hypnotherapy
noun
hyp·no·ther·a·py
ˌhip-nō-ˈther-ə-pē 
1
: treatment by hypnotism
2
: psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, reeducation, or analysis by hypnosis
Examples of hypnotherapy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Designed to help guests recharge from the fast pace of city life, the wellness concierge offers access to leading practitioners and restorative treatments, from aromatherapy and reflexology to reiki healing and hypnotherapy, each being selected for its restorative purposes.
—
Felicity Carter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
During the three-week stay, there will be group therapy sessions, hypnotherapy, pleasure mapping, sand tray therapy and off-grid excursions into the desert.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
With the help of the counselors, couples will do group therapy and untraditional approaches, including hypnotherapy, pleasure mapping, sand tray therapy and off-grid excursions into the desert.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Dec. 2024
One study found quit rates 12-26 weeks shorter with hypnotherapy compared to nicotine replacement therapy (using patches or gum to wean off nicotine).15
Yoga: Yoga involves stretching and breathing exercises to promote relaxation and manage stress.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for hypnotherapy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Felicity Carter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
During the three-week stay, there will be group therapy sessions, hypnotherapy, pleasure mapping, sand tray therapy and off-grid excursions into the desert.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
With the help of the counselors, couples will do group therapy and untraditional approaches, including hypnotherapy, pleasure mapping, sand tray therapy and off-grid excursions into the desert.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Dec. 2024
One study found quit rates 12-26 weeks shorter with hypnotherapy compared to nicotine replacement therapy (using patches or gum to wean off nicotine).15
Yoga: Yoga involves stretching and breathing exercises to promote relaxation and manage stress.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for hypnotherapy
Cite this Entry
“Hypnotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypnotherapy. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
hypnotherapy
noun
hyp·no·ther·a·py
-ˈther-ə-pē
plural hypnotherapies
1
: treatment by hypnotism
2
: psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, reeducation, or analysis by means of hypnosis
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share