Overcome Worry and Anxiety

Most People Don’t “Fail” at Anxiety Relief

They get stuck repeating tools that were never built to create lasting change.

So when it keeps coming back, you start asking, “What’s wrong with me? Am I broken?”

You’re not broken, and it's not your fault. You’ve been trying to solve a wiring problem with surface-level tools.

And many traditional approaches can reinforce that idea that anxiety is either a disorder, a life sentence, or a "chemical imbalance." Unfortunately, some people are convinced they have to manage it forever, rather than remove what's been causing it!

When Anxiety Becomes “Normal”

Anxiety can feel like living with a smoke alarm that’s too sensitive.

Nothing is on fire, but your system still sounds the alarm. Loudly.

Maybe you recognize:

  • You’re nervous for no obvious reason
  • You feel uneasy even in safe situations
  • “What if” thoughts that won’t shut off

And it doesn’t only happen in your mind.

It shows up in your body: tight chest, racing heart, stomach tension, jaw clenching. And sometimes you start avoiding places, conversations, or responsibilities because you don’t want to trigger another spike.

Then the fallout spreads. You start losing sleep. Social situations start to feel draining. Even simple decisions or normal everyday tasks start to feel weirdly overwhelming.

Why the Usual Solutions Can Fall Short

You’ve probably tried a lot already.

​Talk therapy can bring insight, but sometimes you just end up paying to rehash the same story without your body learning a new response.

Medication can reduce symptoms, but not everyone wants side effects, dependency, or to feel like they "need to take something" to feel normal.

​Self-help, meditation, and willpower can help on good days, but when anxiety gets really bad, they often don't reach the part of you that's already in alarm mode.

​​That's because insight lives in the conscious mind, and anxiety is often running as a background program. You can "know" you're safe and still not feel safe.

What Creates Lasting Change

Lasting change happens when the anxiety response gets updated at the level it was learned.

That can include:

  • physical contributors (caffeine, blood sugar swings, hormones, medication)
  • fight-or-flight conditioning and a sensitized stress response
  • subconscious beliefs and emotional imprints formed during chaotic or traumatic experiences

The majority of our clients were battling anxiety when they first contacted us. Again and again, we've seen that the belief, "I'm not safe," is the primary cause of most anxiety. When your subconscious patterns change, your nervous system can finally register, “I'm safe, and I can relax.”

Then your body stops reacting like danger is everywhere.

Take the first step toward freedom

This process begins with you.
​We'll guide you the rest of the way.

The Deeper Solution

Hypnosis for anxiety is a structured way to work with the subconscious mind. That’s where your learned fear responses, meanings, and protective habits are stored.

Instead of “treating a disorder,” we use hypnosis and NLP to help you calm the nervous system from the inside out, so that you release the emotional charge from unresolved experiences. When you shift the subconscious beliefs about safety, control, and uncertainty, it becomes a lot easier to interrupt worst-case thinking and change your emotional "set point."

Think of it like a software update. A real, felt experience of safety that changes the code underneath.

And what’s on the other side? Far fewer episodes of constant worry, much less rehearsing the worst-case scenario in your head, and more space between trigger and response. As a result, your mind is quieter, sleep comes easier, relationships feel lighter, and decision-making gets clearer.

That’s what happens when you take an approach that isn’t just about managing symptoms but gets to the root that created the anxiety pattern in the first place.

Your Next Step

Most of our clients once struggled with worry and uneasiness, so you're in good company. If you’re ready to get to the root of that anxiety, and update the response so relief is something you can feel, schedule an initial consultation.

We’ll map what’s driving the anxiety and create a clear plan for the changes you can realistically expect.​

What Our Clients Are Saying...

“My overall experience working with Gina was fantastic.

Before I met with her, I was very high strung. I had this low level, constant worry that really impacted me every single day of my life and felt like a part of me.

It's hard to describe how helpful and compassionate she is, and just how safe I felt in every single interaction I had with her. And it was over Zoom, which is remarkable.

Now, I can think back to what made me so emotionally charged, the memory is still there, but that negative emotion that went with it isn't there anymore. Issues that I've had for 30 years are now essentially non-issues. I can't even explain how it's possible.

To do this over Zoom, and for it to be that effective is just crazy.”

Brad Barrett

“After hearing about hypnotherapy, I decided to try it out, though I had no specific expectations.

From our first call, Todd was incredibly responsive and professional. What followed has been life-changing.

The impact of our sessions has been incredible - I can regulate my emotions and manage anxiety and impulsivity. My fear of abandonment has almost completely disappeared. Todd listens to understand the root causes of issues, not just their symptoms. His custom audio recordings have been invaluable during challenging moments.

The results have been so impressive that I've already started another program with him. His professionalism, expertise, and exceptional quality of work have made this investment in myself truly worthwhile.

If you're considering hypnotherapy, I cannot recommend Todd Goodwin highly enough—he has helped me achieve changes I hadn't thought possible.”

Andres Jimenez

“I’d been struggling for a number of years before I reached out to Todd three years ago. I would definitely say I had PTSD. I was suffering from incredible burnout, anxiety, depression, repetitive thoughts about betrayal. I had done talk therapy, EMDR, and other trauma work, which weren't that effective. I was still suffering from anxiety and fears, and I had so many complex traumatic issues that I didn't even know where to start.

When I talked to Todd, he took time to really find out what my particular issues were. Doing hypnosis and NLP with Todd was actually fun. I didn't feel re-traumatized during the trauma work, which often I have felt in the past. I didn't have to go into detail about anything or hold any upsetting thoughts for very long.

At first, I was feeling terrible from the thoughts I was having, and within minutes, I still had the thought or memory, but I didn't have the feeling attached to it, so I didn't feel the pain anymore. Once my thinking was balanced out, my experience just changed immediately.

I had felt like fear was chasing me, and I've never felt that way since I did the hypnotherapy with Todd.

It was incredibly transformative and life changing.”

Vanessa Vergnetti

“I reached out to Goodwin Hypnosis after reading rave reviews online and not having any luck with my anxiety using the “typical” therapy options. After 5 sessions of hypnotherapy in 4 weeks with Todd, I can say that I have made more improvements with my anxiety in that short time than I had over the past 6 months.

I highly recommend Todd and Goodwin Hypnosis to anyone that is struggling with anxiety and fed up with feeling like there is no hope.”

Gabriela Stanard

“Lifesavers. I send them patients all the time from my office in Aventura who need assistance with regards to poor sleep, anxiety, phobias and smoking cessation.

Faster than psychotherapy, safer than medication, and more effective than ignoring your problems!

Trustworthy and helpful therapists. Thank you!”

Sandra L. Doman DC
​Miami Sports Chiropractic & Yoga Center

“Words cannot explain how thankful I am for Todd Goodwin from Goodwin Hypnosis.

Over the years, so many of my family members have gone to Todd and have loved it. This past summer I got to experience his work for myself. I feel like I am a new person. My severe anxiety has gone away and I feel as I see the world in a new, positive light.

Never did I think I could be this content with my life. I am forever grateful for Todd and Goodwin Hypnosis.”

Lauren Miro​

“As I had great emotional pain and PTSD from my physically and emotionally abusive ex-husband, it was destroying my life and my new beautiful relationship. I was seeing a psychologist, however after a year of sessions, I knew I needed something more.

The first consultation with Gina Goodwin immediately gave me hope. It only took me 7 sessions to completely transform myself. I am confident, happy, I feel in control, and my relationship has transformed.

Hypnosis therapy…is a way to really re-program yourself and unlearn unwanted emotions and behaviors completely!

I am excited now for my future!”

Ray Sunlight

Mind glowingly effective therapy – that’s how I would describe my sessions with Todd Goodwin.

He helped me to lay to rest some deep-seeded fears and anxiety. What’s more, it took many fewer sessions, and less money than with traditional therapists.

I highly recommend Goodwin Hypnosis!”

Andrea Wilde

“Stress and anxiety completely took over my life and was largely due to work pressures and problems. It drew me to a very short fuse causing anger episodes (especially when driving), extreme frustration, depression, and generally just being in a bad mood all day everyday. After feeling like I was in a 20-foot hole with no way out and so consumed by problems and anxiety, I spoke with my doctor.

Not wanting to take anti-anxiety meds, which I believe do not resolve any real issues, I was recommended to see Todd Goodwin. Honestly, I left the first session thinking that was it? I don’t feel any different.

Literally the next morning I felt like someone took off a 45 pound gym plate from my back and another from my chest. This completely changed my life and I’m so grateful for it.

This is the best investment I have ever made and will recommend this to everybody.”

Oscar N.

Hypnosis can be a powerful tool to help you:

  • Identify the Causes of Anxiety and Uproot Them
  • Reprogram Your Emotional Responses
  • Build a Sense of Calm, Safety, and Control

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I’m suffering from an anxiety disorder?

As hypnotists, we don’t diagnose or treat diseases or disorders, but it bothers us that the mental health field labels more and more people with these “diseases” and “disorders.” In many cases, these conditions are just symptoms that reveal an underlying physical or emotional problem that’s been ignored or not treated effectively. For instance, anxiety can be caused by too much caffeine, low blood sugar, hormones that are out of balance, or even certain medications. In these cases, the right treatment should focus on the underlying nutritional or medical causes. Other times, the problem is a habitual “fight or flight” response or a subconscious belief that you’re unsafe, both of which can be caused by traumatic experiences.

Instead of accepting a diagnosis that names the symptoms but not the cause, we think it’s better to figure out what’s causing the anxiety symptoms and deal with that properly.

I’ve tried a lot of different kinds of talk therapy and anti-anxiety drugs, but I still have anxiety. Should I keep taking my medicines or going to see my therapist, even though they don’t seem to help much?

It’s not up to us to tell you to stop using any therapy or medication that you’re already using. We do, however, encourage you to have self-awareness and to understand the goal, expectations, and side effects of such treatments. That way, you can decide whether or not to continue. Unfortunately, the situation you’re going through is very common. It’s not your fault that what you did in the past didn’t solve your problems. It’s often because well-meaning therapists or doctors were treating symptoms and not getting to the root cause of the anxiety.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been anxious and worried all the time. Does that mean we’ll have to work together for a long time before I feel better?

Because everyone is different, we need to talk with you first to figure out if we can help you and what you can expect. Most of our clients notice a big improvement fairly quickly, even if they’ve been anxious for a while. After all, if unresolved trauma and/or fearful beliefs are to blame, it doesn’t matter if they first affected you last month or decades ago, because they still cause symptoms every day. To use an analogy, once we remove the thorn (the root cause), the painful itch (anxiety and worry) goes away, no matter how long it’s been there.

I don’t want to talk about my childhood for hours or say how I feel. Can you help me still?

There’s a good chance! In our first meeting with a client, which takes less than an hour, we usually figure out how to solve their problem. After that, you don’t need to waste time or energy telling us more about your story, because we rarely need those details to get results. That’s a big difference between what we do and what talk therapy does.

Take the first step toward freedom

This process begins with you.
​We'll guide you the rest of the way.

Goodwin Hypnosis

984-733-6733

984-733-6733

Serving Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, NC
​and clients nationwide via Zoom

Serving Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, NC
​and clients nationwide via Zoom

DISCLAIMER:

DISCLAIMER:

Testimonials by former clients of Todd or Gina Goodwin are true and factual. Goodwin Hypnosis, its officers, and personnel, do not imply or claim that these comments represent typical results. Results vary depending on age, gender, lifestyle, motivation, and individual commitment to achieve a desired result. These clients voluntarily offered their feedback and were not compensated in any way. Each comment is the opinion of one person at a specific time and should be considered only in that context.

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