A new client had been married for eight years to her high school sweetheart. She felt affection for him at the start, and she believed/hoped it would grow into love. It did not. Three months ago she left him. “You work too hard,” she said. “You never are home. You don’t pay attention to me when you are here, and … Read More

I recently saw Matt Damon in “The Martian” because when I read the book, I could not stop until I had finished. Even NASA has applauded the film’s technical accuracy. I was struck by was the attitude of the main character who said stoutly and repeatedly that one never gives up. Best way: Address each problem as it arises and … Read More

From quiet days to days so busy taking a bathroom break can be daunting. Ultimately, it is how you handle the day, regardless of the rhythms. A quiet day means catching up on chores or relaxing. Some people cannot let go. When relaxing, they are nervous. Busy days keep us mentally and physically occupied. The volume of work can create … Read More

Quite a few clients are experiencing depression because their relationships are falling apart. They do not understand what happened. They blame their partner. They will not accept responsibility for their part. Opposites, as you know, attract. Those very opposites can cause a relationship to break apart. For example: Joan loves that her boyfriend works hard and earns an excellent income.  … Read More

A 64-year-old retired gentleman told me that as a child, his parents were constantly arguing. It affected him so profoundly that he still suffers pain all over his body, constant panic, anxiety and fear. It was obvious his problems stemmed from childhood. He has been to every medical doctor he could find. All told him they cannot find any physical … Read More

When I became a hypnotist, I believed hypnosis would not work unless the client came to see me each week for six weeks. I am happy to say this is not and was not the case. Over the last 25 years, I have found the most effective way for hypnosis to take effect. I ask clients to come once a … Read More

Did you know hypnosis is effective, even via video conferencing? Sixty percent of my clients use video chat. An 83-year-old gentleman was unable to attend his fifth session, and we had a video session. He found no difference between being in my office and using video chat. Some people doubt my video clients are as successful as my in-person clients. … Read More

A young man in his early twenties contacted me the other day to help him resolve anxiety at auditions. It had started recently, and he really wanted to get rid of it because it was affecting his auditions, a his potential for work. Originally from Nebraska, he and three friends came to Los Angeles for a vacation just after college. … Read More

Unlike most businesses, mine either is  absolutely snowed under with clients or I have none. No reason for the rises and dips.  Is there some force that decides who gets what?  Ridiculous. We are all tasked with creating the life we want. But we are always stuck with the behaviors we get rather than those we want. Why? Reality is … Read More

Clients have been calling to ask if hypnosis can help them recall certain situations. Maybe. The success rate is 60 percent. A hypnotist cannot hypnotize you if you do not want to be hypnotized. You are 100 percent aware through the process. But anyone can lie, even under hypnosis. My brother-in-law called. He had lost important papers he needed. Hypnosis … Read More