I have suffered from problems with negativity for as long as I can remember. Everything bugged the crud out of me and friends and family found me unpleasant to be around. People didn?t want to be... More

I have suffered from problems with negativity for as long as I can remember. Everything bugged the crud out of me and friends and family found me unpleasant to be around. People didn?t want to be around me and my attitude was straining relationships with multiple people in my life. I wasn?t getting what I wanted or what I needed and I would reflect my frustrations negatively on other people and have mood issues. I was subconsciously resenting others all the time and lashing out on them. I sometimes felt like I couldn?t control my attitude because I would do something hurtful and feel embarrassed about it, but I didn?t know how to change it, so I just stayed in that same place. I was the only person standing in my way, but I didn?t know what else to do. I?ve tried pharmacology to deal with my problem, but it just made me feel lethargic and I wasn?t getting to the root of the issue. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch and decided to try it. I noticed in the first week that I was a little more upbeat and less stressed. I had a more positive attitude overall. It has been fairly simple for me to change my behaviors and come to my appointments because it?s a relief for me; I look forward to it. It?s been easy for me to change my attitude because my communication skills have improved, I?m better at conveying my needs and interacting with others. I?m sleeping better and I feel more relaxed and in control of my behavior patterns. I don?t lash out at people as often and my family has noticed that I?m friendlier, more tolerant, and more easygoing. My partner says that I am nicer and more accommodating than I was before. I am happier and the more that I do things for myself, the better it gets. I feel more confident at work and I have more control over the situation. I don?t feel stressed or pressured at my job, so that I can be who I am supposed to be and perform to my full potential. I am more confident in my relationships and I?m not afraid that anyone is going to leave me anymore, so that feels good. The most important benefit for me has been the outlet. I needed a little bit of a kick in the rear and Laura has helped me to change my perception of things. I would recommend A New Day hypnosis to anyone who wants to change their outlook. I feel like this process has brought so much of a different perspective and insight. When someone else questions your perspective I really respect that and I liked it a lot. I?m confident that I can see a difference an attitude change, a life change. I know that I have further to go, but I know that it relies on me.
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I?ve had a lack of self worth and trouble with self-esteem that has colored a lot of my experiences in life. I?ve always felt like I haven?t achieved my full potential and there was a sense of... More

I?ve had a lack of self worth and trouble with self-esteem that has colored a lot of my experiences in life. I?ve always felt like I haven?t achieved my full potential and there was a sense of dissatisfaction hanging over me. I suffered from social anxiety and there were some missing pieces in my life puzzle that I needed to fill in. I felt disappointed in myself, which didn?t help my situation. I?ve read self-help books to overcome my problem and I didn?t have profound results, but I understood myself a little better. I really felt like I wanted to assert some control over my choices, but I didn?t know how. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis when I saw a flyer at Fresh Plus and decided to call. After a few sessions, I noticed that I was talking to people more often and had overcome some of my shyness in social situations. I know now that I am a competent and decent person and that helps me feel happy. I?m more at ease around people and I?m more content with myself. I feel more satisfied with my life overall. Talking to another person is helpful and having personalized sessions has made a big improvement in my life. I?m taking action and doing things that I wasn?t doing before; I?ve resurrected some dormant goals and I?m feeling more comfortable and secure overall. I feel more confident in my abilities and I know that I am a good writer and know that I can be successful. I feel more self-assured because I have less anxiety. The most important thing for me has been gaining insights into my behaviors. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants help with confidence because Laura is competent and has really invested herself in learning her profession and she is here to stay.
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I’ve had problems with anxiety and panic attacks for the last eight years. When I experienced it, I didn’t know what was going on and I thought it was a health issue. I felt like I was running... More

I’ve had problems with anxiety and panic attacks for the last eight years. When I experienced it, I didn’t know what was going on and I thought it was a health issue. I felt like I was running 90,000 miles an hour and it was hard to make it through the day. I was quick tempered and I wasn’t handling high pressure situations very well. I knew that if I didn’t get control over it, it could really start to physically affect me. The panic affected my sports. I had a panic attack while I was swimming and when I was out in the country riding my bike. I noticed that when I was totally away from everything I would feel like I couldn’t get any support or help if I ran out of water or food and that made me feel vulnerable and brought on the panic. I felt claustrophobic on planes and was afraid that I would make a scene and not be able to escape. I pushed myself to continue flying, but had to take Xanax to get through it. I tried breathing methods and looked up some information to try to understand panic attacks and anxiety. I researched it and saw that hypnosis was something that had helped some people to deal with panic and. I was upset and miserable about the experience so when I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch, I decided to call because I needed to get this fixed. I’m always leery when I do something and I’m not sure if it is a legitimate service. Initially, I didn’t think anything was working, but I started to recognize that I understood the problem and found myself using the tools that I had learned to eliminate the issue. I noticed that I was more in control and more aware of what was going on and I felt calmer and more relaxed in general. I feel much more in control now because I have tools to help me understand what I am experiencing and how to deal with it. I know now that it’s not a physical issue and I’m learning to train myself to stop it. I feel more confident. I just flew to LA and back on two small express planes. During the second flight I was in the last seat against the window and I was pinned in a corner, but I still felt okay. I tuned it out and enjoyed the plane ride, which made me feel successful. In my last triathlon I didn’t have any panic attacks and I swam 1000 meters. I’ve been training a lot with the bike and I haven’t panicked out on the road. I know about the problem and how it evolves and now I have the tools to diffuse it. I have the knowledge and the ability and that’s the biggest part of the success for me. When you have to deal with an issue on your own, you don’t have the benefit of someone else’s outlook or insight. Because I was in the fire, I couldn’t see anything else but the fire, but I feel that Laura cared and was really interested in fixing the problem and sharing her perspective with me. Her ideas made sense and I felt that talking and really working through the issues was very beneficial. The feedback and the understanding were really important for my progress. I would absolutely recommend A New Day Hypnosis because I had a great experience. I feel confident in my ability because I can feel it coming on and I’m able to shut it down and use the tools that I’ve learned to deal with it. I have to keep on that path and I’m confident that I can, but I know that it rests on me. I have to concentrate on balance and remember that working all day long is not acceptable. I’m very happy with my progress, it’s definitely worth it and it was a great experience that really empowered me to deal with my issues.
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I’ve been constantly picking at my fingers over the last nineteen years and it was always something I had to think about. At times, I would notice that I was picking my fingers without even knowing... More

I’ve been constantly picking at my fingers over the last nineteen years and it was always something I had to think about. At times, I would notice that I was picking my fingers without even knowing that I was doing it. It made me self-conscious in dating situations and I worried about shaking hands with people. When I went swimming, the skin was way more shriveled up than anyone else and that was embarrassing. I felt out of control and I was worried that I would have to think about it for the rest of my life. I want to work in the culinary field and I was worried that my fingers would be a hindrance for me. I tried to force myself not to do it and I might stop for two minutes, but it was impossible to keep myself from doing it. I wore gloves sometimes when I slept, but it wasn’t effective because I never remembered to do it. Nothing ever really worked and it was way too hard for me. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch. I wasn’t trying anything else, so I figured I might as well try it. It’s been easier than I thought it would be. After the first week, I only picked my fingers once instead of doing it constantly. I don’t have the urge to do it anymore and I don’t even think about it. I feel more relaxed and more in control now and I’m conscious about what I’m doing. I feel more confident. When I go swimming, my hands look normal. I don’t have to think twice about holding someone’s hand or doing normal things. I don’t have to worry about it anymore. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to stop picking at their fingers. I’ve tried most things that everyone else has tried and I’ve literally been doing this my whole life. If it can help me, I know that it can help others. I feel confident because this is the longest I’ve ever gone and I can’t imagine letting myself go back to how I was before.
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I’ve had problems with anger issues since I was a teenager. I always felt like someone was doing me wrong and I wanted justice; that made me frustrated a lot of the time. I thought the yelling was... More

I’ve had problems with anger issues since I was a teenager. I always felt like someone was doing me wrong and I wanted justice; that made me frustrated a lot of the time. I thought the yelling was just venting and that it was good for me. I had this mentality that everyone was out to get me and I ran my life in the offense. My attitude was affecting everyone in my life. I was wearing my business partner down, my girlfriend was put in uncomfortable situations because of my emotions, and with family, I would get in arguments and had basically dismissed them altogether. I started to have health problems because of stress, which was a real sign to me that things weren’t working out. I’ve tried reading things online and trying to figure things out on my own. Everything made sense, but I didn’t have a plan. I realized what was wrong, but I didn’t have a way to fix it. Sometimes I got massages when I was angry with the world, but it only worked for an hour or so until I got back to work. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis through a friend who had come to see Laura. I thought it was a good idea because my mother used hypnosis and it absolutely worked for her. I decided to call because I wanted to improve my relationship with my girlfriend and be the better person that she needed me to be. I initially thought it was going to be very dry and boring, but it’s comfortable to open up and talk about things with Laura. When I started listening to my sessions, I became more aware of what I was doing and the impact that my actions were having on a variety of different things. I started realizing where the reactions were coming from. Even though I knew what the problem was, it was eye-opening to understand it and associate it with the way that I reacted to things in my life. I’m less reactive and calmer now. I don’t have the physical reactions anymore and I’m not worn out by stress, so I have more energy. I don’t feel like I have to be vocal and angry when I share my feelings with people anymore. When things happen, I remember what we talked about and I work to change my behaviors. It’s been easier for me to understand what I am doing and where it all comes from. I feel more in control now and less stressed and tense. I think about what I’m doing and I feel more confident and have lots of tools, which make me more equipped to deal with things in a more rational way. My business partner has said that he’s noticed a big change in me and my girlfriend has commented on the difference in the way that I deal with things. I know that I don’t need to throw a fire on problems and light them up. I’m putting the gas and matches away and that makes my life a lot easier. The biggest benefit for me has been the tools that I’ve learned and the ability to put things together. The way that Laura communicates with me is effective and casual, so I can relate to her. When I make excuses for myself, Laura calls them out. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone with anger management issues because it has helped me. I feel confident that I understand and have awareness about what is going on. The tools are helping me to be less reactive and more calm in general. I focus more on me and I’m learning to take responsibility for my actions instead of worrying about everyone else’s issues.
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I’ve had mild weight fluctuations in the past, but I really struggled with my weight for the last year. I was working way too much and I had a lot of stress. When I came to see Laura, I felt like... More

I’ve had mild weight fluctuations in the past, but I really struggled with my weight for the last year. I was working way too much and I had a lot of stress. When I came to see Laura, I felt like “Gollum” from The Lord of the Rings and it was horrifying to me. I had terrible boundaries with my time and I was stress eating, I wasn’t sleeping, and I wasn’t working out. Things had really gotten off track for me. I was wound up and spent my nights laying in bed and worrying about my job. I felt out of control because I was angry and I didn’t know how to stop myself. Because I was working such late hours, I ordered a lot of delivery food and I didn’t make good choices. I was snippy and impatient because I was exhausted and stressed all the time. I’ve tried regular therapy and although it has been very helpful in some areas of my life, I wasn’t working on stress management there. I did Weight Watchers briefly because I was trying to curb the weight that I had gained, but I stopped going because I wasn’t working out and thought, “What is the point in eating well if I’m not going to the gym?” My friend went to see Laura and recommended her to me, so I checked out the website and decided to call. I noticed immediately after my first session that I was sleeping better because Laura’s voice really helped me to calm down. I was also eating smaller portions, snacking less, and making better food choices. The change has been very easy for me because I came to the realization that I needed to adjust the way that I was approaching my life in order to meet my goals. Laura shone a light on my situation. We had a conversation about scheduling exercise and talked about what time I would have to leave work so that I could get to bed on time. She pointed out that if I couldn’t get my work done within normal working hours, there was a serious problem. Laura also helped me to realize that when I worked 65 hours a week, I was giving my company 25 hours a week for free and that was an alarming realization for me. After talking about it, I realized that she was right and now I’m diligent about leaving work on time so that I can go to bed and get up to go to the gym. It seems so obvious, but I’d never thought about it that way. For me, this has been more of a lifestyle change than a weight loss thing. I feel more in control now because I’m managing my energy in a positive way. People at work are calling me Liz “2.0” because I don’t get as stressed about things, I leave work at a normal time, and I’m more positive to be around. I cook and bake now and my home, my car, and my desk are all spotless. I’m calm and finally back to being me. A client who hadn’t seen me in a while also mentioned that I looked awesome, which made me feel great. I feel more confident because I’m getting things under control and feeling like I’m managing things better. I’m not snacking, bingeing, and overeating anymore and I’ve gone down a clothing size. I have already recommended A New Day Hypnosis because I think Laura is really good at what she does. Hypnosis is a different approach and I think it’s been a nice compliment to my traditional therapy because we are working simultaneously on developing new behavioral patterns. I believe that these changes will be permanent because I know that I will continue to work to maintain my energy management effectively, I also like feeling rested and happy and want that to continue in my life. Pros: Example: best croissants in town Cons: What are the drawbacks?
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I've suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. It was affecting my sleep and my ability to interact with the people that are close to me. I wasn't able to relax and have a good time... More

I've suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. It was affecting my sleep and my ability to interact with the people that are close to me. I wasn't able to relax and have a good time because I was always thinking about the things that I needed to do. I felt awful because I wasn't able to have good conversations with my kids and wasn't able to mentally be present in conversations or get work done. I felt hopeless and depressed because it didn't seem like I had any options in my life. I've tried regular counseling to deal with the anxiety, but I didn't feel like it was very helpful. I've also tried self-help books. Some of them had good points that interested me, but a book can't gauge your reaction and point out something that you don't already know. The books didn't challenge me and I gravitated towards the things that I already agreed with and ignored the things that I didn't, so it wasn't that much of a help either. I saw the sign for A New Day Hypnosis outside when I was eating lunch at Austin Java. I decided to call because I wanted to try an approach other than the basic talk therapy that I'd tried before. I noticed that I was able to go back to sleep after waking up instead of lying awake for hours. I was also able to be more comfortable in social settings. I feel like I have more control now and instead of just passively accepting everything, I am coming up with new ways to respond to issues in my life. . I stand up for myself more and feel more confident because I believe that I'm right and respond accordingly. I look forward to my visits because I feel like Laura listens and understands better than anyone else that I've worked with. The most important benefit that I've received from A New Day Hypnosis is the ability to decrease anxiety and look at things differently. I am more empowered and I'm very happy with my progress. I really feel like I have taken control of my life.
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I?ve had a problem with anxiety and panic attacks for the last eight months. The focus of my panic attacks related to a perceived urgency to defecate. I didn?t really have to go to the restroom; it... More

I?ve had a problem with anxiety and panic attacks for the last eight months. The focus of my panic attacks related to a perceived urgency to defecate. I didn?t really have to go to the restroom; it was just created in my head. It made me very uncomfortable at bars, concerts, and parties. If there were gorgeous women around I was even more uncomfortable. It was like an avalanche of all sorts of feelings and that was overwhelming. My stomach would end up in knots. I felt trapped in conversations and anxiously tried to get out of the situation because I was afraid of what might happen.I tried prescription medication to overcome the anxiety and they worked, but I don?t like to take pills so I thought I would look into other options. I bought a book about panic attacks, but never finished it. In fact, I started feeling more panicked as I read about people in panicked situations. I did some research on the internet and took a look at yahoo local. I read about some other hypnotherapists, but I liked Laura?s testimonials the best, so I decided to call. I noticed right away that it didn?t matter what the situation was, I felt better and more at ease. I?m definitely more relaxed and I?m sleeping a lot better now. I feel more freedom because I can actually enjoy myself and be more relaxed in social situations. I have more fun and feel confident because it doesn?t matter what situation I am in, I know that I don?t have to worry about anything happening. If I start to feel panicked, I am confident that I can talk myself out of it. I really liked the advice that Laura has given me and it has really helped. The advice and the CDs have been very beneficial to me. There have been so many benefits; it?s hard to sum up. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who suffers from panic attacks because it has been very helpful to me. I have the confidence, the relaxation, and I can control my thoughts.
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I've had a difficult, never-ending uphill battle with my weight for the last ten years. I was binging two or three times a week. I went to the gas station and bought doughnuts and cakes and sugary... More

I've had a difficult, never-ending uphill battle with my weight for the last ten years. I was binging two or three times a week. I went to the gas station and bought doughnuts and cakes and sugary foods. I could stop it temporarily by dieting and being strict with myself, but after a couple of months, I just went back to it. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis through citysearch. All the good reviews impressed me, so I decided to call. When I walked into the office, I felt like my stomach was in my throat. Afterward, I actually felt really relaxed in my whole body. I?m eating better, taking care of myself, and learning how to be comfortable with myself. I first came for food issues, but it has become everything else in my life that has needed to change. Hypnosis has been the tool that made it all fall into place. I?m not afraid of other people anymore and I deal with things like anxiety and stress in healthy ways. Now I can recognize what?s going on before it turns into a binge session. People at work have noticed that I?m standing up for myself in unexpected ways. I don?t feel nervous about what people are thinking about me and I don?t think twice about talking to people. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis because hypnosis is a really good tool to tap into the subconscious and utilize your own strengths. This has been the biggest tool for change that I?ve ever had in my life. It came at the right time when I was ready and I don?t know if the change could have happened without it. I?m becoming a different person, the best parts of me aren?t overshadowed by fear, anxiety and stress anymore. This process has changed my life beyond what I could have even imagined. It?s been pretty amazing; the difference between who I am now and the person that I was before is like night and day. I know that these changes and my healthy lifestyle will be permanent because it isn?t possible for me to go back; I have tools now that I can use for the rest of my life.
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I?ve had problems with public speaking for the last ten years. Throughout the day, I felt apprehensive and didn?t look forward to any meetings or events where I?d have to speak in front of a group... More

I?ve had problems with public speaking for the last ten years. Throughout the day, I felt apprehensive and didn?t look forward to any meetings or events where I?d have to speak in front of a group of people. It negatively affected my career because I would only give short answers at meetings and wouldn?t elaborate or speak up if I had something to share. I wasn?t helping with projects and wasn?t getting higher profile promotions. It felt out of control. If a meeting came up, there was no way to avoid it, so I just tried to get through the day. I?ve read books about public speaking to try and overcome it. The books focused on different techniques, but it didn?t really work. I even took a public speaking class, but it was still a struggle and it didn?t eliminate any of the feelings of anxiety. I did an online search for phobia cures and I found A New Day Hypnosis. After the first session, I was able to calm myself and slow down instead of just letting it overtake me. I?m getting better sleep and I?m able to fall asleep much quicker. I feel more relaxed and I?m not as cranky. It?s been easier than anything I?ve tried because of the coaching, the different tips that I?ve learned and different techniques. I feel more in control now. I speak up more in meetings and feel comfortable just throwing things out there and getting responses back. I can slow myself down and go through things in my head, so I?m better able to organize my thoughts. I?m also open to impromptu meetings at work. I?m conveying my thoughts easier and I feel more confident. The biggest benefit for me has been a more positive outlook about going to work every day. Some people from our Dallas office will be visiting soon and I know that I will be presenting for them. I know at the meeting I?ll be prepared and I won?t worry about it. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to work on public speaking. I?m confident that I have the resources I need to be successful.
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