PLEASE DESCRIBE A TYPICAL FIRST SESSION:
The first session is approximately 2 hours long. It's considered a "conditioning" session where we talk a great deal, and I ask key questions. During this initial “chatting”, I get to determine your "suggestibility" which helps me structure our work. In addition, I always spend time explaining in detail why the phenomenon of hypnosis works.

HOW LONG IS THE SECOND SESSION?
After the first session, all remaining sessions are 75 minutes. Each session begins with talking, prior to the hypnotic induction which runs about 20-25 minutes. – Sessions are structured to your specific issues; and I always take notes because language, and “specificity” is key.

IS HYPNOSIS SAFE?
Yes. Under hypnosis, you cannot be made to do anything you would not normally do. While in a trance: you are always aware; you hear everything; and you are in control. At any time, during the process, you may sit up and say, "Carrie, I'd like a glass of water, etc". Nobody can be made to do anything that they would not normally do, and I'll explain that in more detail when I meet you.

HOW MANY SESSIONS SHOULD I BOOK?
Upon the initial consultation, I am able to give an estimate of how many sessions may be required, depending on the issue and the client’s history. For instance, I have successfully helped many people overcome fear of public speaking (a top fear btw) in anywhere from 2 – 7 sessions – it totally depends on the person…The best way to reap maximum results is by committing to a series of sessions, i.e. a commitment of anywhere between 5 - 8 sessions for maximum benefit. This is the absolute best way to go. When clients depart therapy prematurely, they have not given the process a chance to work, and therefore, they do not reap the valuable benefits.

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED TO QUIT SMOKING?
Smoking cessation is accomplished in 3 sessions, over 3 consecutive weeks, however, I always insist on a (free) 15 minute phone interview prior to booking smoking cessation sessions. At that time, I evaluate whether you are indeed a good candidate and are ready to quit. The fee to quit smoking is a flat $550.00 paid in full up front and non-refundable.

My success rate is approximately 86%. An individual must be ready to quit.

ARE RESULTS PERMANENT?
In most cases YES. Once an individual overcomes let’s say, fear of public speaking, that fear does not come back. With most issues, that’s the case. Clients often return to work with me on new issues, OR sometimes, they just need a “tune up”. Hypnosis and all techniques that I teach each client, work like compound interest – the benefits just keep expanding.

CAN ANYONE BE HYPNOTIZED?
Basically yes. Some people are definitely more suggestible than others, however, if you have experienced being in love, then you can be hypnotized. Being “suggestible” simply means that you are easily influenced…..Virtually everyone is easily influenced when “in love”.

In addition, if you’ve ever driven home and not recalled the freeway exit, THAT is a hypnotic trance! So yes, everyone can be hypnotized. The truth is that everyone goes in and out of a hypnotic state all day long. The depth varies with each individual.