Help Your Child Feel More Confident, Calm, and in Control
Children can experience big emotions, fears, habits, stress, and confidence issues without having the words or tools to explain what is happening.
Child hypnotherapy uses age-appropriate stories, imagination, relaxation, visualization, and guided exercises to help children develop healthier ways to respond to everyday challenges.
At Ascend Hypnotherapy, Shannon Feather works with children, teens, and parents in a compassionate, supportive environment designed to help your child feel comfortable and understood.
Call (951) 704-2334 to schedule a parent consultation.
What Can Hypnotherapy for Children Help With?
Depending on your child’s individual needs, hypnotherapy may support:
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- Stress and worry
- Fears and nervousness
- Relaxation and bedtime routines
- Nail biting
- Thumb sucking
- Nightmares
- Emotional regulation
- Anger and frustration
- Focus and concentration
- Academic or athletic performance
- Adjusting to change
- Developing healthier habits
- Feeling more responsible for choices and actions
Every child is different. The first step is understanding what your child is experiencing and determining whether hypnotherapy is an appropriate fit.
Why Hypnotherapy Can Work Well for Children
Children naturally use imagination during play, storytelling, and pretend experiences. Hypnotherapy builds on that natural ability in a structured and purposeful way.
Instead of expecting a child to sit through a complicated explanation, sessions may use:
- Stories
- Imagination
- Visualization
- Drawing
- Games
- Relaxation exercises
- Positive suggestions
- Simple self-hypnosis tools
The goal is to give your child practical tools they can continue using at home, at school, during activities, or when difficult emotions arise.
What to Expect During the First Session
1. Parent and Child Conversation
The first session typically begins with the parent, child, and hypnotherapist together.
You will discuss:
- What brought you in
- What your child has been experiencing
- When the issue usually occurs
- What you would like to improve
- What your child wants to change
- Any relevant background information
This is also the time to ask questions and make sure everyone feels comfortable.
2. Building Trust
Children respond best when they feel safe and respected. Shannon will take time to connect with your child and explain what will happen in language they can understand.
Your child will not be forced to participate. Cooperation and willingness matter, so the session should feel supportive rather than intimidating.
3. Age-Appropriate Hypnotherapy
If your child is comfortable moving forward, Shannon may use relaxation, guided imagery, storytelling, visualization, or other techniques suited to the child’s age and personality.
The parent may remain present or wait nearby, depending on the child’s comfort level and the needs of the session.
4. Tools to Continue at Home
When appropriate, your child may learn simple relaxation or self-hypnosis techniques to practice between sessions.
Parents may also receive guidance on how to support the child without turning every conversation into a correction session. The objective is to help the child build capability, not dependence.
Is My Child Awake During Hypnosis?
Yes. Hypnosis is not sleep, and it is not mind control.
Your child remains aware and can hear what is happening. They can speak, ask questions, move, and stop the session if they become uncomfortable.
Hypnotherapy is better understood as a focused, relaxed state that allows a child to engage with helpful ideas and exercises.
Does My Child Have to Want to Change?
Your child does not need to understand everything about hypnotherapy before the appointment. However, they do need to be willing to participate.
A parent cannot force a child to change through hypnosis. The best results come when the child understands the goal and is willing to cooperate with the process.
How Many Sessions Will My Child Need?
The number of sessions varies based on:
- Your child’s age
- The specific concern
- How long the issue has been present
- Your child’s willingness to participate
- Practice between sessions
- Other support your child may be receiving
Shannon will discuss a recommended next step after learning more about your child. No responsible provider should promise a fixed result before understanding the situation.
Is Child Hypnotherapy Safe?
Hypnotherapy should be delivered within the provider’s training, experience, and scope of practice.
Ascend Hypnotherapy’s work should remain focused on goals, habits, confidence, stress management, emotional awareness, and behavior support. It should not be presented as a replacement for medical, psychological, psychiatric, or emergency care.
If your child has a diagnosed mental health condition, significant trauma, self-harm concerns, suicidal thoughts, severe behavioral symptoms, or receives ongoing treatment, speak with the appropriate licensed healthcare professional. Hypnotherapy may not be the correct first step, and coordination with the child’s provider may be necessary.
Why Parents Choose Ascend Hypnotherapy
Shannon Feather is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach who works with children, teens, and adults.
Her approach is:
- Compassionate
- Non-judgmental
- Age-appropriate
- Personalized
- Focused on practical tools
- Designed to help children participate in their own progress
Could Hypnotherapy Help Your Child?
A parent consultation may be worth considering if your child is struggling with:
- A habit they cannot seem to stop
- Frequent worry or nervousness
- Low confidence
- Difficulty relaxing or sleeping
- Strong emotional reactions
- Fear of a specific situation
- A challenge affecting school, sports, friendships, or home life
The consultation is the first step. You do not need to diagnose the problem or arrive with the perfect explanation.
Serving Derby, Wichita, and Surrounding Areas
Ascend Hypnotherapy is located at:
330 E Madison, Suite 205
Derby, KS 67037
Inside Valley State Bank
Contact Ascend to ask about current in-person and virtual session availability.
Take the First Step
You do not need to wait for the perfect time. You need a decision and the next action.
Call or text (951) 704-2334 to ask questions or schedule your hypnotherapy session with Shannon Feather.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age children can benefit from hypnotherapy?
Children and teens may benefit, but suitability depends on the child’s maturity, goals, communication, and willingness to participate. Schedule a parent consultation to discuss your child specifically.
Can hypnotherapy help with ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, or other diagnoses?
Absolutely. Hypnotherapy is a very effective tool in dealing with the symptoms associated with ADD and ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, and anger.
Can hypnotherapy stop bedwetting or nightmares?
Yes. Hypnotherapy can help to eliminate habits such as bedwetting, nail biting, stuttering, thumb sucking, nightmares, and sleepwalking.
It may support relaxation, confidence, routines, or emotional patterns connected to a concern. However, persistent bedwetting, sleepwalking, nightmares, or sudden changes should first be discussed with the child’s pediatrician.
Should the parent stay in the room?
The first part of the session typically includes the parent, child, and Shannon together. This gives everyone time to get acquainted, discuss the reason for the visit, clarify the parent’s goals, and help the child feel comfortable.
During the guided hypnotherapy portion of the session, parents are usually asked to wait nearby in the waiting area. This can give the child space to relax, participate independently, and build trust in the process.
Sessions may be recorded for parents to review, and parents may be able to listen from the nearby waiting area when appropriate.
Can sessions be done over Zoom?
Ask Ascend whether virtual sessions are appropriate for your child’s age, situation, and goals.
What should I tell my child before the appointment?
Keep it simple: “You’re going to learn some fun imagination skills that can help you feel better and handle this challenge more easily.”
Help Your Child Take the Next Step
You do not need to have the issue perfectly explained before reaching out.
Call (951) 704-2334 to discuss your child’s situation and determine whether child hypnotherapy may be appropriate.