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5 Best Hypnosis Clinics in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Every one of these hypnosis clinics in Chicago carries a perfect 5.0 rating, which is unusual even by this site's standards, and between them they've logged nearly 610 Google reviews. What separates them is specialty: some lean toward smoking cessation and weight loss, others toward anxiety, trauma, or specific phobias like fear of needles.

Short answer: Ravenous Life Healing Center leads on review volume with a perfect 5.0 rating across 219 reviews. Power Hypnosis Chicago (149 reviews) is the top pick specifically for smoking cessation, with multiple reviewers reporting they quit after one or two sessions. Most Chicago hypnotherapists charge per session rather than a flat program fee, so ask for total program cost upfront.
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Chicago's hypnosis clinics, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Ravenous Life Healing Center by Dr. Marina Kostina 5.0 ★ 219 Trauma-informed healing, reiki and energy work View ›
2 Power Hypnosis Chicago 5.0 ★ 149 Smoking and vaping cessation View ›
3 Gabriela Jacovino Hypnosis 5.0 ★ 110 Subconscious and past-life focused work View ›
4 Hypnotherapist of Chicago 5.0 ★ 63 Anxiety, phobias, and family-friendly sessions View ›
5 Hypnologist – Giulio Mike Bianco | Hypnotherapy for Anxiety & Panic 5.0 ★ 49 Ericksonian conversational hypnosis View ›
5 Best Hypnosis Clinics in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Ravenous Life Healing Center by Dr. Marina Kostina logo
#1 Overall↩ Responds to reviews

Ravenous Life Healing Center by Dr. Marina Kostina

5.0219 Google reviews

Ravenous Life Healing Center is an Uptown practice led by Dr. Marina Kostina, combining hypnotherapy with reiki, energy healing, and alcoholism treatment programming. Kostina has authored books on trauma recovery and frames her approach around what she calls a De-Traumatization Method, blending trauma-informed talk with hypnosis and energy work.

What people praise

  • Highest review volume on this page, all rated five stars
  • Combines hypnotherapy with reiki and aura readings for clients wanting a broader energy-work approach
  • Reviewers describe feeling immediate clarity and lightness after sessions
  • Praised for personable, warm delivery even in a first-time consultation

Worth knowing

  • Broader spiritual and energy-work framing may not suit clients wanting purely clinical hypnotherapy
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume219 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The safest default on review volume, especially for clients open to a trauma-informed approach that blends hypnosis with reiki and energy work.

Website+1319-594-5530 Directions

1714 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Power Hypnosis Chicago logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Power Hypnosis Chicago

5.0149 Google reviews

Power Hypnosis Chicago is a Gold Coast practice led by board-certified hypnotist Marc St. Camille, focused on smoking cessation, weight loss, alcohol and drug habits, and peak performance. St. Camille is certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the National Guild of Hypnotists, and offers both in-person and remote sessions.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers report quitting smoking or vaping after just one or two sessions
  • Board-certified with credentials from two national hypnotherapy organizations
  • Available both in-person in the Gold Coast and remotely via video
  • Reviewers describe a fully conscious experience, not the stereotype of a trance

Worth knowing

  • Sessions focused on specific habit-change goals rather than open-ended talk therapy
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume149 · 90th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest specialist pick specifically for quitting smoking or vaping, with a consistent pattern of reviewers reporting success after minimal sessions.

Website+1312-440-1908 Directions

25 E Delaware Pl Suite 1706, Chicago, IL 60611

Gabriela Jacovino Hypnosis logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Gabriela Jacovino Hypnosis

5.0110 Google reviews

Gabriela Jacovino Hypnosis is a Northwest Side practice offering hypnotherapy and hypnosis coaching, described by the practitioner as deep work with the subconscious mind. Reviewers describe sessions ranging from general anxiety and insomnia relief to past-life-oriented exploration.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across every review
  • Reviewers describe a warm, safe space that encourages opening up
  • Handled acute concerns like insomnia in a first session
  • Distinct, deeper subconscious-focused style compared to habit-change-only practices

Worth knowing

  • Style leans more exploratory and less structured than habit-specific programs, so confirm fit for your goal
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume110 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency11 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good match if the goal is deeper subconscious or emotional work rather than a narrow habit like quitting smoking.

Website+1773-999-5272 Directions

6704 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60634

Hypnotherapist of Chicago logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Hypnotherapist of Chicago

5.063 Google reviews

Hypnotherapist of Chicago is practiced by Ali Miller, CMS-CHt, working from Garrett Wellness Center and offering both online and in-person sessions for trauma, stress, smoking cessation, sleep, weight management, and exam preparation. Miller is notably open about her own experience using hypnosis to overcome anxiety and a nicotine addiction.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating, with detailed reviews describing significant life changes
  • Free 15-minute consultation offered before booking
  • Worked successfully with a 3-year-old child on a specific medical fear
  • Reviewers highlight going beyond scheduled time without rushing

Worth knowing

  • Practices from a shared wellness center rather than a standalone office
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume63 · 77th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong all-around pick, especially for anxiety, phobias, or family situations, backed by a reviewer who successfully brought a young child in for treatment.

Website+1312-313-5531 Directions

3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Hypnologist – Giulio Mike Bianco | Hypnotherapy for Anxiety & Panic logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Hypnologist – Giulio Mike Bianco | Hypnotherapy for Anxiety & Panic

5.049 Google reviews

Hypnologist Giulio Mike Bianco is a Michigan Avenue practitioner trained in Ericksonian hypnosis, a conversational style associated with hypnotherapist Milton Erickson. Reviewers describe sessions addressing chronic pain, vocal tics, and long-term anxiety and depression, often citing rapid or unusually significant results.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across every review
  • Trained lineage in Ericksonian conversational hypnosis technique
  • Multiple reviewers describe resolving specific physical symptoms, like a vocal tic, within one to two sessions
  • Remains accessible to former clients even while traveling

Worth knowing

  • Reviews skew toward emotionally intense, deeply personal testimonials, so set expectations before the first session
  • No dedicated phone number listed
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume49 · 70th
Confidenceearly
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth exploring for clients seeking a specific, trained hypnosis lineage, though the intensity of reported results suggests going in with clear personal goals.

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535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the practice’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many clients have rated them, ranked against other Chicago hypnosis practices. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a perfect score from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than one from a handful. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does hypnotherapy cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing depends on whether the goal is a single-focus program like smoking cessation or ongoing sessions for anxiety or trauma. This is general guidance on what drives cost, not a quote from any specific practice on this page.

Serving all of Chicago

These practices cover Uptown, the Gold Coast, the Northwest Side, and Michigan Avenue, with most also offering remote sessions across Chicagoland. Searching for a hypnosis clinic near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a hypnosis session

  • What’s your training and certification background in hypnotherapy?
  • How many sessions does my specific goal typically take?
  • Is the session in-person, remote, or both?
  • What’s the total program cost, not just the per-session rate?
  • Do you record the session so I can review it afterward?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these clinics?

We started from every hypnosis and hypnotherapy practice in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which practice is best for quitting smoking?

Power Hypnosis Chicago has the strongest concentration of reviewer-reported success stories specifically for smoking and vaping cessation, often after just one or two sessions.

Is hypnosis covered by insurance in Chicago?

Coverage varies widely and is often not included under standard health plans. Ask each practice directly whether they accept insurance or offer a superbill for reimbursement.

The bottom line

Ravenous Life Healing Center is the safe default on review volume, while Power Hypnosis Chicago stands out specifically for smoking cessation. Whatever the goal, ask about training credentials and total program cost before your first session.

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