CLINICAL HYPNOSIS

 Dr. Tracy  Robinson, Psy.D. incorporates clinical hypnosis in the treatment of a  wide range of clinical problems.  Dr. Robinson has extensive training in  psychological assessments, behavioral medicine, psychotherapy, and  clinical hypnosis.  His credentials related to clinical hypnosis  include: certification in clinical hypnosis with the American Society of  Clinical Hypnosis, he is a member chair, and a committee member with  the standards and training committee and bylaws committee for the  American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, he is a member chair with the  Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and a member of the Society of  psychological hypnosis of the American Psychological Association.
 

Hypnosis  is a state of inner absorption, concentration, and focused attention.   It can produce multilevel change related to thoughts, feelings,  sensations, behaviors and experiences. The hypnotic process involves 3  elements in the person receiving treatment: an ability to focus  attention, the ability to separate oneself from surroundings and  distractions, and an increase in openness and receptiveness to  suggestions and change.  The Issues that can be treated by hypnosis are:
 

- Anxiety     - Stress - Phobias - Depression - Bed Wetting - Medical/Dental Issues  - TMJ    - Gagging - Bruxim - Chronic Pain - Needle Phobia - Public Speaking - Burns - Habit control - IBS  -Overeating  - Smoking Cessation - Ego Strengthening

Dr.  Tracy Robinson, Psy.D., provides clinical evaluations for patients in  the bariatric surgery process.  A psychological evaluation is necessary  to make sure each candidate for surgery is mentally and emotionally  prepared for the surgery and for life after the surgery.  This includes  the challenges of care and healing during and immediately after surgery,  a change of lifestyle, eating habits and exercise habits in order to  maintain one's new lifestyle and evaluating any negative issues or  coping strategies that may hinder one's success or achievement.