A steadier way
to meet it.

Start with what you are anticipating

Describe the event and when the worry tends to start: when you book the appointment, the night before, or as you walk through the door. Notice which moments feel manageable and which feel hardest.

Some fears are about a specific situation, such as flying or heights. Others are about what might happen, such as losing control or being judged. Either is a reasonable place to begin.

Hypnosis around procedures and events

Hypnosis has been studied for anxiety before medical procedures and surgery. NCCIH describes some of these results as promising but not conclusive, and research programs are not a description of Ashley's sessions.

Ask Ashley how she approaches upcoming events and whether your goal fits her work.

When a fear needs more support

A fear that keeps you from everyday activities, brings on panic, or has grown over time is worth discussing with a licensed mental-health professional. The National Institute of Mental Health describes anxiety disorders, including specific phobias, and how they are treated.

Questions to bring

• How do you approach fears about an upcoming event?
• How do you pace sessions so they feel manageable?
• What can I practice before the day itself?
• How would this fit alongside care I already receive?

Common questions

Will I have to face the thing I am afraid of during a session?

Ask Ashley how she paces sessions. You can say what feels comfortable and what does not, and decide together how to approach it.

Can hypnosis replace sedation or medication for a procedure?

Do not change any medical or dental plan without talking with your doctor or dentist. Ashley's work would sit alongside the care they provide.

Talk with Ashley

Ashley Romero, CHt, CAHA, offers online hypnotherapy sessions* and in-person sessions in Melbourne, Arkansas. A free discovery call is a place to describe your goal, ask about her approach, and decide together whether working with her is a good fit.

See session options and rates.