Consumer Reports On Health says:
"Recent clinical studies suggest that hypnosis--a form of deeply
imagining desired results--can indeed help motivated people accomplish...goals." --
February 2004
"Hypnotism may help you
lose twice as much weight. In a recent study, hypnotized patients lost
more than double the amount of weight that patients lost in a weight-loss
program without a hypnosis component."
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Dr. Marshall Colt,
in private practice since 1994, is a member of the
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis,
the largest U.S. organization for health and mental health
care professionals using clinical hypnosis.
He is licensed in California, Colorado and
Florida.
ASCH is unique among organizations
as it is only for doctoral and master's prepared
professionals using clinical hypnosis.
Dr.
Colt
has also received advanced training
in
pain management and
behavioral medicine.
His doctorate concentrated in health psychology
and he offers expert individual
clinical hypnotherapy to adults
and adolescents in the San Diego /La Jolla
area dealing with
problems (such as
weight loss,
anxiety/panic attacks,
phobias,
pain
management, sexual dysfunction,
social anxiety,
stress, etc.) that adversely affect their lives and happiness.
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Frequently, the objective,
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For those who want to stop smoking,
IRS
Publication 502 states, "You can include in medical expenses amounts you
pay for a program to stop smoking. However, you cannot include in medical
expenses amounts you pay for drugs that do not require a prescription, such
as nicotine gum or patches, that are designed to help stop smoking."
For those who want to lose weight,
IRS
Publication 502 states, "You can include in medical expenses amounts you
pay to lose weight if it is a treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by
a physician (such as obesity, hypertension, or heart disease)."
Note: We do not employ
clinical hypnosis to "recover" repressed memories.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM
ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Various professional
organizations follow the general principal that hypnotists should use
hypnosis only in the areas of their competence, and in their own
particular field of education and training (psychology, dentistry,
medicine, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing). That is, a
psychologist must meet the ethical standards of the psychological
association as well as standards of care required by the state or
province psychology licensing board; a dentist should meet the standards
of the dental association and dental licensing board; people in other
professions should meet the standards of both their professional
organization and their state or province licensing board. Obviously, if
a person is not licensed for professional practice in one of the health
care professions, they do not meet these standards.
According to the
American Psychological Association Division of Psychological Hypnosis,
"Hypnosis is not a type
of therapy, like psychoanalysis or behavior therapy. Instead, it is a
procedure that can be used to facilitate therapy. Because it is not a
treatment in and of itself, training in hypnosis is not sufficient for
the conduct of therapy. Clinical hypnosis should be used only by
properly trained and credentialed health care professionals . . . who
have also been trained in the clinical use of hypnosis and are working
within the areas of their professional expertise." (Executive Committee
of the American Psychological Association Division of Psychological
Hypnosis [1993, Fall]. Psychological Hypnosis: A Bulletin of
Division 30, 2, p. 7.)
Dr. Colt's clients have had this to say:
"Yes, the mind is powerful. I've decided to stop the
Percoset. Thanks for all your help." -- M.J.
"Hi
Dr. Colt - as of tomorrow it will be one month since my last visit with
you. I purposely waited this long to report back to you on how well I've
done. I have made tremendous progress. I still can't believe how my
life has changed. Here goes.... To
date I have lost 8 lbs. - I tried on a skirt today that I haven't been
able to wear since 2003. I am still going to Curves 5-6 days a week
religiously. Eating hasn't been a problem at all. I'm doing exactly what
you told me to do. I
last saw you on 2/1. On
2/6 - I worked in my office at home. I took all the papers that I had on
the desk and put them in a pile on a TV tray out of the way. I cleaned
and organized the rest of my office, putting up pictures, etc. It now
looks like an organized office. My next step is to clean out the closet
in the guest bedroom. Then I am going to go to the closet in the living
room and clean it out. I still have clothes in these closets from when
my house burned and they brought them back. They have been there ever
since (1998). On
2/10, I tackled the papers that I had put in the pile. Everything has
been filed. Now when I get my mail I immediately take it up to my desk
and file it away. On
2/11, I refinanced my house combining my second mortgage - I went from a
7.25% to 5.75%, saving myself $200 per month. In addition, I contacted
my insurance company on my homeowners insurance, the adjustments I made
saved me $300 per year. Please know that I've wanted to refinance but
every time I checked into it I'm told "no it can't be done" or I've got
the best deal that I'm going to get. So I literally gave up. Plus
I was comfortable. On
2/12 & 2/13, I racked in my yard. This is something that was always
hard for me to do. I still have a couple of piles to bag up but overall
a huge improvement. On
2/19, I switched Tree Service Companies. I've had the same company for
over 12 yrs. When I got my contract for 2005 the cost was through the
roof in excess of $2,000.. I checked around and got another company to
do the same things for a lot cheaper. Saving around $1,300. 2/25
- I had a date. 2/26
- I had a date. I
haven't been emotional at all until 2/14 - Valentines Day. It just got
to me when I had no one in my life. I got through it though. I've
been listening to the tape 2-4 times a week. I have not cried or gotten
emotional when I go to my favorite place.
Liquor consumption is at about half of what I was drinking before.
Other
than 2/14 I haven't been emotional at all. The thoughts that have
plagued me for many many years are gone. I was always pretty confident
before but now....my confidence is like at 300%+. I'm even thinking of
changing jobs or doing things that would enhance my current job. I
feel different and can't explain why. I'd
say I've done really really well. I just can't believe the things I've
done. I owe it all to you Dr. Colt. I had a feeling it was fate when I
met you. You have literally saved my life and I cannot thank you
enough. Keep up the good work!!! Thank you! Kathy"
"Hi Dr. Colt, {Name] here. I
just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how things are going.
I've really seen a difference in my life since our sessions. I
feel I have really gotten control over my emotions as well as my outlook
on things in general. I doubt in your field you get enough
positive response, so let me say how wonderful it was to work with you
and how big of an impact you made on my life. You have a very warm
and sincere manner that made me feel very comfortable speaking with you.
Occasionally people find the perfect avenue for their skills. You
have done that indeed. I hope one day our paths cross again.
Who knows, may I'll run into you in San Francisco. Take care and
the best to you and your family. Deepest Regards, [Name]"
"...the best money I've ever spent.
I mean that." -- P.S.
"I don't know what's happening, but I
just don't want to eat sugar anymore." -- W.J.
"Hi Dr. Colt, The trip went amazingly
well. Much to my surprise. Take off and landing, I had a bit of anxiety
but... it was like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders and I was
completely relaxed the rest of the flight. I didn't feel much stress during
turbulence, which was shocking as well! I can't thank you enough, I was so
worried... but the skills you've taught me has changed everything! I told my
husband to start planning our next trip! Thanks Again," -- L.A.,
Boulder
"Every time...a
little part inside of me is healing." -- R.C.
"...was
impressed at breadth and depth of experience." -- P.F.
"I've been in
counseling several times before. This is the first time I feel there're
changes taking place. Before I felt like I was just putting band-aids
on. Life is 100% better that it was 3 months ago. Being alone
is okay again. When you first told me about this process, I thought you
were nuts. Now I find myself having a lot more peace. Thank you,
Marshall" -- H.P.
"Of
all the mediocre, and less than mediocre, therapists I've seen, and I'm not
patronizing you, Marshall, you're the best therapist I've ever had." -- W.K.
" Thanks for your help, I feel much better about myself already." -- T.C.
"I was impressed with your
straightforward, fair, no nonsense approach. I even told my friends,
'This guy is good.'" -- D.R.
"Thanks for meeting with me on
such short notice. I felt really great after leaving your office
Wednesday night and have been feeling great ever since." -- M.B.
"I feel that it really helps me
when I see you and I do not want to wait 10 days in between appointments if
I do not have to." -- T.R.
"I walked in [your office] last
night feeling confused and uncertain. I left feeling like I had my
direction back a bit (at least a game plan). Thank you for that.
I will let you know if I should need a "tune-up" at some point.
But I want you to know that having someone you can go to in times of
difficulty is a valuable thing indeed. So thank you for that as well."
-- E.C.
"Dr. Colt - Hi, I just wanted to
say thank you for our counseling session last night. I think you did a
great job, and I feel like you can really help me. I was definitely
tense and nervous, as I've never done this before, but I want you to know
that I do feel like I can trust you, and that I think that I can become very
comfortable with you. You were right when you said that it would be
hard, but I know that it won't get better without going through the hard
stuff first. I look forward to our next session.... Thanks
again." -- S.K.
"You were fantastic. I had
quite a bit to think about after talking to you and I greatly appreciate you
taking your time and sharing your expertise with me." -- V.A.
"Hi Marshall: The other night
you thanked me for being patient. Well, I just wanted to thank you
for everything you're doing. [Name] seems to be doing much
better. She seems happier than I have known her to be in a very long
time. She seems hopeful and optimistic. She really feels like
she is making progress with you specifically and her life in
general. So 'Thank You' with all my heart for helping my
lady." -- B.E.
If you are in the
San Diego /La Jolla area,
click
San Diego hypnotherapy for
your FREE
phone consultation to discuss your
individual challenges with Dr. Colt and learn how he may be able to help you.
All phone conversations are strictly confidential.
Recommended
reading:
-»
Self
Matters: Creating Your life From Inside Out by Phil McGraw, Ph.D.
-»
Finding
Our Fathers: How a Man's Life Is Shaped by His Relationship with His
Father
-»
Feeling
Good: The New Mood Therapy
-»
The
Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide
-»
Beyond
Anger: A Guide for Men
-»
The
Angry Self
-»
Sexual
Intelligence: The Groundbreaking Study That Shows You How to boost Your
Sex IQ and Gain Greater Sexual Satisfaction
-»
The Adolescent Depression Workbook
-» Aging Well: Exploring the Land of
Our Later Years
-» The Antidepressant Era
-» SOS
Help for Emotions: Managing Anxiety, Anger & Depression
-» PMS: Solving the Puzzle: Sixteen Causes of PMS & What to Do About It
-»
Forgiveness
Is a Choice: A Step-By-Step Process for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope
San
Diego hypnosis r e sources : The
Mayo Clinic on Hypnosis
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