You are a wonderful man. When I was 36 or 37 and trying to imagine what life would be like if I wasn't stoned for half the week and was daring to dream about stepping in the fabled river of bliss, I started working with an amazing male therapist who did body work with interactive therapy. My body and brain were learning so much in the first month of sessions that I would come home and sleep for several hours after I saw him, because I was saturated with so much input. It was the only way I could process things. 

After leaving your office, I was overcome with that same stunned sense of wonder. And as Martha says, "it's a good thing!" 

I did not believe I could ever feel again the way I feel now.

My deepest thanks to you.

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She then posted the following on Craigslist, where she had responded to my ad:

I Just Tried The Hypnotherapy for the Creatively Bogged Down-WOW!

On August 9th, there was a posting here on CL entitled, "Hypnotherapy for the Creatively Bogged Down". I was at an extremely low point in my life, and had been slowly dying (inwardly) from writer's/artist's block for more years than I care to say. I e-mailed the guy. Set up a session.

Well, I just got home from a session with Jerry. I'm not going to sit here and tell you that I am now finishing the book that's been sitting in the desk drawer for 6 years, but for the first time-I FEEL LIKE I CAN! I actually WANT to write and paint and do my art. No Prozac, no Serzone, no booze or weed or E has made me feel this way before.

This is not a shill post. I met Jerry for the first time tonight, but I can say in all sincerity-if you have issues, get in touch with him! He is gentle, caring, non-threatening and REAL. He creates a safe space and lets you get in touch with what ails you, without scaring you, and without making you feel like you'll have to keep coming back for 95 sessions. Worth every penny AND MORE. You owe it to yourself.

I feel like I just got my life back.

One month later…

My depression is about 900% better, my sleep has improved, I've actually written a bit and been more active. All unheard of things 1 month ago.

—Chris Summers, Oakland, CA

With Jerry's gentle and non-judgmental persistence, I have found  the voice that had been stifled by a childhood of emotional abuse imposed upon me by my father. In a deep and yet at the same time strangely lucid trance, I am completely present and become able to view myself objectively. I can float effortlessly into areas of my childhood previously unexplored and in dire need of soothing and expression. At a young age I had learned to medicate the pain of the torture endured by this innocent child with drugs. With phenomenal skill and patience, Jerry leads me to the walls that are holding in the pain, the terrible pain which led to addiction to pain killers. We approach the maze of confused childhood memories together. With this team approach, I'm not afraid to go there and see and feel what happened. 

I strongly recommend Jerry Zeiger as a hypnotherapist. He has a way of getting me to open up even when I would rather not. I am able to see and feel the sadness and pain I have carried with me for decades but I am able to remain objective and calm under his caring and watchful eye.Those emotions are there but I am a spectator. I don't get overwhelmed with feelings, some of which muddle up the clarity I need to heal. The protective shield of his professional skill surrounds me as I tiptoe into this scary place; a place that runs scenes of life as a child that I avoid delving into in adulthood.
Jerry also has a quiet, subtle sense of humor that trickles out during his healing sessions. This adds levity and new hope comes. His calmness is contagious, an attribute I carry with me even after our sessions. I strongly recommend Jerry for help unwinding the tangled wires that life brings.

—Jane Harkness, Respiratory Therapist, Austin, TX

Jerry Zeiger is a wonderfully intuitive guide on the hypnotherapy journey.  Speaking as a hypnotee, I can say that his wry humor gives you perspective on even the darkest moments of your life experience.  His capacity to be completely supportive of where you are at feels like a surprise present.  And the leaps he makes as a guide, to just the spot you needed to go to, can justifiably be called psychic.

—M.H., Video Producer, Berkeley, CA

I have, you could say, many obstinate psych conditions that have impeded my life and career. I've seen probably a dozen different therapists and psychiatrists over the years, a few who moved the ball a bit but never got me to a place I could call true health. That all changed when I found Jerry Zeiger. His hypnotherapy -- which in truth I was quite skeptical of -- cut through so many layers of defenses and obfuscations that after a few sessions I felt like was really on the road to becoming a new person. His approach, which simply put is sort of a combination of probing insight (self-insight guided by Jerry's own insights) and behavioral tips, got me to a place where I feel like I'm running free, and any obstacles that remain will be cleared in fairly short order. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say Jerry is a life saver. I can't recommend him enough. Plus, he's funny.

David R., Manhattan, NY

I knew I was in need of therapy and my sister put me in touch with Jerry. After one session I felt as if I had come out of the abyss. Jerry is incredibly skillful in navigating to the core issues. With continued sessions, his gentle probing continued to produce immediate releases and I healed in areas that had long plagued me. His compassion and general nature are incredible.I highly recommend Jerry Zeiger.

—Sarah C., Pentwater, MI

I met Jerry while he was working as a counselor at MPI, a drug and alcohol rehab facility in Oakland CA. His manner was so disarming and his attitude so caring--projecting empathy not sympathy--that I signed up for a one-on-one session with him at the first opportunity. His rapport with clients was heads above the other counselors, who seemed determined to "fix" rather than listen and guide. My hypnotherapy journey with him was highly individualized and allowed me to explore a quietly traumatic episode from my early youth. I was so taken by his practice and protocol that I sought him out after finishing my rehab for a regular paid session. Whats more, much more, is that Jerry's work inspired me to become certified as an alchemical hypnotherapist myself and to pursue a range of holistic healing modalities that serve me to this day. My journey continued by getting a Masters in Consciousness and Transformative Studies at JFK University in Pleasant Hill CA. I owe much to Jerry for setting me on this conscious path.

—Nick B., Pleasanton, CA

Jerry walked me through past memories and offered tools which were instrumental in my healing process. The doors he helped me open have led me down a path to a new life the likes of which I never thought possible.

—Jacob P., Sacramento, CA

I recently had a telephone session with Jerry. I was dismayed when he wanted me to explore a painful childhood event; I only wanted help with pain management. We found my “guides,” those who would have stopped this betrayal; would have stood beside my childhood self and the young woman who chose a husband who would also hurt her.

From there we got to my present situation, pain due to nerve damage. I have lived with this since 1999, level 3 mostly, with level 5 on bad days. Every day, all day...even level 3 wore me down, I was weary and depressed. Jerry had me bring my guides to bear. I felt much better when we finished. The miraculous part is that my pain level has been lower this last week, lower than in what seems like forever. I was able to work in the garden without taking a pain pill after! I just lay down quietly, focused on my neck, spent a few minutes with my guides, got up and had a whole afternoon and evening left to my day! I am so glad that I made that call. I would recommend Jerry to anyone living with pain, mental or physical, if he helped me after so many years, I am sure he can help you also.

—Donna Waterford, Providence, RI

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the session we had together during my treatment. I cannot even begin to tell you the sense of relief and strength I feel as a result of this one session with you. I went into the experience with a desperate heart and an open mind and came out whole and at peace. For the first time in my life I feel comfortable in my own skin. I feel that my inner child has gotten a second chance to grow and be free, in a nurturing safe environment. Not only did you give me freedom from the chains of abandonment, but you equipped me with valuable tools I could use if that horrible feeling of emptiness returned, which I am happy to report it has not.  Thank you so much, my recovery would not be nearly as stable if I had not been able to go to the core and deal with my most nagging issues.

—Christina G., San Jose, CA

Thanks for your help!  I'm still rolling in the waves of release from decades of fear and hurt and anger. No more self-destruct.

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There is absolutely no question that my life has changed for the better as a result of my working with Jerry. After two sessions, two specific problems I’d been grappling with in six years of therapy were simply gone. First, I had been experiencing panic attacks, feeling as though I’d been dropped into a terrifying void, off and on for years. Since my first meeting with Jerry over a year ago, I have not experienced a single recurrence. Second, after a lifetime of unsatisfying, failed love relationships (I’m in middle age), I saw Jerry about that problem. Two days following, I went on my first date with the man I’m now sharing my life with.  t is by far the best relationship I’ve ever been in, and for the first time I feel truly loved and appreciated in return. What I find incredible about Jerry’s work (besides the phenomenal results!) is his psychic awareness. Any question or suggestion that he came up with during our sessions was exactly what was needed at the time. Whatever step I needed to be taken to, I was taken to in the most expert way. I recommend Jerry Zeiger as a hypnotherapist without reservation.

—L.K., College Professor, Albany, CA

I have found my sessions with Jerry to be very helpful. He is a masterful counselor and spiritual guide. During my times of great stress he has calmed me and brought me back to focus. I would not hesitate to turn to him for help.

—M. G., Social Worker, Hercules, CA

I grew up in a family that was emotionally out of control. Ever since I can remember, I have had a problem with my temper that has caused me problems in my relationships. In one quick session with Jerry, I discovered the source of my anger and found a new way to deal with my feelings. I feel so much lighter, like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. My sister, my boyfriend, and all my friends have commented on the new me.

—D. Y., Office Manager, El Cerrito, CA

I loved working with Jerry. He creates an atmosphere of trust and enthusiasm with his presence of total support, warmth, and caring. I felt safe and empowered.

—L. A., Business Manager, San Carlos, CA

Jerry helped me sort through a complex web of confusing problems that were keeping me from moving forward. Months later, the work we did together is still having a profound effect.

—J. W., Horticulturist & Writer, Point Richmond, CA

I was shocked that I actually quit smoking after only one session of hypnosis. I tried no less than eight times in the past two years, including again and again throughout my pregnancy. When I drove away from Jerry's that amazing day I was overwhelmed with emotions; I just knew I had already had my last cigarette. I went into this therapy with the attitude that it would work for me. No matter what, I was ready. I do believe this intention solidified my success.

It was kind of weird at first, you know... a new environment, remembering times long ago, making up images to help me envision...all that. Jerry made me feel so relaxed and hopeful, I just knew it would work for me. What surprises me the most is how disgusted I am with cigarettes now.  I cannot stand the smell of my still-smoking friends. My friends keep asking if I'm craving cigarettes and I truly am still grossed out. It's not that I have not thought about one of those yucky little suckers but I'm not fiending, nor have I had much withdrawal (other than some restless nights). I've had plenty of tense/stressful moments and have not once thought to just have a smoke.

I am eternally grateful for being able to finally quit after 21 years of hard-core puffing. Thanks, Jerry. I hope you can save many more  lives. You truly helped me save mine!

—Nik (Nicole), Walnut Creek, CA

I thought I would never overcome my timidity in speaking a foreign language. After embarrassing and emotionally difficult experiences in my youth, I was plagued for decades with shyness and embarrassment when attempting to communicate in Spanish. After one session with Jerry the issue slipped my mind and imagine my surprise when I traveled to a Spanish-speaking country a few months later and found myself chattering like a magpie! The shift inside me was effortless and profound. I am very grateful.

—A.M., Wellness Educator, Point Richmond, CA

Alchemical hypnotherapy in general is one of the best things in the world. As a healing modality, it takes you into your subconscious and lets you change a negative memory into a positive one so you can live your life without those automatic negative reactions connected to that memory.  I've felt more joy healing some of the worst moments, and more connected to myself than ever.   believe in this form of healing more than any other. And when doing it, there is no fear, there's no pain, you don't relive the experience in the way you would in other, more traditional forms of therapy. It's absolutely fantastic and something every person on earth should experience.

And Jerry is amazing at helping you find that place that needs to be healed. He has a unique, and very calming way about him that makes you feel so comfortable talking about what's happening in your mind, why you're there. He unlocks you so you can live your life with a greater sense of self, less depression, more happiness. 

And it can be about anything.  He unlocks money issues, or why you're afraid of confrontation, and it works! I don't take crap from anybody anymore, and within two weeks of a money session with him, I landed the two paying clients in my new business. 

The healing technique works and Jerry is wonderful.  Definitely give it a try, you will never regret it.

—Bree R., Las Vegas, NV

“In my previous therapy, I had been trying to look at my problems and work on them.  In my work with Jerry, I feel like we go straight to my right brain, and look toward what I really want, and my problems come up and fall away with so much less difficulty than I imagined.”

—Linda M., Berkeley, CA

“I’m grateful to Jerry for leading me to a place within myself I didn’t know was available.”

—Cait Castle, Actor, Los Angeles