Anxiety Hypnotherapists in New London, NH

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11 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 New London, New Hampshire 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 New London who works with anxiety

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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...
KG
Karen Gray
CHt
Lebanon, NH
Anxiety ReliefSmoking CessationStress ManagementTrauma / PTSD+1 more
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...
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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+6 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 / LossStress Management+1 more
Certified hypnotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, weight issues & phobias. Uses RTT & science-based hypnotherapy to help individuals overcome burnout, stress & emotional...
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Meaghan S McCulla
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CH
Keene, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossOCDRelationship Issues+3 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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Christine FreeSabo
Counselor, LCMHC, MS, Hypno, Reiki 2
Moultonborough, NH
Anger ManagementAnxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / Pregnancy+5 more
At Merkaba Sacred Healing & Counseling, I provide a safe and supportive space for adults to heal, grow, and reconnect with their authentic selves and heal from trauma. My approach blends evidence-base...
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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 t...
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Julie Casey
CHt
Hampton, NH
Anxiety ReliefDepression
I would like to share with you my reason for becoming a Consulting Hypnotist and the journey that led me to where I am today. My career began over 20yrs ago when I decided to become a clinically train...
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Jacob TheodoreBrown
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Newmarket, NH
Anxiety ReliefStress ManagementSubstance AbuseTrauma / PTSD
Your treatment may not be the primary problem; It may be your diagnosis!. Get the accuracy you need to confidently move forward with treatment. I specialize in forensic and clinical testing, evaluat...
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Oscar Gagnon
CHt
New Hampshire
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossStress Management
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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
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Karen Gray
CHt
Lebanon, NH
Anxiety ReliefSmoking CessationStress ManagementTrauma / PTSD+1 more
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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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+6 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 / LossStress Management+1 more
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.
MS
Meaghan S McCulla
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CH
Keene, NH
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossOCDRelationship Issues+3 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!
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Christine FreeSabo
Counselor, LCMHC, MS, Hypno, Reiki 2
Moultonborough, NH
Anger ManagementAnxiety ReliefDepressionFertility / Pregnancy+5 more
At Merkaba Sacred Healing & Counseling, I provide a safe and supportive space for adults to heal, grow, and reconnect with their authentic selves and heal from trauma. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with holistic and psychospiritual practices, helping clients process trauma, release old patterns, and cultivate deeper self-awareness. Healing is not about perfection but about integrity, wholeness, and honoring your path. You are everything and nothing less.
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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.
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Julie Casey
CHt
Hampton, NH
Anxiety ReliefDepression
I would like to share with you my reason for becoming a Consulting Hypnotist and the journey that led me to where I am today. My career began over 20yrs ago when I decided to become a clinically trained Skincare professional. I loved what I was doing, but I knew I wanted to offer more. I was told I had a gift to heal, which is why I initially started learning about Reiki Healing. Through my own struggles with anxiety and depression, I felt as though I was continuously fighting an uphill battle toward freedom. Freedom from the darkness that, at times, was so overwhelming, I couldn’t see the light at the end of that tunnel . I was unaware of how disabling my bad habits, self-sabotaging limiting thoughts and beliefs really were. Through many years of seeking alternative therapies to help me turn my life around, I was led down a road of recovery that finally set me free. I became aware that the installed limiting thoughts and belief systems that I had been carrying around for so long, and was keeping me from excelling and growing into the beautiful life I knew I deserved. I wanted to take my own enlightened experience and share it with those who may need some gentle guidance toward their own path to FREEDOM. Hypnosis is the key, let me help you open that door! Client Services Click here for more information on Consulting Hypnosis Services being offered: https://www.serenesolutionsnh.com/new-page-1 Service Area Offering Consulting Hypnosis w/Reiki Healing in the Seacoast area – NH, ME, MA.
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Jacob TheodoreBrown
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Newmarket, NH
Anxiety ReliefStress ManagementSubstance AbuseTrauma / PTSD
Your treatment may not be the primary problem; It may be your diagnosis!. Get the accuracy you need to confidently move forward with treatment. I specialize in forensic and clinical testing, evaluations, and diagnosis.l perform expert evaluations for children, adults, and seniors to accurately uncover the problem and find a solution. I offer an affordable, quality service for a variety of mental health problems. My services are offered in person and nationally in most states via Telehealth. J. Theodore Brown, Jr, Ph.D., H.S.P.P. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)
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Oscar Gagnon
CHt
New Hampshire
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossStress Management
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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.