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I had almost given up hope until I came across an article stating how beneficial hypnotherapy has been for IBS sufferers. Understanding that IBS is a brain-gut dysfunction, I immediately became excited thinking about how I could alter my thought process in order to affect change in my digestive system. After doing more research on local hypnotherapists, I came to the conclusion that you were by far the best choice. Your credentials and training out did every other hypnotherapist I came across. But it was my first meeting with you that sealed the deal. In meeting you, I felt as if I were re-kindling a relationship with an old friend, and that old friend reminded me a lot of the “strong person” I had been not too long ago.

From the first day I met you, I have been overwhelmed by your commitment to helping improve my quality of life. And in my 7 sessions with you my life has improved dramatically. You have equipped me with the tools to not only handle my IBS symptoms but to be in control of my thoughts at all times. I can’t thank you enough for all of your care and support in helping me through this difficult time. I wish you good luck and good fortune in all that you do.

Your friend,
M.B.”

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"I started this whole process not knowing what to expect. I just knew I was tired of the way things were and I wanted to lose weight and feel confident again. Together we set specific goals, planned exercises to help me get there, and I looked forward to my weekl sessions. I aways left feeling inspired, proud, and happy with what I accomplished. I'm starting to get into the habit of setting goals for myself ad following through and achieving them, and that thrills me. Overall this whole experience has been completely worth it and I'm so happy I took a chance with it."

C.B.

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"After struggling with my weight problem for years, diet after diet, always feeling deprived, fighting an uphill battle with myself, and putting an enormous amount of effort and money into what ultimately became another failure, I decided to try hypnotherapy.

I can't describe the relief I've felt in just 6 weeks time. I've lost 22+lbs without feeling deprived or being fixated on when the next time I'd get to eat! I haven' t been on any kind of structured diet during this time and yet I have lost weight. Hypnotherapy has freed me from my obsessive relationship with food. This is the BEST thing I've ever done for myself!"

P.C.

El Cajon

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"Awesome experience and exceeded all my expectations. I have had a  major problem with insomnia for over 30 years. I would sleep for 2 or 3 hours and then be up for the rest of the night. Rarely, did I get a full nights sleep. I tried the over the counter and prescription sleep aids. I also tried herbal sleep remedies and meditation with no positive results. Within the first few sessions I was sleeping through the night more often than not and now sleeping almost every night through the night with NO sleep aids. Literally, a life changing experience."

D.C.

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"It was great to hear you speak at the Kiwanis meeting. I had never heard of hypnotherapy before and learned alot. Thank you for your time. I will make sure to hang onto your card or pass it along! Sounds like something we can all benefit from. Thanks again!"

J.G.

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“When I was younger I was not afraid to fly. But unfortunately for me and my family (that live all over the US) as the years went on, each time I flew I became increasingly more anxious and uncomfortable. That has been the case for the last 20+ years. Recently my son got married in another country, no less! So I had a decision to make. Sit home and cry, try to fly as I was or change my behavior. I chose the third option. Having been referred to Judy Callihan Warfield, I decided to “take the plunge” and make a big difference in my life. After several sessions I had the tools that I needed to make that flight. 15 hours later, not only was I with my son, I could have gotten back on a flight and done it again (which I did 2 weeks later to come back to California)! I could not believe that Judy’s encouragement and expertise I could indeed change my behavior and live to tell everyone about it! Now I wait for the news that one day soon I will have to go back to see a new grandchild! Thank you Judy, you helped me make my dreams possible!”
JM

“I am writing a testimonial of how much hypnotherapy has helped me in my challenge to reach a goal weight that will make me feel better about myself and to become a healthier person.
I have been “attempting” to lose weight for years-after all I’ve done it before-however my ability to stick with it has failed for the past 9 years. No incentive has been enough. I was about willing to try anything except a liquid diet or surgery. I’ve been reading the Alpine Sun for years and about 2 years ago read an article about losing weight using hypnotherapy. I am a strong willed individual and was apprehensive about my ability to allow myself to “let go”. After a year of thinking about it I decided it was time to give it a try.
Once I met with Judy I felt good and ready to go however, the first week it was hard to let go of some old habits like drinking soda. It took me about 2 weeks but once I realized that I was in control I could achieve what I wanted. I began to drink water and to exercise and felt the changes begin. I have learned the satisfaction of achieving intermediate goals and look forward to the day when I will be where I want to be and feel good about myself.”
D.J

The Success Hypnotherapy “Stop Smoking Today” program facilitated by Judy Warfield has offered new hope in my quest to stop smoking. Through one-on-one counseling and hypnotherapy, I have, after over 35 years of smoking, been able to stop smoking.
During a series of sessions with Judy, I have been able to discover what triggers my smoking addiction and have learned how to effectively use my “anchor” word to successfully ward off my desire to pick up a cigarette.
Not only did I enroll in the one-on-one weekly sessions with Judy, I also purchased the CD tapes. These tapes, which I listen to every morning and evening have reinforced the individual meetings that I have taken and they are extremely effective.
I strongly recommend this unique program and would also recommend purchasing the CD tapes, it has worked for me.”
DSH

“ LOSING WEIGHT THROUGH HYPNOSIS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. I STILL EAT WHAT I WANT, BUT THE “SUGGESTION” TO EAT SMALLER, HEALTHIER” AND ONLY WHEN HUNGRY HAS HELPED. I NO LONGER FEEL THAT “MY TIME” HAS TO BE ABOUT EATING A GOODIE. IT IS NO LONGER HARD TO GET THROUGH THE EVENING WITHOUT A SNACK. IT HAS BEEN THREE WEEKS SINCE I STARTED HYPNOTHERAPY AND I HAVE NOW LOST
9 LBS AND INCHES OVERALL. I ALSO FEEL CALMER AND MORE FOCUSED THAN EVER BEFORE (I’M A TYPE A PERSONALITY). THIS IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE FOR MYSELF. IT’S WORTH A TRY."

L.M.

"To Future Clients:

I am so pleased with my results of Judy’s weight loss program. I have lost weight and inches without diet pills or starvation.
I feel more active and more in control of my life.
I feel more confident and I can feel my self esteem rising as well.
I know the changes in my old eating habits are becoming new lifestyle habits that will help me continue to lose all the weight I need and want to lose.
I am so glad I came to Judy. She has been a tremendous help and I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone who wants to use hypnosis for weight control

With sincere appreciation,
C.J.”

"I really did fly and did come back all in one piece! I remember all that you taught me and it was wonderful, no fear at all including the shaking of the plane. I did as you said…be prepared and ate protein and drank water and no junk food. I can not believe that I had this fear for so many years. God Bless you and you are a great teacher, plus I enjoy your talks and smile. 4 different planes…..no fear…..”

S.H.

"From a doctor referral request for a client suffering from IBS “He has benefited in a significant way from hypnotherapy”.

Dr. R.H.

"Dear Judy,

You have been a wonderful influence in my life. Your wisdom, experience and wealth of knowledge about people and their behaviors have been of great value to me in understanding my inner self and in improving my relations with the important people in my life. Also, you are a genuine and concerned person who can really understand your clients and relate to them very effectively. You are an outstanding counselor. Add to that your considerable training and skills in hypnosis and you offer the combined benefits of an excellent hypnotherapist.

With your help I have made important strides in overcoming difficult obstacles in my life and now I have improved motivation, self-confidence and effectiveness. I am making significant progress toward achieving my potential as a very successful person and I am pursuing outstanding opportunities in my personal life and in new businesses. Thank you for helping me get my real life on track.

For those who are ready and willing to do their own part to achieve major, positive changes in their lives, I think that hypnotherapy is a valuable approach and I believe that they will greatly benefit from working with you, as I have. You have a talent for hypnotherapy and your future clients will discover for themselves how beneficial it can be for them as well."

F.M.

"I grew up with the common misconception that hypnosis was the dark art of mind control; the act of pulling the bizarre out of the seeming normal in people (as in barking like a dog or clucking like a chicken). I found this not to be the case as I undergo hypnotherapy for issues in my life. I am consciously aware of what is going on in therapy, and never subjected to acting in any other way than I normally am. Yes, I am able to relax to a greater degree through the aid of consentual hypnotherapy, but it is always with my consent…never manipulated. Hypnotherapy has allowed me to unwrap a jumble of interweaved problems and myths, and to see the problems for what they really are…each entity itself without being wrapped up with all other mysteries."

J.T.

"I had IBS for almost 5 years. It was hard because being a teen I wanted to go out and do things. I never really did. Even having a friend spend the night scared me. Always the what if’s got in the way. I’ve now learned to control it and do more things without letting my thoughts control me.”

J.H.

"Dear Judy:

We are down to our last session, and although I haven’t lost much weight I feel I have some tools to continue.

I didn’t realize how far down emotionally I was until I can look back and know how much you have lifted me up. Mentally, I am better prepared for whatever my future may hold.
Thank you so very much.

I’ll miss you. God bless you now and in your future.

Sincerely,
N.A."

"I have experienced hypnotherapy many times for a variety of negative behaviors. It has been a great help to me over the years. What I find is the talk leading up to the actual hypnosis makes it a personal experience. When I leave my appt. I feel extremely relaxed, and all positive behaviors are strongly reinforced in my mind. My experience with Judy Callihan Warfield is such that she is also a great counselor. She really spends the time to get to the root of the problem, and helps give me the tools I need to succeed."

L.I.

"Dear Future Patients,

If you were to ask me what Judy Callihan Warfield and Success Hypnotherapy have done for me, I would say, 'Wonders!'.

"I came to see Ms. Callihan at a time when depression was one of my four food groups and consumed everyday. I was ending a tumultuous relationship to which I was very much addicted. I had a job, which was going nowhere. I had moved to a place, which I hated, away from all of my friends and everything I had known my whole life.

"Ms. Callihan showed me how to help myself without medication and bad advice from good-intentioned friends and to find my inner strength to move upward and forward. Helping yourself does not happen over night. After several months of regular visits with Ms. Callihan, I grew strong enough to finally walk away from my bad relationship. I began to realize that I make my decisions for ME. In this process, I decided to relocate back to a place I call “home.” I was confident that I would land a great job and I did!

"When all of the areas of your life look like a “Do Not Enter” sign, it is easy to feel the desire to give up, walk away, and endure days of self-pity. Ms. Callihan gave me the tools I needed to pick myself up when I began to slip. I am proud to say that I am also happily married, finally a mother of a beautiful son, and living in a great home near the beach. All of these things, I wanted all of my life and have been failing miserably to achieve. I learned to not waste my time with those or that which made me unhappy and instead do and be around those who I want in my life. Learning that you do not need someone or something to be happy takes awhile and with Ms. Callihan’s help I realized the difference between needing and wanting and making the correct choices for me.

"I am not perfect and I continue to see Ms. Callihan for the occasional 'mental refresher'. Thanks Judy, you have made a HUGE difference in my life. I could not have done it without you."

EKMS

"I am happy to have this opportunity to express my appreciation and gratitude for the transformation that you brought about in my life.

"I came to Success Hypnotherapy with the goal of conquering a phobia of doctors, dentists, hospitals….even veterinarians. This phobia began in childhood and grew for decades. The better I got at avoiding my problem, the more powerful it became. The anxiety I experienced whenever I considered a trip to the doctor grew more intense with time.

"My decision to try hypnotherapy didn’t come fast or easy. I had considered getting drugs to get me through my ordeal. I knew from experience that could be effective, but it had its downside. I looked into traditional psychotherapy, but that didn’t appear to be the right fit for my specific situation. Finally, it was my good fortune to find Judy Callihan Warfield . After the first consultation I felt excited and optimistic. I also felt very good about myself for taking the first step towards turning things around.

"At my first session I was disappointed to learn that hypnotherapy is not magic. I had more faith in magic than I did in my own power to rid myself of this phobia. But, better than magic, hypnotherapy makes sense. It’s rational and reasonable and understandable.

"First and foremost, I could tell that Judy truly understood my problem and I could see that hypnotherapy is not just a technical formula to follow. Understanding and insight into the human psyche are as valuable as the learned skill. The experience of hypnosis is very relaxing, but at the same time energizing. I left every session feeling stronger and more empowered.

"My first test was a trip to the doctor for a physical exam. As I drove to the office and later while sitting in the waiting room I felt well prepared, but there was still a voice in my head reminding me of my past history. One thing that was not shaken was my sense of resolve. I was ready to see how it all played out.

"As I was led into the exam room a wave of calm washed over me. I felt no more in control of that than I had over the panic that used to overcome me. It felt like magic.

"Since then I have been to the dentist’s office many times, sitting in that chair for hours at a time repairing the years of neglect. Unbelievably, I look forward to each upcoming visit. I think of the dentist’s office now as where I go to unwind. I am more relaxed there than anywhere else in my day to day life. Additionally, I leave with a sense of pride for having taken another positive action and driven another nail in the coffin of my demon.

"I feel fortunate that this was the biggest problem I’ve had to face in my life. Though it wasn’t a problem that affected me daily, it was always present and it weighed on me. If I had chosen to handle my problem with a valium, I would have made it through the doctor’s visit, but I would still have my phobia and I wouldn’t be free of its hold on me. Its underlying message was that I was not in control. From my first phone call to Judy I began to feel that change. That sense of being in control isn’t limited to my one specific problem for which I sought help. The strength that I got from conquering my greatest fear is a strength that goes everywhere with me."

R.G.

"I can’t tell you how much this has changed my life. I feel better. I smell better. I am a more positive person and I just feel wonderful. My business is growing. My family is proud of me. My girlfriends are proud of me, except the ones who are still smoking and they just ignore me and sometimes even seem to be made at me. I haven’t become a 'harpy' ex smoker but I guess they don’t want to hear how great I feel….is that normal???

"I just wanted to thank you again for all of your help. I knew that I was a person who needed help quitting and your success hypnotherapy worked well for me. I would and have recommend this for anyone who needs the extra help to quit smoking. I call it my subconscious brain therapy.

"Wishing you well."

P.R.

"Dear Judy,

"Although I haven’t been in to see you for awhile, I wanted to let you know that my life has been dramatically improved by hypnotherapy.

"I had been suffering with an extreme case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome for over 2 years. Through hypnotherapy my symptoms are now under control and manageable. In fact, I sometimes forget that I even have I.B.S.! I am now able to eat many foods that had been eliminated from my diet altogether. I am also medication free!

"Thank you Judy for giving me my life back!"

R.G.

"Dear Judy,

"I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions. I went in with an open mind, looking for help, and I found it! Hypnotherapy is the best present I could give to myself because it really worked and it has affected a lot of areas of my life. I am less stressed out, and happier now, then I was before I came to see you! It has benefited me in my home life, work life, and I am so grateful to you for bringing such calm and positive feelings towards myself and others, into my life. I am on time wherever I go and it is so nice! I would recommend hypnotherapy to anyone who asked me about it. I’d say, 'Go see Judy!'."

S.A.

“I was an on and off smoker for about thirty years. Mostly on! I had been able to get away from cigarettes at some periods but never permanently. I never made the total commitment.

When I first started therapy with Judy, I was a bit nervous. Immediately, she helped me relax and focus on the project at hand. She made me realize that most of what I thought I knew about cigarette addiction and hypnosis was simply myth. The first step in finding a solution truly is understanding the nature of the problem.

Judy showed me the techniques I was missing to take control of the whole picture of my thinking. I learned to redesign the way I think and talk to myself about smoking. I was surprised how easily it began to come to me, how each day the commitment became more powerful.

The amazing part is that these same tools work in other areas of my life as well.

Thank you, thank you, thank you,”

K.W.

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"Judy, I recently moved back to San Diego after being away for several years. For a long time I have been afraid to drive over bridges and I would have anxiety attacks. It became so bad that I was scared to drive on the freeways.

With your gidance and assistance I have gotten over my claustrophobia and fear of driving over bridges. Each time I make a trip into town it gets a little easier. I can even enjoy the scenery. Your advice on just doing it and not thinking about it has made all the difference.

I no longer have to rely on other people to drive me. getting into my "comfort zone" makes all the difference in the world for me. I can't thank you enough for all your help."

R.S.