Quit Smoking Hypnotherapists in Pacific Palisades, CA

60 practitioners who work with quit smoking in Pacific Palisades.

60 practitioners found

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If you've tried to quit smoking before, you already know the problem isn't information. You know it's bad for you. You've read the warnings. You've probably white-knuckled your way through a few days or weeks before something pulled you back in.

That's because smoking isn't just a nicotine addiction. It's a behavior woven into your daily life. The cigarette with your morning coffee, the smoke break at work, the one you light when you're stressed. Nicotine patches can address the chemical piece, but they don't do anything about those deeply rooted habits and associations.

Why smoking is a dual problem

Smoking works on two levels. The first is pharmacological. Nicotine hits your brain's reward system fast, and withdrawal creates real physical discomfort. The second is behavioral. Over months and years of smoking, your brain builds strong associations between cigarettes and specific situations, emotions, and routines.

This is why many people can get through the first week of physical withdrawal but relapse when they hit a trigger situation. The coworker who smokes, the drink at the bar, the argument with a partner. The behavioral pull is often stronger than the chemical one.

How hypnotherapy addresses the behavioral side

Hypnotherapy targets those subconscious associations directly. During a session, your practitioner works with your mind in a focused, relaxed state to change how you respond to triggers.

Common techniques include:

  • Reframing the identity. Rather than seeing yourself as a smoker who is trying to quit, hypnotherapy helps you start thinking of yourself as a nonsmoker. This sounds simple, but identity shifts are one of the most powerful predictors of long-term success.
  • Breaking trigger associations. Your hypnotherapist will work on the specific situations where you reach for a cigarette, helping your mind respond differently when those moments come up.
  • Strengthening motivation. Hypnotherapy can help connect you to the reasons you want to quit in a deeper way than just listing them logically. When your subconscious mind is aligned with the decision, the follow-through gets easier.
  • Managing cravings. Many practitioners teach visualization or self-hypnosis techniques for handling cravings in the moment, so you have a tool ready when a strong urge hits.

What the research says

The research on hypnotherapy for smoking is mixed but generally positive. A meta-analysis in the Journal of Applied Psychology found hypnotherapy to be more effective than unassisted quitting. A Cochrane review noted that study quality varies and called for more rigorous trials, which is fair.

What the research consistently shows is that the combination approach, hypnotherapy plus nicotine replacement or medication, tends to outperform either one alone. This makes sense given that smoking is a dual problem.

What a quit-smoking session looks like

Most practitioners offer one of two formats. The first is a single extended session, usually 2 to 3 hours, that covers everything in one sitting. The second is a series of 3 to 5 shorter sessions over a few weeks.

Your session will likely start with a conversation about your smoking history: when you started, how much you smoke, what you've tried before, and what your triggers are. This helps the hypnotherapist personalize the session to your specific patterns.

The hypnosis portion involves guided relaxation followed by suggestions and visualizations tailored to your situation. You might visualize yourself in trigger situations responding as a nonsmoker, or work through the emotional reasons you started smoking in the first place.

Most practitioners also give you a recording to listen to between sessions or after a single session. Repetition strengthens the new patterns.

Being realistic about expectations

Hypnotherapy is not a magic switch. Some people walk out of a session and never smoke again. Others need multiple sessions and still find it challenging. The practitioners with the most honest track records will tell you upfront that it works for many people but not everyone.

What improves your chances: genuine motivation to quit (not just pressure from family), willingness to engage fully in the process, and combining hypnotherapy with other support if needed. What hurts your chances: expecting to be passive while the hypnotherapist "fixes" you.

The practitioners listed below are based in or around Pacific Palisades, California and have indicated quit smoking as one of their areas of focus. Some profiles are verified directly by the practitioner, while others are broader listings from public sources.

Connect with a hypnotherapist in Pacific Palisades who works with quit smoking

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Laura Morgan Lambuth
CHt
Pacific Palisades, CA
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementPerformance AnxietyPhobias+3 more
Laura Morgan graduated with top honors from the renowned Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, California, winning two of HMI's most prestigious awards the Academic Achievement Award and the Direc...
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Andrea Squibb
CHt
Santa Monica, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossIBS / DigestivePerformance Anxiety+7 more
Andrea has been in practice since 2010 and is a member in good standing of the National Guild of Hypnotists, The American Hypnosis Association and The Hypnotists Union Local No. 472.
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Jaime Chipko
CHt
Santa Monica, CA
Grief / LossPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Following her undergraduate education, Jaime was trained and certified in Spiritual/ Energy Healing from Healing in America: School of Energy Medicine in Ojai, CA. She then studied with the Miracle ...
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Lisa Lichtenstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CHT, NLP
Santa Monica, CA
Anxiety ReliefPublic SpeakingSelf-EsteemSmoking Cessation+2 more
In a safe and warm environment I combine psychotherapy,hypnotherapyand/or neuro-linguistic programming with emotional support and tools to transform you into your highest potential self.. Lose Weight ...
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Chris Geier
CHt
Topanga, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPerformance AnxietySmoking Cessation+2 more
A true motivator, Chris Geier works with his clients to help them realize their full potential. Together, implementing a strategy for change, be it big or small, Chris uses hypnotherapy, therapeutic i...
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Vanessa Rezende
CCHt
Marina del Rey, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPhobias+7 more
Vanessa Rezende is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Yoga Instructor, and Sound Healer based in Los Angeles, California.With a passion for holistic therapeutic modalities, she empowers individuals ...
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Panney Wei
CCHt
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Be the Star of Your Life™! Being the star of your life means declaring who you are, discovering what's your purpose on this planet, and taking charge of your life. There's only one person on the plane...
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Beatrix Wagner
Hypnotherapist
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefSelf-EsteemSleep DisordersSmoking Cessation+2 more
Combining life coaching withhypnotherapybrings about the most positive changes, engaging both, the conscious and subconscious minds, empowering people to achieve lasting results and enhanced mental / ...
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Ava Evans
CHt
Encino, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossSelf-EsteemSleep Disorders+2 more
Ava graduated with Honors from HMI and has a thriving private practice in Tarzana, California as well as an office in Encino.Ava offers her clients a warm and caring approach, dedication, knowledge an...
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Carl Rhoads
CHt
Encino, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPhobiasSelf-Esteem+4 more
Carl Rhoads is a Hypnotherapist who specializes in Guided Imagery and Smoking Cessation. I welcome you to join me on a journey of exploration into the natural healing properties of your mind, body and...
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Joe Burns
CCHt
Encino, CA
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySelf-EsteemSmoking Cessation
Joe Burns is an Honors Graduate from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and an Associate Instructor at HMI. Over the past 20 years Joe has coached some of the top performing traders on Wall Street on m...
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Skee Goedhart
CHt
Tarzana, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPerformance Anxiety+5 more
Skee Goedhart brings a unique and creative edge to the field of Hypnotherapy. Born in Paris, raised in London, he moved to the United States in 1982 where he began working as an artist. From early on ...
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Laura Morgan Lambuth
CHt
Pacific Palisades, CA
Anxiety ReliefPain ManagementPerformance AnxietyPhobias+3 more
Laura Morgan graduated with top honors from the renowned Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, California, winning two of HMI's most prestigious awards the Academic Achievement Award and the Director's Award. She is a Certified Hypnotherapist and a Certified Master of Therapeutic Imagery. Laura began her interest and study of consciousness and human behavior in college and received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1986.As a Hypnotherapist, Laura Morgan uses the tools of Hypnosis and Therapeutic Guided Imagery to guide her clients in creating positive changes and growth in their lives. Using these modalities to explore the realm of the subconscious mind, negative patterns, habits, and beliefs can be uprooted, released, and replaced with positive new thoughts and beliefs. Creating new neural pathways brings about transformation, healing, and empowerment from the inside out.Laura desires to guide you to connect with your own divine nature and inner wisdom to manifest freely the prosperous, healthy, happy life you desire.
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Andrea Squibb
CHt
Santa Monica, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossIBS / DigestivePerformance Anxiety+7 more
Andrea has been in practice since 2010 and is a member in good standing of the National Guild of Hypnotists, The American Hypnosis Association and The Hypnotists Union Local No. 472.
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Jaime Chipko
CHt
Santa Monica, CA
Grief / LossPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Following her undergraduate education, Jaime was trained and certified in Spiritual/ Energy Healing from Healing in America: School of Energy Medicine in Ojai, CA. She then studied with the Miracle Center of CA for several years where she was NGH certified in Hypnotherapy as well as in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), and Life Coaching in the following areas: Prosperity & Personal Power, Health & Wellness, Spirituality & Life Path, and Relationships. She has trained and certified with Don Mottin in Emergency Hypnosis for First Responders, as well as with Alicia Marcos Birong in Pediatric Hypnotherapy. Jaime also worked as a preschool teacher with children ages 3-5 years of age. She was the host and co-producer of the live talk show, Motivational Chat, interviewing experts in the field of motivation, personal growth and higher awareness. Jaime authored her own personal story of transformation and overcoming her own self-sabotaging patterns in the Amazon best-selling book, Sexy, Fit & Fab Sirens.
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Lisa Lichtenstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CHT, NLP
Santa Monica, CA
Anxiety ReliefPublic SpeakingSelf-EsteemSmoking Cessation+2 more
In a safe and warm environment I combine psychotherapy,hypnotherapyand/or neuro-linguistic programming with emotional support and tools to transform you into your highest potential self.. Lose Weight . Stop-Smoking . Increase Self-Esteem . Develop Healthy Loving Relationships . Develop Confidence in Public Speaking . Overcome Addictions . Conquer Fears and Phobias . Overcome Performance or Test Anxiety . Achieve Your Goals. I have over 20 years of experience. Please visit my website for more information: lisalichtenstein.com
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Chris Geier
CHt
Topanga, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPerformance AnxietySmoking Cessation+2 more
A true motivator, Chris Geier works with his clients to help them realize their full potential. Together, implementing a strategy for change, be it big or small, Chris uses hypnotherapy, therapeutic imagery, and his personal training and sports coaching skills to help clients achieve their personal goals and live the life of their dreams.Chris specializes in sports performance for professional and amateur athletes. But, whether the goal is sports performance, fears and phobias, career success or personal growth, Chris's approach is to address the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual.
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Vanessa Rezende
CCHt
Marina del Rey, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPhobias+7 more
Vanessa Rezende is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Yoga Instructor, and Sound Healer based in Los Angeles, California.With a passion for holistic therapeutic modalities, she empowers individuals to cultivate healthier minds, bodies, and spirits. Vanessa’s mission is to support personal growth through mindfulness practices, helping others design a life aligned with their authentic desires.A former attorney with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of São Paulo, Vanessa transitioned from a successful law career to focus on mind-body wellness. Her journey into yoga and hypnotherapy reflects her commitment to exploring transformative healing practices.Vanessa earned her 500-hour yoga certification from Yoga Salt, training under Tamal Dodge. She furthered her studies in breathwork, meditation, and neuroscience with Alex Nashton, and deepened her expertise in sound healing and Reiki under Queenie Hilfer.Guided by values of love, integrity, and compassion, Vanessa works with a wide variety of presenting issues and clients’ backgrounds. Her work nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, helping individuals unlock their fullest potential and experience the freedom to embrace who they truly are.
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Panney Wei
CCHt
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefPhobiasRelationship IssuesSelf-Esteem+4 more
Be the Star of Your Life™! Being the star of your life means declaring who you are, discovering what's your purpose on this planet, and taking charge of your life. There's only one person on the planet just like you, and you owe it to yourself to discover who you are and what makes you happy and make your dreams come true! I am here to empower you to overcome blocks, give you tools to turn every challenge into a victory, and manifest the life you've always dreamed.Panney Wei, CHtPanney Wei is an award-winning writer, TV-Radio host, life coach, hypnotherapist, spiritual transformation teacher, and motivational speaker on leadership, achieving one’s potential, and using the power of your mind to achieve your goals, inspiring people with the wisdom and inspiration to create positive change and live the life of their dreams. She is a recipient of the NAAMBA-ASCEND “Global Emerging Leaders Under 40 Award”, named one of the “Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business”, a Rising Star nominee for the 2015 LA Journal’s Women Making a Difference Awards, a nominee for the 2015 SFVBJ's Women In Business Awards, an Honoree for Excellence in Arts & Literature for the 2010 Asian Heritage Awards, and named “100 Passionate People of 2010” by TaiwaneseAmerica.org. She is the on-air host of the show and podcast “Positive Changes with Panney Wei” ranked TOP 100 Best Podcasts on iTunes in Spirituality and Self-Help and BlogTalkRadio.com, broadcast to over a million listeners.Granddaughter to former Taiwan Senator Albert Liu and Great Great Grand-niece of one of China’s greatest military heroes, General Tso Tsung-Tang, immortalized in pop culture for the famous dish “General Tso’s chicken”, Panney follows in their footsteps as an activist in her community serving as State Secretary for the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus of the California Democratic Party, a member of the PBS SoCal Asian Pacific Islander Community Council responsible for programming diverse and unique stories in Southern California, and as a National Senior Advisor for several non-profits that focus on leadership, diversity, and personal and professional development in the Asian Pacific community including the National Asian Artist Project, The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), NAAAP Toronto, LA, OC, and San Diego.Panney is also the founder and Founding National Director of the international women’s leadership program, Women in NAAAP (WIN!), featured in Forbes Woman, dedicated to empower and develop female leaders in the Asian Pacific Islander community. She is the CEO of Positive Changes Consulting™, her motivational speaker-hypnotherapy-coaching practice that provides personal and professional development workshops that empower corporations, non-profits, and individuals to achieve their potential, create positive change in their lives, and achieve their dreams!She is certified in several healing modalities including neuro-linguistic programming, therapeutic imagery, past-life regression, as well as being a Reiki Master. With her background in alternative medicine gained from surviving a near death experience with the life-threatening illness, bulimia, Panney has first rate knowledge about the power of the mind-body connection, living life with purpose and passion, overcoming obstacles, and using your mind to help you achieve whatever goal you want to achieve in life! Her world travels, studies, including her Chinese-American heritage offer a unique blend and perspective on personal transformation, healing, and achieving one’s dreams.Panney has appeared on countless radio shows nationwide and has worked with OWN, Discovery, NBC, Lifetime, CBS among others, and featured or authored in such publications as Pho for Life, Angel on My Shoulder: Divine Life Wisdom from the World’s Foremost Angel Experts, Enchant, Audrey, Jade, China Gate, China Daily News, LA Times, Woman International, and Hydrogen, and was the former Feature Editor for ASIAM. In the early part of her professional life, she worked in finance and as the Director of Business Development and Special Events for the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, and The Producers Guild of America before starting her own consulting business. Panney is working on her first book on attracting the love of your life, and is featured in the upcoming documentary, Quantum Wisdom, featuring experts sharing wisdom and tools to heal and transform your life, answering life's biggest questions. She is married to Endgame Entertainment Executive Vice President, Christopher Chen (who recently produced Looper starring Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon Levitt and Linsanity, a documentary on NBA player, Jeremy Lin), and has a daughter, the other love of her life.In her private practice, she specializes in attracting the love of your life, healing from the past, sports hypnosis, personal and professional development especially for women, minorities, and children and teens from age 6 and up. For private sessions, by phone, Skype, or in-person, and for more info on Panney's upcoming workshops, keynotes, guest and TV appearances, go to PanneyWei.com.
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Beatrix Wagner
Hypnotherapist
Beverly Hills, CA
Anxiety ReliefSelf-EsteemSleep DisordersSmoking Cessation+2 more
Combining life coaching withhypnotherapybrings about the most positive changes, engaging both, the conscious and subconscious minds, empowering people to achieve lasting results and enhanced mental / emotional attitudes.Areas ofHypnotherapyand Life Coaching include: Addictions, Success & Goal Achievement, Emotional Balancing, Relationships, Fears & Phobias, Self-Confidence/Self-Esteem/Self-Love, Insomnia, Smoking Cessation, Body Image, Weight Management, Stress, Anxiety & Panic Attacks, Personal Breakthroughs
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Ava Evans
CHt
Encino, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossSelf-EsteemSleep Disorders+2 more
Ava graduated with Honors from HMI and has a thriving private practice in Tarzana, California as well as an office in Encino.Ava offers her clients a warm and caring approach, dedication, knowledge and positive reinforcement, assisting her clients in meeting their goals and achieving their life's purpose.This interpersonal connection has contributed to her clients successfully dealing with, smoking cessation, anxiety, grief, self confidence, stress, pain, fears, weight control, improving motivation, performance and other meaningful changes.Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.Tao Te ChingAva enjoys teaching classes at the Hypnosis Motivational Institute in Self Hypnosis, Imagery, Relationship Strategies and Past Life Regression, as well as other public speaking engagements. She is a professional member of the American Hypnosis Association (AHA), and the Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 and is a Blue Cross Healthy Extensions Hypnotherapy Network Provider.
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Carl Rhoads
CHt
Encino, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPhobiasSelf-Esteem+4 more
Carl Rhoads is a Hypnotherapist who specializes in Guided Imagery and Smoking Cessation. I welcome you to join me on a journey of exploration into the natural healing properties of your mind, body and spirit.Whether it is the achievement of a personal improvement goal or the urgent need to find a healthy more fulfilling life path, the therapeutic use of hypnosis, imagery, and mindfulness is the most powerful resource I know to comfortably and efficiently assist you to achieve your goals.
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Joe Burns
CCHt
Encino, CA
Anxiety ReliefPerformance AnxietySelf-EsteemSmoking Cessation
Joe Burns is an Honors Graduate from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and an Associate Instructor at HMI. Over the past 20 years Joe has coached some of the top performing traders on Wall Street on market performance and trading psychology.As a highly sought after public speaker, he has motivated and trained over 100,000 attendees at his seminars and workshops worldwide and has been the featured keynote for major corporations and brokerage houses and at events such as The TradersEXPO and Tony Robbins Wealth Mastery.As the Lead Anchor for the MoneyShow.com network, he has interviewed many of the top performers from the financial and motivational industries and was often a featured guest on major network market programs such as CNN and Fox Business.Fascinated by the human psyche from an early age, Joe has had near obsession with studying the high performance mind. He has made it his life's passion to partner with athletes, artists and anyone else who seeks to achieve peak performance in their life's pursuit. He founded The Mind On Purpose to combine NLP, hypnosis and his cutting edge On PURPOSE PROGRAM to help his clients and attendees get on intention and achieve the change they are after.As a former college walk-on, Joe overachieved to play Division I Football lettering for Villanova University where he majored in both Psychology and Theatre.
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Skee Goedhart
CHt
Tarzana, CA
Anxiety ReliefGrief / LossPain ManagementPerformance Anxiety+5 more
Skee Goedhart brings a unique and creative edge to the field of Hypnotherapy. Born in Paris, raised in London, he moved to the United States in 1982 where he began working as an artist. From early on Skee's paintings reflected an intense fascination with the subconscious and the use of trance states. Over the years he began to see a tremendous potential for using art as a therapeutic tool, allowing people to work through emotions in ways that went far beyond language.After graduating from HMI (Hypnosis Motivation Institute) in California he began developing the idea of blending the disciplines of Hypnosis and creating art. Today he works with artists and non-artists alike and shares a deep passion based upon years of experience, training and practical application.Besides his private hypnotherapy practice Skee also works at The Camden Center, a dual diagnosis treatment facility located in Los Angeles, California.The unconscious mind is a vast and fascinating place, so much of our joys, dreams and fears are found there. I believe Hypnosis is one of the best tools we have to access that world and make long-lasting, positive change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does hypnotherapy help you quit smoking?
Smoking is both a chemical addiction and a deeply ingrained habit. Hypnotherapy focuses on the habit side, working with the subconscious associations that make you reach for a cigarette in certain situations. It can also help reduce the perceived intensity of cravings by changing how your brain responds to triggers.
How many sessions does it take to quit smoking with hypnotherapy?
Some hypnotherapists offer a single intensive session (2 to 3 hours), while others recommend a series of 3 to 5 shorter sessions. The single-session approach works well for some people, but research suggests that follow-up sessions improve long-term success rates. Ask your practitioner which format they use and why.
What's the success rate for quitting smoking with hypnotherapy?
Success rates vary widely depending on the study and how success is measured. A meta-analysis in the Journal of Applied Psychology found hypnotherapy was more effective than unassisted quitting, and some studies show quit rates between 20% and 45% at six months. It's not a guaranteed fix, but it compares favorably to many other approaches.
Can I use hypnotherapy alongside nicotine patches or medication?
Absolutely. Many people combine hypnotherapy with nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum) or prescription medications like varenicline. Hypnotherapy handles the behavioral and psychological side of the addiction while NRT handles the chemical withdrawal. Your practitioner can work alongside your doctor's plan.