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54 years of smoking. Six months free.

How Christopher Lake quit with hypnosis in Fort Lauderdale, and what his story can mean for you.

Christopher smoked a pack and a half to two packs a day for 54 years. He tried patches, lozenges, and Chantix. None of them worked. Then, in January 2026, a COPD flare-up put him on a nebulizer four times a day, and his doctor told him to quit. He came to Guillermo Leon, CCHt, for hypnosis to stop smoking. He has not had a cigarette since March 1, 2026. This is the review he left six months later.

★★★★★

I smoked 1+1/2 to 2 packs a day for 54 years. This September 1st makes 6 months since my last cigarette. Guillermo Leon is absolutely amazing. He is so professional, and shows a deep interest in helping you to improve your life. I was spending $500 a month on cigarettes. Since March 1st, 2026, I have saved $3,000. I had tried patches, lozenges, Chantix, nothing worked. Then I had my first COPD “exacerbation” in January. Jet nebulizer 4 times a day. 3 different inhalers. My primary basically said quit or die. Guillermo has literally saved my life.

No nebulizer, no inhalers, no smokers cough, constant hacking, bad breath or smelly clothes. No more COPD. Also absolutely no cravings, even on my worst days. I don’t feel like an ex-smoker, I feel like I’ve never smoked. Every day is a gift, and Guillermo is a godsend, I can’t thank him enough.

Christopher Lake, Google review, September 2026

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If I had a chance I would leave a 10 star Google Review. I really mean it! Gill changed my life in 8 sessions. I have been having panic attacks, insomnia over a 30+ year period. It started in my late 20's and early 30's. Working with Gill over the last 8 weeks was a life transforming experience. I have worked with alot of physiotherapist over the years but nothing compares to what Gill has done for me. I'm 66 years old, feeling a lot better about myself with more confidence, energy, stamina, feeling more calm and relaxed and sleeping very well. Before we started my wife purchased the Oura Ring for my birthday so I have been tracking my stress level, sleep patterns, workouts and heart rate. I recorded all the sessions on my iphone and have been listening to the recordings, two sometimes three a day. It takes work but it is worth it. Thanks Again Gill, your part of my Italian family now. Love You Vince!
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My experience with Gill has been nothing short of transformative. He helped me break through barriers and discover newfound motivation within myself. I recommend Gill to anyone seeking not just guidance, but an ally on their journey towards positive change and self-discovery.
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I was pleasantly surprised by the initial. From beginning to end felt like someone I knew and trusted. Guillermo was so thorough and gave me a sense of peace and confidence. He was very patient with me and flexible with my schedule. Every session made me feel so calm. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with Alternative Realization Hypnotherapy and they are very professional.
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I had tried cognitive therapy which never gave me the immediate, tangible results I was looking for and wanted to be able to make changes now, not 5 years after therapy. In the 6 sessions completed so far I have made tremendous strides in being able to manage complex communication within my interpersonal relationships. Guillermo is an expert in distilling the issues I want to discuss in each session to really getting at the core of what I need. Using hypnotherapy, we finish the session implanting the solutions into my sub conscience where it is accessed at the sub conscience level in real life situations. The changes in my personal situation were immediate and continue to influence my daily interactions. Highly, highly, recommend.
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Guillermo Leon is amazing I felt so much calmer and at peace after only one short session he is absolutly phenomenal he knows what he is doing and does it exceptionally well! He helped me deal with not only my anxiety but my panic attacks, depression and fears, he actually cares and gets to the root of the real problem! I have seen alot of health professionals for many years for this and have never had the breakthrough until I found him! I can not say enough good things about him I highly recommend Alternative Realization Hypnotherapy!
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Guillermo is amazing at what he does. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I got so much progress with him in just 8 sessions then what I got in many many years of therapy. I highly recomend him to all my friends and family. If your looking for hypnoterapy look no more Gil is the best!
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I started seeing Guillermo almost a year ago and he has been truly amazing to work with. I have tried traditional cognitive behavioral therapy and lifecoaching in the past, but Guillermo has brought a fresh perspective and discernment to my life . . . not only through very effective hypnotherapy, but also keen insight into my specific personality. He is incredibly easy to talk to and creates a safe, non-judgmental space. Mr. Guillermo is not only an incredible listener, but also a very effective practitioner for change. I cannot recommend his highly enough.
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I’ve been working with Guillermo for the last few months and the results have been life changing! I chose this route as an alternative to traditional therapy, and from the first session, I had more results than years in therapy. He’s an amazing listener and as a result is able identify route of the issues and deliver solutions on the spot with his treatments. Moreover, he’s very personable, easy to communicate with, and as I result I felt very comfortable being open with him at all times. I’ve already recommended him to loved ones and hope you also consider him if you’re in need of the services he offers. You’ll have zero regrets with outstanding results :)
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I never write reviews, but I felt that for this - I absolutely needed to. I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks on an extreme level for the last two years. I went to a psychiatrist and they prescribed me medication. I did not want to be on medication. I wanted help to fix what was going on, not a band aid to mask the underlying issues. I am so beyond thankful to have found Gil and after one session, it seems that my panic and anxiety has simmered down to a completely normal level. Everyone has normal nerves, mine was beyond that level. Anxiety and panic disorder had literally ruined my life for the last year and a half. I was really skeptical about hypnotherapy because I didn’t think it would work. But I have found that not only does it work, but after one session I feel like I have really gained so much tools on the way I looked at my issues in the past and have turned it around. If you are nervous or skeptical, I very strongly urge you to just try this, at least once. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. I am so beyond thankful that I have found Gil and I cannot wait for future sessions to really get to the root of this anxiety and have it disappear once and for all. Thank you so much for all the work you have done in just one session. It has literally saved my life.

Christopher's before and after

Before1½ to 2 packs a day for 54 years
NowSmoke-free since March 1, 2026
BeforeAbout $500 a month on cigarettes
Now$3,000 saved in six months
BeforeA nebulizer 4 times a day and 3 inhalers after a COPD flare-up
NowNo nebulizer and no inhalers
BeforeSmoker’s cough, constant hacking, bad breath, smelly clothes
NowNone of it
BeforePatches, lozenges, and Chantix that did not work
NowNo cravings, even on his worst days
BeforeA doctor who said to quit or die
Now“I feel like I’ve never smoked.”

Every item above comes from Christopher’s review. Medical changes like these are decided between a patient and his doctor.

Why this review stands out

It is specific. Plenty of reviews say “great experience.” This one reads like a case file. Christopher gives the numbers: how much he smoked, for how long, what he spent, and what he saved. He names what he tried before and the treatment he was on. That kind of detail comes from living it.

He was the hard case. Fifty-four years at his pace adds up to well over half a million cigarettes. He had already tried the usual tools, and his health was on the line. Many people think hypnosis only helps light smokers who were close to quitting anyway. Christopher’s story shows that is not always true.

He describes how quitting felt, not just that he did it. No cravings on his worst days. Not feeling like an ex-smoker. That is the goal of hypnotherapy for smoking. It works on the habit, the triggers, and the belief that a cigarette helps, so you are not stuck fighting the urge for the rest of your life. Guillermo builds each plan around the person in front of him, starting with an assessment of your smoking habit and what drives it.

What his results can mean for you

You do not need Christopher’s exact story to get something from it. Find the one that sounds like you.

You have smoked for decades

A habit that old runs deep, but it is still a habit. Christopher had 54 years behind him. Your first session starts with your history: when you smoke, why, and what stopped you before.

Patches, gum, or pills did not stick

Those tools handle the nicotine. For many people the harder part is the ritual: the morning coffee, the drive, the break at work. Hypnosis works on those triggers, and it can be used alongside nicotine replacement or medicine your doctor prescribes.

Your doctor says it is time

A diagnosis can be the push you needed. The CDC says even people who smoked heavily or for many years benefit from quitting. Keep your doctor in the loop, and let hypnotherapy handle the habit side.

You smoke when stress hits

Bad days are when a lot of people slip. Christopher had no cravings “even on my worst days.” Sessions help you build a calmer response to stress, so a hard day does not have to end with a cigarette.

You only smoke now and then

Social and weekend smokers often expect quitting to be easy, then find it is not. For them the trigger is usually the setting: drinks, friends, a certain place. The same approach works on those cues.

You are tired of paying for it

Christopher was spending $500 a month. That is $6,000 a year. To find your number, multiply what you spend each day by 365. Then picture that money staying in your pocket.

What quitting does for your body

Christopher’s health changes are his own experience, but research points the same way. According to the American Cancer Society, coughing and shortness of breath ease within 1 to 12 months of quitting, and everyday tasks like climbing stairs get easier. The CDC says quitting reduces coughing, wheezing, and lung infections, and that people who smoked for many years still benefit.

A note about COPD. COPD is a long-term lung disease, and hypnotherapy does not treat it. The CDC notes that quitting can slow the loss of lung function in people who have COPD. Only your doctor should change your medicine, inhalers, or breathing treatments.

Start with a free consultation

Tell Guillermo how long you have smoked, what you have tried, and what makes you reach for a cigarette. He will explain how a personal plan would work for you. Sessions are in English or Spanish, in person in Fort Lauderdale or online.

Christopher’s review is shared with his permission. Individual results vary. Hypnotherapy is not a medical treatment and does not replace care from your doctor. Do not stop or change any prescribed medicine, inhaler, or nebulizer treatment without talking to your doctor first.

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