Anxiety Hypnotherapists in Fairview Park, MA

16 practitioners who work with anxiety in Fairview Park.

16 practitioners found

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Anxiety is one of those things that's hard to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it. It's not just worrying. It's a full-body experience, a tightness in your chest, racing thoughts, a sense that something is wrong even when everything around you is fine. And the frustrating part is that knowing it's irrational doesn't make it stop.

That's because anxiety lives in a part of your brain that doesn't respond well to logic. The amygdala, your brain's threat-detection system, can get stuck in a pattern of overreacting. It fires alarm signals when there's no real danger, and once that loop is established, willpower alone usually isn't enough to break it.

How hypnotherapy approaches anxiety

Hypnotherapy works differently from talk therapy in one important way: it accesses the subconscious mind directly. During a session, your hypnotherapist guides you into a state of deep relaxation and focused attention. In that state, your mind is more open to new patterns and suggestions.

This matters for anxiety because the anxious response is largely automatic. You don't choose to feel panicked before a meeting or lie awake at 2 a.m. running worst-case scenarios. Those responses are programmed in. Hypnotherapy helps reprogram them.

A typical anxiety session might include:

  • Identifying triggers and patterns. Your hypnotherapist will want to understand what sets off your anxiety and how it shows up for you specifically.
  • Guided relaxation. You'll be guided into a calm, focused state. You're not asleep and you're not out of control. Most people describe it as similar to that feeling right before you fall asleep.
  • Subconscious work. This is where the change happens. Your practitioner may use visualization, reframing, or direct suggestions to help your mind respond differently to the situations that currently trigger anxiety.
  • Self-regulation tools. Many hypnotherapists teach you techniques you can use on your own between sessions, like self-hypnosis or anchoring.

What the research shows

Hypnotherapy for anxiety has a growing evidence base. A 2019 meta-analysis in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews found that hypnotherapy produced significant reductions in anxiety across multiple controlled studies. Research from APA Division 30 (the Society of Psychological Hypnosis) supports hypnosis as a tool for anxiety management.

Brain imaging studies are especially interesting. They show that during hypnosis, activity in the default mode network (the brain region associated with rumination and self-referential thinking) actually decreases. In other words, the part of your brain that feeds the anxious loop gets quieter.

That said, hypnotherapy isn't a magic fix. It works best when combined with other healthy practices, and it requires active participation. You won't be zapped out of anxiety in a single session. Most practitioners recommend 4 to 8 sessions depending on the severity and history.

What to expect in your first session

Your first session will likely start with a conversation. Your hypnotherapist will ask about your anxiety history, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping to achieve. This isn't just intake paperwork. It helps them tailor the hypnotherapy to your specific experience.

The hypnosis portion usually lasts 20 to 40 minutes. Afterward, most people feel noticeably calmer, though the deeper shifts tend to build over multiple sessions.

When to consider hypnotherapy for anxiety

Hypnotherapy is worth considering if you've been dealing with anxiety for a while, if talk therapy has helped but you feel stuck, or if you're looking for something that works on a deeper level than surface-level coping strategies. It pairs well with cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, and other approaches.

It's not the right fit for everyone, and it's not a substitute for psychiatric care in severe cases. But for many people, it offers something that other approaches don't: a way to change the automatic responses that keep anxiety running.

The practitioners listed below are based in or around Fairview Park, Massachusetts and have indicated anxiety as one of their areas of focus. Some profiles are verified directly by the practitioner, while others are broader listings from public sources.

Connect with a hypnotherapist in Fairview Park who works with anxiety

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Michael Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Barre, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossPain Management+2 more
If you and/or your love ones are struggling with life, work, family, school, or other areas. I can help by using a variety of modalities, not necessarily traditional talk therapy, to help adults overc...
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Smita Chaddha
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
Littleton, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossPhobias+1 more
I am a Trauma and EMDR specialist/consultant and Mindfulness-based therapist, who will help identify past/current distress, Anxiety & Trauma using EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family...
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Lana M. Ryder
CHt
Hudson, MA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementSelf-Esteem+1 more
I am dedicated to helping clients understand how their minds truly work. I believe the mind is not something to battle, it is something to partner with. When people learn how to direct their thoughts ...
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Shari Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Westford, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / PregnancyGrief / Loss+4 more
We utilize an integrative and evidenced based approach which can include Play, Sandtray, EMDR, CBT,Hypnotherapyas well as Talk therapy.If you are reading my profile, life probably isn't going the way ...
KR
Kerry Rollins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Westford, MA
Anxiety ReliefRelationship IssuesTrauma / PTSD
Kerry is a seasoned clinician with over 20 years experience. She provides an interactive, collaborative, and individualized approach to treatment while utilizing evidence-based therapies. Kerry works ...
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Catherine C.Brodeur
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCP, CCH
Westford, MA
Anxiety ReliefSleep Disorders
As a newly certified clinical hypnotherapist, I am excited by the progress my clients have made in reducing symptoms of anxiety, phobias, sleep problems, and physical discomfort when combining hypnosi...
SA
Streff Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD
4.6(9)
Stow, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossTrauma / PTSD
We can help. Streff Associates is a multidisciplinary group practice of skilled clinicians that has been helping children, teens, couples and families heal and find their strengths for over forty year...
RC
Rollins Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Shrewsbury, MA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+3 more
Treatment modalities include psychodynamic therapy, CBT, family systems, mind-body approaches,hypnotherapyand EMDR.We treat depression, anxiety, substance use, stress-related issues, trauma, self-este...
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Peter Gagliardo
Hypnotherapist
Northborough, MA
Anxiety ReliefSelf-Esteem
I help clients break free from anxiety, self-doubt, and repeating patterns using a blend of CBT-informed tools,hypnotherapy, and holistic mentoring.You feel stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns t...
CW
Christian J. Whitney
CCHt
Winchester, NH
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementPhobiasSmoking Cessation
Empathic, integrity-driven and claircognizant. Christian is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who is reputable for helping others heal from the past, align with the present, and surface profound cla...
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The Stress Reduction Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LICSW
Acton, MA
Anxiety ReliefRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem
I am an experienced, caring and active therapist committed to helping people move towards change. Creating a trusting and safe relationship is a crucial first step and I aim to develop a comfortable a...
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Eleanor K Fulton
Psychologist, PsyD
Acton, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionRelationship Issues
You have been in therapy before. You have made progress, but something still feels stuck- a pattern you can see clearly and still cannot stop. Maybe it shows up in relationships you can't sustain, an ...
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Michael Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Barre, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossPain Management+2 more
If you and/or your love ones are struggling with life, work, family, school, or other areas. I can help by using a variety of modalities, not necessarily traditional talk therapy, to help adults overcome the events, irrational beliefs, and past emotionally charged memories that are holding them back from living a full life. EMDR has been shown to be useful for PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks and phobias; chronic illness and medical trauma, depression and bipolar disorder, grief and loss, dissociative disorders, pain, performance anxiety, and others. I work with adults (18+), college students, young professionals.
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Smita Chaddha
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
Littleton, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossPhobias+1 more
I am a Trauma and EMDR specialist/consultant and Mindfulness-based therapist, who will help identify past/current distress, Anxiety & Trauma using EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems. My focus is to help change thinking patterns and unhealthy coping techniques based on current research in Neuroscience, Positive Neuroplasticity, DBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. This helps clients with PTSD, High Anxiety, Phobia, Grief, Depression or Impulsivity. My goal is to increase mindfulness in thought and action, to effectively increase Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance & better Communication.
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Lana M. Ryder
CHt
Hudson, MA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementSelf-Esteem+1 more
I am dedicated to helping clients understand how their minds truly work. I believe the mind is not something to battle, it is something to partner with. When people learn how to direct their thoughts with purpose, meaningful and lasting change becomes possible.I specialize in helping individuals move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. Whether working with stress, burnout, confidence, motivation, or life transitions, I guide clients to reconnect with their inner strengths and develop tools they can apply in everyday situations. Each session is personalized, blending structured techniques with creative imagery that makes the experience both effective and engaging.Before entering hypnotherapy, I spent years in leadership and client-centered roles, developing a strong foundation in communication, problem-solving, and human behavior. That background allows me to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood, respected, and capable of growth.My mission is simple: to help people work with their minds instead of against them.
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Shari Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Westford, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / PregnancyGrief / Loss+4 more
We utilize an integrative and evidenced based approach which can include Play, Sandtray, EMDR, CBT,Hypnotherapyas well as Talk therapy.If you are reading my profile, life probably isn't going the way you had hoped it would right now. Current issues, past traumas, relationship or work issues can leave you exhausted, take a toll on your ability to be happy or even function on a day to day basis. Maybe life just feels too hard right now. Reaching out for help is the first step towards changing that. My name is Shari Bennett, a licenced Independant Clinical Social Worker and the owner of Interactions Counseling, a group of 6 highly trained, licensed and very experienced therapists who are here to help. We offer both in person and telehealth sessions.
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Kerry Rollins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Westford, MA
Anxiety ReliefRelationship IssuesTrauma / PTSD
Kerry is a seasoned clinician with over 20 years experience. She provides an interactive, collaborative, and individualized approach to treatment while utilizing evidence-based therapies. Kerry works with couples and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and relationship/marriage issues. Kerry also offers EMDR Intensives, in which she will work with clients between 3-6 hours at a time. Her goal is to provide a safe, respectful and healing environment in which to support your growth. Treatment approaches include CBT, IFS, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, Gottman Method and Clinical Hypnosis.
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Catherine C.Brodeur
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCP, CCH
Westford, MA
Anxiety ReliefSleep Disorders
As a newly certified clinical hypnotherapist, I am excited by the progress my clients have made in reducing symptoms of anxiety, phobias, sleep problems, and physical discomfort when combining hypnosis with cognitive behavioral therapy. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems interventions, and since my certification, hypnosis.
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Streff Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD
4.6(9)
Stow, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossTrauma / PTSD
We can help. Streff Associates is a multidisciplinary group practice of skilled clinicians that has been helping children, teens, couples and families heal and find their strengths for over forty years. Our therapists are compassionate and strengths-based and forge deep, strong connections with their clients. Our decades of relationships with schools and other providers allow us to collaborate with your other supporting professionals. We treat a wide variety of issues including Anxiety, ADHD, Addictions, Depression, Mood Disorders, School issues, Family conflict, Behavioral issues, ASD, Adjustment issues, Grief & Loss, Tauma / PTSD, Life transitions, Parenting issues, and many other challenging problems.
RC
Rollins Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Shrewsbury, MA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+3 more
Treatment modalities include psychodynamic therapy, CBT, family systems, mind-body approaches,hypnotherapyand EMDR.We treat depression, anxiety, substance use, stress-related issues, trauma, self-esteem issues, mood disorders, grief and loss, LGBTQ, and first responders.
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Peter Gagliardo
Hypnotherapist
Northborough, MA
Anxiety ReliefSelf-Esteem
I help clients break free from anxiety, self-doubt, and repeating patterns using a blend of CBT-informed tools,hypnotherapy, and holistic mentoring.You feel stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts. You want more confidence, clarity, and freedom from the past, but the path forward feels unclear. You are ready for more than insight or conversation alone. My work focuses on hypnosis-informed coaching and practical tools that support real shifts in how you think, relate, and live. Together, we create a personal “Owner’s Manual” so you can stop repeating old patterns and begin building the future you actually want.
CW
Christian J. Whitney
CCHt
Winchester, NH
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementPhobiasSmoking Cessation
Empathic, integrity-driven and claircognizant. Christian is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who is reputable for helping others heal from the past, align with the present, and surface profound clarity to cultivate a wonderful, empowering future.Being a retired Martial Arts Grandmaster after 27+ years, Christian has an extensive background involving personal development with inner activation and enjoys that inner journey into the subconscious mind to guide others towards living the prospering lives they deserve. Christian discovered early on in life the true meaning behind moral courage, truth, and resilience by getting involved in martial arts at age five (1975). He practiced/studied Okinawan Isshin-RyÅ« Karate, Zazen Meditation and Chi Kung ‘8 Section Brocade’.He developed a strong, natural intuition from the ‘heart’ in his younger years, in addition to studying Eastern philosophies and learning about Chi cultivation and mental healing. Christian also studied the martial arts of Aikido, Wing Chun, Ninjutsu, Japanese Jujitsu, Pa Kua, and various other practices during his adolescence and early adult life. Collectively, this passion and drive became the catalyst for Christian to become the founder of Genshinryu.He retired as a certified instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu and White Tiger Kung Fu (iron body and iron palm), a 7th Dan in Isshin-RyÅ« Karate, and 10th Dan in the founding style of Genshinryu after over four decades in the arts. Furthermore, his standing as a moral pillar against the violence in the cage fighting movement in the USA while drawing attention to the sport’s intentional misconstrued use of the words ‘Martial Arts’ due to non-regulation efforts did not go unnoticed.Back in 2012, Christian was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame as a ‘Goodwill Ambassador to the Martial Arts’ by Action Martial Arts Magazine’s Board of Directors. In conjunction with his deeply rooted history in martial arts, Christian was raised by metaphysical parents who were involved in telepathy, remote viewing, past life regression, crystals and healing, meditation, eastern philosophy, astral projection, and hypnosis, which inevitably influenced him to seek out the best Hypnotherapy college in the country. He found HMI College of Hypnotherapy in 2019 which led him to becoming the ‘well knowledged’ Hypnotherapist that he is today.Intertwining his discipline-rich martial arts background with instilled passion for helping others manifest their dreams, he continues his mission to humanity with helping others find their true self by taking that journey within. Christian is a triple Honors graduate. He first obtained his Hypnotherapy Diploma in 2020 from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, graduating with honors. He then enrolled in the college’s clinical residency program and graduated with honors for a second time in 2021 maintaining a 4.0 GPA. He also received HMI’s Academic Achievement award in 2021. Christian decided to continue his education to give his clients the opulent life-transforming experiences they merit and enrolled in HMI’s Mind-Body Psychology program after his clinical residency and graduated in 2022 obtaining his AOS Degree in Mind-Body Psychology with Honors. He also holds several specialty certifications from the American Hypnosis Association.As a passionate professional with benevolent humanity values, nothing makes Christian happier than supporting others in cultivating a quality life filled with ignited purpose, passion, and fulfillment. Whether it be past life regression, boosting self-esteem, pain management, to dynamic habit control, he finds immense joy in delivering hypnosis services that promote inner strength, resilience, and wisdom, all of which enable those who work with him the opportunity to conquer any obstacle. Christian’s motto is “the answers to everything in the universe is within.” Christian loves what he does and demonstrates his ardency by building his services on a foundation of transparency, absolute truth, and trust. However, when he is not working, you can often find him spending time reading, walking, and meditating to recharge.
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The Stress Reduction Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LICSW
Acton, MA
Anxiety ReliefRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem
I am an experienced, caring and active therapist committed to helping people move towards change. Creating a trusting and safe relationship is a crucial first step and I aim to develop a comfortable and positive rapport. I have a lot of skills and effective approaches and will create an individualized treatment plan to best address your issues. I work with adults and teenagers with a variety of problems. Some of my work is short-term, targeting specific symptoms such as headaches or anxiety. Other clients benefit from more on-going exploration to address such problems as relationship difficulties or self-esteem issues.
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Eleanor K Fulton
Psychologist, PsyD
Acton, MA
Anxiety ReliefDepressionRelationship Issues
You have been in therapy before. You have made progress, but something still feels stuck- a pattern you can see clearly and still cannot stop. Maybe it shows up in relationships you can't sustain, an anxiety or depression that doesn't lessen, a complicated relationship with food or in the way old experiences keep resurfacing in your life. This kind of stuckness isn't a sign that therapy will not work for you. It is often a sign that what you have tried has not gone deep enough.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does hypnotherapy help with anxiety?
Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious patterns that keep anxiety running in the background. Rather than just teaching coping skills (which are still valuable), it helps retrain the nervous system's automatic responses. Many clients describe it as getting to the root of the anxiety rather than managing the symptoms.
How many sessions does anxiety hypnotherapy take?
Most hypnotherapists suggest 4 to 8 sessions for anxiety, though some people notice shifts after just 2 or 3. It depends on how long the anxiety has been present and whether there are specific triggers or a more generalized pattern. Your practitioner should be able to give you a realistic timeline after an initial consultation.
Can hypnotherapy replace medication for anxiety?
Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medication, and any practitioner who tells you to stop taking prescribed medication is a red flag. Many people use hypnotherapy alongside their existing treatment plan, and some find they can work with their doctor to adjust medication over time. That decision always belongs to you and your prescriber.
Is hypnotherapy for anxiety backed by research?
Yes. A 2019 meta-analysis published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews found hypnotherapy produced significant anxiety reduction across multiple studies. Research from APA Division 30 supports its use for anxiety, and brain imaging studies show measurable changes in the areas that regulate fear and worry during hypnosis.