Patricia L. (Smoking Cessation)
The first one is from myself. I used hypnotherapy to quit smoking successfully when I was 30 years old. It gave me the tools and mental support I needed to let go of that nasty habit.I changed my life dramatically for the better. Having this personal success with hypnotherapy started my interest and I have enjoyed success with others for many years.
Elizabeth C. (Pain Management)
Working with Patricia has allowed me to feel better than I have for years. Her method of psychotherapy (including hypnotherapy, EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy) is calming, powerful and so healing. I am learning to take control of the pain in my back and turn down the ‘volume’ and intensity of the chronic and disabling pain. This allows me to feel more in control of the pain and this has changed my life. I am feeling hopeful again– knowing that I am able to “think differently” about what has been debilitating. I do not feel as if I am being held hostage by my back pain. Before learning these techniques, the ONLY thing that helped my pain was morphine, 24/7. Don’t give up on yourself. Patricia’s work with me has given me hope that I will be able to participate in life again. Practicing and listening to the MP3 recording that Patricia gave me not only helps me with consistent and extreme pain, it is helping me feel less depressed and more hopeful about my future. Learning to respond to my feelings by using the Somatic Psychotherapy techniques has give me a sense of control and has actually changed my brain!
Robert G. (Dental Anxiety)
I am a bit ashamed to admit that I badly neglected my teeth until I went to see Patricia to deal with my fear. I had not seen a dentist for 15 years! I saw Patricia for 3 sessions and was able to go to the dentist, have my teeth cleaned, x-rayed and treated. I learned Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness which were very helpful. I listened to the hypnotherapy CD that she made for me while I was at the dentist and that allowed me to relax and reduce my fear. I feel in control of my fear now!
Jose G. (Alcohol Issues)
I went to see Patricia because I had a DUI and was in danger of going to jail if I drank again. I had to do a urine drop everyday. I was so scared because alcohol was the only way I could calm down. Patricia taught me self-relaxation and mindfulness techniques which have been helpful. I learned to manage my own anxiety. And the hypnotic induction and CD she did (in Spanish) helped me a lot to cope with my anxiety. I have not relapsed because I don’t need alcohol anymore.
Kathy K. (Migraines)
I suffered from migraines for a long time. Since I worked with Patricia my migraines are no longer a problem. The techniques I learned have decreased my migraines to almost none!