Anxiety & Stress Hypnotherapists in Independent Success Wellness Christine Morin Cht Boscawen, NH

26 practitioners who work with anxiety & stress in Independent Success Wellness Christine Morin Cht Boscawen.

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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 Independent Success Wellness Christine Morin Cht Boscawen, New Hampshire and have indicated anxiety & stress as one of their areas of focus. Some profiles are verified directly by the practitioner, while others are broader listings from public sources.

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Lynne Bloomquist
CHt
5.0(1)
Concord, NH
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySmoking CessationWeight Management
BA, Human Services / Clinical Psychology Trinity College, Burlington, Vermont MBA, Human Resources Management Rivier University, Nashua, NH 30 years Human Resources Administration and Management 5 Ye...
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Blue Lotus Wellness
Counselor, MS, MBA, LCMHC, MLADC
4.9(28)
Manchester, NH
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+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,...
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Paul Ramsay
CHt
Loudon, NH
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySleep DisordersSmoking Cessation+1 more
Former English teacher. Practicing hypnotist since 2004. Client Services Smoking cessation, weight reduction, sleep improvement, stress management, increase test performance, habit modification, incre...
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John McGrail
CHt
Salem, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPerformance Anxiety+5 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...
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Karen Gray
CHt
Lebanon, NH
Anxiety ReliefSmoking CessationTrauma / PTSDWeight Management
Client Services Stress and Anxiety Management, PTSD, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, and more. Service Area Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont, New Hampshire Canaan, Claremont, Cornish, C...
HJ
Holly Janes
CHt
Salem, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPerformance AnxietyRelationship Issues+3 more
Masters in mental health counseling Certified Hypnotist Reiki Master Integrated Energy Therapy practitioner level 3 Service Area Weight Loss, Confidence Building, Exam Taking, spiritual, past life reg...
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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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Perinatal & Women's Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, LCMHC, NBCC, MA, CH
Salem, NH
Anger ManagementAnxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / Pregnancy+5 more
You or someone you know may be experiencing a difficult time in their life. You may be looking for information to explain how you are feeling or be looking for a way to get help and someone to talk t...
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Christine Morin
CHt
Independent Success Wellness Christine Morin Cht Boscawen, NH
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossWeight Management
Certified hypnotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, weight issues & phobias. Uses RTT & science-based hypnotherapy to help individuals overcome burnout, stress & emotional...
NM
Nicole Marie Sublette
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CH, CMHIMP
Manchester, NH
Anxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / PregnancyGrief / Loss+5 more
Therapists of Color New England is accepting new clients! Providing a welcoming space for BIPoC, LGTBQIA+, youth (3+), couples, men and women. This space is also for you if you ever struggled with of...
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Jill L Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCMHC
New Hampton, NH
Anxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / PregnancyGrief / Loss+4 more
I am a diplomate in ClinicalHypnotherapy, and a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Psychology.How to get the Brain to 'Change -it's- Mind'. That has been my focus of study...not just WHY you beh...
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Meaghan S McCulla
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CH
Keene, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossOCDRelationship Issues+2 more
I love to bring in alternative approaches to my practice, includinghypnotherapy, progressive relaxation, and mindfulness techniques.I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of NH with over...
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Lynne Bloomquist
CHt
5.0(1)
Concord, NH
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySmoking CessationWeight Management
BA, Human Services / Clinical Psychology Trinity College, Burlington, Vermont MBA, Human Resources Management Rivier University, Nashua, NH 30 years Human Resources Administration and Management 5 Years Practicing Certified Hypnotist Client Services General Hypnosis Issues: Stress reduction, Empowerment, Weight Management, Successful Testing and Exams, Athletic Performance, Academic Performance, Smoking Cessation, Blushing, Bed Wetting, Menopause, Alcohol/Drinking, and many more issues. Adults, Teens and Children Service Area Greater Concord, New Hampshire area Central New Hampshire
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Blue Lotus Wellness
Counselor, MS, MBA, LCMHC, MLADC
4.9(28)
Manchester, NH
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+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.
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Paul Ramsay
CHt
Loudon, NH
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySleep DisordersSmoking Cessation+1 more
Former English teacher. Practicing hypnotist since 2004. Client Services Smoking cessation, weight reduction, sleep improvement, stress management, increase test performance, habit modification, increase athletic performance. Service Area Stage hypnotism, hypnotism training, mentorship.
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John McGrail
CHt
Salem, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPerformance Anxiety+5 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
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Karen Gray
CHt
Lebanon, NH
Anxiety ReliefSmoking CessationTrauma / PTSDWeight Management
Client Services Stress and Anxiety Management, PTSD, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, and more. Service Area Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont, New Hampshire Canaan, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, Grantham Groton, Hanover, Haverhill, Orange, Orford, Lebanon, Lyme, North Haverhill, Piermont, Plainfield, Plymouth, Rumney, Sunapee, Warren, Wentworth, West Lebanon Vermont Ascutney, Bradford, Barnard, Bethel, Bridgewater, Chelsea, Chester, Corinth, Fairlee, Hartford, Hartland, Newbury, Norwich, North Springfield, Royalton, Sharon, Springfield, South Royalton, Tunbridge, Vershire, Wells River, West Fairlee, White River Junction, Wilder, Windsor, Woodstock
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Holly Janes
CHt
Salem, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPerformance AnxietyRelationship Issues+3 more
Masters in mental health counseling Certified Hypnotist Reiki Master Integrated Energy Therapy practitioner level 3 Service Area Weight Loss, Confidence Building, Exam Taking, spiritual, past life regression, Body image, business skills, habits, Sports Performance, Personal Development, Psychic Growth, Relationships, Relaxation, Stress Reduction
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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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Perinatal & Women's Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, LCMHC, NBCC, MA, CH
Salem, NH
Anger ManagementAnxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / Pregnancy+5 more
You or someone you know may be experiencing a difficult time in their life. You may be looking for information to explain how you are feeling or be looking for a way to get help and someone to talk to. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated and that life has just become unmanageable. Counseling is a supportive and helpful way to get things back on track and you feeling good again. www.postpartumnh.com
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Christine Morin
CHt
Independent Success Wellness Christine Morin Cht Boscawen, NH
Anxiety ReliefDepressionGrief / LossWeight Management
Certified hypnotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, weight issues & phobias. Uses RTT & science-based hypnotherapy to help individuals overcome burnout, stress & emotional blocks for lasting well-being.
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Nicole Marie Sublette
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CH, CMHIMP
Manchester, NH
Anxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / PregnancyGrief / Loss+5 more
Therapists of Color New England is accepting new clients! Providing a welcoming space for BIPoC, LGTBQIA+, youth (3+), couples, men and women. This space is also for you if you ever struggled with of the following: PTSD, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, toxic relationships, career burnout, or divorce/separation. A safe place for anyone that has experienced oppression, marginalization, and discrimination. I am committed to creating an environment where you can be seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
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Jill L Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCMHC
New Hampton, NH
Anxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / PregnancyGrief / Loss+4 more
I am a diplomate in ClinicalHypnotherapy, and a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Psychology.How to get the Brain to 'Change -it's- Mind'. That has been my focus of study...not just WHY you behave the way your do, but HOW do you change your behaviors that don't work anymore. Choosing a therapist and deciding if they are a match for you is an important first step. Please call. I am happy to talk with you in a free 15 min phone call. Please leave a message about what you want to work on, or email. Please read information below before you call. I only work with adults
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Meaghan S McCulla
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CH
Keene, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossOCDRelationship Issues+2 more
I love to bring in alternative approaches to my practice, includinghypnotherapy, progressive relaxation, and mindfulness techniques.I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of NH with over 20 years experience in the mental health field. I am also a certified life coach, certified hypnotherapist, and ordained minister. I now also offer pre-marital counseling and wedding officiant services in my private practice. Please inquire if interested!

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.