Is hypnotherapy effective for anxiety?

Hypnotherapy: In some cases yes, but it may be because of the relaxed state one must be in. Training is involved in learning to be hypnotized, and relaxation is a major component. Anxiety is not compatible with a relaxed state and, therefore, in some cases, learning to relax and training yourself to be calm reduces anxiety.

For some it can be.: Some people are excellent hypnotherapy candidates - other's resist it.