Dr. David Eskelin began his career as a private practice family therapist working with individuals, groups, and families. Credentialed by the National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, Dr. David Eskelin uses hypnotherapy as an approach to treating a range of behavioral problems and addictive tendencies, including the following.
1. Sleep disorders. Recent studies on the effects of hypnosis on sleep suggest that hypnosis may increase the amount of time patients spend in the restorative deep-sleep stage. One study involved monitoring the brain activity of a group of women who took 90-minute naps after listening to a tape of hypnotic suggestions. Participants deemed more susceptible to hypnosis spent approximately 80 percent more time in deep sleep.
2. Chronic pain. While hypnosis cannot eliminate pain, it can potentially help patients manage their pain by reducing its intensity and finding temporary relief. Sessions focus on relaxing the body and controlling pain responses. Hypnosis can help with pain associated with numerous conditions, including arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, and fibromyalgia.
3. Weight loss. Hypnosis can provide patients the extra motivation needed to lose weight or start a diet. When paired with a behavioral or weight-management plan, it also can promote successful changes in eating and exercising behaviors. In addition, hypnotherapists can help patients with eating disorders identify the root psychological causes and develop healing strategies.
4. Smoking. During the American Psychiatric Association’s 2011 meeting, a Stanford University psychology professor reported that hypnosis had a 64 percent success rate in helping patients quit smoking.
5. Depression and anxiety. Hypnosis provides a drug-free alternative treatment for depression and anxiety by using hypnotic suggestion to address triggers and calm nerves. Hypnotherapists who employ cognitive hypnotherapy also can guide patients in correcting unwanted patterns and behaviors. Furthermore, hypnosis can target stuck thought patterns associated with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
1. Sleep disorders. Recent studies on the effects of hypnosis on sleep suggest that hypnosis may increase the amount of time patients spend in the restorative deep-sleep stage. One study involved monitoring the brain activity of a group of women who took 90-minute naps after listening to a tape of hypnotic suggestions. Participants deemed more susceptible to hypnosis spent approximately 80 percent more time in deep sleep.
2. Chronic pain. While hypnosis cannot eliminate pain, it can potentially help patients manage their pain by reducing its intensity and finding temporary relief. Sessions focus on relaxing the body and controlling pain responses. Hypnosis can help with pain associated with numerous conditions, including arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, and fibromyalgia.
3. Weight loss. Hypnosis can provide patients the extra motivation needed to lose weight or start a diet. When paired with a behavioral or weight-management plan, it also can promote successful changes in eating and exercising behaviors. In addition, hypnotherapists can help patients with eating disorders identify the root psychological causes and develop healing strategies.
4. Smoking. During the American Psychiatric Association’s 2011 meeting, a Stanford University psychology professor reported that hypnosis had a 64 percent success rate in helping patients quit smoking.
5. Depression and anxiety. Hypnosis provides a drug-free alternative treatment for depression and anxiety by using hypnotic suggestion to address triggers and calm nerves. Hypnotherapists who employ cognitive hypnotherapy also can guide patients in correcting unwanted patterns and behaviors. Furthermore, hypnosis can target stuck thought patterns associated with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.