ACHIEVE

Primarily to quit smoking, the 3rd session did the trick. It probably would have worked on the 2nd but I had tailbone pain which kept me from really relaxing. It's been about 3 weeks and I am a non-smoker. I only had one "rough" day in that time, but the exercises Tom taught me helped a lot. Thanks Tom!

Although I was exposed to hypnosis early in life, I was hesitant to try hypnosis as an adult. After hearing about some recent exciting research on hypnosis (on the Andrew Huberman podcast), I researched local hypnotists and found Tom. When I initially spoke to Tom, I was impressed by his pleasant yet practical demeanor. After our first session, I was convinced he could help me. I initially visited him for sleep problems, though I think limiting my experience with Tom to mere symptom relief would be misleading. I believe Tom's hypnotism can undoubtedly provide symptom relief, yet more important is the psychological benefits. My sessions with Tom helped me to reframe my narrative about my "issues" in a way that inspired a durable change in my mindset, mood, and health. If you are hesitant to try hypnotism, I suggest you look at the hypnotism research coming out of Stanford University. Listen to Andrew Huberman. And then, call Tom. What do you have to lose?

I rarely (never) write reviews but I had such a great experience with Tom that I want to share this with other individuals who are looking for help in addressing “challenges” they are experiencing. I had been struggling with an issue for decades that had progressively become more intrusive and attempts at remediating this were unsuccessful.

Looking for other options, I investigated hypnotherapy and Tom’s reviews were very favorable and I contacted him to schedule an evaluation. Tom responded very promptly, and his intake questionnaire was very appropriate, direct, and thorough. Additionally, as my initial appointment approached, I received gentle reminders which I found extremely helpful (given my schedule). Tom also prepared me for our first visit by ensuring that I watched his video which explained the basis of hypnotherapy, how it works, and what to expect.

At the first appointment, Tom and I spent a great deal of time just talking which allowed him to get to know a little about me and my objectives. What immediately impressed me about Tom was his attentive, yet casual, demeanor which was very disarming and made me feel at ease. As we began the hypnotherapy portion of the appointment, Tom explained what to anticipate and how best to relax my body and mind to be receptive to the session. Throughout the hypnotherapy, I was fully awake and alert --- yet completely relaxed --- and when the session was over, this intensely pleasant and relaxing sensation lasted for several hours afterward. Better yet, without me consciously being aware of it, my subconscious mind responded to the session and the “issue” we were focusing on improved immediately.

The additional two sessions were extremely beneficial and self-reinforcing and at the conclusion of the third visit, I felt so much better and was relieved to be on a much better --- favorably altered --- trajectory.

Tom is a very kind and gifted hypnotherapist, and I would encourage anyone to set aside any preconceived misconceptions about hypnotherapy and give this a try. It can be life-changing for you!