• Relationship or marriage problems
• Work problems
• Legal problems including DWI/DUI
• Depression
• Health problems

This approach is not for everyone. There is such a thing as an invisible line that separates the alcoholic from the heavy drinker. And for some total abstinence is the only possible solution.

But many drinkers who experience some of these problems are simply not ready or willing to give up drinking entirely. Moderation is their goal. But moderation can be tricky.

After all, you have probably built up a lifetime habit of occasional, or even regular, heavy drinking or you wouldn't be reading this page. As a result, your willpower alone may not be enough to get your drinking back to where you want it. Hypnosis can help because hypnosis goes beyond willpower to effect your subconscious mind which is where habits are made and can be broken.

Hypnosis can help you control your drinking better by helping you to:

• Establish limits you will stick to
• Space your drinks
• Slow your drinking
• Think about drinking less often
• Deal with problems instead of trying to drink them away
• Be honest with yourself about your drinking

There are a number of specific advantages to this approach for many people:

• No groups - not affiliated with AA
• No sharing personal information if you choose not to
• 100% private and confidential
• Doesn't matter how much or how often you drink. We will start with where you are.

Plus you will find hypnosis is pleasurable, relaxing and an interesting new experience. If it turns out you decide to quit drinking alcohol completely, hypnosis can help with that too. I work with many clients who are successful in 12-step programs if that is the route you eventually choose.

I recommend you start with at least two hypnosis sessions. This will give us a chance to talk about your particular situation so I can adjust the hypnosis accordingly. Further sessions may be necessary depending on your needs.

Here are comments from a couple of recent clients:

Dear John,

As you know my drinking had gotten way out of hand. It was affecting my business and personal life, maybe even my health. I have been following the program we worked out of a maximum of four glasses of wine a day and am pleased to report that I have never gone beyond this. In fact, some days I have only had one glass and occasionally none at all. My wife is thrilled at the change and so am I. I am enjoying my wine just fine and am happy that I don't have to give it up entirely. Thanks for your wonderful help.

Regards,

John T. (Providence, RI)

Dear John,

I have been able to keep to drinking only on weekends or when I am out with my husband for three months now. This is terrific. I understand that if I can't make this work I will have to consider total abstinence and that (combined with your obvious understanding and talent) is what I think is giving me an added incentive. So far so good and it has been much easier than I thought, no cravings. Horray.

Janet B. (Rehobeth, MA)

If you are interested in this confidential and effective help, call the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Seekonk, Massachusetts at 508-336-4242. Or in Warwick, RI at 401-374-1890.

You don't have to tell the operator that you are calling about drinking. Just say you are interested in "stress reduction" or "managing anxiety" if you prefer.

The cost per session is $95.

Please note:  If you have crossed that invisible line with your drinking and consider yourself a true alcoholic, I suggest that you also consider a total abstinence program such as Alcoholics Anonymous. I will be very happy to help you use hypnosis to support your efforts to make a program like this work and have supported many alcoholics to do just that.