Hypnotherapy for Addiction Recovery
When you think of hypnotherapy, you might picture a stage performer swinging a pocket watch. But clinical hypnotherapy is something entirely different—a well-established therapeutic tool that helps people access the subconscious patterns driving unwanted behaviors. At Seasons in Malibu, we use hypnotherapy as part of our integrative approach to help clients break free from the deep-rooted cycles of addiction.
What Is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help you enter a state of heightened awareness, often called a trance. In this state, you’re not asleep or out of control—you’re actually more focused and open to suggestion than usual. This allows your therapist to work with your subconscious mind, where many of the beliefs, memories, and patterns that fuel addiction are stored.
It’s a collaborative process. You remain aware throughout, and nothing happens without your participation. Hypnotherapy simply helps you access parts of yourself that are harder to reach through conscious conversation alone.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, we’re here to help. Call us at 424-235-2009 for a confidential consultation.
How Hypnotherapy Supports Recovery
Addiction often operates beneath the surface of conscious awareness. You might know logically that a substance is harming you, yet still feel powerless to stop. This disconnect happens because addictive patterns are frequently rooted in subconscious beliefs, unresolved emotions, or automatic responses that formed long ago.
Hypnotherapy helps bridge that gap. By accessing the subconscious, your therapist can help you reframe limiting beliefs, reduce cravings, address underlying emotional pain, and strengthen your motivation for change. Many clients find that hypnotherapy accelerates their progress, helping them understand and shift patterns that felt stubbornly resistant to other approaches.
At Seasons in Malibu, our doctoral-level clinicians use hypnotherapy alongside evidence-based and holistic modalities, tailoring the approach to your specific needs and comfort level.
What to Expect During Hypnotherapy Sessions
A typical session begins with your therapist guiding you into a relaxed, focused state using calming verbal cues and breathing techniques. Once you’re in this receptive state, they may offer therapeutic suggestions, guide you through visualizations, or help you explore memories and emotions connected to your addiction.
Throughout the session, you remain in control. You can speak, move, and come out of the trance at any time. Most clients describe the experience as deeply relaxing—similar to the feeling of being absorbed in a good book or lost in thought.
Unlocking Change from Within
Lasting recovery requires change at every level—conscious and subconscious. Hypnotherapy offers a way to work with the deeper layers of your mind, releasing old patterns and creating space for new ways of being.
If you’re curious about how hypnotherapy and our comprehensive treatment approach can support your recovery, reach out to our admissions team at 424-235-2009 or contact us online. All consultations are confidential.
