Pain Management Hypnotherapists in Amherst, NH

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Chronic pain is exhausting in ways that go beyond the physical. It affects your sleep, your mood, your relationships, and your ability to do the things you used to enjoy. And one of the most frustrating parts is that after a while, the pain itself can become self-sustaining, your nervous system stuck in a loop of anticipation and tension that makes everything hurt more.

This is where hypnotherapy can help. It doesn't cure the underlying condition, but it can change how your brain processes and experiences pain, which for many people makes a meaningful difference in daily life.

How pain works in the brain

Pain isn't just a signal from your body. It's an interpretation by your brain. The same injury can feel dramatically different depending on your stress level, your expectations, and your emotional state. This is why a soldier can be wounded in battle and not feel it until hours later, or why anxiety about pain can make a minor issue feel unbearable.

Chronic pain often involves a phenomenon called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes increasingly reactive over time. Your brain essentially turns up the volume on pain signals, making everything louder. Hypnotherapy works to turn that volume back down.

How hypnotherapy approaches pain

During a pain management session, your hypnotherapist guides you into a deeply relaxed state and then works with your subconscious mind to change your relationship with pain. Common techniques include:

  • Altering pain perception. Using guided imagery and suggestion to reduce the intensity of pain signals. Some practitioners help you visualize pain as something tangible (a color, a shape, a dial) that you can mentally adjust.
  • Breaking the tension cycle. Chronic pain creates tension, and tension creates more pain. Hypnotherapy can help release deep muscular tension and calm the nervous system's overactive response.
  • Addressing the emotional layer. Chronic pain often comes with frustration, grief, anger, and fear. These emotions amplify the pain experience. Hypnotherapy can help process these emotions so they stop feeding the pain cycle.
  • Teaching self-hypnosis. Many practitioners teach you techniques for managing pain on your own. This gives you a tool you can use anytime, not just during sessions.

What the research shows

Pain management is one of the most well-researched applications of hypnotherapy. A meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis found that hypnotherapy produced significant pain reduction across a range of conditions including fibromyalgia, arthritis, cancer-related pain, and low back pain.

The American Psychological Association recognizes hypnosis as an effective intervention for pain. Some hospitals use hypnotherapy for surgical preparation and post-operative pain management. Research from Mount Sinai and Stanford has shown that hypnosis can reduce the need for anesthesia and pain medication in certain procedures.

What to expect

Your first session will focus on understanding your pain history, what makes it better or worse, and what you've tried before. Your practitioner will also assess how responsive you are to hypnotic suggestion, since this varies from person to person.

The hypnotherapy itself is deeply relaxing, which provides some immediate relief for most people. The longer-term benefits, reduced pain intensity, better sleep, less reliance on medication, typically build over several sessions.

Most practitioners recommend learning self-hypnosis as part of the process. This isn't complicated. It's essentially a structured relaxation practice you can do at home in 10 to 15 minutes. Clients who practice regularly between sessions tend to see better results.

When to consider it

Hypnotherapy for pain is worth exploring if you've been dealing with chronic pain, if medication alone isn't enough, or if you're looking for non-pharmacological options to add to your treatment plan. It works best as part of a comprehensive approach that may include physical therapy, medication, exercise, and other modalities.

The practitioners listed below are based in or around Amherst, New Hampshire and have indicated pain management 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 Amherst who works with pain management

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Blue Lotus Wellness
Counselor, MS, MBA, LCMHC, MLADC
4.9(28)
Manchester, NH
Pain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemSleep Disorders+2 more
Several therapists in my practice have openings and have same holistic philosophy in their work utilizing Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Reiki,...
BL
Blue Lotus Wellness LLC
Counselor, LCMHC, LICSW, MLADC
4.9(28)
Manchester, NH
Pain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemTrauma / PTSD
Our Primary Focus is on Ketamine Assisted Therapy, EMDR,Hypnotherapyand Somatic Based Therapies.Blue Lotus Wellness understands the difficulties that come with navigating mental health and finding a p...
JM
John McGrail
CHt
Salem, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPerformance Anxiety+6 more
Client Services Vocational and Avocational Self Improvement, Habits, Fears & Phobias, Stress and Anxiety, Performance Enhancement, and Medical Hypnosis with appropriate referral from a licensed health...
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...
YA
Yasmin Adam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, EMDR, IFS
Manchester, NH
Anxiety ReliefFertility / PregnancyGrief / LossOCD+5 more
I believe suffering begins when we fall out of alignment with who we truly are, and it ends when we embody self-love, self-trust, and self-acceptance. I am here to help navigate the challenging path t...
NS
Nicole SperopolousDeaver
Counselor, MA, LMHC-QS, LCMHC
Portsmouth, NH
Anger ManagementFertility / PregnancyGrief / LossPain Management+4 more
Are you a busy, overwhelmed mom trying to do it all? You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched too thin. Maybe you’re feeling more irritable; snapping at your kids or withdrawing from the people ...
FW
Fredrick Woodard
Psychologist, DCH, PhD
Milford, NH
Grief / LossPain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Dr. Woodard works with adults. He uses hypnotherapeutic, psychodynamic, transpersonal, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral techniques when needed. Emphasis placed on understanding unique life circums...
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Catherine Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Hanover, NH
OCDPain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+3 more
Catherine values every client as a distinct individual with capacity for growth, insight, and healing. She works with adults with a wide range of mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression...
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Resilience & Hope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dover, NH
Fertility / PregnancyGrief / LossPain ManagementSelf-Esteem+1 more
Utilizing an integrative approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), (non trance)hypnotherapy, biofeedback, brief solution focused interventions or acupuncture -you will begin to experience...
JA
Judy Anne Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LLC
Hanover, NH
Pain ManagementRelationship IssuesStress Management
People come to therapy for many different reasons: To deal with a specific problem or concern; to develop better ways of coping with life's stresses; to overcome old obstacles; to heal from loss; to ...
SS
Sonya Shropshire-Friel
Psychologist, PhD
Dover, NH
DepressionPain ManagementPhobias
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or stress that disrupts your daily life? Do life transitions and change leave you feeling uncertain and struggling to find balance? These challenges can feel he...
AD
Audrey Dolores Gilbert
Hypnotherapist
Lebanon, NH
Anger ManagementDepressionFertility / PregnancyGrief / Loss+9 more
Hello and welcome. I'm glad you're here. I'm a hypnotherapist and integrative wellness coach offering a unique approach to healing that blends deep empathic presence with powerful subconscious work. M...
BL
Blue Lotus Wellness
Counselor, MS, MBA, LCMHC, MLADC
4.9(28)
Manchester, NH
Pain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemSleep Disorders+2 more
Several therapists in my practice have openings and have same holistic philosophy in their work utilizing Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Reiki, Energy work, Hypnosis, Trauma informed Yoga and Past Life Regression in work with clients. Counseling can help sort through mental health struggles, and help you gain perspective so you can create a better future. We work with individuals experiencing PTSD, substance addiction, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, divorce, stress as well as many other issues.
BL
Blue Lotus Wellness LLC
Counselor, LCMHC, LICSW, MLADC
4.9(28)
Manchester, NH
Pain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemTrauma / PTSD
Our Primary Focus is on Ketamine Assisted Therapy, EMDR,Hypnotherapyand Somatic Based Therapies.Blue Lotus Wellness understands the difficulties that come with navigating mental health and finding a provider you can connect with. Our team of experienced counselors are here to support and guide you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. We work with individuals and couples experiencing a variety of mental health issues including but not limited to addictions, trauma, self-esteem, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, chronic pain and more. We can provide Ketamine Therapy by our Nurse Practitioner as well as counseling support from any of our professional counselors.
JM
John McGrail
CHt
Salem, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPerformance Anxiety+6 more
Client Services Vocational and Avocational Self Improvement, Habits, Fears & Phobias, Stress and Anxiety, Performance Enhancement, and Medical Hypnosis with appropriate referral from a licensed healthcare professional. Service Area I have clients around the world via remote sessions
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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Yasmin Adam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, EMDR, IFS
Manchester, NH
Anxiety ReliefFertility / PregnancyGrief / LossOCD+5 more
I believe suffering begins when we fall out of alignment with who we truly are, and it ends when we embody self-love, self-trust, and self-acceptance. I am here to help navigate the challenging path to peace that so many of us face. I’m a holistic therapist trained in EMDR, hypnosis, DBT, IFS, compassion-based therapy, medicine integration, and shamanic practices. For those who prefer, I am able to integrate energy work, past life regression, and other experimental modalities to support mind, body, and spirit. I'll be honored to be part of your journey as you release old wounds, strengthen boundaries, and rediscover your wholeness.
NS
Nicole SperopolousDeaver
Counselor, MA, LMHC-QS, LCMHC
Portsmouth, NH
Anger ManagementFertility / PregnancyGrief / LossPain Management+4 more
Are you a busy, overwhelmed mom trying to do it all? You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched too thin. Maybe you’re feeling more irritable; snapping at your kids or withdrawing from the people you love. You feel stressed, anxious, and unsure of yourself. Maybe you’re stuck in people-pleasing mode, experiencing panic attacks, or avoiding things you’d like to be doing. Do you notice patterns from your past showing up in your daily life, keeping you stuck in cycles of stress, anger, anxiety, and avoidance? Stress may be taking a toll on your body too. Maybe you’re struggling with hormones, headaches or digestive problems.
FW
Fredrick Woodard
Psychologist, DCH, PhD
Milford, NH
Grief / LossPain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Dr. Woodard works with adults. He uses hypnotherapeutic, psychodynamic, transpersonal, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral techniques when needed. Emphasis placed on understanding unique life circumstances and individuals' personal goals. He has excellent results with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and PTSD.
CR
Catherine Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Hanover, NH
OCDPain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+3 more
Catherine values every client as a distinct individual with capacity for growth, insight, and healing. She works with adults with a wide range of mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She brings warmth, kindness, and authenticity to each interaction. Her previous careers in government, the military, and public health sectors inform her work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds.
R&
Resilience & Hope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dover, NH
Fertility / PregnancyGrief / LossPain ManagementSelf-Esteem+1 more
Utilizing an integrative approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), (non trance)hypnotherapy, biofeedback, brief solution focused interventions or acupuncture -you will begin to experience relief in just a few sessions.Do you have a high stress life or a high demand/high responsibility career? Are you under preforming? Not motivated? Are you exhausted? Have relentless anxious or depressive thoughts that are wearing you down? Worried that life or work demands will get in the way of attending sessions? Dread the thought of running into someone you know? We get it and offer extremely flexible scheduling, maintain a limited number of patients, and have strict confidentiality & privacy procedures in place. Appointments available to fit YOUR schedule (online or in-person), Tues-Fri 10am-8pm & Saturdays 9am-2pm.
JA
Judy Anne Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LLC
Hanover, NH
Pain ManagementRelationship IssuesStress Management
People come to therapy for many different reasons: To deal with a specific problem or concern; to develop better ways of coping with life's stresses; to overcome old obstacles; to heal from loss; to become happier, stronger and more resilient. Numerous studies have shown that one of the most important factors in helping people in therapy achieve change is a strong and trusting relationship with their therapist. I am committed to creating a warm and supportive environment in which my clients can explore their challenges, learn new skills, and find and use the innate strengths that they possess.
SS
Sonya Shropshire-Friel
Psychologist, PhD
Dover, NH
DepressionPain ManagementPhobias
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or stress that disrupts your daily life? Do life transitions and change leave you feeling uncertain and struggling to find balance? These challenges can feel heavy, but together we can face them, helping you find hope and resilience for a more confident future. Knowledge is power, so you also might hear me incorporate information about how our brains (wired for survival) can influence anxiety, depression and other conditions, and how we could more effectively manage them.
AD
Audrey Dolores Gilbert
Hypnotherapist
Lebanon, NH
Anger ManagementDepressionFertility / PregnancyGrief / Loss+9 more
Hello and welcome. I'm glad you're here. I'm a hypnotherapist and integrative wellness coach offering a unique approach to healing that blends deep empathic presence with powerful subconscious work. My style is intuitive, compassionate, and rooted in a belief that you are already whole—and capable of profound transformation. I specialize in helping clients access subconscious resources to manage unwanted behaviors, relieve anxiety, heal from trauma, attachment, and chronic pain. If you’ve felt stuck, misunderstood, or like traditional talk therapy hasn’t gone deep enough, you’re not alone—and you’re not beyond help.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does hypnotherapy help with chronic pain?
Hypnotherapy works by changing how your brain processes pain signals. It can reduce the perceived intensity of pain, help you manage the emotional distress that accompanies chronic pain, and break the cycle of tension and anticipation that often makes pain worse. It doesn't eliminate the source of pain, but it changes your experience of it.
How many sessions does pain management hypnotherapy take?
Most practitioners recommend 4 to 8 sessions for chronic pain, with some people learning self-hypnosis techniques they can use indefinitely. Pain management is often an ongoing practice rather than a one-time fix, and many clients return for periodic sessions as needed.
Is hypnotherapy for pain backed by research?
Yes. Hypnotherapy for pain management has one of the stronger evidence bases in the field. A meta-analysis in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis found significant pain reduction across multiple studies. The American Psychological Association recognizes hypnosis as an effective intervention for pain, and it's used in some hospital settings for surgical and procedural pain.
Can hypnotherapy replace pain medication?
Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for pain medication, especially for acute or severe pain. However, many people find they can reduce their reliance on pain medication over time when combining hypnotherapy with their existing treatment plan. Always work with your doctor before changing any medication.