I get Ritas e-mails and hopefully this helps. 6+ years!! $13,3737.00 I tell people do it. She is right in the middle of the city. read more

It's been 14 months since I saw Rita and can say with full confidence this was the best decision to actually quit vaping. After 6 years of addiction and many attempts to quit (cold turkey, patches, gum), I was skeptical but desperate to break this habit. Since seeing Rita for one session in Oct 2023, I haven't vaped and I am beyond grateful. I still find myself in places with others smoking and never feel the urge to participate but often picture my previous self who would have been hyper-fixated on asking for a hit. It's actually insane how much of a hold it once had over me and if you truly want to stop, it's worth it! read more

If you're addicted to nicotine and want to quit, going to Rita is probably one of the biggest no-brainer decisions you can ever make. I honestly cannot think of another good or service that you can buy that has a higher return on investment (depending on your level of addiction, this could literally add years to your life. Not to mention that it pays itself back from a financial point of view very quickly!). Trust me - you are not going to miss being a smoker. The grass IS greener in the other side. There is no excuse not to do this. I used a tin of Zyn pouches every day and was a cigarette smoker. Ever since Rita worked her magic on me a year ago, I have seriously not had a single nicotine craving! Quitting nicotine was extremely easy. It's as if there's an "off" switch in your brain and Rita just goes in there and turns it off. Do yourself a favor and give Rita a call. read more

Rita is extremely kind and professional and has integrity. I'm glad I met with her. Her space is very inviting and her voice is super calming. read more

This is an update to an earlier post: I am very proud to say it has been 1 year since my visit with Rita. I am a NON SMOKER!! 1 year!!! Holy S***!!! From 2 packs a day to nothing in a single 2 hr session... I never thought it possible. Thank you so so much. My son might get to have me for a few more years thanks to you. Rita, I owe you everything. read more

After 32 years of smoking 2 packs a day Rita cured me in 3 hours! I tried everything and I had a deadline to stop smoking before a procedure. 8 months smoke free!!!! read more

I cannot believe how easy that was! Two hours later I walked out of that office and never craved a cigarette again. I waited some time to post this review because I wanted to make sure it works and it does. 8 months ago I went for a session with Rita and two days later I was already drinking wine at a party where all my friends were smoking and I didn't feel bothered or had a craving at all. Mind you I had some crazy stressful times ever since including a close family member with terminal sickness who passed away very young, and I still never once felt like lighting a cigarette even though my husband smokes and I have cigarettes around me all the time. I can't believe I waited so long to do this. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment right away :) read more

4 years ago I booked appointment with Rita, who helped me quit from the first session!!! Rita is a highly professional hypnotherapist, very focused, knowledgeable and open minded. Rita makes you feel comfortable yet starting shifting your mind into non-smoking mode from the firs minutes you are in. She is truly there for you all the way through: with follow ups, emails, answering questions, giving you tips and making sure that you are doing not just fine, but great. Rita, I can't thank you enough!!! read more

Thank you!!! You have saved my life! As a pack and a half smoker for over 20 years I thought iT would be impossible to quit. My wife made an appointment for me with Rita. This appointment was a game changer, life saver and the best thing I've done to improve my health and all over well being! Rita is very personable, very nice and very professional. Make an appointment and, like me, leave a NON SMOKER!! read more

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My sister quit smoking years ago with Rita's help. She was obsessed with smoking and after one session cigarettes were repulsive to her. She didn't have cravings or withdrawals. So when my girlfriend wanted to quit vaping I knew just who to send her to. She saw Rita one session and the cravings were lifted as she has been a non smoker for over a month! Thank you Rita! read more

Wanted to do an update because it's been 6 months today since I met Rita and became a non-smoker. I'm a full-fledged non-smoker. I haven't had a drag, a puff or any vapes since the day I walked out of Rita's office. I'm repulsed by cigarettes today and the smell, and I'll never pick one up again. My oral health is a zillion times better. My teeth are white again, my breath isn't constantly terrible from smoking, my gums aren't inflamed anymore. My performance in the gym is exceptional today, rather than a year ago where my lungs wouldn't let me work out more than 45 minutes at a clip. Rita saved me from myself. If you're still smoking and on the fence, call her now. My life is unimaginably better now that I'm a non-smoker. read more

This works!!! I have waited 16 months to post my review!! Rita is amazing. I haven't even had a craving since doing my one and done session with Rita back in February 2019. I even went one And did her SHIFT Weight program. This one takes a little bit more work but it's so worth it. After I finished the 30 day SHIFT in a Box program, I joined her monthly SHIFT mastery group. And, if you're wondering - I was very skeptical at the beginning!! Regardless which program you are looking for help for, Rita is your person. read more

4 years as a non-smoker thanks to Rita! I posted my review a few years ago when I first saw Rita but unfortunately my yelp was deleted - so I am re-posting now... I walked in a smoker and walked out a non-smoker (even with a full pack of smokes at home that I tossed ). I have to write or craving since...she is the real deal. I did not feel hypnotized. I did not feel out of control of myself. I thought I was just talking, relaxing, listening... but she worked her magic and here I am still smoke free. I highly recommend. BTW I drove out to LA to see her and was able to find parking rather easily outside the parking structure and did not have to wait long at all to see her. It was a wonderful thing and well worth the money - she is very reasonable! read more

This morning I received an email reminder that it's been a year since I saw Rita and became a non-smoker. I was plenty skeptical when I booked my appointment, but I knew I needed to stop. I'm honestly not sure if the hypnosis or Rita's coaching is what ultimately stuck with me, but I'm a non-smoker thanks to her, and you can be too. read more

I went to Rita almost exactly 1 month ago. I didn't want to do a yelp review until some time has gone by so I could talk about real results. Since leaving her office August 28, I have haven't had a cigarette. I don't want one and most importantly, I'm not chained to any rhythm anymore. I am free!! I will continue living my life as a non-smoker. I can have a glass of wine as a non-smoker, I can have conversations with people who are smoking as a non-smoker and I can so stressed out and cope as a non-smoker also. It's fantastic! ‍ Rita really gets into your subconscious and teaches you that it is really up to you! You just got to be the boss of your body and what you chose to do and not do. She reminds you how powerful you actually are over something so silly as a cigarette. Change your life today and give Rita a call. It's time don't you think? read more

I found Rita accidentally on Yelp. I tried to do the hypnosis before, but first thing I did after I left the hypnotist- smoke a cigarette. After reading the reviews about Rita, I decided to try again. Today is three month and five days since I saw Rita and I didn't smoke one cigarette since. For me it was extremely easy, I left the office after the session with Rita and I didn't want to smoke any more. I have been in a lot of stress lately, and I still didn't smoke! Amazing! This is absolutely real! If you want to stop smoking - go to see Rita. Rita, thank you so very much for what you do. You are a real gem! read more

Three months today! Woo-hoo! After 12 years of being off cigarettes, I started smoking again. Ugh. Such a bummer. And I didn't think I had another quit in me. I did everything I could to stop on my own and wasn't able to sustain more than a day or two. I finally had enough and found Rita on Yelp. I had one hypnotherapy sessions and left her office a non-smoker. These past 3 months have been relatively easy and calm. Sure, every now and again I think I want "just one," but a) one's too many and a 1000 is not enough, and b) I am a non-smoker! I'm so so grateful. Thank you, Rita - Regina Lark read more

Three years for not smoking!!! Thank you Rita! We could not have done it without you. My husband wanted to quit. It was his idea, but when we did it, he couldn't handle it. It was horrific! The cigarette is so powerful. But I called Rita on a Sunday. And she called right back. Spoke with my husband, came up with a plan and two weeks later he saw Rita. After the session we left, went to eat, ran errands, and then home. All of a sudden Kevin says "I didn't have a cigarette!!" And now three years later no smoking!! Thanks to Rita. I did the math, because we not smoking a pack (each) a day for these three years, we have saved $10,400!!! And our life!!! It's just so much better!! Thank you Rita read more

Update : I am now 5 1/2 months a non smoker. Ive saved $1,162.00 I have not smoked over 3,321 cigs. If you are remotely hesitant please look no further. SHE IS THE REAL DEAL. Also Dowload the app, Rita makes it easy, but its kind of just fun tracking the effects of smoking and your progress. I was skeptical at first like most. I smoked for 21 years 1 pack a day. The idea of quitting alway terrified me, I basically had given up all hope I would ever be able to quit and just excepted my fate a life time smoker. I can not believe how this has changed my life. It made it almost pain free to quit . I am 1 month in as a non smoker and barely think of cigarettes unless I see someone with them and even then I have no desire. Rita is magical. I tried everything, and nothing worked till this. I think you do need to really want to quit though. So make sure your in a good head space but I'm confident it will work for you too. Rita gave me my life back and I've jogged for the first time in over 20 years. Can't recommend her enough this is the real thing I assure you ! read more

Today my daughter reminded me that I have been a non-smoker for an entire month, hearing her say I am so proud of you made me want to cry a little.... I can't help but to be, ever so great full to Rita for helping me lock up and put away that cigarette monster that took up residence inside of me for twenty-one years - Thank You Rita! Thirty days later the thought of a cigarette is more and more random and I couldn't be more happier and feeling free! It is with out hesitation that I would and will recommend Rita to my friends and family who are ready stop and are looking for that extra help to stop. read more

I started smoking when I was 12 years old, and smoked on and off alternating with cigarettes, nicotine gum and nicotine patches for the next 32 years. Even when I had nearly no nicotine for years, I would fantasize about smoking, and bum cigarettes; seeing someone smoke was such an intense temptation. I chewed nicotine gum for years continually until my hair started falling out, I tried so many things, I read Allen Carr's the easy way to quit smoking and the easy way for women to quit smoking about a dozen times between the two. I seem to have developed rheumatoid arthritis which is terrible and terrifying, and smoking is a cause for it which I hadn't known before. I had to quit, but also didn't think I could. I have a couple friends who quit smoking decades ago with hypnosis, and also kept thinking about how Allen Carr mentions in the beginning of his book that he actually quit himself with hypnosis! I found Rita here on Yelp with all of these incredible reviews. I smoked as much as I cared to/could until the appointment, and have not had one puff of, nor serious interest in, one cigarette since. When the thought or feeling that I used to react to of smoking hits me now, I instantly hear Rita say that if that happens, I will take three deep breaths, it will almost be a compulsion, and this is what I do, although by the time I even get to the second, I've forgotten about the idea of smoking altogether. I got a quit tracker app and I now have been a nonsmoker for almost ninety two days, have saved nearly $1,000, and I'm really enjoying how deeply/clearly I'm starting to breathe. The circles under my eyes are going away, I'm beginning to look and feel better. I can't believe how easy it was, I just had to hope and want for it to work and sort of go along with it, but it's really now like I'm a non-smoker, for the first time since I started smoking at age 12. I highly recommend Rita if you are a smoker or nicotine addict wanting to stop. Thank you so much Rita, I am so grateful!!! read more

Rita is the real deal. First, you have to believe it is going to work... then you go see Rita and she will make your dreams come true. I saw Rita for smoking... I had smoked on and off socially since college. Then I picked up the nasty habit full time because all my co-workers were doing it and I thought it relieved stress. Here I was... a 30 year old woman smoking 2-3 packs a week and buying cigarettes when I really shouldn't have been spending my money that way. Not long after I couldn't breath, was hacking up my lungs, and embarrassed of the smell and reputation of being a "smoker"... I tried to quit and after many unsuccessful attempts I thought about hypnosis. It was almost comical but I was willing to do anything to stop this nasty addiction. I found Rita through Yelp and saw her reviews, I was desperate and ready to make a change. The session was 1.5 hours, concise and relaxing. Hypnotism is interesting - its like a nice, comfortable nap but you hear everything and when you wake up you're a changed person. I would give Rita 50 stars if I could..... Her prices are fair. Period. Would you rather spend more money on cigarettes and lifetime of unnecessary medical bills or one flat fee and be smoke free for the rest of your life? Smoking is not attractive and has absolutely zero health benefits.... Smoking is a financial burden. I don't have to tell you this though, if you're reading this you already know. I am smoke free for over a year now and have had zero to desire to smoke since seeing Rita. She's a lovely angel who is truly gifted. Go to her now.... Seriously, call her right now and set up an appointment. You will not regret it. P.S. Works for marijuana too. For all you LA stoners who want to cease and desist of your MJ cravings.... here you go. Thank me later. read more

Rita Black is a miracle worker. After 50 years as a pack-a-day smoker, with her help I was able to quit. I quit for 6 months once-- but ate every Sara Lee product that wasn't nailed down. (Self-control was never my strong suit.) I just wasn't me without a cigarette in my hand. I always knew it was horrible and stupid, but I was addicted, so resigned myself to puffing away for the rest of my life. Then, last summer, my birthday brought a sudden urge to quit. Minus much will power, I believed hypnosis was my only hope. Still, I was skeptical. But after just ONE two-hour session with Rita, I haven't smoked in a whole year! And it's actually been relatively easy. My friends and family are shocked -- frankly, so am I. And no Sara Lee binges this time! For those who are hopelessly hooked, Rita is truly a lifesaver. read more

A pack a day for 15 years before Rita. I have been 3 months without a cigarette and feel I have not only saved a ton of money, I have made a choice to be healthier and live a longer, better life. Thanks, Rita. Terry Edwards read more

Let me begin by stating that after close to 7 years of reading Yelp! reviews, this is the very first one I write after taking the time to make an account. I just had to share how truly amazing Rita Black is with her hypnosis sessions. She came highly recommended by someone who's opinion I trust very much and I was still very skeptical about the process working. I smoked from the time I was 17 until I was 31 years old about 1/2 a pack a day. Like a lot of you who are reading this, I tried to quit countless times. Nothing has worked. The longest that I have gone was 2 months. After a few hours with Rita, I am smoke-free for 6 months and going strong. Two days after my hypnosis with Rita I attended a pretty wild bachelor party, where a lot of people were drinking, smoking, etc... If I can last though that, you can last through the first 4 days which are the most difficult. Waste no more time and book an appointment with Rita today. You will be so happy that you did! I have thanked Rita many times for helping me because it is such a positive change in my lifestyle and I couldn't be happier to thank Rita publicly. Thank you Rita! read more

I started smoking when I was 15yrs old. I am now 48yrs old. I have smoked at least a pack a day for 33yrs. More if I'm out on a girls night drinking wine! In the past I tried Chantix which worked for about 2 months but I had strange dreams and my entire personality went in the toilet so as soon as I stopped taking the pills I started smoking again. I also tried acupuncture which was a joke and I white knuckled my way for about 2 weeks. Rita is the answer!!!! I had my one session with her on June 9th and have been a non smoker ever since! My advice is to listen to the recordings she sends you. I listen to the 14min sleep one and also in the beginning I listened to one in my car. My career has me driving all over SoCal so that was a little rough but the tapes helped me through it. I cannot thank Rita enough for changing my life!!! I'm soooo happy to be a non smoker for the rest of my life!!! read more

Oh my gosh!! I couldn't wait to write this review!! I have been a smoker for 22 years and in one session, I am now a non-smoker thanks to Rita! it has been about three weeks but I have not had an urge to light another cigarette. Rita is so amazing! She really took the time to examine what kept my desire to smoke going and how to reframe my habits so I would no longer smoke. I wish I could find the exact words to describe how grateful I am to Rita for helping me get a fresh start on life! read more

Simply put, Rita quelled a 20 year daily smoking habit in 1 session. And over 8 years later, I wrote her with a related question, and she got back to me right away with thoughtful and sincere advice. She's the best! read more

I'm so excited to say I'm a non smoker! I never thought this day would come and was getting hopeless until I found Rita! I've stopped smoking for 3 weeks now and never going back. This was the best decision and money I could spend on myself! Thank you Rita! read more

okay... i had to wait at least two weeks before admitting that after decades of "trying" to quit... one hour here and i haven't smoked in almost 3 months now! wtf!??? no one believes that hypnosis works and i am as much of a sceptic as the next person and ive been looking for a magic cure and for whatever reason...this worked! so far so good. i found rita on yelp and gave it a shot. so glad i did. she is awesome and now... i am awesome too. an awesome non smoker. one hour saved my life. read more

Writing a review on behalf of my wife who had a smoking cessation session with Rita 6 months ago. 6 months on and she's not had a single cigarette and doesn't even think about them. From going to a pack a day to nothing really is truly amazing and it's down to one hour long session with Rita. I was initially fairly sceptical about hypnotherapy and its effectiveness but I am now completely converted. Amazing results and highly recommended if you want to stop smoking. read more

A year ago I lived my life planning when I could get my next cigarette, now I live my life! It is amazing what life is like now...Rita was my get out of jail card. Game on, let's play. read more

Would never have believed it, but it worked! I feel empowered and grateful to have found and worked with Rita. Strongly recommend if you are serious about becoming a non-smoker. She saved my life! read more

Been a little over a month. I could have waited to give this review, however I am just amazed at how she makes wonders work. I saw one review talking about not being successful. To be honest I do not understand how someone becomes unsuccessful. If you really and truly want to be a nonsmoker, this will work. I don't know how she did it, but the thought of a cigarette makes me gag. The smell is also terrible. How in the world was I smoking before this? Thank you for all the wonders Rita. Ps: Even if you were to charge more it is totally worth it. God bless you. read more

Hi there everyone. I want to tell you that Rita Black is a real deal. My brother was two packs smoker for more than 14 years. After seeing Rita He's a non - smoker for about 6 months. He doesn't even think about smoking. Following my brothers steps I visited Rita too. It's a magic for me. She was so clear and simple That i understood every word of her even though I'm not a native English speaker. I'll update my review for you guys. Don't think twice and visit her, believe in yourself and Rita's professionalism, become happy and healthy non smoker. Thank you Rita. read more

Rita is Amazing. She has a very good energy, and helps you realize why you came and want to be a nonsmoker. Im very proud to have been lucky to have been referred to her. Thank yoy read more

Rita, I cannot express how forever am grateful to you. After 47 years of smoking and countless failed attempts, I never thought anyone could help me to put an end to that ghastly habit. My teenage son had given me the ultimatum of either stop smoking by year's end or he was going to begin smoking on January 1st !!! Besides him, my two other sons and entire family are over the moon and so proud of me. Beyond being a non smoker now, so many other aspects of my life have also been affected. My several cups of coffees before have been completely eliminated . I sleep better and wake up fresh even though I sleep less, which allows me to do more with my day. My eating habits have also changed as have my standing and walking posture, not to forget the bad breath, leathery tongue and constant stench of smoke on my clothes and myself. Once again, I cannot thank you enough for giving back my Independence, freedom and life. read more

I am happy to say that this really works. My boyfriend was driving me crazy with his smoking habit, and he tried to quit, a 40 year habit. Nothing worked, then he asked me to find a Hypnotherapist, and through Yelp I found her. Fantastic results, he is still not smoking after t months. Very satisfied! read more

Dear Rita, You have saved me from myself! I have never felt better. I became a non smoker right after our session and have not looked back. I fee that it also empowered me to look at other areas of my life and make better choices. The overall experience had been great. Thank you! read more

Hands down Rita is the real deal. I smoked for 16 years with multiple unsuccessful attempts to quit. Nothing worked for me, I couldn't survive even a day without a cigaret. After I visited Rita this one time, I've been smoke-free for 4 months today. It wasn't super easy right away, but it was totally manageable, unlike other times. Today looking back at my life, I can admit with confidence that it's one of the best things happened to me. After I've realized I can make this change, I twisted my whole life around, became more in control of my life and much happier in general. Thank you, Rita! read more