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Watermark Hypnosis & Counseling

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 19 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(19) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Watermark Hypnosis & Counseling
Service
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviews
19

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers report meaningful relief from long-standing anxiety, phobias, and driving fears within weeks, citing Dr. Mau's skill and reassuring manner. One detailed account raised concerns about insufficient intake history, uncomfortable physical proximity, and unrealistic promises that left the client with lasting distress; others praise his training programs and professional credentials highly.

Praised for
  • effective anxiety and phobia treatment
  • compassionate and patient demeanor
  • skilled in hypnotherapy training
  • transformative results for clients
Watch-outs
  • inadequate assessment before treatment
  • uncomfortable interpersonal boundaries during sessions
  • unrealistic outcome promises
  • not suitable for all trauma types
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Best for: People with specific phobias or driving anxiety willing to engage with hypnotherapy as their primary approach.
Think twice if: Those with complex trauma or medical history should seek a thorough intake assessment elsewhere first; hypnotherapy alone may not suit everyone's needs.

Strengths

  • specialized hypnotherapy for phobias and anxiety
  • results often visible within weeks
  • professional training programs for clinicians
  • established credentials and academic affiliations

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Fredric Mau is founder; named 2025 IACT Hypnotist of the Year and SC Counseling Association award recipient
  • offers 3-tier hypnotherapy protocol for phobias; clients report relief within weeks
  • runs 'The Three Doors: A Protocol for Anxiety' training seminars for licensed clinicians
  • core faculty for psychiatry residency at William J McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Anxiety and phobia treatment highly effective for most; one account of inadequate assessment and lasting harm.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 75
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-07-17