Consultation

Your Past does not have to equal your Future. You CAN change your situation. Stephen Covey (one of the foremost experts on success and author of The “7 Habits” books) once said, “Your amount of success is in direct proportion to your ability to ask for help.” No one can know everything, which is why people who learn to turn to experts to assist them in their journey are more likely to get what they want out of life. And living to our fullest potential is the biggest goal we should strive to attain.

What Happens in the FREE Consultation?

Our 1-hour consultation, along with the questionnaire you complete beforehand, will allow me to learn what your specific goals and challenges are, if you are a good candidate for using hypnosis or one of my other techniques, and help determine the best course of action, the type and number of sessions, and the frequency I would recommend to better assure lasting results.

I have helped thousands of people with the issue(s) you are probably dealing with to learn to think, feel, and respond differently. You can learn to do this, too, and hypnosis is one of the tools I can use to help you. I also use other techniques and tools to accomplish this, some of which you can learn to use for yourself.

How Many Sessions Will I Need? How Much Does It Cost?

The number of sessions recommended and the cost would be determined by the information gathered in the consultation. I offer a variety of programs that fit most budgets. I do not charge a flat hourly rate, so we need the consultation for me to be able to answer your questions fully and give you some cost options, especially if you have a variety of issues you want to work on.

Also be aware that there are a number of factors besides cost to consider when deciding to work with a professional for hypnosis or other self-improvement services. These include the experience of the practitioner, their education, their accreditation, how they work, their specialty(ies), the type and number of sessions recommended, their success track-record, your motivation to change and receptivity to the techniques used, additional support provided (personal contact between sessions, reinforcement recordings, teaching you tools to use on your own, etc.). Price-shopping without having a clear understanding of who you’re working with and what you’re getting is doing yourself a disservice.

Do You Take Insurance?

Unfortunately, insurance companies are way behind the times and do not compensate for hypnosis sessions. What you would pay would be an out-of-pocket expense. You can, however, often submit your session fees in your medical expenses deductions on your taxes (ask me for documentation about your services to keep with your records). And for business coaching, you can write off our sessions as an education or marketing expense. However, remember that for many types of issues (like weight loss and smoking cessation), the work we do pays for itself many times over!

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I Want a Free Consultation. What Do I Do Next?

Step 2–Complete the Deposit Information
Although there is no charge for my consultation time, I do require a $50 refundable deposit at time of booking in order to reserve my time with you. This deposit is COMPLETELY REFUNDABLE should either of us decided during your consultation not to work together (see PayPal button below).If we determine you are a good candidate for my services and you choose to begin a program that fits your needs, the deposit will be carried forward to reserve your first session (90 minutes) with me and the balance will be due at the first session.

Step 3–Access the Paperwork for Your Consultation
Click on the appropriate issue below to download all necessary paperwork needed prior to your sessions with me (along with directions to my home office if you are coming in person; if you have a problem with stairs, let me know).

Step 4–Educate Yourself About My Services
Before your consultation, click on this link to watch a YouTube video explanation from a colleague about how hypnosis works (there’s also a Part 2 that discusses myths & misconceptions). He talks about smoking cessation, but all the information is still relevant). Also visit my Services Page to learn more about my other techniques. Having this general understanding about all the techniques I use (Hypnosis, NLP and EFT) will save us some time in the consultation and allow you to ask targeted and relevant questions regarding these techniques, if you have any.

If you haven’t done so already, I would suggest you visit the rest of the pages of my website to learn more about me, Life by Design, LLC, and my past clients. You can also sign up for some great free resources I’ve created to help you with your goals.