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July 2011
Has anyone tried to use a hypnotist to help with weight loss and
found it effective? The recommendations listed in the archive are
several years old and don't actually speak to efficacy of this
method.
Trying something new
I am a certified hypnotherapist and I worked with Dr.
Francis Dreher for weight loss and an eating disorder.
Hypnosis is not magic. I am now slender and I'd say 98% free
from eating issues. This did not happen overnight. Hypnosis
can definitely help you make the mental and emotional
changes you need to lose weight, but please realize you also
have to make a lifestyle change to lose weight and remain at
a satisfactory size. anon.
Bay Healing, located in Pleasant Hill, specializes in hypnosis. Gerri Levitas,
owner and Certified Hynotherapist, has weight loss as a specialized part of her
practice. She works in person and via phone, gives you a Cd to take home and has
other innovative techniques. She is a friend and my husband saw her for stress
related issues. I strongly suggest you give her a try.
Here's a link to her web site
http://bayhealing.com/
reva
Oct 2008
Hello,
I am looking for a more recent recommendation for a hypnotherapist who
works with weight loss as well as general life coaching.
Thanks!
anon
I highly recommend Dr Dave Hill. What struck me the most about
him is his ethics and his heart. You can check out his website:
http://www.drdavehill.com/hypnotherapy.html where you will find
his contact info and lots of other relevant information.
If you have any questions you can contact me.
Jimena
I highly recommend Surja Jessup in Berkeley. http://www.surja.com/ I
had great success dealing w/some addictive behaviors and other more
basic life/marriage/family issues after about a half dozen sessions with
her.
worked for me
I highly recommend my colleague Paul Minsky, PhD. He
specializes in hypnosis and has trained many therapists in the
field. He was the president of the hypnosis society and has
many years of experience. His number is (510) 524-0700 and has
offices on Dwite Way (across from Herrick Hosp.) and on Solano
Ave in Berkeley/Albany.
Good luck
April 2007
Has anyone used hypnosis to lose weight or at least to stop gaining
weight? My life is extremely stressfull, and I do a lot of
stress-related eating. I cannot reduce stressors (2 young special
needs children, demanding job, stressed partner). I am trying to
excercise but finding it very hard to be regular about it. I need help
to begin to lose weight. If I could have a month of success I think
that I would be able to maintain my motivation. As it is now I try
really hard and then relapse as a response to life. Please write if
you have tried hypnosis and can tell me if it worked for you or
not. If you can recommend a practioner who helped you that would be
helpful also.
Growing Exponentially
My first thought: choose hypnosis for your stress management and the
weight will follow.
I would recommend Louis Boswell, M.D. in Walnut Creek. I count on his
decades of experience with stress management and weight loss. It has
done wonders for my stress levels and my weight, but also accepting a
body size that was achievable right now.
Why add an additional stress of trying to be smaller?
Best of luck
Shena C
Sept 2005
i would like to try hypnosis for grazing/binging behavior
control. Does anyone have any recommendations for great (or those
to avoid) hypnotists who do this kind of work and whether it
worked for them? BTW I have been to years of therapy and I know
why I do it but that does not seem to make much difference when I
see the Ben and Jerry's. Thanks much
tired of binging
I am interested in hypnosis for weight loss. Has anyone tried
it? Can someone recommend a hypnotist in the East Bay?
Thanks
Curious
I would love to hear from people who have recently used a
hypnotherapist (preferably within a reasonable drive from the
East Bay). The teenage son of a friend of mine is considering
trying this approach to change eating habits/ control his
weight.
anonymous please
Paul Minsky, PhD specializes in hypnotherapy. I know he has
trained alot of therapists out there. His practice is in
Berkeley. (510) 524-0700 good luck!
Nov 2006
I have never tried hypnotherapy and wondered if it helps at all with anxiety? I have one
issue I am specifically anxious about and took an anti-anxiety med for awhile. This helped
tremendously, but now I am pregnant with my second child and am off the med. I am wondering
if hypnotherapy helps at all with anxiety and if anyone has any recommendations about who to
see. I would prefer to see someone who helps pregnant and post-
partum women, in particular. Thanks. anon
Two excellent hypnotherapists, for anxiety as well as other
issues, are Francis Dreher, PhD, MFT and Hilda Goldman, MFT. They practice in
Kensington and both can be reached at 510-528-3738
D
Hi there,
I've learned that anxiety is closely linked to thinking patterns, and working with Dr.
Marlene Winell, I've made HUGE progress. She has an approach that not only works but works
fast, including hypnotherapy-like sessions. She's also a compassionate woman and a mother;
ie she would understand your situation totally. She's in Berkeley at 510-292-0509 (not the
old number listed on here). Oh, and her communications work with couples is equally
outstanding. You may want to include your partner in this at some point.
All the best. I've been there and there is hope!
H.
August 2006
Can anyone recommend a hypnotherapist in Berkeley or nearby? I
would like to become a heavier sleeper and thought this may help.
If you have feedback to share abour your hypnotherapy experience
I would like to hear. I haven't done it before. Thank you
Light Sleeper
I see a wonderful hypnotherapist in Berkeley. Her name is Phyllis Klaus phone number
559-8000. She does both hypnotherapy and EMDR- both of which are effective and fast ways to
change behavior, thought and feeling. She has practiced for well over 25 years and is highly
skilled. Good luck
anon
I highly recommend Paul Minsky for hypnotherapy. He is a
licensed psychologist and has been practicing hypnosis for over
30 years. He has trained other therapists and teaches his
clients self hypnosis! His number is 510 524-0700
good luck
August 2005
Hi,
I've been looking for a therapist near Berkeley who isn't too new
agey, but who does hypnosis and/or cognitive behavior therapy. I
don't want to waste a lot of time going over my background and
discussing my problems, family, etc. (I already know about my
family and problems.) I just want to change some bad habits and
bad ways of looking at situations, myself, gain some insight, etc.
I have health insurance, but I'm trying to find recommendations
and then seeing if the doctors are covered by my insurance.
Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks!
I was skeptical about hypnosis, but saw Christing Bartlet, PT,
CHT, 510-486-8268. She has a ton of experience, is involved
with a national organization, but more importantly, in two
sessions the post-hypnotic suggestions worked. She is very
supportive, and it was deeply relaxing. She also gave me a CD
to listen to at home for self-hypnosis.
Stu
June 2004
I am looking for a hypnotist in the Oakland area. Has anybody
ever heard of/used Marilyn Gordon at the Center for Hypnotherapy
in Oakland? I'd love to hear opinions or suggestions of other
hypnotists. Thanks.
Time for Hypnotherapy
Claire Stone is a certified hypnotherapist (CHT) as well as a Marriage and Family
Therapist (MFT). Her practice is in Berkeley. She has a web page that describes her
hypnotherapy practice:
http://home.comcast.net/~berkeley.therapist/hypnotherapy.html
ourisman
A coaching client of mine sees Rachel Cunningham, LCSW, for hypnotherapy, and I've been very impressed with the
results of their work together. Her impact has been quite profound. She is a psychotherapist as well as a
hypnotherapist. Her number is 415.665.3906.
Janet
In response to your request for a hypnotist recommendation, I
wanted to recommend Angie Choi. I found her to be very kind,
professional and knowledgeable. She also followed up with me
which made me feel as if she really cared for my well-being and
not treated as just another client.
Her website is:
http://www.alivehypnosis.com/
and you can contact her via:
angie AT alivehynosis.com
current client
March 2004
Does anyone has any experience using a hypnotherapist for
chronic pain? Do you have any experience with Barbara Lynn
Allen, a certified hypnotherapist who has an office on Solano
Ave.? I'm considering having her work with my mother, who
suffers from chronic pain and some emotional issues. The
treatment is quite expensive and I'm wondering if it's worth it.
How many sessions should it take to figure out if it will work?
What should our expectations be? Any comments on this matter
would be appreciated.
Considering hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is often used to treat chronic pain. Many
hypnotherapists incorporate the work of Milton Erickson,
who successfully used self hypnosis to treat his own
chronic pain. You cannot predict how long is needed for
treatment. The therapist can also make a tape or teach self
hypnosis techniques. Most therapists charge around $120
per hour. I recommend Dr. Francis Dreher who was my
teacher. He is at Colusa Circle. 528 3748.
Sharon Pierce is a hypnotherapist in Albany who has a warm and
comforting presence. Her rates are reasonable and she
incorporates Reiki in her practice. Reiki is a gentle and
noninvasive bio-energetic therapy that has been clinically
proven to relieve pain and is especially useful in chronic pain
conditions that are not responsive to conventional treatment.
Sharon's number is 774-9749.
Amy
February 2003
I am looking for a recommendation for a hypnotherapist. In
particular I am interested in working on behavior modifications
for a healthier lifestyle. Preferrably in Oakland, but East Bay is
fine. Thanks.
I highly recommend David Barron as a hypnotherapist. I have
worked with him on everything from musical development to
weight, and even more personal issues. He is excellent and I
get amazing results. His office is in San Jose, but he is
willing to come to this area for appointments. His phone is
(408) 885-1855, and his email address is
dr.barron at changework.com. Feel free to call or e-mail me if
you'd like more specific information.
Linda
i know a great hypnotherapist-her name is kristen nemzer- i had
a session with her last year and highly reccommend her- check
out her webssite-www.deepinsighthypnosis.com
helaines
July 2003
Has anyone had any experience with a hypnotherapist for help in
stopping nail biting (in an adult)??? I'm so tired of my
bitten-to-the-quick nubs but I've been doing this forever.
Paul Minsky is a licensed psychologist practicing in Berkeley.
He specializes in hypnotherapy and teaches self-hypnosis. He
can be reached at (510)524-0700
good luck
I highly recommend David Barron as a hypnotherapist. He is
amazing and gets excellent results in many areas -- habits, long-
held belief systems which are causing problems, personal growth,
competence. I have several friends who also see him now too, so
he is willing to come up for regular sessions with us. He is in
San Jose and will either see clients there, or comes up here for
sessions occasionally. His phone number is (408) 885-1855, and
his e-mail address is dr.barron at changework.com.
Linda
You might want to talk to Cynthia Moore, 869-5252 She is very
experienced, responsible, smart, warm and capable. I know she
works alot with ''bad habits''. Good luck.
Bridget
Bob Oliver in Berkeley did the trick for me. I smoked for 19
years and was able to quit after one session with him. I also
got accupuncture for the first two weeks.
Danielle
Aug 2010
I have a two year old daughter and would like to quit
smoking. Does anyone have a hypnotherapist in the
Berkeley/Oakland area they could recommend that help them
quit smoking? Tired of smoking
I recommend Patricia Reynolds Sorbye (patricia@watervox.net
/ 510-834-6726) - website is www.watervox.net
I started smoking as a teen and quit with Patricia's help 3
1/2 years ago when I hit my early forty's and had my first
child. I never thought I could live without those
cigarettes. I tried quiting several times before with no
luck. Patricia has a great program that involves
hypnotherapy as well as an approach to smoking those last
cigarettes. For example I wasn't allowed to smoke while
doing anything else (drinking, socializing, etc.)- in other
words take some of the joy out of it. I added to it by
doing uncomfortable things while smoking (standing on one
leg the entire time, etc.) I also kept every cigarette I
smoked in a glass jar with water and made myself look at it
and smell it before and after each cigarette. Patricia has
you smoke like a fiend the day before you quit - and by the
time that day ends you are ready to quit smoking.
I highly recommend Patricia. Without her help I wouldn't
have been able to do it. Good luck to you - you can do it
and you'll be very happy you did. If I can be of any
support, don't hesitate to email. Roger
July 2003
Can anyone recommend a hynotherapist to help a long time smoker
(over 20 years) quit the habit? My friend would like to quit,
but is hoping it can be as painless as possible. Other
suggestions would be welcome as well. Thank you.
ccassidy
Bob Oliver in Berkeley did the trick for me. I smoked for 19
years and was able to quit after one session with him. I also
got accupuncture for the first two weeks.
Danielle
June 2003
I need and want to stop smoking, and have not yet had success in
doing so. A number of years ago an ex of mine was unsuccessful
with 3 hypnotists, and then he found one whose method really
worked for him. Unfortunately, he can't remember her name. I know
that there are various styles of working and that practitioners
may have different specialties. Can anyone recommend a hypnotist
for this specific purpose? Thanks.
anon
I know you wanted a hypnotist referral, but thought I'd share my
success with you anyways. I was a 19 year, at least a pack a
day, smoker and was able to quit using the ''Smoke Away'' program.
You may have seen it on TV or heard about it on the radio. I was
skeptical about its credibility, but was so desperate to quit
that I threw caution to the wind and tried it. Today, I am smoke
free 28 days. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Congratulations on your decision to quit and good luck on your
journey!
marian
Jim Stewart is an incredible ''energy therapist''. he works with hypnosis and chi gong, gets to the root quickly
accessing your considerable healing resources. And he is smart and funny and wise. call him at 415.752.8846--you will
be able to tell if he is a match for you!
laura
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