The Arizona HypnotistBruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Grinding or clenching your teeth, especially at night, is often the body's way of carrying stress you're not consciously aware of. Hypnotherapy addresses that underlying tension.
What working together changes
What it feels like now
- The pattern runs on autopilot — it fires before you decide.
- Willpower alone hasn't held.
- It keeps pulling you back, even when you know better.
What changes
- You start to understand what's actually driving it.
- New responses begin to become the default.
- A plan you can practice between sessions.
Everyone's work is different — this is the shape of the work together, not a promise of a particular result.
How it shows up
Bruxism is the repeated grinding or clenching of teeth, often happening during sleep without the person realizing it until a dentist points out the wear, or a partner mentions the noise. It can also happen during the day under stress or intense concentration. Left unaddressed, it can lead to jaw pain, headaches, and worn teeth.
How hypnotherapy helps
Because nighttime grinding happens outside of conscious awareness, it often has roots in stress or tension the body is holding onto. Hypnotherapy works on relaxing that underlying stress response and building healthier patterns of releasing tension before bed. Pattie combines hypnotic relaxation techniques with practical stress-reduction strategies so the body has less reason to clench in the first place. This is meant to work alongside, not replace, any dental treatment — a night guard or dentist’s guidance is still worth having in place.
What a session looks like
A free 20-minute consultation lets you describe your situation and any dental guidance you’ve already received. Sessions are $150, held at the Scottsdale office or via Zoom, and usually come with a customized recording designed to help you unwind before sleep.
Common questions
Should I still see my dentist? Yes. Hypnotherapy addresses the stress side of bruxism; a dentist can check for physical damage and fit a night guard if needed. The two work well together.
Will this stop the grinding immediately? No approach can promise that. What hypnotherapy offers is a real shot at reducing the stress that drives the habit, but it takes your engagement and, often, more than one session.
What if my grinding happens during the day, not at night? That’s still bruxism and often ties even more directly to daytime stress — mention this in your consultation so the approach can be tailored.
Your first session
Free consultation
A free 20-minute call or booked online — we talk through what you want to change.
A plan built for you
$150 per session, in the Scottsdale office or by Zoom — personalized to your goals.
Reinforce & practice
Most clients feel a shift within their first few sessions, then we build on it.
Start with a free 20-minute conversation.
No pressure, no obligation — just a plan built around what you want to change.