Client Testimonials
WEIGHT-LOSS
She tailors the program to what works for you
“I recently completed 5 sessions with Celeste for weight loss. I am a 46 year old male and had been unable to lose unwanted pounds even though I exercise heavily and eat healthy. I did not want to give up going out with friends and family, drinking moderately and eating foods I enjoy (part of enjoying life). Before selecting Celeste as my hypnotist, I spoke to her on the phone and was impressed with her holistic view of weight loss and that she took time to listen and explain what she could help me with.
During our first session, when she learned that I already exercised and ate mostly low carb, healthy food, She offered to refund my money since she wasn”t sure she could help me. I convinced her to give me a try anyway.
During our 5 sessions, Celeste modified my subconscious to have a desire to eat slower and to create a feeling of fullness after I had eaten one plate of food. Amazing….it worked. I now eat a reasonable amount of food and then I am full until the next meal…no snacking, no eating a second plate of food. No feeling of deprivation. I still eat anything I want , occasionally drink a beer or glass of wine….just not nearly as much as in the past. I have been losing about a half a pound/week since starting with Celeste.
Celeste is a great listener and tailors the program to what works for you. She is very interactive and has a nice soothing demeanor that puts you at ease. I found it easy to talk to her about personal details.
I highly recommend Hypnotism and Celeste for weight loss and perhaps other things we would like to change about ourselves (stop smoking, anger management, relationship problems, etc.)”
Ed Suder, Garland, TX
WEIGHT-LOSS
I Wondered if I Could Actually be Hypnotized
“I’ve tried just about everything diet wise. I’m about 60 – 70 lbs overweight and 45 years old. Nothing has worked for me. I craved chocolate so much that I always failed. Sometimes I’d eat lots of junk food and not even realize I had done it, then have horrible guilty feelings. Also, I didn’t exercise much only a little here and there.
I hated how bad I looked, and the poor health (that was making it difficult for me to do very much) just made me eat some more.
I got to the point where I needed to make a MIND change and I needed to figure out WHY I was binging and eating too much and why I have a poor self image
I looked around extensively online to find a hypnotist for weight loss. I listened to Celeste”s voice at Family First Hypnosis online and liked what I heard, so I called her up. Immediately, I fell in love with her voice and professionalism and decided she”d be the one for me.
I hope that words can express how deeply this hypnosis has helped me. I didn”t know what to expect. I knew I could relax, but wondered if I could actually be hypnotized. I was pleasantly surprised that it was very easy. Celeste helped me realize why I was overeating and binging. She took me back to times in my life and some were painful, but some were happy too. It wasn”t all fun and games, but I”m feeling better about myself than I have in a long time…no…I’m feeling better about myself than I EVER HAVE.
I feel fuller longer. I no longer crave the chocolate as much and I know when to STOP eating! I crave good foods like fruits & Veggies. I exercise too, and enjoy it! What a great feeling!
After 5 weeks of coming to Family First Hypnosis I was skeptical about getting on the scales. I knew my clothes were fitting better, but I”m sure I was protecting myself in case I hadn”t shed very many pounds. The curiosity got the best of me and I have 10 pounds GONE! WOW! I can do this. I can get rid of many more. I KNOW THIS WORKS!
I feel so motivated! I love the Weight Loss CD and will continue to listen to it a couple times a week now that I”m done with my sessions. I can’t thank you enough for what you and I have done for me!”
Ruthie D., Allen, TX
WEIGHT-LOSS
As a Registered Nurse I Understand the Body/Mind Connection
“I lost my focus after major change – was content to observe life instead of participating –put myself second to others need – needed to get the energy to reinvent myself for the next stage in life.
As a Registered Nurse, I understand the mind, body connection and choose to not turn to drugs or surgery for weight loss, insomnia, compulsive behaviors-nail biting.
The time spent in a quiet reflective space with a person of warm compassionate listening skills…best time of the week to recharge and put myself first. Learning Methods by which to relax, focus and state what the problems are was in valuable.
Change takes time – but by using the exercises – I have improved my sleep routine – stopped biting my nails – because I am less stressed. Completed projects that had lain undone and my outlook is brighter because I took the time to examine what to do next.”
Harriet Wetherell, Plano
WEIGHT-LOSS
I’ve lost 21 pounds in 9 weeks
“I left you a voice mail earlier today for my 30-day check in call. I feel like I”m doing fine. I’ve lost 21 pounds in 9 weeks, so it”s slow, but right on target, and a healthy way to lose AND to keep it off. You have helped me to make this long journey armed with all the proper tools, incentive to make it work and support in case I stumble. It”s been miraculous and so different than all my other failed attempts in the past. So far, so good. Thank you!”
Kathy Cupples, Plano, Texas
Fear
Fear of Flying
“We are going back to Corpus next month to meet the new baby who arrived this past weekend. We are actually planning on flying…it was even my idea and I booked the tickets! While I Had never been afraid of flying in my life, during the past year or so, I had found myself more sensitized to it and fearing it. With my new nephew here and more trips in my future, 1 just figured that 1 might as well rip the band-aid off! While I know that things are not 100% perfect, they are better and will continue to improve. Thanks again for your help!”
Ed Suder, Garland, TX
Fear
Fear of Elevators
“I have always been an anxious person, or what my grandma always called herself — a “worrier”, but my limits were truly tested when I found myself trapped in an elevator last September. What made this even more terrible was that it happened during my fourth week at my new job at our new office building. The very minute! realized what happened I felt like there was not enough air to breathe. And, even though there were two others In there with me, i was sure I was going to suffocate and die!
Knowing that 1 couldn’t count on using stairs to get everywhere the rest of my life, and! found that this fear was starting to permeate into other areas. It seemed to affect me in situations where I perceived I had no “control”. I decided to try and find a solution to help me work through this fear. That is when I stumbled upon your website.
Thanks to our sessions, I ride the elevator almost every day now. We recently had another “entrapment” situation in the building and I thought for sure that would set me back, but it really didn’t. I was definitely aware of it the first time I rode after their incident, but it was fine. Ii had been avoiding the elevator cab that I was trapped in, but actually rode up in it one morning last week.”
Ruthie D., Allen, TX
SMOKING
Clients Can Also Use the Cut Back Method
FROM THE FILES OF THE HYPNOTIST: “I also help clients cut back on cigarette smoking over time. These clients are usually my “Hard Core Smokers”. Just recently, a client who visited me for stop smoking, quit smoking over 6 sessions. Once she got back to one a day she realized she wasn’t addicted anymore and she just stopped. Her smoking was used as a distraction from bad feelings such as stress and boredom. These smokers need something to do when a craving strikes in between sessions, and I give them plenty of options. Almost all of them love the “deep breath” technique for causing urges to subside. It really works!”
Celeste Hackett, CH
SMOKING
Can this be for Real?
“I had tried several times to quit smoking. I would quit and then start again even knowing how detrimental it was to my health. I enjoyed smoking, but did not like the side effects from it like the smell the lack of energy and the way that it was controlling my life. I decided to try hypnosis I had checked around the Dallas area to find a hypnotist, calling several people to check out their programs. When I got in contact with Celeste at Family First Hypnosis I knew right away she was the one for me. She instantly made me feel comfortable, excited and motivated to move forward and become a non-smoker.
I had bought a pack of cigarettes the day before going to see her for the first appointment. Thinking that I may need them after I had my session (as a back up plan)… I had never been hypnotized, so I had no idea what to expect from my sessions. When I left her office after my first session I did not feel any different than when I walked into her office (physically). Emotionally I was charged, however, and I was feeling like I was on my way to making a change that was positive. I went home that night… and you know what? I had NO URGE to smoke at all… So the next day came and once again I had NO URGE to smoke.
That evening I went to my friends house to have wine and to hang out with girlfriends who all smoke… I still had no urge or tug of any kind to smoke.. Can this be for real? I kept thinking that I would at some point want to smoke. That urge never came and still has not presented itself.
I now realized that I don’t need to smoke and that I will be a non-smoker for the rest of my life. I no longer have the same feeling or attachment to those tiny white sticks that caused so much havoc on my life and my health. Celeste helped save my life and I am truly grateful for everything she has done! “
Jennifer R., Plano TX
SMOKING
My Daughter Pleaded With Me to Stop
“I was pretty unhappy before hypnosis. I wanted to stop smoking, but couldn’t do it by myself. My daughter pleaded with me to stop and my husband didn’t like it either. Also, my energy level was at an all time low. I couldn’t even play ball with the kids like I wanted to because more and more I was out of breath.
After doing a bit of searching, I found Family First Hypnosis on the internet and decided to give it a try even though it meant driving all the way to Dallas to do it. Celeste put me at ease right away and said I was a great subject. She also said that she thought I could stop right away and I did! I can’t believe how easy it was. Most of the time I don’t even think about cigarettes and when I do I do the tapping or the deep breathing exercise she showed me and the cravings just subside!
It’s great being back in control of my life, my health and it’s wonderful to leave the past as a smoker behind. I’m already feeling better, breathing better and the best part is I feel so proud of myself for finally doing it once and for all. I can say confidently, I am now non-smoker for the rest of my life!
Please let me know if you approve of this as soon as you can so I can get it on my website. Thank you so very much and keep being a non-smoker!”
D. M., Hugo, Texas
SMOKING
I Felt Like I was Destined to Fail
“Can you believe it? After 31 years! I’m having a hard time believing it myself. I didn’t expect that I could get to the 3 week mark without having one cigarette. I wasn’t able to accomplish that the previous three times I quit.
Of course you can use my letter and my name. If it helps just one person then it will be a success. I’ve read other testimonials and just half-heartedly believed them. I hope anyone that reads mine will take it to heart and believe that they can absolutely do it!
Remember the first day we spoke on the phone? We decided that with my degree of addiction and number of years of smoking that I would need 5 to 6 sessions. I felt that I was destined to fail, destined to be a smoker. Well, here I am, not smoking, with only one session! I could tell that very evening that it was going to be easier for me I was calm and relaxed. Not afraid of becoming a non-smoker. Doesn’t that sound funny? Afraid of being a non-smoker? Afraid of a life without cigarettes.
I have to say, that I haven’t listened to the CD entirely and have only practiced the “taps” a few times. Kudo’s to YOU that I haven’t felt the NEED to do that! I’m really quite amazed!
Celeste, thank you for helping me become a non-smoker and making my life longer and healthier and better and happier! My family and friends are grateful and are proud of my accomplishment. They tell me every day!”
Patti Whaley, Irving, TX
SMOKING
I Quit Immediately with my Very First Session
“I am very happy being a non-smoker! I told everyone how I quit immediately with my very first session. I”ve also continued to share the details of my experience with friends and family to help clear up the common myths they too had heard about hypnosis; I had always been against it and said I could never be hypnotized because, the only thing I knew about it that turned out to be accurate, was that you had to be willing.
After doing a bit of searching, I found Family First Hypnosis on the internet and decided to give it a try even though it meant driving all the way to Dallas to do it. Celeste put me at ease right away and said I was a great subject. She also said that she thought I could stop right away and I did! I can’t believe how easy it was. Most of the time I don’t even think about cigarettes and when I do I do the tapping or the deep breathing exercise she showed me and the cravings just subside!
It’s great being back in control of my life, my health and it’s wonderful to leave the past as a smoker behind. I’m already feeling better, breathing better and the best part is I feel so proud of myself for finally doing it once and for all. I can say confidently, I am now non-smoker for the rest of my life!
Please let me know if you approve of this as soon as you can so I can get it on my website. Thank you so very much and keep being a non-smoker!”
P. M., Plano, Texas
HABITS
I Wanted to Let you Know how the Test Went
“I wanted to let you know how the test went. First of all I have to say over the last three weeks since I started the Hypnosis therapy I have bee getting much better rest due to our sessions and the night before the test was the best sleep I have ever had before the test. My study habits have improved as well as my recall.
My confidence has also improved and I had very little anxiety. I was relaxed during the morning portion of the test and had a couple of moments, but I relaxed and moved on. I was able to stick to my strategy and I was able to at least review or work all of the questions.
With my formula and problem recall better I have to believe I improved my morning score by at least 15 points and my afternoon score by 10 to 15 points. At this point I would have to say I will be surprised if I did not score around 135 points and I need 120 points. I was able to accept the fact I did not know how to do all the problems and move on to the ones I did know which was a big help. With the relaxed feeling everything I did know seemed easier and I believe that I calculated the answers correctly. As I said before it is hard to know how well I did because of the way the test is structured, but I should be sending you an email in about eight weeks with the E.I.T. designation behind my name.
Also, my wife might be using your services in the future. She has noticed the difference in me. Thank you for your help and if I need some boosters I will let you know.”
Scott E., Richardson, Texas
HABITS
It is Almost Unheard of at my School to Pass 4 Tests in One Week
“I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how all of my tests turned out. My school just posted the last grades yesterday. I am now on break until July 5th. Here are all of the tests that I passed in the week after our hypnosis session…
2 Q&A’s at 200 words per minute
1 Literary at 180 words per minute
1 Jury Charge at 200 words per minute
I am so excited that the hypnosis worked! Thank you so much. I have been trying to pass a Q&A test for 6 months now! Now I only have to pass 1 more, and I’ll move on to the last speed of 225. I have been using all of the techniques you showed me, and it is amazing how much progress I have made in school.
It is almost unheard of at my school to pass 4 tests in one week. Thanks again!!!!
M. N., Flower Mound, Texas
RELATIONSHIP
My Personal Strength and Self-Esteem has Returned
“My husband and I had been happily married for several years but began having problems that eventually resulted in betrayal. We made the decision to try to work things out and felt that our love for each other was still strong. However, my anger with him did not seem to subside no matter what I tried and my self esteem suffered as well. I tried counseling, read many books, attended a support group, talked to family and friends but could never seem to fully let go and get on the path to recovery. A lady in my support group recommended Family First Hypnosis and I decided to give it a try.
I can truly say that it has been the most effective process that I have tried in getting over my hurt and anger from the betrayal. My self esteem and personal strength has returned and I feel more confident in moving forward with my life no matter what the future holds. The hypnosis sessions also helped me in getting past some old hurts and wounds from my childhood. I also liked the fact that the 7th Path hypnosis allowed me to include my spiritual beliefs in the process. I strongly recommend Family First Hypnosis to any one who is going through emotional turmoil in their life.”
H.M. Rowlett, TX
RELATIONSHIP
I Couldn’t Stop Being Angry
“My husband broke trust in our relationship with an issue at church and even though he was really trying to be a better partner, I couldn’t forget what he had done and I couldn’t stop feeling angry! I knew I needed to move on if I wanted to stay married, but didn’t know how to let go and put everything behind me.
Angry memories flooded me and I found myself researching divorce lawyers weekly. But then, I”d look at my son. He was only two years old, and I didn”t want him to be a product of a broken marriage.
So, I agreed to see a marriage counselor and I began seeing a counselor of my own for my anger issue.
I knew I had to do something differently when, upon noticing my anger one day, my counselor told me I should consider medication! I was seeing her for anger management and she wanted to medicate me instead of dealing with the emotions I had. Right then I decided to research other things I could do and that”s when I found Family First Hypnosis.
Boy, was I surprised when the Hypnotist told me to expect to have resolve within a few sessions. And that is exactly what happened. She easily obtained a referral from my counselor and then went right to work. Instead of tiptoeing around my anger, she met it head-on by helping me assess things that have made me mad in the past.
As a result, I could not be happier or more at ease now! I am more confident that my husband actually now has good intentions, I understand and accept him better, I like him more, I feel safer with him, and I am more patient and compassionate towards him. I knew I was making changes, but even he has noticed and told me so, which feels really good.
Now, finally, I can think about what happened and feel calm about it and know it is in the past. Celeste at Family First Hypnosis helped me understand that even the low points in life can have positive results and I can learn from my emotions. Best of all, we are going back to church as a family, something I didn”t think we would ever do again.
Thank you Family First Hypnosis for saving my marriage!”
L. M. D., Dallas, TX
ANXIETY
I was Prescribed a Plethora of Medications
“I began working with Celeste to alleviate overwhelming feelings of anxiety which had plagued me for years. Having been to medical doctors, psychiatrists, counselors and other specialists, I was at a loss as to how to heal myself. This had been going on for years and their various treatment plans were unsuccessful and ultimately, I felt more anxious at each failed attempt. My anxiety would often turn to panic and began to manifest as physical pain in my chest. Each episode would result in a trip to the emergency room only to be told there was nothing wrong with my heart – it was just a symptom of my anxiety.
I was prescribed a plethora of medications to treat my anxiety and depression. These medications just made a zombie out of me and rather than deal with the causes only temporarily alleviated the symptoms. I was an emotional wreck, crying all the time, feeling sorry for myself and unable to stop that constant feeling of dread and anxiousness. I had become adept at keeping everything inside and carrying around all that emotional baggage was taking its toll on my body and soul.
Thankfully, divine intervention led me to Celeste! I truly believe she saved me from a life of pain and misery. The first session we had, she took me down two paths. The one I was on was dark, sad and depressing and the thought of staying on that path was more than I could bear. The other path brought such happiness into my heart I knew that no matter what I had to get there.
“My work with Celeste was not an easy journey. In fact, the time I spent in her office was often very emotional and possibly the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It is difficult to explain the process of learning to trust someone enough to tell them your secrets or to let them see into your soul. But, my pain was bigger than my fear and I soon learned that Celeste would always be right beside me, helping me each step of the way. I knew she was there to help me… I knew she wanted me to succeed.
Each session always brought surprises and insights. I learned to trust that my subconscious mind would take us where we needed to go. Through this work,I have healed the wounds from the past that were keeping me stuck in old belief patterns. I have learned to believe that nothing bad is going to happen and whatever happens, I can handle. It has been about a month since my last session with Celeste and the healing continues. I wake up every day feeling happy and ready to enjoy whatever life brings.
The best thing that Celeste has done for me is re-introducing me to my higher power – my God. Celeste taught me the 7-path method of meditation that is introduced during hypnosis. Wow! What an immediate impact this had on me. There was a shift that occurred in me that I can only explain as “spirit”. It was like a window opened and a breath of fresh air circulated throughout my body. I now have a tool that allows me to connect to my higher self, to a new found spirituality that’s been missing from my life for a long time. This method helps me to rid myself of the negative and replace it with positive affirmations that have transformed my life.
My words cannot begin to explain everything that Celeste has done for me. I only know that I would recommend her to anyone for any problem. Trust me; she can help you change your life.
Thank you, Celeste. You helped me regain a connection with the true Source of love and joy. My soul rejoices and my heart will be forever grateful to you.”
Terri K., Celina, Texas
CHILDREN
The School was Contacting me on a Regular Basis
“My son is a great kid, but experienced ADD type issues which caused problems in school with concentration, turning in assignments, and with his attitude and respect for teachers. The school was contacting me on a regular basis with complaints. I knew I had to do something. So I began to do research on the internet. I hoped to find an alternative to medicating my child and I did.
I have seen a great improvement in his behavior, attitude and school work, and so has his teachers. He turns in his assignments, concentrates on the task at hand in the classroom, sits still in his seat and saves the talking with friends for after class. We are very happy with the work that Celeste has done and would suggest hypnosis as an alternative for most problems.”
Joyce C, Plano, Texas
EMOTIONAL-PAIN
Life changing insights (virtual consultation)
Without reservation, I HIGHLY recommend Celeste and Family First Hypnosis. I did all my sessions virtually from my home in Switzerland. Although separated by an ocean it was as if I was seated in her office. Celeste brings a peaceful and positive presence to each session. Her gift in listening allowed us together agree on the specific area to focus my sessions.
She explains the process with such ease that immediately relaxed and opened my heart…and mind to the entire process without holding on to a specific outcome. Celeste has a gift to laser focus and guide the process for the Highest Outcome. After just a couple sessions I immediately felt a difference with life changing insights. What resonated so much for me was her ability to reconnect at a soul level to the real me – that no matter the issue – at my core there is only pure goodness. Finally, one session I showed up and expressed that I was feeling really tired emotionally. She said, “Then best we not meet today and reschedule for two weeks from now. Let your system continue integrating and this will be best.” I loved how she did not try to “push” me into a session and really listened to where I was at in the moment. Turned out to be the right decision 100%. I am so deeply grateful for Celeste – it has been a powerful new light of transformation in my life thanks to her. THANK YOU!
Brian Bachand, Switzerland
EMOTIONAL-PAIN
I Prayed for Answers to Resolve the Horrible Things
“Celeste, I wanted to thank you for everything you have helped me with in our sessions. My life has come such a long way from when I first began working with you. I am so glad I found you that day, my life was in a downward spiral and I didn’t know where else to turn.
I prayed for answers to resolve the horrible things I was going through in my marriage and the inner turmoil I was dealing with everyday, the heartache was far too much for me to handle alone, and for the best interest of my children I had to do something. I knew inevitably my husband would move on, so I needed to work on myself and better my life for me and my children so I wouldn’t be a single mom without a clue in the world.
From the our first session I began to grow into a strong independent woman, I started to discover how great I really am and beautiful I am, and for once it felt really nice. I was finally proud to be me! I also grew each day into the “new me” and watched my life become exactly what I had always dreamed of.
I remember the first time I sought council I was put on medication for “anxiety/depression”, which angered me because I just wanted to deal with the REAL problem and move on, not be on medication for the rest of my life!
I would still feel the pain inside each day knowing unless I sought out a better form of resolve, I would eventually just end my life or fall into a rut of further depression. Then, I found your website and at first I was highly skeptical and even laughed at the idea. I researched rates for psychologists and they generally ranged $200+/hr!!
I went back to your site and read a story of a lady who went through something very similar to me and also the same emotionally break down as I was going through and her success with you inspired me to give it a try….
When we discussed everything on the phone I couldn’t believe how great your rates were and that it would only take 5 sessions!! I figured that it was worth the effort, and if nothing came of it at least it wasn’t years worth of wasted therapy and tons of money down the drain. Especially with us having such a tight budget, this was such a great deal for me and it really did save not only my life, but my mind!
After my first session with you I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that my life would be different forever and that this time it would stay that way. Each session was extremely helpful in me getting to know who I really am, what I really wanted for my life, and to become more focused on the things I was working toward already.
I went into this with a lot of anger, depression, suicidal mindsets, hurt, hopelessness, confusion, loneliness, well there was a complete mess inside me to say the least, but I am a completely different person today!
I am now at my month marker after our sessions, and I could have never imagined my life going any better! I am so happy, I’m beautiful and strong, my business is going so amazing, my work is fabulous, my head is clear, I know exactly who I am and where my life is headed, I’m ready for everything life has to offer me and any obstacle to overcome. There was a slight twist in my original plan, I thought my marriage would work out, but instead I had the strength to walk away when my husband had his second affair. Since we have spent the last year trying to figure out whether we should be together or not, so when we decided to get a divorce my happiness came knocking on the door and I was completely ready for it! I got back together with an old love of mine (who had also done a lot of growing up in the last 8 years), and I couldn’t ask for a better relationship – he is truly everything I ever dreamed of in a life partner!! We will be getting married in a year or two to give us some time to save up for our wedding and honey moon. Celeste, I really never thought I would ever want to get married again or be seriously involved with any one because of everything I went through in my marriage before, but he is just so great!
Besides my relationship with him, I have become so independent from the people that I felt held me back before, that I can finally breathe again. I am living my life for me and for the best interest of my children and it couldn’t be better!
Thanks so much for everything you have been a true Godsend to me.
I have sent many referrals your direction, and there is also a couple of other things I would like to come in to do work on in different areas of my life.
I look forward to complete life makeover this year and I am just amazed at how much as changed.”