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Hypnotherapy in Encinitas & San Diego

Looking for a hypnotherapist near you? Hypnotherapy is one of the most direct ways to create meaningful, lasting change because it works with the subconscious, the part of the mind where most of our patterns, habits, and beliefs actually live.

As a certified hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotists, Brad Tunis brings clinical precision and a deeply personalized approach to every session. His work draws from the relationship between the conscious and subconscious mind, helping clients shift the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

Clients come to Brad from Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and throughout North County San Diego. Virtual sessions are available for clients nationwide.

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What is Hypnosis?

Clinical hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy, is a solution-focused approach that uses a naturally relaxed and focused state of awareness to help the subconscious mind become more flexible to positive change. Clinical hypnosis is a collaborative, evidence-informed process guided by a trained practitioner. In a relaxed and expanded state of mind, the brain becomes more neuroplastic, making it easier to access and change the beliefs, patterns, and responses that shape how we think, feel, and behave—often more quickly than with talk-based approaches alone.

For a deeper look at how hypnosis works, explore our How it Works page

What Hypnotherapy Can Help With

  • Anxiety & Stress Reduction

  • Sleep Difficulties & Insomnia

  • Life Transitions & Major Change

  • Limiting Beliefs & Self-Defeating patterns

  • Self Esteem & Confidence Building

  • Fears & Phobias

  • Performance Enhancement

  • Chronic Pain Management

  • Pre-Surgical Preparation

  • Stopping Smoking & Unwanted Habits

Explore Specific Conditions

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Hypnotherapy for Anxiety - Release worry, overthinking, and stress at the source

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Hypnotherapy for Sleep - Quiet your mind and restore deep, natural sleep

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Pre-surgical Hypnotherapy - Build calm and confidence before any medical procedure

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Hypnotherapy to Stop Smoking - Break the habit for good

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What to Expect in a Hypnotherapy Session

Every session begins with Brad taking time to understand what you're working through, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping to experience. There's no script and no one-size-fits-all approach.

A Conversation First

You'll be guided into a relaxed, focused state of awareness. You remain conscious and in control throughout.

Guided into a Relaxed State

In this relaxed state, Brad works with you to explore and shift the patterns held in the subconscious mind. Most clients find the experience deeply relaxing, even on their first visit.

Subconscious Work

Sessions are 60-75 minutes. Available in person at our Encinitas, California office and virtually for clients nationwide.

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Brad’s Hypnotherapy Credentials

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Brad Tunis is a Certified Hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotists. He is also a trained mPEAK (Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness & Knowledge) Coach through the UC San Diego School of Medicine Center for Mindfulness. His background includes many years of experience in both pediatric and adult healthcare as a therapist and administrator, bringing a clinically grounded perspective that sets him apart from other practitioners.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Hypnotherapy and clinical hypnosis refer to the same practice when conducted by a trained, certified practitioner in a therapeutic context. The term 'clinical hypnosis' is often used to distinguish professional hypnotherapy from stage hypnosis or entertainment-based hypnosis.

  • Yes. Brad offers hypnotherapy sessions both in person at his Encinitas, California office and virtually for clients nationwide. Virtual sessions are conducted via secure video and are equally effective for most conditions.

  • Talk therapy primarily works with the conscious mind, exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through conversation. Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind, where many of our deeply held patterns and beliefs actually live. Many clients find hypnotherapy creates faster, more lasting change for certain conditions, particularly those rooted in habitual patterns or emotional responses. 

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