Hypnotherapy Services - APA Aid

When working with any of our certified hypnotherapists, you can rest assured that your one-on-one sessions, privacy and complete confidentiality deliver the highest levels of your success - 

Imagine how good it will feel, to feel good again…

In 1958 the American Medical Association endorsed hypnosis and hypnotherapy as a legitimate complementary treatment tool for pain, stress and relaxation management, weight loss, smoking cessation, childbirth, preparing for surgery, as well as overcoming fears of medical, dental and other hospital procedures.

Leidecker Center - the Alternative Practitioner Academy - has been involved in clinical hypnosis since 1997 and provides services in the following:

And More… Call our office today at (847) 760-5000. We are happy to answer all your questions. (Click the following links in case you wonder if hypnosis can help you or  what hypnosis is…)

"What can I expect from my first visit?" - Free Consultation

During your consultation you will learn about hypnotism and all your questions will be answered. Your interests and desires will be discussed and your goals defined.

Your hypnotherapist will do an assessment whereby your hypnotizability and the potential for achieving your goals will be determined.

He(she) will teach you self-hypnosis so you will have this incredible tool to reinforce the work that you've done together. You will then be able to use self-hypnosis for any future goals or challenges.

"How fast can I achieve the results?"

It will vary depending on the nature and severity of the issue. Smoking cessation may take as little as 2 sessions but most of the issues we can help you with can be completed in 6 sessions or less - intestead of  22 - 600 (!) doctors visits. Hypnosis is frequently used in conjunction with other forms of medical treatment. Hypnotherapy is only one tool.

Do you know?

While Hollywood has had a lot of fun with depicting people in hypnosis doing silly things, in reality it is a serious modality for helping people improve their lives.

It has been used to help people through surgery who cannot be put under anesthesia, and for seriously ill people to manage pain.

In our office we have worked with sales people for motivation, children & adults to enhance sports performance, professionals for public speaking, age regression for people with fears, weight management and just about every situation people might need help with.

Why you need a doctor's referral in some instances…

Hypnosis and its uses in the practice of Hypnotherapy is rapidly emerging as a highly effective science in solving people's problems. It can be beneficial in many cases as a therapy in itself and is a valuable adjunct in psychotherapy, psychiatry, and medical care.

In 1996 a National Institutes of Health panel judged that hypnosis might help alleviate pain from cancer and other chronic conditions. One study found it superior to morphine. Other clinical studies have shown it helps with the acute pain of severe burns. A recent study in the Lancet found that patients hypnotized for minor surgical procedures needed less pain medication and experienced less anxiety than an unhypnotized group. Hypnosis has been used to cure phobias, such as fear of flying . . .(University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter)

If your hypnotherapist feels it's necessary, or if you've been diagnosed with a specific medical or emotional problem, a professional referral will be required. This can be by prescription or a brief note by your doctor on his or her letterhead.

Call our office at (847) 760-5000 if you would like to discuss how hypnosis can work for you.

Imagine how good it will feel, to feel good again…