Hypnosis

Hypnosis helps you access the right part of your mind, so you can more fully tap into your unique gifts. By quieting mental noise, it helps you gain clarity, change unwanted patterns, and focus on what’s most important. Past Life Regression is one of many Hypnotherapy techniques.

A Note About Deborah’s Approach

While this page focuses on Hypnosis, every session in the 1:1 virtual Soul-Powered Breakthrough Program combines Hypnosis, Distance Reiki, and Tao Hands Quantum Healing. Each plays a unique role in helping you get to the root of what’s been keeping you stuck and make the changes you want.

How Does Hypnosis Work?

Anyone who’s lulled a child to sleep with a bedtime story, used an analogy to convey a new idea, or watched a movie or TV, has used techniques similar to those used during Hypnotherapy.

When you’re in a Hypnotic state, you’re able to pay closer attention to your own sources of information and guidance. This enables your unconscious mind, where all your deeply held beliefs, behaviors, and habits are stored, to make positive changes more easily.

All Hypnosis is Self-Hypnosis

Having a desire and commitment to make the changes you want to make is key. Hypnosis is a natural ability and skill that can be improved with practice (like anything else).

Don’t Be Misled By These 2 Signs

Sometimes clients aren’t sure if they were hypnotized because of these 2 reasons:

  • You remember most of what was said during Hypnosis
  • Or you don’t remember anything that was said

You’re actually hypnotized in both of these cases. It’s normal for the mind to ebb and flow, paying more or less attention, because that’s just how the mind works. 

Here’s more about why you shouldn’t be misled by these two signs.

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Why Willpower Isn’t Always Enough

If you’ve unsuccessfully tried making a change using willpower or other approaches focused on the conscious, analytical mind, you might be using the wrong part of your mind to solve the problem.

The conscious, analytical mind makes up only 5–10% of your mind, while the unconscious mind accounts for the other 90–95%. It’s where your deeply held beliefs, behaviors, patterns, and intuition are stored. Hypnosis helps you soften the analytical mind so you can make positive changes in your unconscious mind.

What Can Hypnosis Help Me With?

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What to Expect? 

Deborah guides you through a trance, it’s a gentle and relaxing process much like a guided meditation or the feeling of a massage session (but for your mind). This approach allows you to access your unconscious mind, where positive changes can occur more easily. You’re in control and can open your eyes or stop at any point.

You get to lean back or lie down, close your eyes, stop thinking so hard, and let your mind and body settle while Deborah combines Hypnosis, Distance Reiki, and Tao Hands quantum healing. This layered approach helps you access the right part of your mind, rebalance your energy, and get to the root cause of what’s been holding you back.

Most clients notice a shift in the very first session, even before the full process is underway.

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Here are a few common questions about Hypnotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does online Hypnosis work?

Yes, you can be Hypnotized online. In fact, here are some additional benefits of virtual Hypnosis sessions:
–Virtual sessions allow you to relax in the comfort of home, making it easier to relax.
–You’re able to anchor the changes you’re making in your physical space where your life happens.
–The changes take place in your mind, making the physical location irrelevant.
–You have the option to take a nap after the session. This allows for deeper integration as you process so much when you sleep.

Deborah has offered remote sessions with clients around the world since she started her practice in 2008, and uses Zoom.

Is there research on Hypnotherapy?

There have been numerous studies examining the effectiveness of Hypnosis across a wide range of medical and psychological concerns. Hypnosis has been an accepted therapeutic intervention by the American Medical Association since 1952, and is used by many professional athletes and artists for peak performance.

In this article in The Wall Street Journal, David Spiegel, a psychiatrist and director of the Center for Health and Stress at Stanford University who has studied Hypnosis for 40 years says, “We can teach people how to manage pain and anxiety.”

The same article cites two studies from Sweden that found that one hour a week of hypnotherapy for 12 weeks eased symptoms of irritable-bowel syndrome in 40% of patients (compared with 12% in a control group) and that the positive effects can last as long as seven years.

Is Virtual Hypnosis safe?

Deborah has successfully worked with many clients who have experienced past trauma. However, if you’re dealing with recent or unresolved trauma, she recommends having the additional support of a therapist who specializes in PTSD. She frequently collaborates with therapists and physicians, taking a team-based approach whenever it’s appropriate.

How many sessions will I need? Does Hypnosis wear off?

Everyone changes differently, which is why Deborah created the 30-day structure for her Soul-Powered Breakthrough Program.

For some people, it’s fast, like hitting a reset button. For others, it’s repetition, you keep at it until it sticks. Sometimes it’s a gentler process, releasing emotions gradually so the change feels sustainable. And for some, it’s ongoing support, having Deborah help you navigate challenges as they come up.

Hypnosis doesn’t wear off, but secondary gain can be a factor. Occasionally, clients find refresher sessions helpful to reinforce the changes you’ve made, or if new triggers come up related to the original issue.

Will I learn Self-Hypnosis techniques?

Yes. Deborah will teach you practical Self-Hypnosis Techniques you can continue using long after your sessions, including:

—EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique or tapping) 
—NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) 

You’ll also have access to additional techniques and recordings in the Client Resource Hub to support your progress between sessions and beyond.

What If I Can’t Be Hypnotized?

Hypnosis is a natural ability. If you can understand language, pay attention, and follow a conversation, you can be hypnotized.

All Hypnosis is Self-Hypnosis. The key is having a desire to make a change and a willingness to follow the process.

Many clients at first worried that they overthink or that their minds are always racing. After working with thousands of women over the years, Deborah has found that analytical people often make excellent Hypnosis clients.

Like any skill, some people have a natural ability, while others become better with practice.

Still have a question?

Email Deborah directly at deborah@centertruehealth.com

Where Can I Find More Information About Online Hypnosis?

Want to learn more? Explore these articles and resources on Hypnosis and how it can help with decision-making, insomnia, and public speaking.

If you’ve been trying to make a change but haven’t been able to, this is exactly the kind of challenge Deborah helps you address in the 1:1 virtual Soul-Powered Breakthrough Program.

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What Clients Are Saying

I had my first session and I already feel a world of difference. If you work with Deborah, be prepared for change. I saw her for help with relationship issues I’ve dealt with my entire life. She was thorough and compassionate, and helped me realize how out of sync those traits are with who I am today. That they were learned behaviors that I no longer needed. A total game changer.

Deborah is just amazing. She helped me by targeting the issue and having me try different methods to shift things as they are happening as well as methods to chip away at the false beliefs when I’m out of the situation and not feeling so vulnerable. Basically, Deborah has helped me “learn to catch my own fish” which helps me feel empowered and hopeful. She is absolutely wonderful at what she does and I will definitely continue to work with her to tweak whatever else comes up. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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I have been repeatedly amazed by the results, especially for someone with a very analytical (and sometimes critical) mind. At this point, I’ve had many virtual sessions with Deborah and am blown away both by the personal results I am seeing and by her kindness, enthusiasm, skill, and acceptance.

She is able to personalize each session perfectly by taking careful and compassionate consideration of whatever you’re going through. Highly, highly recommend!

Brooke T.

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Life changing are the two words that come to mind when I think of Deborah Flanagan and the Center for True Health. I was a smoker for 30 years. What struck me most about Deborah was her calm and positive energy. After 90 minutes of life-affirming, confidence-building, and soul-healing experiences, I felt rested and light as air. I am proud to say that I haven’t smoked since that session.

My first three days were difficult as the nicotine left my body but Deborah gives you self-hypnosis techniques that help get through the cravings. Interestingly, I no longer think of myself as a smoker. It doesn’t even occur to me to have a cigarette. Even during stress, I rely upon my self-hypnosis tool kit to get pass those moments. I have returned for my second session and about to schedule my third. I’ve happily recommended Deborah to many family, friends and co-workers. I knew I had to spread the word so others can benefit from her incredible skill, energy and influence. if I can do it, anyone can!

C.E.

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Deborah is very gifted and that is all I could tell her at the end of my first session with her because I was absolutely dumbfounded by the progress we were able to make in such short time. Her discovery didn’t feel like one…it was like talking to an old friend.

Her ability to connect and be right there with you throughout your sessions is amazing!

B.P.

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I wanted to let you know the breakthrough program was so meaningful, helping me overcome my fear of public speaking! When I had to speak, everything flowed effortlessly. People came up afterwards and told me I absolutely nailed the speech.

With your help, my wedding weekend went splendidly! I was able to nail my speech and truly savor every moment with minimal anxiety or worry.

R.R.

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My breakthrough sessions with Deborah are an out-of-body, otherworldly, mesmerizing & magical experience! I finish each session feeling like I’m floating.

It’s incredible and she’s extremely gifted! I see her regularly, for the purposes of relaxation & self-care, as well as to work through anything I’m dealing with at the time.

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I wanted to let you know that my big presentation went incredibly well. More importantly, I was able to manage my anxiety throughout the day, leading up to the moment I needed to present. In particular, you asked for my subconscious mind to choose a specific way to make me successful in the situation. What came to mind was to “choose confidence,” regardless of how I was feeling in advance of the meeting.

This became a bit of a mantra for me throughout the day – and is something I suspect will stick with me for some time. I also had fun reminding myself to leave my inner critic tucked into bed at home. The tools from our sessions helped me ride along with any anxiety, accept it, and keep it at a manageable level. Thank you.

J.L.

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I had some profound insights during my breakthrough program as to why I binge. After my session, I received disappointing news so I opened the fridge and for the first time ever closed it: I didn’t feel like eating.

I read instead. It was really weird. As a comparison, I quit smoking 10 years ago and I don’t pass up a cigarette with that kind of ease. Our sessions have already proven to have a tremendous impact.

J.S.

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I’m feeling more aligned, peaceful, and happier than I’ve been in months. After every session I feel stronger, have better boundaries, and am able to communicate in effective ways. I have more clarity and compassion while cultivating self-respect and self-love.

We do virtual sessions via Zoom and they are extremely powerful. I love being able to process our work together in the comfort of my own home.

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My 13-year-old son was having testing and competition performance anxiety and I can’t recommend Deborah highly enough. He incorporated the EFT and visualization into his life, and a couple of weeks after his Hypnotherapy sessions he placed 2nd in an international tournament, which was his best competition placing to date.

I will even admit my son was not totally onboard with the process prior to his appointments. However, Deborah has such an amazing calm presence and she talked through all of the Self-Hypnosis exercises in such a clear way that he walked away feeling very positive and excited. I know that we will return for more sessions!

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I had such a deep and restful sleep the night after my session, and don’t remember the last time I woke so refreshed. As for my mood and emotion, I feel much more relaxed, and had to remind myself that I was feeling so blue earlier this week. I immediately felt comfortable and trusting of her and open to her work.

Working with Deborah was my first time doing hypnosis, but I found her personality and approach so agreeable and understanding. I found hypnosis very useful and helpful for my own personal problems and I encourage those struggling with anxiety to try it.

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I instantly noticed a lift in my self-esteem, which is what I was dealing with, along with some trauma. As time passed and I was starting to feel down, I did two more virtual sessions and have never felt better.

I had never had hypnosis before and did not know what to expect. And honestly the virtual sessions may have been even more powerful than in-person. Deborah takes the time to learn about what you are dealing with. Then, she provides you tools and healthy ways of working through.

C.R.

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I first came to Deborah about 4 years ago after failing my board certification exam, desperate to regain the confidence I needed to go back and take the exam a second time.
I was able to reframe my mindset and find faith in my own abilities. My time with her was invaluable, and an essential part of my eventual success.

I still work with Deborah from time to time whenever I feel I need to do some deeper work to resolve an issue i’m having, and I always walk away with insight, motivation and inner peace. Deborah is attentive, intuitive and engaging. I highly recommend working with her!

J.T.

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You’ve been trying to manage anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt by pushing through.
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Burned out by an all-consuming job, Deborah Flanagan found balance and peace through the healing arts — and now she's helping others do the same.

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