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Who Has Quit Smoking with Hypnotherapy? Real Stories from People Just Like You

TLDR: 10 People. 10 Journeys. 1 Life-Changing Solution.

From nurses and teachers to contractors and accountants, people from all walks of life—and from across the U.S.—turned to Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy after years of failed attempts with patches, pills, apps, or willpower. Whether they joined us in-person or through convenient remote sessions, 8 out of 10 quit smoking within just one or two sessions. Their stories prove that hypnotherapy isn’t just effective—it’s transformational. Trusted locally across Columbus suburbs like Dublin, Pickerington, Grove City, Powell, and Gahanna, and remotely from Portland to Phoenix, we help real people quit for good—with no judgment, no pressure, and no turning back.

Thinking about quitting smoking but wondering if hypnotherapy really works? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to guess. At Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy, we’ve helped hundreds of people from all across the U.S.—and right here in Central Ohio—break free from nicotine addiction, often in just one or two sessions.


From busy parents in Reynoldsburg to healthcare workers in Powell, from construction workers in Tulsa to creatives in Portland, each person had their own reason to quit—and each found lasting success through our personalized hypnotherapy approach. These real-life stories are proof that quitting doesn’t have to be a struggle. Whether you join us remotely or in person, you’re not just another case—you’re our next success story!

Success Story #1 : Jenna - Virtual Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Jenna - Portland - Columbus Hypnotherapy Testimonial Photo

Jenna M. – Portland, OR


Jenna is a 34-year-old freelance graphic designer based in Portland, Oregon. Like many young adults in creative fields, she picked up smoking during college. Late-night design sessions, tight deadlines, and the high-pressure environment of art school made smoking a coping mechanism. She started at 19, mostly as a social activity that gradually became a full-blown habit.


Over the years, Jenna became more conscious of her health. She noticed she felt winded more easily and had trouble sleeping. Her energy levels dipped in the mornings, and she found herself relying on cigarettes for motivation. What really pushed her to quit was a moment during a hike in the Columbia River Gorge—something she loved to do—that left her breathless and frustrated. "I thought, how much longer can I do this to myself?"


Jenna had tried several methods to quit. First, it was nicotine gum. Then patches. She even tried using meditation apps and yoga to stay centered, but nothing worked. The physical cravings and emotional attachment to smoking lingered. She didn’t want to feel like she was fighting herself every day.


It was actually a friend on Instagram—another designer—who shared a story about successfully quitting through remote hypnotherapy. Intrigued and desperate for something that felt different, Jenna followed the link and landed on the Quit Smoking Columbus website. At first, she was skeptical about doing hypnosis over Zoom from across the country. But after reading testimonials, she decided to give it a try.


From the very first virtual session, Jenna felt something shift. She described the experience as incredibly calming and immersive. Her hypnotherapist made her feel seen, safe, and in control. The session helped her uncover the emotional patterns behind her smoking habit and reframe them. "I didn’t feel like I was being told to quit," she said. "I felt like I was giving myself permission to stop."


Within 24 hours of her first session, Jenna reported no cravings. A week later, she still hadn’t smoked and described it as the most surreal and empowering thing she had ever experienced. There was no resistance, no internal battle—just clarity. One virtual session was all it took for her to finally break free.


Now, several months smoke-free, Jenna says she feels like she got a part of her life back. Her design work is better than ever, her energy is stable, and she even joined a local hiking group. "I didn’t think quitting was possible without a war—but it was more like finally listening to what I needed. Hypnotherapy gave me that voice back."A freelance graphic designer, Jenna started smoking in college during late-night design sessions. She wanted to quit for her health and energy levels. After trying nicotine gum and meditation apps, she discovered Quit Smoking Columbus through a friend on Instagram. She quit completely after just one virtual session.

Success Story #2 : Brian - In-Person Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Brian in Columbus - Quit Smoking with  Columbus Hypnotherapy

Brian T. – Columbus, OH


Brian is a 42-year-old auto technician who lives on the east side of Columbus. He started smoking at the age of 16 while working his first part-time job at a local auto shop. Surrounded by older coworkers who smoked on breaks, he lit up to fit in, not realizing how quickly it would become a daily routine that stuck with him into adulthood.


Over the years, smoking became more than a habit—it was a reflex. Break times, after meals, before bed—each moment was punctuated with a cigarette. Brian had always been active, but by his late 30s, he noticed shortness of breath and persistent coughing. What really motivated him to quit was a moment with his daughter. They were playing soccer in the yard, and after just a few minutes, he was gasping for air. His daughter asked, "Dad, why are you always so tired?"


That hit him hard.


Brian had tried several methods to quit. He gave nicotine patches a shot but hated the skin irritation. He went cold turkey more than once, but the cravings would overwhelm him by the third or fourth day. He even tried chewing toothpicks and gum as a distraction, but nothing stuck. The psychological grip of the habit always pulled him back in.


One night, while searching online for alternative ways to quit, Brian came across Quit Smoking Columbus. He was intrigued by the idea of hypnotherapy—something he’d never tried but had heard a coworker mention years before. The website’s straightforward explanation of the process and the success stories gave him hope. Even better, the practice offered both in-person and remote options. Since he preferred a face-to-face experience, he booked an in-person session at the Columbus office.


From the moment he walked in, Brian felt at ease. The environment was calm and welcoming—not clinical or cold. In the first session, his hypnotherapist talked with him at length about his triggers and patterns. The hypnosis itself, he later said, felt like a dreamlike state where time passed quickly but left a strong impression. After just one session, he noticed a change. The next morning, he didn’t feel the urge to smoke with his coffee. He waited. And kept waiting. By the second session, he felt confident enough to throw away the pack he kept in his glove box.


It’s now been six months. Brian says he hasn’t smoked a single cigarette. “It’s like I don’t even remember being a smoker,” he said. “The cravings are gone. And best of all, I can actually keep up with my daughter now. We play soccer every weekend.”


For Brian, hypnotherapy wasn’t just a way to quit—it was the beginning of a healthier, more connected life with his family.An auto technician who began smoking at 16 to fit in at his first job. Brian tried patches and cold turkey. He found Quit Smoking Columbus through a Google search. After two in-person sessions, he kicked the habit and hasn’t looked back.

Success Story #3 : Latasha - Virtual Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Latasha - African American woman smiling after she quit smoking with Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

Latasha R. – Charlotte, NC


Latasha is a 39-year-old high school English teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. She began smoking at the age of 21 while juggling college coursework and two part-time jobs. At first, it was just a way to stay awake and relieve stress between classes, but over time it became her emotional go-to. The habit stuck with her through grad school and into her teaching career.


Teaching, while rewarding, is a high-stress profession. Between grading papers, managing classroom behavior, and the constant pressure to meet performance metrics, Latasha often found herself slipping outside between classes just to "catch a breath"—which often meant lighting up a cigarette. It was a coping mechanism she relied on for over 15 years.


What finally made her want to quit was a school field trip. After climbing a few flights of stairs at a museum, she found herself breathless and embarrassed in front of her students. One of them even asked, "Miss R., are you okay?" That moment made her realize she wasn’t setting the example she wanted to be.


Latasha had tried multiple ways to quit. She experimented with essential oils, herbal teas, and even journaling. She tried a popular phone app designed to help smokers track cravings and form new habits—but she always relapsed within a few days or weeks. Nothing addressed the emotional dependency tied to the stress of her job.


She learned about Quit Smoking Columbus during a podcast interview featuring a former client who had quit through virtual hypnotherapy. Latasha was skeptical at first. She’d never been hypnotized and didn’t quite understand how it could work over Zoom. But something about the client’s calm and clarity resonated with her. She figured if nothing else had worked, why not try something entirely different?


She booked her first session on a Sunday afternoon. The therapist immediately made her feel comfortable, explaining the process and tailoring the session to her unique stressors and routine. Latasha described the experience as deeply relaxing, like sinking into her own subconscious. She was surprised to realize how many of her smoking triggers were tied to emotions rather than true cravings.


After her first remote session, Latasha didn’t feel the usual compulsion to smoke after a stressful day. She waited. The cravings didn’t come. After her second session, she was confident enough to throw away the emergency pack she kept in her glove compartment.


It’s now been over four months. Latasha hasn’t smoked once. Her energy in the classroom has improved, and she feels like a better role model for her students. "I never thought quitting could feel this peaceful," she said. "Hypnotherapy didn’t fight the habit. It rewrote the story I was telling myself. And I finally feel free."A high school teacher, Latasha started smoking to cope with classroom stress. She used essential oils and journaling in the past. She learned about our service during a podcast interview with a former client. After two remote sessions, she now reports full cessation.

Success Story #4 : Miguel - Virtual Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Miguel from AZ - Quit Smoking with Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

Miguel D. – Phoenix, AZ


Miguel is a 29-year-old restaurant manager in Phoenix, Arizona. His journey with smoking began at 19, shortly after going through a difficult breakup during his sophomore year in college. Feeling heartbroken, alone, and overwhelmed with academic pressure, he lit his first cigarette at a party. What started as a moment of escape quickly became a regular part of his daily routine. Within months, he was smoking half a pack a day.


Working in the restaurant industry didn’t help. The fast-paced, high-stress environment, paired with frequent smoke breaks taken by coworkers, made it even harder for Miguel to walk away from the habit. Over the years, smoking became his way to decompress after long shifts and during moments of frustration.


Despite wanting to quit multiple times, Miguel never found anything that worked long-term. He tried acupuncture, which gave him a temporary sense of relaxation but didn’t curb the cravings. He downloaded a highly rated quit-smoking hypnosis app and even bought nicotine lozenges—but every attempt left him circling back to the same habit.


The turning point came during a routine doctor visit. His physician expressed concern about the tightness in his chest and shortness of breath he’d begun experiencing after work. "You're too young to be on this path," his doctor said. That same evening, Miguel confided in a coworker about his frustration. She mentioned her cousin had successfully quit smoking through virtual hypnotherapy with Quit Smoking Columbus.


Out of curiosity, Miguel pulled up the website. He was immediately struck by how easy the process sounded. What appealed to him most was the ability to do it from home. With his restaurant schedule, finding time for an in-person appointment was almost impossible. Booking a remote session gave him flexibility and privacy.


Miguel entered his first Zoom session cautiously optimistic. The hypnotherapist took time to learn about his triggers, his routines, and his emotional connection to cigarettes. The session itself, he later said, felt like a "mental massage"—deeply calming but also incredibly clarifying.


The morning after his session, Miguel reached for a cigarette and stopped mid-motion. He didn’t want it. He wasn’t even curious. One week passed, then two. The cravings were gone. There were moments of habit, but no urge. No internal struggle.


Today, Miguel is over six months smoke-free. He reports better sleep, clearer breathing, and less irritability at work. Most importantly, he feels like he took control of his life. "I was skeptical, I won’t lie," he said. "But it worked. Hypnotherapy helped me break a habit I thought would always control me. It didn’t just change my routine—it changed how I see myself."A restaurant manager who began smoking at 19 after a breakup. Miguel had tried acupuncture and even a quit-smoking hypnosis app. A coworker shared our website. Miguel quit after one powerful virtual session.

Success Story #5 : Anna - In-Person Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Anna - Testimonial - in Columbus quit smoking with Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

Anna B. – Columbus, OH


Anna is a 33-year-old registered nurse who lives in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus. She started smoking during nursing school, initially as a way to stay awake during long overnight clinicals and late-night study sessions. What began as the occasional cigarette to push through fatigue quickly escalated into a daily ritual. It didn’t help that she was surrounded by others in healthcare who also smoked to manage the intense stress of the profession.


Years into her nursing career, Anna found herself leaning on cigarettes during emotionally heavy shifts. Whether it was coping with the loss of a patient, managing overwhelming workloads, or juggling long hours, smoking felt like her only outlet. Despite being a healthcare professional who knew the risks, she couldn’t seem to break the cycle. "I felt like a hypocrite—teaching patients about lung health while sneaking off to smoke on my break."


Anna’s desire to quit deepened when her younger brother was diagnosed with asthma. Every time she saw him reach for his inhaler, she felt a wave of guilt. She had tried to quit several times—through group therapy, quitting apps, even a local smoking cessation class—but none of them addressed her emotional and physical ties to the habit.


One afternoon at work, while chatting with a fellow nurse in the break room, she mentioned how frustrated she was about still smoking. Her colleague shared that she had quit a few months ago through in-person hypnotherapy at Quit Smoking Columbus and highly recommended the experience. Curious and encouraged by a personal referral, Anna decided to book a session.


From the moment she entered the practice, she felt at ease. The hypnotherapist greeted her with warmth and professionalism, immediately creating a space that felt safe and judgment-free. In the first session, they focused on identifying the emotional cues that drove her cravings. Anna described the experience as "a deep exhale for my brain—like I could finally think clearly."


After her first in-person session, Anna noticed that her cravings had softened. The usual pull to light up after a long shift wasn’t as loud. She decided to do a second session a week later, which reinforced the suggestions and helped her mentally let go of the last remnants of the habit.


Now smoke-free for over five months, Anna feels more aligned with her values as a healthcare provider. "I’m no longer hiding behind scrubs and excuses. I’m proud of the example I’m setting—not just for my patients, but for myself and my family."


Quitting smoking didn’t just improve her health—it gave her a renewed sense of confidence and integrity. And it all started with a conversation in the break room that led her to Quit Smoking Columbus.A nurse who picked up smoking in nursing school to stay awake on long shifts. She tried group therapy, but it didn’t stick. A colleague referred her to our clinic. She quit after her second in-person session.

Success Story #6 : Kevin - Virtual Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Kevin - man from Denver CO - Quit Smoking with Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

Kevin W. – Denver, CO


Kevin is a 38-year-old stay-at-home dad living just outside Denver, Colorado. He started smoking at the age of 21 during a particularly dark period in his life. After graduating from college, Kevin fell into a deep depression. The transition into adult responsibilities, job uncertainty, and emotional isolation led him to seek comfort wherever he could find it. Unfortunately, that comfort came in the form of cigarettes.


At first, it was just one or two on the weekends, but before long, smoking became part of his daily routine. Kevin used cigarettes to break up the monotony of long days, to cope with emotional lows, and later, to manage the chaos and stress of parenting full-time. Even though he loved being home with his kids, he often felt emotionally overwhelmed and used smoking as a way to decompress after difficult mornings or long evenings.


Kevin had tried to quit several times over the years. His most committed attempt was with the help of a smoking cessation coach who worked with him for nearly two months. While the coach helped him better understand his triggers, the cravings and emotional patterns were still too strong. He relapsed shortly after the program ended. He also tried nicotine lozenges, an online accountability group, and self-guided quit plans—all of which ended in frustration.


One night while browsing Reddit, Kevin stumbled across a post in a parenting forum about quitting smoking through hypnotherapy. The commenter mentioned a program based in Columbus, Ohio, and how surprisingly effective the remote sessions had been. Intrigued and out of options, Kevin followed the link and arrived at the Quit Smoking Columbus website.


He was reassured by the detailed information and testimonials. The idea of doing it remotely was particularly appealing—no arranging childcare, no leaving the house, and no judgment. He booked his first session the same night.


During the virtual session, Kevin’s hypnotherapist created a deeply calm and focused space. Kevin described the experience as unexpectedly emotional; he became aware of how much his identity had been tied to the habit. With the therapist’s guidance, he was able to reframe smoking not as a release, but as something that had been holding him back.


By the next day, he didn’t smoke—and didn’t want to. Kevin was stunned. The cravings, he said, felt like echoes instead of demands. One week passed, then two. He threw away all of his cigarettes, lighters, and ashtrays. The transformation felt solid. He even started journaling again and began taking long stroller walks with his toddler, using the time for reflection rather than a smoke break.


Today, Kevin is proud to say he’s been smoke-free for over five months. "I never thought this would be the thing that worked," he shared. "But it didn’t just help me quit—it helped me reconnect with the dad and husband I’ve always wanted to be."


Hypnotherapy didn’t just break Kevin’s addiction—it gave him back his presence.A stay-at-home dad, Kevin began smoking at 21 during a period of depression. He previously used a smoking cessation coach, which didn’t work for him. He found Quit Smoking Columbus through Reddit. He quit entirely after one virtual session.

Success Story #7 : Sherry - Virtual Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Sherry - Retired woman from Albany NY - successfully quit smoking thanks to Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

Sherry L. – Albany, NY


Sherry is a 61-year-old retired postal worker from Albany, New York. She began smoking at the age of 17 shortly after landing her first job at the post office. At that time, smoking was not only common but almost expected during breaks. It was a way to connect with coworkers and pass time during long shifts. What started as a way to fit in quickly turned into a daily habit that lasted more than four decades.


Throughout her 20s and 30s, Sherry didn’t think much about quitting. Smoking was just part of her routine, part of who she was. But as she grew older, health warnings became harder to ignore. She started experiencing shortness of breath and developed a persistent cough that wouldn’t go away. Her doctor warned her that her blood pressure and lung function were deteriorating—and yet, quitting seemed impossible.


Over the years, Sherry tried several methods. She used nicotine patches, read quit-smoking books, and even went to a local hypnotherapist in Albany. That in-person hypnosis session felt awkward, and she didn’t feel understood or connected. She walked away feeling disappointed and convinced that maybe quitting just wasn’t in the cards for her.


Everything changed during a family dinner when her daughter, who lives in Columbus, Ohio, mentioned a hypnotherapy practice she’d heard about—Quit Smoking Columbus. Her daughter knew Sherry had been struggling and suggested she consider trying one of their virtual sessions. Skeptical at first, Sherry shrugged it off. But a week later, while browsing online, she decided to visit the website. What she read gave her hope.


Sherry scheduled her first session, nervous but curious. The virtual format felt more relaxed than her previous experience. She could sit in her favorite recliner, in her own home, without feeling judged or self-conscious. Her hypnotherapist took the time to understand her long history with smoking and customized the session to help her let go of the decades-long emotional attachment.


During the session, Sherry found herself reflecting deeply on her identity as a smoker and how it had shaped her life. For the first time, she envisioned a future without cigarettes. The visualization techniques and calming suggestions left her feeling empowered and renewed.


After her second virtual session a week later, something shifted. The usual desire to smoke after meals or when watching TV in the evening was gone. She tossed her remaining cigarette pack in the trash without hesitation. "It was like I had finally given myself permission to stop," she said.


Now, more than four months smoke-free, Sherry says she feels ten years younger. Her breathing has improved, her energy is more consistent, and she even started walking in the mornings. "I never thought it was possible after 40-plus years of smoking," she said. "But Quit Smoking Columbus made it feel simple, supportive, and real. Remote or not, it changed my life."A retired postal worker, Sherry began smoking at 17 when she joined the workforce. She tried hypnosis once in-person locally, but it didn’t resonate. Her daughter suggested she try our remote program. Two sessions later, she was smoke-free.

Success Story #8 : Marcus - Virtual Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Marcus - from San Diego - quit smoking thanks to Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

Marcus P. – San Diego, CA


Marcus is a 45-year-old accountant based in San Diego, California. With long hours spent behind a computer and the stress of tax season deadlines, Marcus found himself reaching for cigarettes as a way to break up the monotony and relieve tension. He started smoking at 22 while preparing for his CPA exams. What began as an occasional cigarette after study sessions quickly turned into a pack-a-day habit by his late twenties.


He always told himself he would quit “next year,” but the years slipped by. He was fully aware of the health risks—especially given his sedentary lifestyle—but smoking felt like one of the few things that brought him short-term relief. What finally pushed him toward serious change was a trip to the doctor after experiencing chest tightness. Though not life-threatening, his doctor warned him: “If you don’t change something soon, you’re heading down a dangerous road.”


Marcus had tried switching to vaping a few years prior, thinking it was a healthier alternative. But instead of quitting cigarettes, he ended up dual-using—vaping at work and smoking at home. He also tried an app-based behavioral program, but the accountability waned quickly. He needed something that didn’t just track his habits, but truly rewired the way he thought about smoking.


He stumbled upon Quit Smoking Columbus while reading an online forum for professionals trying to quit. A commenter praised the program’s virtual hypnotherapy sessions, saying it had helped them quit without the struggle of constant cravings. Marcus was skeptical. Hypnotherapy wasn’t something he had ever considered—he thought it was more for stage shows than serious behavior change.


Still, curiosity won out. He explored the Quit Smoking Columbus website and was impressed by the client stories and the clarity around how virtual sessions worked. He scheduled his first Zoom session, not knowing what to expect but hoping for even a small breakthrough.


During the session, the hypnotherapist walked him through a calming induction process, gently peeling back the layers of his routine and identifying the emotional and psychological triggers tied to his smoking. Marcus described the session as “a mental reset.” For the first time in over two decades, he felt like he could imagine life without cigarettes—not just imagine it, but believe in it.


The next morning, he reached for his vape out of habit, but hesitated. He didn’t feel the urge. That entire day passed without smoking or vaping, and each following day felt easier. A week later, he gave away the last of his packs and devices.


Now over six months smoke-free, Marcus says the results are undeniable. His energy has improved, his focus at work is sharper, and he even started jogging on the weekends. “Quitting didn’t feel like a fight,” he said. “It felt like I finally stopped running in circles. Hypnotherapy gave me the clarity to let go—for good.”An accountant who smoked to ease boredom during late-night tax seasons. He tried switching to vaping but ended up dual-using. He discovered us through an online forum. One Zoom session later, Marcus quit completely.

Success Story #9 : Diane - Virtual Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Diane - from Chicago quit smoking thanks to Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

Diane C. – Chicago, IL


Diane is a 36-year-old human resources manager living in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. She began smoking at age 20 while in a toxic and emotionally stressful relationship during college. Cigarettes became her secret escape, something she used to regain a sense of control and momentary relief from anxiety. Even after the relationship ended, the habit lingered. Over the next 15 years, smoking became a hidden part of her identity—never public, always behind closed doors.


As a professional in HR, Diane was always image-conscious. She never smoked at work or in front of friends. It was her private vice. But the guilt and shame of hiding it—and the increasing health concerns—eventually became too much to ignore. She wanted to quit for years, but every attempt ended in relapse.


She tried several methods. She worked with a local hypnotherapist once but didn’t feel emotionally safe during the session and didn’t return. She tried nicotine gum, participated in a digital quit-smoking bootcamp, and even had a short stint with a wearable behavioral tracker that buzzed when she lit up. Nothing stuck. Each attempt felt like fighting a battle she never signed up for.


The turning point came during a conversation in a wellness-focused Facebook group. Someone shared how they had quit smoking after a virtual hypnotherapy session with Quit Smoking Columbus. Diane messaged the commenter privately, asking questions and seeking reassurance. Encouraged by the honest feedback, she visited the website and decided to schedule a remote session.


From the moment the session began, Diane said she felt at ease. She didn’t have to dress up or travel—she was curled up on her couch with her favorite blanket. Her hypnotherapist listened intently and crafted a session around her history, her triggers, and her desire to be free without feeling judged.


The session was described by Diane as both calming and awakening. “I thought I would just be really relaxed,” she said, “but what surprised me was how emotionally clear I felt. I saw my habit for what it really was—a coping mechanism that I no longer needed.”


That evening, she didn’t smoke. The next day, she noticed the usual urge wasn’t there. A week later, she realized it had been her longest smoke-free stretch in years. The physical cravings faded, but even more powerful was the emotional shift. She no longer saw herself as a smoker trying to quit—she saw herself as someone who simply no longer smoked.


Now five months tobacco-free, Diane feels empowered and proud. Her skin has cleared up, her sleep is deeper, and her self-confidence has soared. “Hypnotherapy didn’t make me quit,” she says. “It helped me realize I already wanted to stop—I just needed help finding that voice inside me. And doing it remotely made it feel even more personal.”An HR manager who smoked secretly for over a decade. She began at 20 during a stressful relationship. Tried hypnotherapy locally but didn’t feel connected. She heard about us in a wellness Facebook group. One virtual session changed everything.

Success Story #10 : Josh - Virtual Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Josh - from Tulsa quit smoking thanks to Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

Josh F. – Tulsa, OK


Josh is a 47-year-old residential contractor from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He grew up in a household where smoking was the norm. His father, uncles, and older cousins all smoked, and by the time he was 15, Josh had lit his first cigarette—mostly out of curiosity and a desire to bond with the older men in his family. What started as a teen experiment quickly became a lifelong companion.


Working in construction didn’t help. Smoke breaks were part of the culture, and cigarettes became Josh’s way of pausing during intense labor, decompressing after frustrating client calls, or just passing time between tasks. He never thought too much about it—until his health began to deteriorate.


By his early forties, Josh was dealing with high blood pressure, occasional chest tightness, and frequent shortness of breath. His doctor strongly advised him to quit, but by then, the addiction felt like it was woven into the fabric of his daily life. He wanted to quit—not just for his health, but for his wife and teenage son, whom he didn’t want to see follow the same path.


Over the years, Josh tried almost everything. He started with nicotine patches, which irritated his skin and made him dizzy. He then tried prescription pills, but the side effects left him foggy and moody. Laser therapy was next—something he had high hopes for—but the effects didn’t last. He even experimented with herbal remedies and chewing sticks to mimic the oral fixation. Every attempt ended in relapse.


His turning point came during a phone call with his cousin, who had recently quit smoking through a remote hypnotherapy program. Josh was intrigued, especially when he found out the program was based out of Columbus, Ohio, and could be done entirely online. His cousin raved about the experience and how it helped rewire his brain without relying on willpower or medication.


Skeptical but out of options, Josh visited the Quit Smoking Columbus website. The testimonials and simplicity of the process won him over. He scheduled his first session the following week.


From the very first remote session, Josh felt something different. The hypnotherapist helped him explore why he had started smoking and what it had come to mean in his life. Josh later described the experience as “like someone finally getting into my head and helping me sort things out.”


The first few days after that session were smoother than he expected. The urgency to smoke wasn’t there. Still cautious, he booked a second session for reinforcement. That second session sealed the deal. He got rid of all his cigarettes and lighters, and even cleaned out his truck to get rid of the smell.


It’s now been seven months. Josh hasn’t had a single cigarette. His energy has returned, his blood pressure is down, and his family has noticed a huge shift in his mood. “I didn’t think something this simple could work,” he said. “But those two virtual sessions changed my life. I’m not just smoke-free—I’m finally free.”A contractor who started smoking at 15 around his father. Tried pills, patches, even laser therapy. He was referred by his cousin who had success with our program. Josh needed two virtual sessions but has now been smoke-free for months.

Why People Across the U.S. Choose Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy

From Portland to Phoenix, Charlotte to Chicago, our clients come from all walks of life, all with one goal: to quit smoking and reclaim control of their health. What sets Quit Smoking Columbus apart isn’t just our advanced hypnotherapy techniques—it’s our ability to reach people wherever they are and guide them through deeply personal transformation.


Whether you're a busy parent, a healthcare worker, a teacher, or a contractor on the go, our personalized approach meets you exactly where you are—mentally, emotionally, and geographically. We blend decades of clinical experience with a warm, nonjudgmental approach that makes clients feel understood and supported from the very first session.


Our success rate speaks volumes. Most of our clients stop smoking within just one or two sessions. And it doesn’t matter if you’re walking into our Columbus office or connecting from across the country on Zoom—the results are the same: real, lasting freedom from cigarettes.


We are proud to be one of the top hypnotherapy practices in the U.S. for smoking cessation, not just because of our track record, but because of our commitment to your transformation. Our approach is:


  • Client-Centered – Each session is tailored to your story, your triggers, and your goals.
  • Accessible – We offer both in-person and virtual sessions to meet your lifestyle.
  • Results-Focused – Our method doesn’t just help you stop smoking—it helps you shift how you think, feel, and live.


If you're looking for a proven, compassionate, and effective way to quit smoking, look no further. Join the growing number of people nationwide—and right here in Central Ohio—who are breaking free with the help of Quit Smoking Columbus Hypnotherapy. Locally, we continue to be the top choice for residents of Columbus and surrounding areas like Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Blacklick, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Grove City, and Hilliard. Our strong reputation and heartfelt testimonials from clients across these communities reflect our consistent, life-changing results.


You don’t have to fight this alone—schedule your session today and discover just how powerful change can be.