Reviews

I suffer from depression and I recently admitted that to myself. Having done the groundwork to realize I needed help, I spoke with a friend who discussed hypnotherapy and ultimately referred me. And I can honestly say, there’s a marked and dramatic difference from where I was at the beginning and how I am now. I’m actually diving back into my career with the same energy as if I were still in school. The positive effects after just one session are too numerous to ignore: increased focus, my energy is back, I have an appetite again and I have my career drive back again. I’m floored by the results, look forward to continuing my sessions when I’m able to and would highly recommend this service to those who need it.

Kyle G.

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Matthew H.

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It's been almost a week. After being fuzzy-headed all day Wednesday, I awoke Thursday after a GOOD night's sleep with a very clear head and good plans for the day.


Since then, I have been through SEVERAL instances when I was thinking 'At this time previously I would have been reaching for...' - -yada, yada, yada - - but that 'automatic' action never happened. This happened after differing TYPES of instances as well. And instead of the lingering, nagging urges that  would make me give in, there was nothing in my head doing so,  and I would just go ahead with whatever I had been doing. Later, after some time had passed I would realize that urge never developed, and each time I regarded it as a 'success.'


I don't want to jinx it, but there was no effort on my part involved; just later realizing that when I usually would 'cave,' nothing ever came of it.


These instances are very much like ones I remember after  the successful session I had just over 9 years ago. And THAT is why I am contacting you. I didn't want to jump to conclusions after it had happened only a couple of times, but there have been enough of them that I am realizing I am on my way - -once more - -to being free of that 'monster.' The initial thought  would pop up, and then it was gone. 


Thank you, Mona! Thank you! I will surely recommend you due to all of your dedication, your thoughtfulness, thoroughness and experience to anyone who asks. I was fearful I would never see this again, and now here I am! 

Nikki W.

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Had my first hypnotherapy session with Andrew yesterday. I cannot express in words how special this treatment is. He is extremely professional and compassionate. I felt safe. Unfortunately my next season isnt for two weeks but after just one session I felt something I haven’t felt in a long time. Hope. Thank you Andrew. Will update this review when I complete my treatment.

Allison K.

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Topaz G.

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I had two successful sessions, one with constant back pain, and another with severe colon pain.

One session helped me put away the pain until I saw the Doctor; and the other helped me to deal with untreatable pain.

Asia F.

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Matt M.

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A life changer. I visited Andrew Bennett for a specific issue nagging me, and he surprisingly changed my life. He is highly skilled, intuitive and in-tune to client needs--it is hard for me to imagine anyone better at this work. I would recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a hypnotherapist, and anyone who is not.

Colleen R.

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Cassie M.

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Hypnosis is simply a deep meditation. You are still fully present and conscious, but your trained filters are not activating. This enables you to much more quickly and effectively obtain therapeutic results. Many people may be afraid of hypnosis and assume you are out of control or can be manipulated or many other untrue assumptions. I can assure you that's not the case. Andrew is a fantastic hypnotherapist, and when you are really ready to find out how good life can be in just a couple sessions, then I suggest you go here.

Sarah L.

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Robert F.

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My first hypnotherapy session with Mona was wonderful! She is very kind yet professional. The experience itself was very relaxed and not scary at all :) But the most exciting part is that she really helped me with my anxiety around health issues and panic attacks. I also felt panic about getting my Covid vaccine even though I really wanted to get it! Thanks to Mona I got my vaccine with no problems at all, and no anxiety or panic attack in almost three weeks! Yay! So glad I tried this.

Carmen J.

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Rhiannon W.

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I had a great session to fix my ptsd from a car accident I had and it really helped me and my anxiety issues. I highly recommend this service.

Stephanie D.

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Khalid A.

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I recently saw Mr. Andrew about an issue that i struggled with for literally 15 YEARS, i called various hypnotherapist in the DC MD & VA area before settling on someone to go see. I am so grateful that i listened to my gut when choosing NOVA Hypnotherapy. From my very first call, there was zero pressure, he was super understanding and non abrasive with his approach. The best part is that its been 3 months and this change is going to last for ever! He was able to assist me in creating the change i wanted in just ONE session. If you get the opportunity to learn and work with NOVA Hypnotherapy i highly recommend it!

Umaer H.

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Nabin N.

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​I saw Andrew Bennett partially because he seemed like the only one in the area that was more interested in curing my problems than other professionals I have gone to who are more interested in padding out sessions and getting the most money from me. I am SO GLAD that I went with Andrew. He explained the process, what my role in the process was, and what I could expect from it. He assured my concerns and was encouraging of me to ask questions. The experience itself was very fulfilling. He was patient when I couldn't relax enough to get into trance and altered his approach twice to make sure that I could get into trance. My mind was just playing tricks on me thinking I was doing something wrong, he was able to overcome it with so easily though. I had sought help for smoking cessation. I've tried for several years using patches, pills, and psychiatry - all to no avail. One session with Andrew and I haven't had even the slightest urge to smoke since. Anyone who is considering getting help for issues that prevent them from living life free of boundaries and restrictions please do yourself a favor and contact Mr. Andrew Bennett, you will be glad you did.

Tammy B.

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​I saw Andrew Bennett partially because he seemed like the only one in the area that was more interested in curing my problems than other professionals I have gone to who are more interested in padding out sessions and getting the most money from me. I am SO GLAD that I went with Andrew. He explained the process, what my role in the process was, and what I could expect from it. He assured my concerns and was encouraging of me to ask questions. The experience itself was very fulfilling. He was patient when I couldn't relax enough to get into trance and altered his approach twice to make sure that I could get into trance. My mind was just playing tricks on me thinking I was doing something wrong, he was able to overcome it with so easily though. I had sought help for smoking cessation. I've tried for several years using patches, pills, and psychiatry - all to no avail. One session with Andrew and I haven't had even the slightest urge to smoke since. Anyone who is considering getting help for issues that prevent them from living life free of boundaries and restrictions please do yourself a favor and contact Mr. Andrew Bennett, you will be glad you did.

Alexia A.

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Nadia M.

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Tom P.

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James W.

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Sean K.

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When Andrew Bennett first told me about the healing potential of hypnotherapy, I was skeptical. As someone who has explored various methods for self-improvement and emotional healing, I was unsure of his claim that he could help me solve my problems with one or two sessions. I have sought help through support groups, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), spiritual practice, and rigorous self-discipline. While these methods have aided me in one way or another, I have never experienced a method as effective as the one that Andrew practices.


For most my life, I have experienced a level of depression and anxiety that ranges from general discomfort, to panic attacks and fight or flight responses. These symptoms are rooted in past trauma. Though I had a thorough knowledge and understanding of the way that my past was still affecting the way that I respond to life, I felt hopeless. In the months leading up to my first session with Andrew, I had begun to have severe and disproportionate responses to daily occurrences. Anytime a person raised their voice at me, I flew into panic and despair. When a firework came to close to me on the 4th of July, I was sent into a fit of rage. I used every resource at my disposal to work on this problem, and nothing seemed to help. Though I found temporary relief through CBT, and a diagnosis of PTSD like symptoms, similar episodes continued to occur.


After the first hypnotherapy session that I had with Andrew, I experienced immediate results. Since that day, I have not experienced any symptoms of PTSD. Thanks to Andrew’s compassion, dedication and expertise I have moved beyond a simple understanding of my problems. He has shown me a practical and effective way to legitimately heal from them and begin to take responsibility for my life. The first time I reached out to Andrew, he told me one thing that will stick in my mind forever: He insisted that hypnotherapy could change my life in ways that I couldn’t even imagine. It has done just that.

Billy D.

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Brad P.

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When I was first put into contact with Andrew from Nova Hypnotherapy to help with my anxiety, I will fully admit, I thought he was some sort of bs huckster. I never told him that (sorry Andrew!) but after some convincing we made arrangements to have a session together and wow. Hypnotherapy is real and he is good at it. Id rather let him explain the why/how of what he does, so if youre interested in alternative therapies in the area for anxiety, do yourself a favor and reach out to Nova Hypnotherapy.

Alexander H.

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Ibrahim F.

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Andrew is a true healer. A human you meet as soon as you arrive and however you arrive(literally and figuratively). I felt heard, seen and cared for. I felt like someone who should’ve been “just a therapist” as others are, had my best interests at heart. From only one session, I feel reparented and feel the weight of 3 decades easing off me. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to have chosen Nova and Andrew to help me on my healing journey.

Amina J.

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I have seen serious change as a result of my work with Andrew. I cannot begin to explain how grateful I am that I found him. Highly recommended!

Ericka D.

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Mike M.

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I had checked around with other Therapist but went with Andrew because I felt he was a calm presence and really cared about my health. Both he and Mona worked in my very short timeframe. I had seen another Therapist the day before and can say I’m thankful I found Nova Hypnotherpy. If you want to feel better, give it a try. I felt better after my first session.

Shirley H.

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Daphne S.

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So blessed to have found Andrew. He is caring, kind, listens to what you want to change and make better, helps you understand yourself better and do the hypnotherapy. I've done a few hypnosis sessions before in the past and have never felt anything different. I went to Andrew once and I feel like my life is changing. I will be going back for more session for other areas that I want to change and level up soon. Thank you Andrew.

Yas S.

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Laura S.

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Iv had some personal issues that i was concerned about, so i went to them from a recommendation of a friend. And so far its worked. Its been 4 months since.

Stacy D.

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Samah S.

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I have been working on some troubles I’ve been having. I’ve found hypnotherapy to be very positive for my well-being. And then combine that with Andrew & Mona - two people who care about helping people - this is a good place to get yourself some assistance.

Robert G.

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Haneen J.

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When I started hypnotherapy I was at the lowest point in my life that I’d ever been. I was on more medication than ever, my self-esteem was rock bottom, each day that went by just seemed to drag me down even further.


Hypnotherapy was something I’d never done before, and was honestly a last resort for me. Being overweight since childhood, having low self-esteem because of it, being born with acid re-flux disease, IBS, and having other health complications from over the years as I gained more weight, I really thought I’d never feel better again.


From the very first session I started seeing improvements. I started losing weight steadily. I can handle going to school and work. I’m more inclined to want to leave my house to do anything. After a few sessions I felt this sense of relief. Like I was getting to experience my life for the first time.

Raven P.

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Emily C.

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I used to have so many issues, so many fears, and they constantly held me back from being happy and successful. In the last 6 months, I went from having heart problems, asthma, obesity, insomnia, fear of heights, fear of needles, fear of blood, fear of job interviews and applications, depression, and working 87.5 hours a week making minimum wage, to making 4 times as much at only 40 hours a week, healthy heart, no phobias, happy nearly all the time (Because let’s be honest. When your transmission is failing with a car you just bought, you can’t be 100% happy) healthy lungs, healthy weight, and constantly applying for better jobs.


If you feel stuck, helpless, depressed, or even if you’re in a good place and want it to be better, hypnotherapy will change your life. I never thought I’d be a fully functional adult. I had no idea how people made it look so effortless. But now I’m just effortlessly gliding through life with a grin on my face, because i really can’t believe how easy it all is once there’s no past trauma or fear holding me back. For the first time in my life, I’ve learned to love myself, and it’s such a freeing experience.


Also, many other hypnotherapists will charge thousands to fix ONE issue, (some, even more than that!) over weeks and weeks of sessions, but my issues were all dealt with in 1-3 sessions (3 sessions being a really deep rooted issue that took a huge amount of effort. My phobias took one session each, my heart arrhythmia took one session, my insomnia took 2 sessions, it really depends on the issue and how good you get at relaxing.) versus the usual 30 hours of sessions quoted by most professionals in the area. I was so happy to find a quality hypnotherapy practice at a rate that was fair, rather than costing the same as a new car, or a down payment on a house. Anyways, I know I’ve written a super long review but I just can’t thank them enough for the complete turnaround in my life.

Mona F.

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Debbie T.

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Laura Z.

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William C.

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Never considered Hypnotherapy as an option for my teen. He was unfortunately struggling with anger management and had some behavioral issues at home. I gave this option a chance, stepped in with an open mind. I was proud of my teen for being open to it and being willing. We met with Andrew, he immediately made us feel at ease, explaining what hypnotherapy is and what we can expect from it. He really took his time to understand why we were there, and what we were aiming to improve in our family's life. Focused on anger management at our first session. I exited and Andrew and my son had the session for a little over an hour. At the end of the session Andrew said, "he shouldn't have anger management issues after today." What a big statement I thought. Skeptical but hopeful I said with Andrew after their session to ask how it went. He sat and explained that he felt it was a very successful session and that my son is a great kid. Given the struggles I had been dealing with I felt relieved hearing that. Following his session my son has been more calm, more communicative, he sits with us more to hang out, just an overall better vibe from him towards all of us. His relationship with all of us is on the upside. He also hasn't had anger management issues since. I notice that instances where he would normally insist or strike back with anger, he simply says, "I understand " and walks away. We will continue to work with Andrew. 

Loreto M.

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Amal I.

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All I can say is Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I was almost at the end of my rope. My daughter had so many issues and had basically gotten to a point where she didn't care anymore. Severe depression, anxiety, PTSD and self medicating. After the initial session, I immediately started seeing a change in her behavior. After the second session, I felt like I had my daughter back! No more panic attacks, flashbacks, or self medicating. It is worth every penny and I can not thank Andrew enough!

Cathy A.

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Nick K.

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I did hypnotherapy a few years ago. It was spiritually enlightening but I did not find that it helped any of my physical or mental ailments. This was not the case with Mona at Nova Hypnotherapy. I struggle with a chronic illness that causes debilitating fatigue, and after just one session with her, I felt more energized, more motivated, and more content overall. She took the time to dive in to why I wanted to try hypnotherapy, to understand my motivations, my past, my ailments, and my goals. This helped my experience tremendously, rather than just going straight into it without much preparation. Mona validated me and my struggles, which was a welcome change from health professionals in other fields who have minimized my struggles. I highly recommend visiting Nova Hypnotherapy; Mona specifically. I am grateful for my work with her and I will definitely schedule more sessions. Thank you Mona!!!

Kime H.

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Pain Relief

My appointment was for a routine session: I was having problems with some aches and pains that had been bothering me for a few weeks, and getting worse. While my primary care doctors were helpful they weren't able to get me the treatment I needed. I went in nervous, but after one day I noticed a significant improvement. By day two the pain that had been plaguing me was completely gone! I would recommend this to EVERYONE. You won't regret it!

Laura M.

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Ryan N.

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This place is very people friendly.  Peaceful and welcome environment.

Definetely a great way to ease the mind & body.

JT H.

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Khaatima Z.

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We’ve tried hypnotists before who were cheaper but only interested in padding out sessions/basically worthless. Andrew Bennett will try to cure you in 1 or 2 sessions.


He was so patient with my son to gain his confidence, and then cured him of some serious deep phobias. He also taught him how to relax and sleep deeper. He has different clever techniques for how to work you through your problems including how to use your creative imagination to protect you from your imagined fears; also how to view yourself to become the person you want to be.


From our results, clinical hypnotherapy can talk directly to your subconscious, so it can go deeper and achieve results faster than psychiatry. Andrew Bennett was just a wonderful, exceptional find!!!

Pat P.

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David A.

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I highly recommend Nova Hypnotherapy. My therapist, Andrew Bennett, was very professional and understanding of my situation. At no time did I feel uncomfortable or awkward. Before the first session began, Mr. Bennett gave me a thorough explanation of what hypnotherapy is, what my role in it would be, and what I could expect as results from it. I was encouraged to ask questions and was given ample time to express any concerns I had. Each concerned was taken seriously and alleviated to my satisfaction.

It is clear that the therapy was catered to my individual needs rather than a canned process. In fact, there was no set time limit given for my sessions due to this very reason. The hypnotherapy itself was a very pleasant experience. So much so, that I was truly looking forward to the next session. I realize that each person and situation is different, but for me, it took just two sessions for my smoking cessation goal to be met.

I also got some unexpected results from my hypnotherapy sessions with Mr. Bennett. Not only was my original goal met, but another issue which had been plaguing me for years was revealed during my second session. Through further discussion with Mr. Bennett, I have discovered a solution for this issue as well.

I encourage anyone who is contemplating hypnotherapy to contact Andrew Bennett at Nova Hypnotherapy. He not only works with matters such as mine, but also a myriad of other physical, emotional, and behavioral issues. You will not be sorry.


Brenda N.

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Winston O.

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I had been suffering from complex back issues for many years. I have been to numerous doctors, physical therapists, pain clinics, and even acupuncturists. The only thing that would relieve my pain was strong pain medications. I was not a fan of this solution due to all the nasty side effects and not wanting to be a slave to ingesting foreign objects. There just had to be another solution!

I was very hesitant at first to try hypnotherapy because I thought it would be like mind control. I also thought it would be nerve wracking and strange. However, after encouragement from others, I decided to go to Nova Hypnotherapy at least for a consult. Mr. Bennett gave me very detailed explanations about what hypnotherapy is and how it could help me. I was quickly put at ease and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! I genuinely enjoyed the therapy sessions. They were very calm and peaceful. Rather than the mind control I feared, I found instead that Mr. Bennett gave me tools to use my own brain power to alleviate my suffering.

It has been months now since I finished my sessions with Mr. Bennett, and I am still off my pain medications! The injections I was scheduled for at John Hopkins pain clinic have also been cancelled. I now have the tools to help myself and not worry about my pain anymore. I don’t use the self-hypnosis techniques taught to me exclusively for my back pain, but for a lot of other things as well. It has kept me at ease with other troubles. I use self-hypnosis when I am feeling down, and my troubles go away.

I recommend Nova Hypnotherapy to anyone who has been suffering from unrelieved pain or many other problems. Mr. Bennett has helped improve my quality of life in ways I didn’t think were possible.

James H.

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Brittany M.

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While I did not have very many sessions with Andrew, his compassion, wisdom, and ability as a practitioner had a profound impact on me. I came to his practice during a difficult time in my life and I have to say I was actually pretty open minded about the benefits of hypnotherapy. Some may call that naive, but at this point I think I was willing to try anything to escape this mental rut I was digging myself into. My sessions were a mix of emotions, some had moments of laughter, others tears, but the most helpful part of them was having someone trustworthy to guide me through them.


While I think the technical framework of hypnotherapy itself helped me to relax and reveal my more innermost thoughts, in my humble opinion I don't think that's what really helped me. I think that my sessions were productive because of Andrew's character and presence as a therapist. He is someone who will share in your emotion with authentic empathy, someone who will tell you what you need to hear when it's necessary, and most of all he is someone who is motivated to help you heal.


With or without the techniques of hypnosis, he is a rare breed in a field where many therapists can tend to be unattached or lack investment, but I can attest to the fact that with each session I had I never felt like he was distant observer simply offering flat reflections. It felt like he really cared, and responses were open, honest, and most of all human.


If you read this, thanks for all your help Andrew, the work you and your colleagues do is truly appreciated. I hope you take care of yourselves just as well as you have taken care of us :). 

Youssef B.

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