everything from anxiety to pain, from easing the nausea of chemotherapy to enhancing sports performance. Applications include treatment of phobias, panic, low self-esteem, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, stress, smoking, colitis, warts, headaches and high blood pressure." Dr. Carol Ginandes, Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University Gazette "Hypnosis has been used in the treatment of pain; depression, anxiety and phobias; gastrointestinal disorders; skin conditions; post-surgical recovery; relief from nausea and vomiting; and many other conditions." Hypnosis Today: Looking Beyond the Media Portrayal , American Psychological Association 2015 "In a study of 208 patients who had received hypnotherapy, 85% of those who had been helped by hypnosis, still felt the benefits up to 7 years later." Hypnosis Provides Effective Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Science Daily , April 2012 "Hypnosis seems helpful in treating addictions, and the depression and anxiety associated with them." Psychology Today , September 1996 "Case reports consistently suggest that hypnosis can be very helpful in the treatment of patients with PTSD." Etzel Cardena, et.al., Chairperson Department of Psychology, Lund University Effective Treatments for PTSD: Practice Guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies , 2nd edition 2008 "Thus it can be concluded that hypnotherapy treatment is effective in reducing the level of stress in the counselees." Alizamar, MPd, et.al., The Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy in Reducing Stress Levels Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment : December 2018

Hypnotherapy has a long history of helping combat veterans, police and others heal from PTSD trauma. Heal at the subconscious level! Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) While many people use the word trauma to describe any serious negative event, the psychological definition is more specific. Trauma applies only to life-threatening incidents. This is the meaning when Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is accurately diagnosed. Those who are familiar with the term generally associate it with the military and law enforcement. However, a heart attack, near fatal car accident, or being the victim of a violent crime can also create the condition. Similarly, those who survive natural disasters such as a flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake may develop PTSD. Police officers and fire fighters may also develop symptoms of PTSD after traumatic experiences. To be clear, the person doesn't actually have to be injured to have PTSD. Fear is what sets it off. Thus, a person hiding in a room where there is a shooting will probably experience trauma even if they were not injured. The condition will occur if the person was in fear for their life. I've treated people who were in a war zone in their home country who developed PTSD even if the bombs never hit their home. In contrast, a patient who was deployed a few years ago learned to live with occasional shelling near their base. All the soldiers were used to it and went about their business even when shells were exploding not far away. PTSD symptoms may start soon after a traumatic event, or they may not appear until years later, usually after a triggering experience. Such was the case for noted British hypnotherapist Karl Smith (pictured above). Even after many deployments in war zones, he had few symptoms. Until years later, as a police officer, he was run over by a drink driver. Then PTSD took over his life. After being discharged from the hospital, he was healed with hypnosis. Realizing the benefits and needs, he decided to become a hypnotherapist to treat military veterans and law enforcement officers suffering with PTSD. Common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, hopelessness, feeling emotionally numb, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, irritability, concentration issues, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Individuals with PTSD often abuse alcohol or drugs in an attempt to ease their mental anguish. With the combination of depression, hyperarousal, and always believing that something negative is going to occur, suicide may seem like the only option for many sufferers. At least 18 American veterans with PTSD kill themselves every. Treatment Although most people aren't aware, the U.S. Government used hypnosis to treat what they called "shell shock" since before World War I. The Army estimated that 20% of all American battle casualties in World War II were of a psychiatric nature--what we now call PTSD. The use of hypnosis with returning veterans by army psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Simon is shown in the 1946 documentary "Let There Be Light ." The documentary was commissioned by the U.S. War Dept. and filmed by John Huston when he was in the Army. It was shot at the Mason General Hospital in Deer Park Long Island, but the film was hidden for 35 years because the government was afraid this accurate description of the mental state of many combat veterans would discourage recruitment. This suppression happened even though the film is positive in many ways. It shows the soldiers recovering and participating in sports and trade classes that would help them reenter postwar society. In fact, over the decades, the military has used hypnosis for a variety of purposes. This includes using hypnosis to help new fighter pilots cope with air sickness and the effects of g-forces. Our armed services evaluate everything, and it's safe to conclude that during the 100 years they used hypnosis, it passed many effectiveness evaluations. Unfortunately, this effective therapeutic technique was abandoned by the VA during the 1980s when modern antidepressants came to the fore. Since then, the Veterans Administration has used group therapy, and a variety of pharmaceuticals to treat this condition. Combat veterans I treated reported minimal effectiveness for the VA approach, and a review of the prevalence of alcohol and drug dependence (and suicide) among veterans speaks to the failure of these methods. In contrast, hypnotherapy is still very effective in treating PTSD and its associated difficulties. A research study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry evaluated the use of hypnosis for cases of PTSD and found success for a method very similar to the one I utilize. Many research studies found the effectiveness of hypnotherapy for PTSD is superior compared to treatment by all other therapeutic methods and/or pharmaceuticals.

I answer questions about hypnosis and clear up misconceptions about who can be hypnotized, and how the process works. Frequently Asked Questions Daniel explaining hypnotherapy to students at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (2016) What is hypnosis? Hypnosis has been defined as an altered state of consciousness characterized by focused imagination and a heightened receptivity to suggestion. Can everyone be hypnotized? It's a misconception that many people cannot be hypnotized. This is based on stage hypnotists and stories of those who participated in group hypnosis sessions. Individual clinical hypnotherapy is different. While some may take more time than others, I've only encountered 5 clients in over 10 years who I could not hypnotize. It hasn't happened in years! Will I be aware of what is happening? There are 15 levels of trance, and your awareness decreases as you go to the deeper levels. At the superficial levels you might hear everything I say. The middle levels get kind of dreamy and your conscious mind might "miss" some of what I say. At the deepest levels (after many sessions) you might "miss" most of what I say. However, you are not unconscious or asleep. Your subconscious is always listening and aware. Even in a deep dream, you are aware if your spouse kicks you, right? Can I be forced to do something against my will? This is another misconception. Even in stage hypnotist shows, every participant has a line he or she won't go past. Part of the fun is helping the audience believe the hypnotist is in total control, but that is just not true. NEVER! The men and women on the stage volunteered and agreed to be silly. And, as long as the hypnotist stays within those bounds they will cooperate. Similarly, the idea of a hypnotist getting someone to rob a bank or kill someone is totally ridiculous! Can I drive and go to work or home right after a session? Yes! It may take you 5 minutes to get fully present, but afterwards you will feel relaxed and ready to get on with your day or night. The only lingering effects are positive ones! How many sessions will I need? The vast majority of my patients will experience improvement after just the first session. However, I am usually working with issues or habits that go back years or decades. One-session promises usually use negative conditioning and don't address the underlying problem. That is not how I work. Many people who have stopped smoking that way end up with a weight issue or another issue because the underlying problem wasn't healed. I always recommend at least 4 sessions to have the best chance for a permanent solution. More involved cases require more sessions. However, while you are always welcome to come back at any time, the vast majority of my patients do not need follow-up sessions once we completed the course of treatment. Do you take insurance? No, like many other alternative healthcare professionals these services must be paid out of pocket. There have been instances where payment was completed through a Health Savings Account, but the program rules must allow it. The good news is for weight loss or smoking cessation services, my fees can be deducted as a medical expense on your income taxes. Is your office conveniently located? The office has been located in the same building since 2007. It is a few hundred feet from the intersection of East Broadway and the 101 (Price Freeway), across the street from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. The office is convenient for people who live or work in Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert and Scottsdale. Patients have also traveled from Sun City West, Prescott, Glendale, Casa Grande and Tucson. How does hypnosis compare to other treatment options? Most patients have tried a variety of methods before stepping into my office. Diet plans have a terrible track record, and without doubt, hypnotherapy works faster than various forms of psychotherapy or counseling. I've treated many people who made more progress with me in a few months than they had with a psychotherapist in many years! I do believe counseling can be useful in certain cases, but there is no comparison in speed or efficacy when compared to hypnotherapy. I am also not a fan of a pharmaceutical approach--although again, there may be cases where it can be useful. The best proof for me is provided by the Veterans Administration that switched from using hypnosis for "shell shock" or PTSD in the 1980s to a protocol of group counseling and pharmaceuticals. If that approach were effective, why would we have 22 veterans killing themselves every day? Perhaps millions of other veterans suffer with drug and alcohol abuse in an attempt to quiet their demons. This is a tragedy. How should I pick a hypnotherapist? There are people who pick a practitioner based on fees or proximity to their home or job. I don't agree with that approach. In every profession there are those who are more skilled and those who are less skilled. If you read my testimonials, you'll see I often help people make significant life changes. Could just anyone do it? Another variable is where a hypnotherapist practices. Many of my competitors practice out of their home. While that is a cost savings for the practitioner, it could raise pet/allergy issues, extraneous noise concerns or worries about safety. My office is in a professional office building that houses many small businesses. It is centrally located, with plenty of free parking in our lots. Training in this profession varies greatly. There are competitors who were trained and certified over the internet. Others whose training is less than impressive. And, very, very few who have any sort of psychological education--on an undergraduate or graduate level. So choose based on what's important to you. My only advice is: Treat this as an important decision, because it is!

Are you a daily drinker? Binge drinker? Drinking more nowadays? Have trouble stopping or cutting back? Hypnotherapy can help! Hypnosis for Alcohol Abuse Hypnosis for Alcohol Abuse Binge drinking is the most common form of excessive alcohol consumption. It's defined as 4 or more drinks in a few hours for women and 5 or more drinks in a few hours for men. Heavy drinking for women is 8 or more drinks per week, and 15 or more drinks per week for men. The gender difference is based solely on average size and weight. The CDC's Dietary Guidelines for alcohol define moderate drinking as up to 1 drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. Many are surprised that these recommendations are so low. They think they can hold their liquor, and point to how frequently heavy drinking is shown on TV and in the movies--with few negative consequences. Many look to family and friends for comparisons. However, since heavy drinkers tend to associate with other heavy drinkers--and shun those who drink in moderation, or don't drink at all-- these comparisons just feed the denial. Because early experiences shape our lives, alcoholics frequently have family members who are also heavy drinkers. By the time someone comes to my office wanting help with their alcohol problem, the women are drinking at least a bottle of wine a day, and the men are drinking at least 4-6 beers or drinks per day. At the higher consumption levels, alcohol can create problems on the job, with a spouse, children, health, and with the law. Everyone I've known in my professional and personal life who had an alcohol problem has damaged their children and spousal relationship(s). Even for those who aren't heavy drinkers, I always suggest that when both people have been drinking, that's not the time for an argument with a loved one! So, is alcoholism a disease? Although medical societies, hospitals and treatment facilities lobbied to get it classified as such, I don't believe it is a disease. This classification allows healthcare providers to bill insurance companies for their services, but it actually does not fit the disease category. If you are curious about this point, you can click this link to find an excellent article: "Is Alcoholism a Disease?" Does alcoholism run in families? Researchers have found some (minor) genetic propensities, but that is not the most important reason it runs in families. The reason is behavioral. Alcoholic parents not only serve as role models for their children, but they also damage their children. Those children have a greater likelihood of becoming alcohol abusers themselves, and/or marrying an alcoholic. Most of those who start drinking early in life, cut back as they get older. Their college years were enjoyable, but family and job responsibilities take precedence as they age. In addition, as we get older our bodies are not as good at metabolizing alcohol, so most cut back. However, some men and women continue heavy drinking as they get older. They seek my help when they recognize the dangers and negative effects on their lives and families. Treatment Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded in 1935. You probably know someone who has been clean and sober for years or decades thanks to this program. I've known those people; I've had some as patients--for issues other than alcohol. However, research shows that only 5-10% of AA members are able to quit drinking permanently. The track record for most residential treatment programs is not much better. Some people have been able to successfully stop drinking on their own, but the reasons vary. Sometimes a serious health issue arises, or a beloved spouse makes a credible threat of divorce. My program for people who are heavy drinkers involves getting to the heart of the (subconscious) causes and healing those causes. I work with people who could be classified as functional alcoholics. With treatment they are able to decrease their consumption, and many have been able to become social drinkers with no worries about going off the deep end again. I do not treat those with alcohol dependence--those who are not able to maintain their responsibilities and have no control over their drinking. However, even in those cases, after they have been through a rehab facility and gotten sober, I'm able to help them minimize their chances of abusing alcohol again. It is possible to enjoy life without being tipsy, high or drunk! < Back

I have two degrees in psychology and was trained in Hypnosis by an internationally-known teacher. Don't settle for less! Experience In May, 2012 Daniel was invited to present at the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners international conference in California (photo above). It was a great opportunity to share his approach with other practitioners. At this conference he learned there are great differences in the quality and effectiveness of hypnotherapy training programs across America. Some practitioners only completed a short online course. While others achieved greater understanding through full-time courses (such as the one he attended) that included supervised clinical practice sessions. Many hypnotherapists from around the country had never attended college. Others were college graduates, but few also had a graduate degree. And fewer still were in his category with an undergraduate and graduate major in psychology. Work history among his fellow practitioners also varied greatly. A few had begun their practice at young ages, and worked for decades perfecting their skills. For others, it was a second or third career, with years of prior work experience in unrelated fields. As a Life and Business Coach, Daniel brings decades of experience analyzing situations and problem-solving with clients in a variety of occupations and industries. Prior to starting Inner Power Hypnosis, he taught management, communication and interpersonal relations at the undergraduate and graduate levels; he also consulted with Fortune 500 corporations such as AT&T, Chase, HP, Citibank, NYNEX, Weight Watchers and NY Life. As part of his consulting work, he published articles and was asked to present at local, national and international conferences. During his time in the naming business, we used a group creativity process (pictured below) to name O'Doul's beer, Teddy Grahams cereal, Kudos granola bars, and many lesser-known products. Although his consulting work was demanding and lucrative, he became dissatisfied in that profession. The projects were fascinating; but his life was geared toward generating greater profits for his clients, rather than helping people. After much soul searching, he decided to switch careers, and was trained in Colorado as a clinical hypnotherapist. Daniel believes in living a healthy lifestyle, having hobbies and connecting with family and friends. He enjoys exercise, boating, classic car shows, antiques, and enjoying the beautiful Arizona scenery and weather. Here is a photo of him enjoying a visit with two of his grandchildren, taken a few years ago. < Back

Are you ready to cut back or stop your cannabis habit--or other drug addiction? Hypnosis can help eliminate the NEED for this and other drugs. Hypnosis for Drug Abuse Hypnosis for Drug Abuse Cannabis In November 2020 Proposition 207 made it legal for people in Arizona 21 and over to possess and use recreational marijuana. It can be smoked or eaten, and purchased legally by adults at dispensaries. It is also readily available on the black market for those too young to purchase it legally. Partly because of its popularity and legality, many people think this drug is harmless, or at least less damaging than alcohol. Marijuana had accepted medical uses for years, and for certain illnesses cannabis/CBD can be beneficial. However, daily recreational use, even to lessen anxiety and/or insomnia, can have negative consequences. At low doses, cannabis can decrease anxiety, but at high doses people can become more anxious. Although research on the negative effects of cannabis, especially on young people, was conducted a few years ago, this information is not widely known. However, that may change; on June 23, 2022, the New York Times published an article entitled: "Psychosis, Addiction, Chronic Vomiting: As Weed Becomes More Potent, Teens are Getting Sick." The article's subheading reads: "With THC levels close to 100 percent, today's cannabis products are making some teenagers highly dependent and dangerously ill." Many parents and grandparents remember the marijuana of their youth, and think of it as harmless. Yet, through genetic manipulation, the current versions of cannabis are many times more powerful--and dangerous--than those available in the 60s, 70s or 80s (when the typical THC content was only around 5%). The article goes on to say: In addition to uncontrollable vomiting and addiction, adolescents who frequently use high doses of cannabis may also experience psychosis that could possibly lead to lifelong psychiatric disorder, an increased likelihood of developing depression and suicidal ideation, changes in brain anatomy/connectivity and poor memory. The article is illustrated with cases where temporary, or permanent, damage was the result of daily ingestion of powerful cannabis. In addition, there are instances of violence and lawbreaking made more likely when a regular user is high. I've had patients who looked back at their stoner years and realized how weed decreased their motivation, and held them back from fulfilling their dreams. Hard Drugs Hard drugs are seen as more potent and toxic, both physically and mentally. Cocaine : Over 14% of Americans 12 and older have tried cocaine. It's a powerful stimulant and one of the most addictive drugs in the world. Cocaine often starts with recreational use, but addiction can develop quickly. Symptoms include insomnia, mood swings, anxiety, loss of appetite, excessive sweating and restlessness. Opioids : Opioids are narcotic drugs that affect the nervous system and act as a pain reliever. They include synthetic or partly-synthetic drugs that mimic opiates such as heroin. Common prescription opioids include codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine and oxycodone. While prescribed opioids are a common and effective method of treating severe and chronic pain, long term use and abuse can lead to addiction, physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms. Opioids are some of the most commonly abused drugs worldwide. Fentanyl is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. Over 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the last year, and 75% were from opioids. Since fentanyl is so potent and relatively cheap, it is added to many illicit drugs (meth and cocaine), and some counterfeit prescription drugs. There is no way to detect if a lethal dose of fentanyl has been added. Many teenagers and adults have rapidly died from ingesting this drug, often unknowingly. It has been reported that 80% of the fentanyl sold illegally in the USA comes through Arizona from Mexico. Does that mean that black market Adderall or Xanax pills in Arizona are more likely to contain lethal fentanyl doses? Possibly, only 13 states have drug overdose death rates worse than Arizona. Methamphetamine : Is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Crystal methamphetamine is a form of the drug that looks like glass fragments or shiny, bluish-white rocks. It is chemically similar to amphetamine, 5.6% of Americans 12 and older have tried meth. Addicts take it by smoking, swallowing a pill, snorting or injecting the powder dissolved in water/alcohol. Effects include, increased wakefulness/activity, decreased appetite, faster breathing, rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure and body temperature. Most illegal meth is also produced in clandestine labs in Mexico. Long-term meth use can result in extreme weight loss, addiction, severe dental problems, anxiety, confusion, memory loss, paranoia, hallucinations and violent behavior. In 2017, about 15% of all drug overdose deaths involved methamphetamine. It should be noted that fentanyl is sometimes added to street meth without the user knowing. Treatment Cannabis : Because of its legality, availability and acceptance, most cannabis users do not try to cut back or stop using. They don't see the negative consequences, although often those around them are aware of the effects. Colorado legalized recreational cannabis use in 2014. Since then, traffic fatalities have increased by 75 a year and many people have been arrested for driving while impaired. Legalization in Arizona and other states is too new for extensive research on the deleterious effects of this drug, but loss of motivation and interpersonal problems with loved ones are widely reported. In addition, many companies now conduct random or regular drug tests of their employees. Use of marijuana, even though legal, can be a cause for discharge. It is essential that the teenager or adult wants to stop the marijuana habit. Sometimes a parent or spouse provides the initial push, but the patient themselves must see the benefits to stopping or at least cutting back on use. My approach is to use hypnosis to decrease the need for the drug--usually by diminishing anxiety--and slowly ween the patient off marijuana. Sometimes this is a very rapid process, and takes only a few sessions. The person's desire for a cannabis high is just gone. In more extreme cases, it may take more time, but the process is thorough and effective. When the issue that motivated them to take cannabis is healed or at least diminished, it is much easier to create a successful long-term outcome. Hard Drugs : Very often an intervention from a spouse or family member is required to get the addict to admit he/she has a problem. Users lie to themselves and others, so promises are mostly meaningless. And despite the person's claims to the contrary they will not be able to do it on their own. It is important to seek help for prescription or illicit substance abuse/addiction. Withdrawal from many of the common street and prescription drugs can be uncomfortable, painful, or even life-threatening. In many cases, it will be important to detox in a medically supervised facility, where medications can be prescribed to ease the symptoms of withdrawal. In the case of drugs like heroin , hydrocodone , and oxycodone , specific treatment medications such as Suboxone are approved for use in facilitating detox and for longitudinal treatment of opioid dependence. Detox should be followed by further treatment to address the underlying causes of addiction, and to develop relapse prevention skills. This is when hypnotherapy can be effective. The issue for most hard drug users is not one of stopping, the challenge is to keep from using again. The relapse rate found after most residential treatment programs is very high--at least 90%. Some patients are able to make permanent changes in those programs, but those cases are rare. In contrast, clinical hypnotherapy provides healing at the subconscious level, and has much better odds of helping to achieve a permanent solution. The patient can begin at any point in their sobriety, but motivation is very important, and sometimes multiple sessions per week are advised. The good news is there is clinical research to prove the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in cases of addiction. Here is a typical research study on hypnosis for drug addiction . In addition, the famous Passages Malibu rehab center also believes in getting to the root of the problem and makes extensive use of clinical hypnotherapy to help permanently heal their patients.

Hypnotherapy has a proven record for helping to heal the damage from childhood physical and/or sexual abuse. Childhood Sexual or Physical Abuse Childhood Abuse Although I've treated adults with debilitating childhood physical and/or sexual abuse, and although some psychiatrists diagnose PTSD for every case of sexual abuse, I find it more accurate to restrict the PTSD designation to those whose lives were threatened. In some extreme childhood abuse cases, that was true. I've worked with patients who were threatened with guns, knives, and strangulation as children. The aggressor was often a parent, sibling, or older relative--and those terrifying threats had a lasting effect. On occasion I've treated a woman or man for anxiety/panic attacks or obesity, and discovered they were physically and/or sexually abused as a child. Yet, they had no conscious memory of it. This type of repression is more common than people realize. The mind attempts to protect the individual from painful memories that it doesn't think could be accepted or handled. A tell-tale sign exists when the patient reveals that her/his childhood memories have major gaps or blank periods. In extreme cases, they may remember very little of their childhood. Sometimes they have a feeling that "something happened," but not always. In less extreme cases, the patient remembers the beatings or sexual abuse. However, even when remembered, it is rare for the child to report the abuse to a parent or school official. They just accept it, and try to move on with their lives. Unfortunately, these experiences usually have life-long negative effects unless treated. According to the CDC, approximately one in four girls, and one in 13 boys experience childhood sexual abuse. Because so many victims never speak up, school counselors are taught that a girl's obesity could be a symptom of sexual abuse. From the point of view of the inner child, this makes perfect sense. Men are much less interested in an overweight girl or woman. Thus, it serves as a useful layer of protection. And, even though the threat and abuser may be long gone, the inner child maintains the extra pounds for decades--because in her world the threat is still very real! While the healing process usually takes longer in cases of severe childhood physical and/or sexual abuse, life-changing improvements have been experienced by my hypnotherapy patients. < Back

Read how Inner Power Hypnosis and Coaching changed thr lives of previous clients! Testimonials Click the link above to read the Google Reviews Carol S. (2014): Over this past year I: lost over 50 lbs, learned to make healthy choices, established my self-esteem and self-respect, learned to set boundaries, became physically fit again, got in touch with my feelings, learned to feel (and act) like a woman and appreciate my body, weathered a crisis situation and learned from it, put to rest the horrors that dogged me from my past, and feel positive and hopeful. This has been a remarkable experience, and one I wouldn’t trade for a million dollars! Rich T. (2012) : Daniel, I wanted to give you an update on my progress. Since our last session I trashed all the wine I had in the house and switched from drinking white wine while cooking to Sprite. I drink Sprite with dinner now instead of red wine as well. So I haven't had a drink in nearly two weeks. It doesn't even sound good to have a glass of wine now. So I am very excited to put the 15 years of drinking every night behind me and be healthy! Reina (2019): You've been highly recommended to all of my colleagues at the hospital, and I was happy to hear the doctor I sent you accomplished his goals. Jerry (2019): What you did in hypnosis last time is fantastic. I’m not getting upset or irritated at the small things, which is really helping me out in countless ways. It’s working incredibly well. Jackie (2014) The hypnosis really helped, so thank you so much! I hope my parents realize that me trying to be independent from them is a good thing. Thank you so much for everything! Gabi (2014) I feel really great! It helps to feel reinforcement of what I know in my heart. Nice to be able to release unfulfilling behavior, and replace it with healthier and more positive actions. Jessica (2015) My husband was really impressed with how well I did this weekend, that he feels assured that it may help with some of his anxieties too. Thank you! Thank you!!! Cynthia (2016) You are fabulous and you are my life saver! Rich (2012) Since the first hypno session my golf game improved dramatically. My handicap went from 7 to 3 in 6 weeks. I have won 5 tournaments during that time with scores close to 70. If you told a room full of golfers that they could expect to cut their handicaps in half in 6 weeks, they would laugh at you and then get up and walk out of the room. That's how impossible it is to accomplish what we have done! Amy (2016) I just wanted to let you know that I had the best's night sleep ever! I wanted to say thank you, and hopefully I can continue to get some sleep. :) Denisse (2018) I just wanted to thank you and let you know that I'm doing great! I've been working out regularly, I've started the grad school application process, volunteering at a hospital, and I recently became a mentor for a foster kid. I also started dating a guy and our relationship is going really well. it's the healthiest relationship I've ever had with a man, and I'm enjoying it, and having a lot of fun with him. So thank you so much! Roseanne (2018) I have a new set of eyes now and can start looking at the world from a new angle. Thank you for guiding me! I know there is more work to do, and I look forward to continuing this process with you. I was tempted to bail, walk, run away, because I was actually afraid of what I was going to find out. So glad I am staying in the game! I feel like Moses finding the promised land after 40 years in the desert! Richard (2012) I thought the insomnia would be the toughest thing to correct since I had been taking Ambien every night for 10 years. Amazingly, we cured that after two weeks. I sleep like a baby now and I feel so much healthier. I want to thank you for all of your help. What we accomplished far exceeded my expectations. I am a true believer in hypno therapy. I will be sending you many referrals. George (2016) I do feel a lot better. Thanks. It took a little time to realize the effect. Thanks again. Taylor (2018) After our first weight-loss session, I already felt different. Not wanting to stop for anything to eat or drink on the way home, and at dinner last night. Chelsie (2019) I've drank only once since seeing you, and have been more serious about sobriety. I think what we did helped. I think we found something good to work with. Jacqueline (2019) Your session on ending people pleasing helped me. I had enough, and quit my job on Monday. By the way, it felt great to walk away on my own terms, thank you so much. Doron (2013) I went up to Sedona to read and relax, and goodness I have never been so well rested and relaxed. And, I haven't had a panic attack in ages!

Business hours and fees of Inner Power Hypnosis and Coaching. Are you ready to invest in yourself? Hours & Fees Hours and Fees By Appointment Only All services of Inner Power Hypnosis & Coaching are by appointment only. For a free phone consultation, or to make your first appointment, please call the number at the bottom of the page during office hours. Hours The office is primarily open Monday to Friday. Saturday morning appointments may be made in special circumstances. During the week, the earliest appointment starts at 9:00 AM. The last appointment is at 5:00 or 5:30 PM. Initial appointments take 2 hours and cost $200. During that time, an intake interview is completed, how hypnotherapy works is explained and the first hypnosis treatment occurs. Subsequent appointments last 90 minutes and cost $150. Additional time may be provided at no extra expense, based on the situation and my availability. Attempts are always made to make each session as productive as possible. Number of Sessions Needed Since my goal is to help you make a permanent change, I always recommend you plan on at least four sessions. Each person and situation is different, and I am happy to estimate the number of sessions needed at the conclusion of your first or second appointment. However, you are never obligated to pay for, or attend, a certain number of sessions. You decide about your progress and how long you would like to continue the treatments. The good news is the vast majority of patients experience an improvement after just the first session!

I focus on discovering and healing the CAUSES of your issue. You can't fix a problem until you know the causes. My Approach Do you have an issue that affects your life, yet no matter how hard you try to fix it, long-term success eludes you? Perhaps you've tried a medical approach, counseling, pharmaceuticals, acupuncture, self-help books or motivational programs. Yet, despite the optimistic promises, your issue persists--or returns. Why is that? Most likely these professionals have been treating the symptoms, not the cause. Do you even know the the cause or causes of your issue? Most clients I see initially do not. Yet, those same people would expect a mechanic to diagnose the cause before working on their vehicle, right? How can something be fixed without knowing the cause? But diagnosing the cause is only the first step. If the mechanic doesn't have the knowledge, tools or parts to fix it--you are still out of luck! This is why 90% of weight-loss programs fail long term. The same is true for drug and alcohol rehab. This is also why people who take two-hours to fall asleep, or are afraid to drive on freeways just try to make do. Why people give up on dating or relationships--or sex. Why people repeatedly self-sabotage, or are afraid to even try to live to their potential. And, when they do push themselves to do something difficult, they may have a panic attack! For some, speaking at a meeting or doing a class presentation creates terrible anxiety. There are causes for these problems--and I've successfully treated them all. Most likely, the solution won't be found in a prescription pill or a wine bottle. Quite simply, the problem is in their subconscious, and they have no access to it in their day-to-day life. Neither do most other healthcare professionals. If you'd like to understand how hypnotherapy works and see independent assessments of its effectiveness, this recent Forbes article will be very helpful: "Hypnosis: Is It Worth The Hype ?" < Back

Do you procrastinate? Quit before achieving your goals? Feel worthless? Hypnotherapy helped thousands of others, why not you? Self-Sabotage There are a variety of ways some people sabotage their lives and success. They may engage in unhealthy behaviors like overeating , smoking, heavy drinking or drug abuse. Others establish relationships with abusive partners or those who continually create drama. The sabotage of one's education and career are also common. This manifests as quitting when it gets difficult, getting into arguments with the teacher or boss, lateness or absenteeism, procrastination, or an inability to finish tasks or projects. Even though this tendency expresses itself in myriad ways, at the core is usually a problem with self-esteem. If your self-image is one of a "loser," or "failure," or someone who is "powerless" to improve your circumstances, your subconscious will encourage you to have experiences that confirm this self-image. And, every time things don't work out, your inner child is there to remind you that you can't expect any better! Other people can be happy and successful--which makes you jealous--but you are not deserving or capable of creating happiness in your life. Individuals with this issue never seem to live up to their potential, and usually have trouble accepting compliments. When someone says something nice to you, do you immediately think it's not sincere, and/or the person just wants something? Even in your words and thoughts, do you put yourself down and diminish your accomplishments? A few years ago I treated a woman who won "Nurse of the Year" in a large hospital. While winners from previous years proudly displayed the award plaque at their office or work station, this woman never displayed it. Even worse, when I inquired about it, she couldn't even find the plaque anyplace at work or in her home! Friends and family members sometimes try to encourage these people--aware of their true potential. However, those words of support fall on deaf ears. The voice of their inner child is louder and more powerful! Early experiences of discouragement, criticism and lack of support live on in their minds and provide sabotaging thoughts and messages. Only through professional hypnotherapy can the messages from the inner child be changed to reflect what is possible. Many people I've helped have made dramatic changes in their lives. They received promotions or accepted higher-level jobs in other organizations. Some were able to find healthy romantic relationships, while others achieved their educational dreams! These changes became visible to all around them. Once their subconscious mind is re-programmed to line up with the adult possibilities rather than the childhood messages, major life changes seem to happen effortlessly. < Back