Laurie H. Miller, CCH of Hypnosis Concepts offers hypnotherapy in her office in Orange County, CA and via self hypnosis programs on MP3 and CD. Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness enhanced by a deep level of relaxation that creates a state where the subject is deeply focused and receptive. Laurie began working as a hypnotherapist after earning her California College of Hypnosis: Master Hypnotist Certification in 1983. She is a member of the International Association of Clinical Hypnotherapy and uses hypnotherapy to help people with phobias, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, smoking cessation, stress, motivation, childbirth and more. In office patients receive a recorded CD of their session to take home and customized sessions are available for patients who cannot visit the office.