Hypnosis For Smoking
With Gayle Weill, LCSW
I’ve been a hypnosis practitioner since 2017, and a therapist for over 12 years. Most of my clients quit smoking within 10 sessions, often noticing improvement after the first.
Break Free From Smoking, For Good
You already know smoking isn’t helping you anymore. You’ve tried quitting, patches, gum, cold turkey, even sheer willpower, and nothing sticks.
That’s because smoking isn’t just a habit. It’s rooted deep in the subconscious mind- the part that keeps lighting up, even when you don’t want to.
With hypnosis, we work directly with that deeper part of you so quitting becomes natural, not a battle.
Clients See Me When They
Feel controlled by cigarettes
Quit before
Worry about health
Feel guilty
Are triggered by stress
Want freedom + change
When you’re frustrated with the endless cycle of quitting and starting again, it’s time for a proven solution.
How My Smoking Cessation Program Works
I combine clinical hypnosis with a structured withdrawal plan that gradually reduces your dependence, not through force or deprivation, but by retraining your brain and nervous system to let go of the urge to smoke.
Here’s what to expect:
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You’ll follow a gentle, proven method that decreases cigarette use by five per week. This gradual approach prevents withdrawal shock while helping your mind and body adjust to being smoke-free. Each week, you’ll feel more in control as cravings fade naturally.
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Each hypnosis session is tailored to your patterns, triggers, and motivation level. Through guided relaxation, I’ll help your subconscious detach from old associations and strengthen your identity as a non-smoker. You’ll stay fully aware — just deeply calm, focused, and open to change.
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You’ll have clear, easy-to-follow instructions to help change smoking routines — like when, where, and how you smoke. These small shifts are part of the method and help bring the behavior back into conscious awareness, which is key for long-term success.
Most clients complete their program in 9–10 sessions, and many begin noticing meaningful changes within the first few.
In our first meeting, I’ll take time to understand your smoking history, what has made quitting difficult, and your goals for success. From there, we’ll design a plan that fits your pace, personality, and readiness for change.
Modalities I Use
Hypnosis isn’t about willpower, it’s about working with the 80% of your mind that stores habits, emotions, and values. This is where change actually happens.
Most clients complete their work in 9–10 sessions. You may notice changes as early as the first one.
Hypnosis
Speaks directly to the subconscious mind; helps change deeply rooted habits and cravings.CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Identifies triggers and patterns that maintain smoking; strengthens new, healthy behaviors.Relaxation Techniques
Calms the nervous system and reduces stress that often drives smoking urges.
What Happens in a Hypnosis Session
During hypnosis, you’ll simply relax and listen to my voice. You remain aware and in control, just deeply calm and open to new suggestions.
You’ll be guided to visualize life as a non-smoker: free, calm, and in charge of your choices.
Hypnosis isn’t about willpower, it’s about rewiring the part of your mind where habits truly live.
Freedom From Smoking
Change doesn’t have to be a fight. It can feel like relief.
After Hypnosis With Me, Clients Report
Freedom from cravings
Control over habits
Calmer reactions to stress
Reduced stress and irritability
Improved focus + energy
More energy and easier breathing
Pride and confidence in their ability to stay smoke-free
“I will listen, challenge, and empower you to make changes in your life.”
About Gayle Weill, LCSW
You know there’s something keeping you from your best life. I’m here to help you figure out what that “something” is.
I’m both a psychotherapist and a certified hypnosis practitioner. For more than a decade, I’ve helped people make lasting changes by working at the level where habits really live: the subconscious mind. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to you.
Like everyone else, I’m human, shaped by my own mix of experiences. I never get tired of seeing clients discover they’re stronger and more capable than they believed.
Availability: I work with clients online in New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
Education, Credentials, & Trainings
Master of Social Work, Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Connecticut
Certified Hypnosis Practitioner (since 2017)
EMDR Trained
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Circle of Security, Parenting (COS-P)
National Certification in Adoption Competency (Center for Adoption Support and Education)
Your Path to Becoming Smoke-Free
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Use the link below to choose your appointment time directly — no consultation call required. Once scheduled, you’ll automatically receive your secure Zoom link and next steps by email.
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You’ll also receive intake paperwork through my client portal. This form helps me learn about your smoking or vaping history, triggers, and goals so that your hypnosis session is fully customized to you.
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Before your first session, you’ll receive simple written instructions that outline the behavioral part of your program—such as where to store smoking materials, daily limits, and how to change smoking routines. These small changes help your subconscious and conscious mind work together for faster, lasting success.
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At your first session, we’ll begin your personalized hypnosis and gradual withdrawal plan.
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Each week, you’ll notice yourself smoking less (or feeling less drawn to smoke), becoming calmer, and gaining confidence as your old patterns fade away.
