https://www.jameshislop.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60fb0a9f8256e41cf2f8bc22/bc1503bd-6fd8-45a7-b24d-6b6525d4c9af/20.jpg Home - James M. Hislop, LCSW- R NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker Board-Certified Hypnotherapist and Hypnotherapy Instructor I provide psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy for adults, integrating evidence-based treatment with advanced hypnosis to support emotional healing, personal growth, and mind-body well-being. My work is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in many years of clinical practice. Areas of focus include grief and loss, emotional regulation, life transitions, stress-related concerns, and aging with resilience, meaning, and dignity. I work with individuals seeking deeper understanding, relief from long-standing patterns, and a more integrated relationship with themselves. In addition to my clinical practice, I offer professional training and consultation in hypnosis for clinicians and helping professionals. I am available for in-person psychotherapy sessions as well as secure telephone and audio-visual consultations. Sessions may be conducted from the location where you feel most comfortable and safe. To inquire about services, please call my private office line at 518-577-8367 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and preferred availability. Email jmh@jameshislop.com. I make every effort to return calls by the next business day. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please contact your local emergency room or emergency services. https://www.jameshislop.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60fb0a9f8256e41cf2f8bc22/1631925657079-JF4V4VQ9EXSPDRCMAF2E/doorway.jpg Get in Touch - This is the icture of my previous office doorway. 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Everything life brings to us, life takes away. We move from celebrating to grieving, over and over again through the cycles of life. Grieving is inevitable. Maybe we should cultivate acceptance after the protest and become good at it. Suffering and martyrdom arise from how we view our existence. Is the glass half empty or half full? https://www.jameshislop.com/test daily 0.75 2022-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60fb0a9f8256e41cf2f8bc22/65662616-af9e-45ba-9b34-1ba954e83b46/yaddo_gate-317x440.jpg Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jameshislop.com/intake-paperwork daily 0.75 2022-11-18