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Client Testimonials


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Sugar Craving/Addiction

I have Type 2 diabetes, and I had reached a desperate point in my life where I feared I was addicted to sugar. In hypnosis sessions with Mark Engel, he guided me in making huge strides in controlling and ending this addiction. I am elated with the possibilities his work with me has produced. The desperation and fear are gone. I am extremely thankful and appreciative for having this experience with Mark Engel.

R.P.
Retired, New York, NY

Excessive drinking & fear of heights and enclosed spaces

I am very grateful to Mark for his help with 2 issues; excessive drinking and fear of heights and enclosed spaces. Mark has an amazing methodical approach that quickly gets to the issues which allows him to be thoughtful on the way he addresses them.  My sessions were successful and have really helped with my issues. Our work together has opened my mind to the way the brain works and can help you. I really enjoyed the time I spent with Mark, he has a very good personality and is present, caring and patient – and I really appreciated that.

R.P.
Architect, Brooklyn, NY

Compulsive snacking

I worked with Mark to address some behavior around eating and snacking that I felt was becoming compulsive and creating unwanted results in my life. He takes the time to really understand the issues you are addressing and the thoughts and feelings behind them so he can customize a plan for impacting it.  After one session I was already seeing a huge difference in my thoughts and compulsion around snacking and felt more at peace. With a couple of additional sessions I was given some powerful tools to use on my own to manage some of the anxiety that is an underlying cause for my emotional eating. I love having a deeper understanding of how these thought patterns affect me, but it’s the tools that Mark has given me that are taking the understanding a step further to real healing. Thanks, Mark!

R.R.
Chef, New York, NY

Incredible experience

I consulted with Mark for weight loss and to be more aware of my eating.  Working with him was an incredible experience.  His expertise in hypnosis combined with his insightful and sensitive approach was extremely effective.  I feel much more in touch with myself and have ways to cope when needed.  I’m very happy that I worked with him.
S.T.
Psychologist, New York, NY

I am grateful

I am grateful to have known Mark. I had heard about the wonders of hypnosis, but I didn’t know how it worked. I believe that the method he uses, his tranquility and dedication contributes to the positive outcome for the person who is going through the process. Mark has such a compassionate way of working, that even though I have difficulties in trusting people, I trusted him implicitly right away. He knows what he is doing and that put me at ease. I am very thankful for his commitment to my personal growth and his ability to make me feel better about my anxieties. I’ve told many people about him, and I hope others can have the empowering experience I did.

V. V.
Actress, New York, NY

Beyond my expectation

I have always been interested in hypnosis and the potential benefits associated with it. Over the years I have tried several different hypnosis practitioners with some minimal benefits. I was excited to work with Mark and see where we could take the hypnosis process. Mark’s process performed beyond my expectation. He is a caring, creative and intelligent practitioner, applying his expertise and experience in the most beneficial ways possible. My sessions with Mark were enlightening, helping provide me with clarity, through identifying significant pain points and helping me process them, reducing my emotional attachment to them and allowing me to move forward where I was unable to before. I highly recommend Mark and his services.

J.M.
CEO, Phoenix, AZ

I’m forever grateful

I’m forever grateful to my friend for sharing Mark Engel’s information with me and asking if I’d ever be open to trying hypnotherapy. I have a lifelong non-degenerative physical disability that affects my balance and coordination in my legs. The pandemic brought a lot of unexpected changes to my life, including not going out nearly as much. Because of this, when I did venture out, my legs and my mind weren’t used to it, and I’d freeze when trying to walk up curb cuts. Effectively, this meant that I couldn’t cross the street independently. I’ve worked with an orthopedic physical therapist and neurological physical therapist on this specific issue for a year, and I figured I’d try something out of the box. It couldn’t hurt!

I wasn’t and am not looking to cure my disability, but this was a new, strange issue for me. Before contacting Mark, I knew that I had the physical ability to do this crucial task without freezing, and that I must have some sort of anxiety about it that was causing this. After two sessions, I was able to get out of a cab and seamlessly walk up a curb cut as if it had never been a challenge in the first place. I almost cried right there on the spot. A third session solidified my embrace my newfound confidence that the power to move was within me all along.

I know that while my need was specific and novel to Mark, he handled it with aplomb, grace, caring, and expertise. Working with Mark helped me access what I needed to make this positive change, and I highly recommend working with him.

J.C.
New York, NY

I was blessed

I was blessed to run into someone who gave me Mark Engel’s name. My issues were, insomnia and rumination. After a traumatic event I spent 8 years taking sleeping pills and wanted to stop. Mark was able help me get a good night sleep. Mark also helped me with the recurring thoughts that were so overwhelming. After each session with Mark I noticed how good I felt and how many more things I was able to accomplish in my life. I realize Mark did so much more for me than I anticipated. I know I will continue to feel the positive effects of Mark’s professional expertise for years to come! I’m most grateful for his sincere patience and understanding. — Namaste 🙏🏼

N.R.
Retired, San Diego, CA

Actual improvements on how I feel

I came to see Mark Engel for several issues; grief, childhood traumas, and intimacy issues. Mark was resourceful, creative, and patient. He knew what to ask and when, and made me feel so much better. Starting with the first session I experienced improvements in the way I felt in different situations. These were actual improvements as opposed to having to tell myself some positive affirmations or mantras. What was done in those sessions is a part of me today, and for that I am really grateful. I highly recommended his services.

M.O.
New York, NY

Able to stop smoking right away

I was reluctant at first because I had no idea how the hypnosis work, but I had an amazing experience and was able to stop smoking right away. Mark understood the challenges I was having, and helped me navigate my problems and find a solution in such a great way. I already recommended the hypnosis to some friends and I’d recommend it to anyone who’s looking for support to overcome their issues. Today marks 3 weeks without smoking and I’m feeling really good.

G.M.
Advertising Executive, New York, NY

10 year old with panic attacks – a very positive & transforming experience

My son had a very positive and transforming experience from working with Mark through hypnosis. Despite being only 10 years old, he had already been subjected to losses and significant life challenges. He experienced the separation of his parents, the death of his grandmother and moving to a much larger school, all in a short time. He started to show symptoms of anxiety that generated a crisis to go to school. Every day, for months, he begged not to go, he cried, he trembled, he felt sick. Encouraged, he was taken by me, but we often came home, so much suffering. The school psychologist started to receive him and accompany him to the classroom. He started doing therapy twice a week.

There was no apparent reason. He was well accepted by all colleagues, liked by the teachers and school staff, had good grades… but we never knew how he would be at the time to go to school. With the therapy and support from the school, he started to be able to stay more often, although still with a lot of suffering.

After a recurrence of the daily panic attacks, we asked Mark to do a hypnosis session with my son’s consent. It was just an hour and a half session and the result was incredible. The symptoms, that anguish, just disappeared. He associates his well-being with Mark and says that after hypnosis, it seems that everything had never happened. We are very grateful to Mark for this opportunity that brought peace back to our family. And throughout life’s challenges, if we need to, we know we can rely on the competent performance of this excellent professional. My gratitude is eternal!

P. C.
Psychologist, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Public speaking with calm and confidence

I had a lifetime fear of public speaking and always avoided any situation where I had to speak in front of people. However an event came up where it was impossible for me to avoid and I had to give a speech in front of hundreds of people. I asked Mark for help. We had two sessions and I not only spoke in front of this big crowd but I felt calm, confident and received many compliments. It took me more than 50 years! I highly recommend hypnosis with Mark for any situation where you feel you do not have control like fears and phobias.

A.E.
Medical Doctor, New York, NY

Free after 25 years, seemingly overnight

I was a smoker for 25 years. I’ve tried all the conventional ways to quit smoking to no avail. Mark’s practice helped me break out of the prison that is nicotine addiction seemingly overnight. I have been recommending him to family friends and even strangers ever since.
P.T.
Restaurant Manager, Trumbull, CT

I was a life-long smoker

I was a life-long smoker— managing periods of abstinence of a couple of years here and there. On my last relapse I decided to try hypnosis. Mark had come highly recommended by a close friend. My session went smoothly and Mark was easy to talk to. On the following day, however, I felt as much craving and difficulty as any other time in the past. Mark reminded me to utilize the soothing techniques we had discussed. One more day and the cravings had declined drastically. I looked up and realized several hours had gone by without me thinking about smoking! It’s still early days— but I’m not even wearing my trusted nicotine patches.

R.V.
Artist, New York, NY

Anxiety and panic attacks resolved

I met with Mark because I was dealing with Anxiety and Panic Attacks. For the first time in my life, I was afraid to be in crowds and travel on the subway. After the first session with him, I immediately felt more confident and had peace of mind. Because of his techniques I am now able to get back to my life.

M.R.
Chef, New York, NY

Nail biting since childhood gone

I’ve been friends with Mark since childhood. At a recent catch up lunch, I mentioned that I’d love to stop biting my nails, a life-long, sub-conscious habit enhanced by tension or anxiety that I’ve never been able to kick despite numerous efforts. My work includes sales and my hands display product during presentations and I’ve always been conscious of my gnarled up fingers and the impression of me others might have as a result.

Mark reminded me that he was a certified hypnotist, something I’d long forgotten, and that he might be able to help. With one session, part inquiry, part hypnotism, I left relaxed but skeptical, not feeling any particular change after the session.

It’s been several months and I have hardly thought about nail biting during tense moments. My hands look great. Amazing! Thank you Mark!

E.D.
Chief Operating Officer - New York, NY

Resolved my night eating

I suffered from night eating disorder for over a decade.  Each and every night I woke up at least twice to eat something.  Needless to say, it was rarely vegetables! Chocolates and other sweets were always the focus of my night bingeing.

Now all of this is in the past! Amazingly after only one session Mark Engel – through hypnosis – rid me of this severe affliction. One of the strangest things is I can wake up during my sleep and no kind of food attracts me. I can stare into the belly of the beast (the fridge) and nothing happens. This amazes me until today…

Hypnosis with Mark was a very different and gratifying experience. I sincerely recommend him to anyone in need of getting rid of unwanted behaviors.

Thanks, Mark.

M. C.
Author — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A very successful experience!

Working with Mark was a very successful experience! I had been terrified of flying after a bad experience and was feeling overwhelmingly anxious about an upcoming surgery. Therapy was helping but with hypnosis, I was able to work on these fears in a very specific way which proved to be very effective. It was like cutting the problem at its root. Thank you, Mark!

L.S.
Director of Finance — New York, NY

An amazing hypnotist

I am normally a very strong person. But after avoiding a big surgery for the last two years and faced with the harsh reality that said surgery was unavoidable, I became this scared and fragile person creating monsters all around me. It was very intense and I kind of lost all control.

A friend of mine recommended Mark Engel, an amazing hypnotist. In a total of 2 sessions he brought the me I know I am, back. And I survived the surgery plus the intense physical therapy with gusto. Thanks, Mark!

M.P.
Event Planner — New York, NY

Impressed with results

I was referred to Mark Engel by my doctor. Months of chronic pain in my jaw  caused me to develop a facial tick. It was terrible, especially in work related meetings. I tried medications and physical therapy but nothing worked. When I went to Mark it was my last hope. Since I had never experienced hypnosis before I was a little skeptical about it. After only two sessions my tick was gone. The pain also stopped just a few weeks later. I strongly recommend Mark and was impressed with the results. It definitely works.

R.P.
Investment Banker — New York, NY

Recommend wholeheartedly

For the last fifteen years I’ve had an ongoing problem falling asleep – often spending two hours tossing & turning before sleep would come. Additionally I’ve worked hard to maintain control over low level chronic anxiety. Mark Engel has taught me several easy to follow techniques for self hypnosis that have had a profound impact on my well being. I now quickly fall asleep each night and I feel a new level of calm during the day. He is a perceptive listener and instilled confidence in my own abilities to learn several of the exercises. I recommend his services wholeheartedly.

V.S.
University Professor — New York, NY

Consummate professional

Mark Engel is a consummate professional.  I came to him with a phobia and in a few sessions, using hypnosis, he was able to reduce it to the point where I could resolve it myself. I recommend his services highly.

W.S.
Attorney — New York, NY

Enriching experience

How powerful it is to revisit the inner you, correcting old patterns and not so great habits. It has been an extremely enriching experience for me to experience hypnosis, with a number of tangible results. Mark really knows his thing.

M.S.
Technology Entrepreneur — San Francisco, CA