Counseling for Success
Smoking Cessation Services
Counseling for Success offers a comprehensive approach to smoking cessation to help you quit smoking while increasing your health, reducing stress, and preventing weight gain.
At this time you may be ready to quit smoking, have mixed feelings, or just contemplating the possibility of being tobacco free.
Wherever you are on the spectrum of readiness, you can move closer to being free and clear of smoking and no longer crave tobacco, with the help of a trained professional.
The skills and techniques you learn at Counseling for Success will not only reduce your desire to smoke, but also enhance your overall health and well-being.
© 2003- 2009, Counseling for Success, Inc. All Rights Reserved. .
"I needed help. I have been smoking cigarettes since I was 18 years old. I am 44 years old now.
I have tried everything to stop smoking: the patch, antidepressants, cold turkey, nicotine replacement gums, and group hypnosis. The hypnosis worked well for two years but during a convention in Reno, drinking drove me back to smoke again.
I eventually developed loss of breathe and stamina, coughing a lot, and missing work often due to sickness. I realized I was on a downward spiral and felt hopeless, alone, and developed high anxiety. I needed help.
Many smoke cessation websites claimed 100% guarantee of smoke cessation. I don't believe in 100% hypes. Then I came across this website. There was no mention or promise of 100% anything and the website seemed genuine and honest. So I called and made an appointment. Turned out to be the most important call I've ever made. You have saved my life and have made my family happier! Thank you very much."
- Edward R., DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
Smoking Cessation Services
One of the techniques we can use to facilitate smoking cessation is hypnosis. In some studies, a single hypnotherapy session has about a 17% success rate. In other studies, four to six hypnotherapy sessions has about a 64% success rate. Other research has demonstrated that about 50%-70% of people need more in depth counseling and hypnotherapy to quit smoking.
There are many proven techniques that foster habit change and can help you quit smoking. Together we can discuss your options and find an approach that works best for you.
Treatment options include, but are not limited to:
Hypnosis
Your mind and body can be reprogrammed, and hypnosis is a powerful tool to facilitate this.
Hypnosis is a relaxed state of focused concentration with the element of suggestion. What you imagine has a very powerful impact on your body. Your body doesn't know the difference between what is real or imagined. Imagine something stressful and your body will tense up. Imagine something wonderful, sensual and pleasing, and notice how your body responds.
Behavioral Therapy
Smoking is a ritual and when people quit smoking, if they don't have new habits to replace the old, they often feel a significant void. They are at a loss of what to do during the times they used to smoke, and may replace smoking with eating or some other habit. Behavioral therapy teaches you how to change your rituals or habits and develop new healthy habits to last a life time.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
It has often been said that smoking is more of a mental addiction, than a physical addiction. Often clients state they "think" smoking calms them, increases their ability to deal with stress, improves concentration, or boosts their confidence. But when carefully examined, they realize that smoking doesn't help them with any of these things. In fact, it does far more harm than good. It's simply the belief that having a cigarette, much like a placebo effect, will have a certain result that causes them to smoke. This thinking can be changed. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you change your thoughts or cognition's, which helps you more easily change behaviors.
Stress Management
Stress can trigger the need for a cigarette. Smoking is a coping mechanism many people have adopted. Learning new ways of coping with stress can help you kick the habit once and for all. Instead of turning to cigarettes during tough times, Counseling for Success can teach you skills so you can access your own power and inner strength to better manage and reduce stress, eliminating the need to smoke.
The benefits of smoking cessation are numerous - increased health, energy, lung capacity, and blood flow (which is vital for the functioning of your brain and major organs), improved smell, taste and sexual functioning. In summary, a healthier, happier, more vibrant you.
Call (206) 355-5776 or click here to schedule a complimentary consultation. Let this be be your first step towards a brighter, healthier future.
I'd tried quitting numerous times and using just about every available method. I'd gone cold turkey, used the patch, the gum, the pills, and the inhaler. None of these worked for me, the best I did was a day without a cigarette and even then I was incredibly cranky and not at all fun to be around. Finally my wife suggested that I try hypnotherapy. I'll admit I was skeptical but at this point I was ready to try anything. I'm very glad that I did. After the sessions with CFS I've been smoke free. CFS even taught me techniques to deal with the cravings. My wife has been overjoyed! She says that I've been incredibly pleasant to be around, especially compared to my other attempts to quit.
- Joe F.
"Before I saw you smoking made me feel heavy, slow, and depressed. I am now totally smoke free! I feel free and light. The weight of the addiction has been lifted. I am in control again AND in addition to a half marathon, I'm running the Chicago marathon!! I feel great and have not had any cravings. I've recommended your services. Thank you for everything. You are a big part of my success as a non-smoker."
- Sandy K, Executive Assistant
