A few days have passed and I am still BAFFLED by my experience with Joe. For anyone who may buy…read moreinto these reviews, like I did....any platform can have fake reviews, even if it is against the platform's policy. As it stands right now, I am truly questioning the authenticity of some of these reviews. I am questioning a lot of things at this point, like why is his availability practically wide open? That should have been the first red flag. But, like I mentioned, I bought into these reviews. For anyone considering putting time and money into this man, consider my experience. Maybe my experience is unique, but, maybe not. So...Despite feeling good enough about things during my initial consultation, I was blown away by what transpired during the actual 'hypnosis' session. I signed up and paid for a two hour session, which, according to Joe, would consist of learning about me and gathering information about me in order to conduct a successful hypnosis. Mind you, I went into the initial consultation wanting smoking cessation hypnosis but, according to Joe's 'expertise', I would benefit more from stress management hypnosis. I trusted him at this point. So back to the first actual hypnosis session. I show up and we exchange pleasantries and start off with some small talk. Ten minutes in and I'm ready and waiting to get down to it. I mean, I'm here to get hypnotized. Joe's bantering, his self indulgent personal stories, and biased, unsolicited medical advice (albeit not being an actual doctor)....all which are completely unrelated to me and my hypnosis....go ON AND ON for THIRTY SEVEN minutes. Joe never noticed me checking out my watch or becoming inpatient with him. Absolutely no insight or awareness concerning the person sitting two feet away from him. In those THIRTY SEVEN minutes, I learned about his nephew, his dislike for Monopoly and the musical chairs game, all his lectures and books and podcasts, HIS journey, etc, etc. Then he starts to give me a lesson about how dopamine acts in the brain....which was completely incorrect. I am not a neuroscientist, but I am a nurse with a BSN, MSN, and years of experience. OH! and I can google DOPAMINE and read two sentences in Wikipedia to discover how dopamine works. Anyway, at this point, I'm ready to LOSE MY MIND. I say Joe, 'sorry to interrupt but what are we doing here?!' He has not asked me one question, not one inquiry into what I'm needing for this hypnosis. He has not explained one thing. I am paying about 250 for this two hour 'hypnosis' so essentially I am paying over 50 bucks for every 30 minutes....which means IM PAYING JOE fifty dollars for him to ramble on about HIMSELF! I tell him I'm disappointed and this is not what I signed up for. He said...and I quote, "OH, so you want hypnotized. I was just about to hypnotize you." And that's when I got up to leave. The experience was completely ABSURD. Of course I want hypnotized. That's what I'm him paying for! He claimed that those 37 minutes were part of the hypnosis. I just laughed. There are tons of hacks out there. The worst hacks are the ones who take advantage of people seeking help. I am desperate to quit smoking. I have tried everything. I came to Joe for help to quit smoking and this is what I got?! This is likely my first and last experience with a hypnotherapist. It was that bad. It was so disappointing. It was truly unbelievable . He said he would refund my money....we will see!! Update: Seeing Joseph's reply, I honestly think he believes what he is saying. Like I said, caution to those that use his 'services'.

I worked with Joseph getting help with sleep and health issues. I rate him one of the best. I've…read moreworked with several hypnotherapists, including those who teach other hypnotherapists and write books on hypnotherapy. Well, Joseph does that too along with giving presentations at hypnotherapy conferences for hypnotherapist professionals. Joseph's specialty is working with diabetics, cigarette smokers, and those in need of weight loss. His publications focus on helping diabetics reclaim their lives even to the point of no longer needing diabetic medications. What I particularly like about Joseph as a hypnotherapist is his patient and thorough manner and his soothingly calm voice. I can't emphasize enough how important is a hypnotherapists voice and soothing manner is as one goes into the deep relaxation required for effective suggestions that will cause the lifestyle changes one desires. Finally, I worked with Joseph on Zoom. I recommend this medium for those at a distance and for those wanting to maintain social distancing during Covid.