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Hypnosis in Durham, NC
Hypnosis in Durham, NC
Goodwin Hypnosis is a board certified hypnosis and NLP practice based just outside Durham in Cary. We serve Durham and the surrounding area by Zoom video sessions. We help people resolve anxiety, emotional trauma, grief, bad habits, and low confidence, often in just a few sessions, all from your own home.
People who search for hypnotherapy in Durham often use that term interchangeably with hypnosis. At Goodwin Hypnosis, we describe our work as hypnosis rather than hypnotherapy.
- Durham draws a thoughtful crowd: Duke, the medical and research community, the biotech and startup world around RTP and the Triangle. Many of the people we work with have already tried the conventional approaches, sometimes years of talk therapy, medication, willpower, or even EMDR. They come to us wanting something that gets to the root rather than circling the symptoms.
Todd and Gina Goodwin have helped thousands of clients since 2007. Rather than managing symptoms indefinitely, our work targets the subconscious patterns that drive the issue, so the change tends to stick.
Todd Goodwin
Gina Goodwin
What we help with
Some people come to us for one specific thing they’re ready to overcome, and for others, it’s a combination:
- Anxiety and panic - quieting the constant background hum or the sudden episodes
- Emotional trauma - resolving past experiences that still intrude on the present
- Grief and loss - moving through loss without forcing it or rushing it
- Stress and burnout - common in Durham’s academic, medical, and research community
- Breaking a habit - smoking, drinking, emotional eating, and weight
- Confidence and self-worth - the foundation underneath much of the above
Working with us from Durham
Every session is conducted securely by Zoom, and for hypnosis that works exactly as well as being in the same room. The process is entirely verbal and internal, so the setting doesn’t change the outcome.
For Durham clients that means no drive across the Triangle and no time lost to a commute. You do the work from a quiet room at home (or any place you choose), which most people find makes it easier to relax into. All you need is a private spot and a stable connection.
And since we provide customized hypnosis audio recordings, you can listen whenever and wherever works for you, as often as you like.
A note for those who’ve tried other approaches
Many of our Durham area clients come to us evidence-minded and a little skeptical, often after talk therapy or EMDR helped only to a point. Our approach uses hypnosis, NLP, and memory reconsolidation to work directly with the subconscious patterns behind an issue. You don’t have to retell your whole story or relive the pain for it to work, which is exactly what a lot of people are relieved to hear after experiencing more lengthy and unpleasant approaches.
Take the first step toward freedom
This process begins with you.
We'll guide you the rest of the way.
Why people choose Goodwin Hypnosis
- Board certified. Todd and Gina are among the 2% of hypnotists who are board certified. They are also master practitioners of NLP (neurolinguistic programming) and apply other evidence-based methods, including the Integral Eye Movement Technique.
- Root-cause approach. We combine hypnosis and NLP to address the cause of an unwanted thought, emotion, or behavioral pattern, not just its surface symptoms. That’s why results tend to come faster and last longer, usually without retelling or reliving the painful details. See our client video testimonials.
- A track record you can check. Goodwin Hypnosis has received over 150 5-star reviews across Google, Facebook, and other platforms. We have 100+ educational videos on our YouTube channel and interviews on several top podcasts. Todd has also presented to professional audiences including the University of Miami, Baptist Health, Canyon Ranch, Jackson Health System, and various health and fire departments.
- Clear ethical scope. We’re transparent about what hypnosis can and can’t do. See our scope of practice.
What Clients in and Around Durham Are Saying
"The issues I had before I met with Gina were related to my brother taking his own life. I was present for it and saw him right before he did it, so I pictured that daily. I also had just indulged myself with poor or unhealthy habits, not taking care of myself.
I can't imagine what it would be like had I not started working with Gina. I used to picture the day my brother died over and over in my head. Now I can no longer see that picture thanks to the eye movement therapy we did. I sleep much better. I'm completely off Zoloft. I have much healthier habits. I'm exercising regularly. I don't sit there and think about the worst-case scenario.
I would never have thought therapy over Zoom could be as powerful as it is, but it was for me. This was totally life changing for me. I can't recommend it enough."
Rhonda S., Hillsborough, NC
"I was obsessively biting my fingernails to the point I was embarrassed to be in public, and I was having physical pain from the amount I was biting them. I'd been struggling for a really long time. I had done talk therapy before for OCD and compulsive behaviors, but a lot of it was kind of surface level. We never really dug deep into the mental part of why I was doing it, and so it never really stuck or worked.
Working with Gina Goodwin was very easy from the beginning. She was very easy to talk to, and I was able to just be open and honest about what was going on in my head. She was able to construct the hypnosis recordings around the things I needed, and I found that to be super helpful and super personal. And then each week, with the Zoom consultations, being able to talk about the progress was encouraging and would remind me I was on the right path.
Since seeing Gina, my life has changed drastically in the sense that this issue I've been obsessing over and feeling bad and guilty about for 30 years has been lifted from me. I don't think about biting my nails anymore. I don't have embarrassment going into public. I don't not do things because my fingers hurt or look bad. I'm able to live my life freely again without that thing holding me back.
And even though I came for one specific thing, Gina helped me in a lot of other areas I didn't even realize she was going to, like improving my self confidence, self esteem and self worth. So overall, just a great experience!"
Daniel M., Durham, NC
Take the first step toward freedom
This process begins with you.
We'll guide you the rest of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
All sessions are online, by secure Zoom video. We’re based next door in Cary but conduct every session remotely, which means no commute and enjoying personal growth in the comfort of your own space. That’s the way we’ve done it since 2020, and it’s at least as effective as our in-person sessions were before COVID.
No. While our office is in nearby Cary, we work with Durham-area clients entirely by Zoom, the same way we see all clients.
Yes. Many of our clients come to us after those approaches helped only partially. Hypnosis and NLP work on a different level, directly with the subconscious. They often resolve what other methods couldn’t, without re-traumatizing you in the process.
It depends on the issue, but we work in short, focused programs rather than open-ended weekly appointments, and many people see meaningful change within a handful of sessions. We will determine the details of your specific program at the end of your initial consultation.
Yes. You stay aware and in control the entire time. Hypnosis is a focused, relaxed state of rapid learning. It’s not sleep, and there’s no loss of control.
For our purposes, yes. They describe the same work. We say "hypnosis" rather than "hypnotherapy" because the "-therapy" suffix can make people picture something that’s clinical or like talk therapy.
Hypnotists (sometimes called “hypnotherapists”) are not psychotherapists, and so we don't diagnose or treat disorders. We are human behavior specialists who use several tools, including hypnosis, to help you change subconscious patterns that are causing stubborn emotional or behavioral issues.
So, if you found us searching for "hypnotherapy" or “hypnotherapist,” you're in the right place. We do that and much more, just using the terms we prefer – hypnosis and hypnotist.
For more detailed questions and answers, visit our FAQ page.
How to get started
If you’re ready to work on something specific, learn about our private sessions. We start with a Zoom consultation to confirm that you’re a good candidate for our services.
Goodwin Hypnosis
5000 Centregreen Way #500
Cary, NC 27513
984-733-6733
Take the first step toward freedom
This process begins with you.
We'll guide you the rest of the way.
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
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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. Comments may reference conditions or medications in the client's own words; see our Scope of Practice.
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