I found my way to Family First Hypnosis with one question: "How do I let go of a painful past?" The memories still hurt. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't seem to move forward. Leading up to working with Celeste, I was carrying a bag of stones on my back. Celeste helped me understand that I wasn't just carrying that weight emotionally, my body was feeling it too. I was exhausted, overweight and depressed. She explained that every regret, betrayal, heartbreak, guilt, and painful memory we refuse to release can become another stone in that bag. My therapy revolved around .. how do I finally put the bag down? Hypnosis therapy, after a few sessions .. I began to see my pain was real. What happened mattered. But I didn't have to keep carrying it every single day. Celeste gave me a custom hypnosis mantra that has helped me stay grounded and stable. What I got out of this experience was a reset button. She definitely changed something inside me. This I know because I'm writing this review four years after our last session. Today, I accept what cannot be changed. Learned what must be learned. Put down the weight I was never meant to carry for the rest of my life. I'm rested, at peace with my life and I've lost 60lbs. For me, letting go didn't mean forgetting, excusing, or endlessly hashing it out until somehow the ending changed. It meant accepting that the past cannot be rewritten but the rest of my story can. It's about no longer allowing what happened to define who I am or what I deserved in this life. Thank you, Celeste. I will forever be grateful for the way you helped me through the most painful experience of my life. Your gift helped me turn that pain into purpose and ultimately gave me the strength to start a support group. You saved my marriage and the friendships I almost lost because of my relentless desire to stay angry. I write this review to help those of you who are on the fence about this type of therapy. I encourage you to meet Celeste for a consultation ... and then decide for yourself if her program is the right choice for your situation. Peace be with you... read more

Family First Hypnosis - Peace be with you. - Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy Near Me - Plano, Texas

I was truthfully a bit embarrassed looking up hypnotherapy, but after a lifetime in and out of CBT, and various other methodologies (including EMDR, etc), I still felt kind of stuck and knew that I didn't want to go back into a room and talk to someone about my problems any more. Celeste quickly peeled back the layers to understand what was holding me back, and delved into my subconscious memories to resolve my perfectionism. She is kind, empathetic, and authentic, and regularly re-calibrated how committed I was to the process, how I was feeling about progress, and what we still needed to work on - with a genuine care for my growth and well-being, and never a hint of an upsell from what was discussed on day 1. I can honestly say I have a deeper trust in my inner self and feel like this unlocked a peace that I couldn't have reached on my own. read more

I first became interested in hypnosis when i felt like regular counseling did not give me lasting results. I was stuck in this cycle of feeling crummy about a situation or life experience, scheduling an appt with my therapist, venting to them for an hour, leave feeling good, only to feel down again weeks later. I needed to try something different, something to address the root of my problems. I have no prior experience with hypnosis and thought, what the heck- let me give family first hypnosis a try! Celeste was wonderful! She guided me through self hypnosis and also did sessions with me to draw out my unconscious self- which no therapist can do. She helped me find peace, and also helped me access that peace whenever I needed it. Celeste genuinely cares about her clients. I feel she went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and made it a point to thoroughly address my concerns. If my experience resonates with you, please call for a free consultation with Celeste. With Celeste's knowledge and techniques you can thrive again instead of just living. Thank you for everything, Celeste! read more

First I want to say Celeste is very kind and makes the person feel at ease. I will say her price is the most expensive of all therapies tried. I think overpriced for what was given. Most professional psychiatrist charge 200-250 a session her cost was 2500.00 for 5 sessions. She had said she would do an hour to hour and a half as needed and then it included 4-6 sessions. 4 to begin and if needed she would do an additonal 1-2. I did see some improvement in anxiety but not enough for the cost. So at the end of 4 she said she enjoyed meeting him. Well I asked for more bc I didnt see real improvement in the area that was needed, moving forward from a separation/divorce. So she honored it and gave another session. So 5 for 2500.00. Id not do it again. Not sure if just wasnt as open to being hypnotized or not ready to go so fast and move forward. But make sure you're ready to make your change or it likely won't work. read more

I worked with Celeste a few month ago.I must admit I was sceptical in the beginning. And results took time to make an affect but she was able to assist with issues I didn't believe can get solved! She has done a phenomenal job while other gave up in the middle of process, even if it means to do more sessions on the house and not give up till we start seeing results. She was admit and dedicated to solve our issue and I'm thankful for that! Cause otherwise I couldn't think it could work. It has been a while since I went in and still am seeing results. To conclude: couldn't choose a better choice on Hypnosis then Celeste! Definitely a pro read more

This will be my 4th week seeing Celeste. May sound a bit cliche, but I've seen tremendous change in my behavior in such a short period of time. I believe in hypnosis SO much that I became certified last October, but soon found myself losing confidence in my ability to be a hypnotist. So I decided to get hypnotized myself to build my confidence and become motivated again. Although I'm still working on it, my self esteem has improved so much, that my romantic relationship has shifted in to a very positive and supportive one. Can't say I said the same things in regards to my relationship when I first walked in the door. I was also on the brink of losing my fur baby of 15yrs. My heart was crushed, energy drained, and sadness engulfed my mindset. After only one session, that following week everything seemed to shift in a more positive direction! Even my puppy's health has improved!! I'm SO grateful for Celeste in helping me through these small hurdles in life. Take it from me - DO NOT hesitate! You stumbled upon this post for a reason! It's a sign!! GO FOR IT!!! You deserve it! read more

I was a mess before I started working with Celeste. I was having terrible anxiety and panic attacks that was even causing physical symptoms. I had been going to a different therapist that "did hypnosis" but it clearly wasn't working. Celeste was my saving grace! I immediately noticed a tremendous difference after the 1st session and she takes GREAT care of you and is incredibly kind and compassionate. I am proud to say that I am WORLD'S better and without anxiety anymore. My husband said I am back to my old fun loving self and I have to give Celeste just a big shoutout. She is truly one of a kind and I will be forever grateful for her help. DON'T HESITATE JUST START TO WORK WITH HER! read more

I should have wrote this review a very long time ago. In light of what's happening in the world right now, I feel it is my duty as an Asian American to call out racism. I went to see Celeste for issues that have been weighing me down for most of my life. I was hoping this alternative type of therapy could help. In my first session Celeste gave me a book she wanted me to read before our next session a week later. I didn't get a chance to read the entire thing through. When I told Celeste I didn't read the entire book she said to me "You didn't read your book like a good little Asian?". She then proceeded to explain to me how that wasn't racist because she has an Asian friend. I had no idea how to react. I tried to brush it off and continue our session, but all I could think about was her racist stereotype to me, a paying client. Later that day, I wrote her an email explaining what she said was indeed racist. She continued to deny she was racist and spinned it in the way of nullifying my feelings like I was overreacting. I then expressed how disappointed I was, a simple "I'm sorry I was wrong" would have sufficed. Instead, she doubled down and tried to gaslight me as a form of authority. I then told her how she was again wrong and that I no longer need her services. Celeste, yes you are a racist and you should not be treating people. read more

As I write this review I remembering reading other reviews and thinking to myself, "it's worth a shot." Though it didn't seem to fit my budget, I knew it would be worth it after the first session. If you know anything about how our sub conscience functions and how if we can dig some of that underlying stuff out of there, things can be fixed, dealt with and healed. That's exactly what Celeste did for me. She's the real deal. She will give you results. She can help you like she did me!! And I am SO GLAD I listened to my gut!! read more

If you're considering hypnotherapy, take this as your sign and contact Celeste. I have zero regrets in my decision to try hypnotherapy, because it WORKS. I have tried traditional counseling, CBT, etc which can be helpful for the time being, however it did not address the root issues like hypnotherapy did. There is a reason this lovely lady has no bad reviews! Celeste was able to help me release things that have been hindering me. Anxiety, depression, anger, addiction- all can be worked out. It isn't necessary to carry it all around. I am very grateful for this experience. read more

I have struggled with emotional overeating most of my life. At the exact time I was ready for a serious change, a friend recommended hypnotherapy. After researching online, and phone consults with a few practitioners, I knew Celeste was the perfect match to help me finally release my extra weight. I thought hypnosis wound be "suggestions" about making healthier choices. It is so much more! During my sessions, I have discovered it is less about "changing myself" and more about remembering who I truly am. Since working with Celeste, I am more relaxed, have been consistently losing weight, have more energy, and am no longer stuffing my emotions. I have been exercising regularly and eating healthy portions has become easy and automatic If you are open, and do the work she teaches you, change can happen for you as it did for me. read more

I've been looking at hypnosis on and off for the last several years. This last round of googling lead me to several local therapists, but when I found Celeste's information, I knew this was the right place for me even though it was the furthest away. I went in with an open mind and my focus was to not pre-judge anything. I had a couple of goals and she actually helped me re-prioritize the goals before we started working. What was surprising is that we also worked on things that were not on my list in order to help me with the things I really wanted to achieve. I really feel the benefits of her years of expertise and refinement of her work. The best things that have happened were so far out of the realm of my expectations too. I'm still observing the results of my sessions (since mine wasn't as obvious or trackable as let's say "quitting smoking" for example). But I've taken steps to repair a terribly broken relationship and found a creative solution to one of my other long term issues. This shows that working on one or 2 issues can have a positive ripple effect on the other parts of your life...and that alone made it worth the investment. I'm really looking forward to seeing more and more positive results unfold. The journey to my better self in this lifetime has lead me down many interesting paths. I'm grateful that one of them lead me to Celeste! I've already started telling so many people about this experience. Skip traditional therapy and get to the bottom of your junk faster and more effectively. read more

Most of my Yelp reviews are about delicious food, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that I would now be yelping about hypnosis for weight loss :) Celeste has changed my life! Years of dieting, years of putting myself down due to my issues with weight, years of frustration and dead ends. FINALLY, I have relief from all that, and I'm looking ahead to a healthier, happier me. My first session with Celeste was on 6/30/16, and I've lost 25 lbs since then! More important than the weight loss is the understanding of why I had a weight problem to begin with, how to address anger and other tough emotions without turning to food, and being provided the tools to clear out emotional baggage. I just had my last session with Celeste today, and have to say that I feel like a new person (my fiance would agree!) If you have an issue you've been dealing with that keeps getting the best of you, I would encourage you to check out Celeste's website, watch her video, then give her a call. She will find out more about your situation, tell you what you can expect from the process, and help determine if it's right for you. Her passion for helping people will be evident from the first time you talk. I can't emphasize enough how valuable this experience was for me. I know that some people are very skeptical of hypnosis, but it's definitely NOT what most people think it is. If you're stuck, this is your answer. read more

I started a technology company over 11 years ago. The intensity and constant stress has taken a toll. Celeste has been totally committed to helping me get rid of my anxiety symptoms and has given me wonderful tools to manage them going forward. She sincerely cares for her clients and is passionate about helping people develop the lives they want. She is the real deal! read more

Celeste is phenomenal. Amazing. I have more insight into my upbringing and young adult life than I know what to do with. She helped me understand that everything is connected, and I can overcome obstacles using things I've learned and experienced. I highly recommend this fantastic hypnosis professional. read more

This therapy changed my life for the best. I recommend to anyone going through emotional pain in life.

I was skeptical at first of whether or not hypnotherapy would be beneficial to me or not. At my initial consultation, Celeste took time to find out exactly what difficulties I was having and what I hoped to achieve with her help. She made me feel very comfortable, even discussing sensitive subjects. Celeste is very professional, always supportive and very encouraging. She was always ready for me when I arrived. I'm happy to say that the therapy was a success!! We were able to address my immediate needs, and she has provided me with lifelong tools I can use to continue refining and improving from now on. Of course, she's always there if I need extra help. Regardless of what issue(s) you struggle with, I highly recommend contacting Celeste for a consultation to see if she can help you, too! read more

In 2020 I was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and I was told by my neurologist that there was no way to treat with medicine (which was fine with me because I really don't have much trust in drugs). After 2 years of this diagnosis, I continued to have sporadic "nuero flares" which included non-epileptic seizures, muscle contractions, paralysis of limbs and cognitive problems. My neurologist at UTSW recommended cognitive therapy and hypnosis as possible therapies that could help. I found Celeste Hackett at Family First Hypnosis and was honestly a little nervous to have someone "messing around in my head "! Once meeting with Celeste I learned, during our sessions together, that there was nothing to be nervous about and in fact I had so much to gain (and uncover) while using hypnosis. I was able to find balance with my health. Through guided hypnosis with Celeste, I was able to activate deep parts of my thinking. I was consciously able to find new ways to think about and help old problems, and even uncover hidden problems that I believe jammed up my health. Once these issues were uncovered and addressed with hypnosis, I learned how to think differently. Also, I used the techniques I learned from Celeste to help against nuero flares when they showed up. FND is now a past tense for me. I am now healthy, happy, and strong with the help of Celeste and hypnosis. read more

Hypnosis is not as i expected. Put all your preconceived notions aside and give it a try. Absolutely nothing to be afraid of. I was always aware of my surroundings. Celeste helped with my anxieties by helping me to cope with them and understand where they came from. She walked me through every step of my five session series by telling me what to expect and what my possible feelings may be. I remembered some things I had not thought of in years that were most likely holding me back in life. So far I feel it has helped and on top of that Celeste helped me to understand a set back is just that. A temporary setback. I feel like I made more progress in 5 sessions then I did in years of therapy. I highly recommend. read more

As someone who has been struggling with anxiety on and off for years, I turned to hypnosis as a last ditch effort to gain relief in ways that traditional therapy cannot. Celeste is incredibly comforting and helps explain what hypnosis really is and how it works (definitely not like the movies). I was about to have to give a Maid of Honor speech at my sister's wedding and was terrified since I haven't had to public speak outside of a Zoom setting in a year and a half. Not only did Celeste help me ease my performance anxiety, but she also unexpectedly helped me work through older feelings of grief, anger, and self sabotage. I am so glad I choose to work with Celeste-- I just got back from the wedding weekend and my speech was a success! read more

Asking for help is often the most difficult thing to do. At least in my opinion. There is also that uneasy feeling of opening up to a complete stranger. Well, I am so glad I got over it. Celeste is informed, compassionate, and well- trained in hypnosis. Rewriting the language in your head is never easy, but the invaluable tools Celeste gave me helped me let go of years of suffering, mentally and physically. I can't wait to see where I'll go from here! Let go of your skepticism to see how your life can change. Thank you, Celeste for caring enough to bring about positive change in me! S read more

I was skeptical at first but it has allowed me to uncover many situations my mind had blocked out. It is helping me understand me and what I want to be as a person, husband and father. Celeste is helping me with my anger, pain and resentment issues. I feel this will let me get past them and have a prosperous and happy life with my wife and son. read more

Very pleased with how everything went with Celeste Hackett. She is very thorough, caring, intelligent and definitely experienced. I told her my goals, she tailored a program for me that has resulted in success. Really pleased and grateful that I found her and plan on referring close friends, relatives and coworkers. Worth every penny. read more

Celeste is awesome! I had results after the first session. Her work is specific and efficient but I really appreciated her sincerity more than anything. She's not afraid to "tell it like it is", which I found to be very helpful. I highly recommend her. A+ 100% satisfied read more

Celeste was a HUGE help for me! I have never done hypnosis and I was skeptical at how much it could help me, but it honestly has helped so many aspects of my life in really huge ways. Celeste is kind and helps you feel comfortable, and gives you tools to use outside of sessions with her, and for the rest of your life. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

Celeste is very passionate, knowledgeable, and effective at what she does. This was my first time to try hypnosis, and it was an incredible experience. The results are immediate and the peace I feel now towards issues is a new experiencing for me. Thanks Celeste for putting me on a new path! Give it a try.....you have nothing to lose!! read more

Mrs. Celeste has become a second mom. Her craft is simply powerful. My child said it simply ..."FINALLY! Something that works!!" and yes it does! Everyone needs to try it. She is the real deal. I plan on taking more loved ones to see her. I promise you, you won't be disappointed. She is also an instructor too. I would love to learn this craft one day because it is a healing tool. Give her a call she's an awesome lady, your going to love her! read more

I highly recommend Family First Hypnosis to anyone with bad habits or unwanted feelings. So many people resort to extreme medical treatments when a little adjustment in your own mind will do the trick. With Celeste's help, I kicked a habit of 25 years and feel much less anxious. I've tried other hypnotists in the past with some success, but Celeste proved to be much more knowledgable and professional. I'd urge you to put any skepticism towards hypnosis aside and set up an appointment with Celeste to explore the healing powers of hypnosis. read more