FAQs About Quit-Smoking Hypnosis

Quitting smoking is hard, but there are many products and services that make it easier to accomplish this task. Hypnosis is one proven method for kicking the nicotine habit. Here are answers to common questions about using hypnosis to quit smoking.

Q: Does health insurance cover hypnosis to quit smoking?

A: In the U.S. there are no regulations requiring insurers to cover smoking cessation services and medications; however, many insurance companies do cover hypnosis. Contact your health insurer, and ask if hypnosis is covered and what you need to do. Some insurers require a referral from your primary care physician and others allow you to self-refer for hypnosis services, meaning you can find a provider without a physician referral. Other insurers may cover therapy but not hypnosis therapy specifically. In this case, look for a therapist who offers both traditional therapy and hypnosis but bills them both the same.

Q: How much does it cost?

A: Hypnotherapy for quitting smoking can cost as little as $50 a session to several hundred dollars a session. The cost depends on the qualifications and notoriety of the therapist as well as geographic location. For instance, an average hypnotherapist in Lincoln, Nebraska is going to cost much less than a well-known hypnotherapist in New York.

Q: How many sessions does it take to work?

A: The number of sessions needed varies. Many people have reported success after only one session while others have needed a number of sessions. If you are open to the process, you may have quicker success.