I'm sharing this to help others make an informed decision. Over the summer, I prepaid $695 for four hypnosis sessions. I did not sign a contract. After attending two sessions, I realized the approach was not a good fit for me, and due to a job change, continuing the remaining sessions was not feasible. I reached out to request a refund for the two unused sessions. I was repeatedly told via text that the refund would be issued "tomorrow," but after many follow-ups, no refund was ever provided. I have now been completely ignored despite multiple attempts to resolve this directly. I would strongly encourage anyone considering prepaying for sessions here to proceed with caution and to get refund terms clearly outlined in writing beforehand. I wish this had been handled more professionally. read more

Raymond helped me a great deal with nervous tics, biting nails, and sugar addiction. It did take a few sessions to get into it (I think because my problems were bigger), but then it really began to progress. I was safe, and he did a lot of good work with the "inner child." Particularly for those recovering from trauma and battling addictions, he is a very effective hypnotherapist. read more

I went in for a past life regression therapy session a few weeks ago to help with my depression and I couldn't be happier with the results. Since the session I have felt better overall. I'm not entirely sure HOW it works but it works. I feel freed from the bouts of depression that loomed over my life. I am beyond grateful that I took a chance on this therapy because as of today, it has been life changing. Thank You Raymond! read more

Ray has helped me to overcome my anxiety issues, grief from losing my boyfriend, and my sleep problems. I highly recommend him.

He cancelled many of my appointment and wouldn't answer my calls. He's a scammer. I lost $400. Stay away from this practice.

Whether you are looking to undergo hypnosis for emotional or spiritual healing, to get yourself back on your feet, first time, or any of his many other services I highly recommend him. He works wonders! I went to Raymond at a time in my life that I felt like I was at a stand still. I was rarely leaving the house and seemed to be at odds with everyone in my life. I was unsure of what to expect when I booked my first appointment since the only time I had really encountered hypnosis was in TV and movies. I went in nervous and fairly shy. Meeting Raymond was like meeting a long lost uncle. He was very attentive, caring, compassionate, and you can tell he is not only knowledgeable in his field but he really loves what he does. The environment in his office is very warm and welcoming. And there is a pleasant lavender scent that is very soothing when you're touching upon a sensitive topic you'd like to work on. I wasn't sure how the hypnosis would work. And somehow within minutes of beginning I was very relaxed. Kind of the way you feel when you're trying to get ready and relaxed for bed. When our first session was done I felt so wonderful! I can't explain it but I felt so loved and serene. The next few sessions were no different. And I noticed the changes instantly. Whatever anger I had balled up in me that made me feel like I was at odds with the world has disappeared. I noticed after each session my anxieties were reduced and I feel I have a better grasp on the important things in my life. I feel more like myself that I have in a long while. read more

I didn't quite know what to expect. I am not a magical thinker, aka I'm an atheist and don't really get into things on a super natural level. However, I am familiar with the positive effects of hypnosis just not on a professional guided level. Ray was extremely helpful, flexible and accommodating as well as friendly and welcoming. The session was safe secure and reassuring. On top of all of that I found it extremely interesting with a lingering effect that I'm still processing. I highly recommend giving this a shot. Heck, you probably spend this amount on a night out and this will not only make you feel much better than a night out, it will stay with you I'm guessing for quite some time. This definitely feels like something that would have exponential benefit with additional visits. I honestly would recommend giving the deal a shot, maybe paying for a little extra time or a regression and go from there. It's definitely relaxing/insightful in as comfortable and safe of an environment as can be. read more

My experience with Ray was nothing but positive. I made an appointment after researching hypnotherapists for a few weeks and I decided I would try Sunshine Hypnosis. I was so thankful I did. I say Ray during a transitional time in my life when I was hoping to gain some clear direction and peace when I needed it most. Our sessions were in a comfortable environment and Ray makes you feel safe and at ease. As someone who is rarely at ease I can attest to the fact that he has a very warm and calming way about him. I found our sessions to be very calming, relaxing and helpful overall. I gained a sense of peace and the ability to let go of some emotional baggage such as grief and guilt I had been carrying around with me. Although not a miracle cure for my ills, I felt that my sessions with Raymond allowed me to clear my head and think more freely bypassing all of the things that weigh you down. I believe I completed 6 sessions total and felt that I had made great progress, enough that other people noticed the positive change in me. I haven't seen Ray in a while but I am hoping to make a few appointments with him in the near future. read more

Dr. Ray Is the best in this field. I have been working with him for a few weeks now and I feel great, We have made progress on my anxiety and addiction treatment. Ray make you feel very comfortable at the sessions and makes me relax really well, relaxing is an essential part of hypnosis, he is very respectful and professional. Some of his techniques are very effective, plus he would give you CD's audio support so you can follow up with the treatment at home. I am not over yet with acheaving my goals of self control and anxiety management but we are in the right path and moving to the right direction. read more

It's hard to explain over text how truly amazing my experience with hypnotic regression was. I learned things about myself that I don't think would have been revealed to me in the present. As well as the ability to heal other areas of my life where I felt hopeless and unreconcilable. Raymond was very patient and never once during my session did I ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable. One thing that I was concerned about is reliving past deaths and even thought I did it wasn't traumatic, horrifying or upsetting. It was peaceful and calm. My recommendation for reserves or hesitation over certain things is to ask questions. Raymond is more than willing to help you understand what the experience may be like. Which everyone's is different and please keep in mind that you are going there to get a deeper understanding of yourself. Do not go in with preconceived thoughts that you will get to control what lifetime you will go to or who you will see in a lifetime. The experience of hypnotic regression was truly amazing and uplifting for me and I would recommend Raymond and his practice to anyone who is interested in this area of hypnosis. read more

I initially liked Raymond, but he "pre-charged" me for a future session, which I initially thought was strange. I went with it, but later asked for a refund. He said he would send me a check in the mail.....over 4 months ago. I still don't have the check. I called and texted him multiple times over the last 4 months and have gotten minimal to no response from him. The one time I heard back from him, he told me he sent me the check but to an address that did not come close to resembling mine. After that he ensured me he would resend it and never did. Not very professional, and I am not very happy with his services. Raymond, send me my check and I will gladly take this post off of here. read more

Ray is definitely the right fit for what he does! At first, I was skeptical, but at the end of my session, I can't explain how relieved I felt. It's very hard to find a hypnosis and when you do, you don't know if they will be good or not. Ray came from a referral to me. I kw refer my patients to him! He treats everything from stress relief to pain with chemotherapy, and even eating disorders. read more

Had a great and super helpful group of sessions at Sunshine. I have been having trouble sleeping and grinding my teeth as I slept. My dentist discovered this years ago. But I was getting frustrated with going thru bite/mouth guards every couple of months.. So I decided to give hypnosis a try and found out things about myself I never knew.. Very enlightening and even life changing.. I can and have recommended friends and family got see Ray for help with any and all issues. Worth every penny to me! read more

I can not begin to express my gratitude.Ray has helped not just me but also my son and other family members remember what matters in life. I highly recommend a session of hypnosis anytime you are on a cross road in life. read more

Sounds like you're blaming others. Perhaps you should search your past. Payment in March for a service still not received in July is not unrealistic. Also my asking for a texted confirmation - which did not come until I again requested it again - after writing this review - is also not unrealistic. I am sorry that you don't like honest feedback. You might be very good at what you do. There are just certain aspects of running a business that you failed at in this case. read more

You gotta meet Ray! He's so kind & heartfelt, he's like the new best friend you didn't know you mere missing :) Having never experienced hypnotherapy with anyone or anywhere else, I would say the experience is very rewarding. I didn't walk away feeling as if I was in a trance & couldn't get out, or that I had lost control. It's safe, comfortable & really eye-opening! I've had three sessions at Sunshine Hypnosis & recommend it to anyone, regardless of what you think you need or want to work on. read more

Let me sum this up for you: Hypnotherapy with Ray freed me from a prison I feared would bind me for the rest of my life. I had tried for so long to free myself... I had tried so many other forms of therapy... and failed... that I honestly just thought, "Well - maybe this is just my life. Maybe this is just as good as it's going to get. Maybe I've learned everything I'm going to learn here. And I'm not sure I want to continue living if this is what it's going to be like." Luckily my family helped me realize that I still had a lot to live for, so I backed down from my suicidal thoughts - but internally I was still suffering. I felt so defeated. And then, totally randomly, I saw an advertisement for hypnotherapy. I had never considered hypnotherapy, and my initial response was to ignore it... but my desperation for any type of help would not let me forget it. So finally, I looked up Chicago hypnotherapists. I talked with two of them on the phone. It was so obvious that Ray was the one I should go to... he was the one I could work with. Ray is a kind, gentle, and very encouraging person. In our first meeting Ray and I got to know each other and I told him about the mental hell I was in, how I felt trapped--paralyzed--by fear, anxiety... where I thought it all came from, and how much I had struggled and failed. He said, "The more I know, the more I can help," so I shared some more. After about 45 minutes he said, "Well, I can help you. Are you ready to be hypnotized?" "Yes," is what I said. "Yes! Hypnotize me. Hell - do voodu magic if you have to, I don't care at this point. I just want some HELP," is what I was thinking. As someone who had never been hypnotized, I'll tell you that after the session, I wasn't really sure if I had been hypnotized at all. I was perfectly conscious the whole time. Yes, there was the comfortable recliner and I closed my eyes. There was the light background music and Ray's soft voice. But I was awake the whole time. I was trying diligently to imagine what Ray was telling me to imagine - things like "picture an elevator" and "concentrate on what that feels like, and now shrink that feeling down into a tiny ball." It wasn't rocket science. It wasn't weird. I wasn't complicated at all. To be completely honest, it felt like a nothingburger. After 35 minutes, I sat back up and transferred to the not-so-comfy chair I had started in. We chatted for a few more minutes and I got up to leave. I remember him saying, "Don't worry too much about it, just let the session work for you." I didn't know what to make of it... I walked out onto the sidewalk, into the sunshine, and wondered if I had perhaps just been shammed. It wasn't until later that evening that I started to realize that things were different. Things were happening that used to literally paralyze me with fear and anxiety... and I just wasn't feeling the fear any more. IT WAS SO STRANGE!!! My brain knew what was supposed to be happening - I was bracing myself for the struggle, the pain, the paralysis. But I felt none of it. It simply was not there. IT. WAS. GONE!!! I'm a relatively smart person, well into my 40's. I have no idea how it worked, and I've stopped trying to figure it out. It feels like I've experienced a miracle. It is now several months later, and I'm still FREE! I've been back to Ray once, and joyously told him about my experience. With a big smile on his face he said, "Good, that's what I like to hear." No kidding. In that session I asked him to help me with something else that has literally plagued me for decades... and I have experienced similarly miraculous results. I am not kidding. That second issue: GONE! I have made more progress in the 3 hours I've spent with Ray than I have in decades of personal struggle and hundreds and hundreds of hours in other forms of therapy. I've told all my friends and family about Ray. And if you're anything like me, or moved by my story, then I strongly encourage giving Ray a try. Because it could change your life. read more

Raymond is an absolute pleasure to work with! I felt comfortable from the very beginning with him, even though I had never tried past life regression or had a formal hypnotherapy session. He was very easy to get a hold of and had a variety of times available for appointments with me. He even sent me some reading material (that specifically related to the past life regression) that I could read prior to our appointment to prepare myself. During the first visit, he explained the entire process in great detail and made sure I was comfortable with everything before we started. We even worked on a few things related to my behavior changes before going into the past life regression. What I can say is that my work with Raymond has been life changing for me. It opened up a way of exploring my past -- both within this lifetime or other past ones -- that I hadn't tried before and was so incredibly effective. Even if you're a person who is skeptical about hypnosis, I think Raymond would be a great person to work with. He is understanding, caring, kind and thoughtful. Hypnosis is so much more than tricking your mind or training yourself to do something new. It is a process by which we are able to step outside ourselves in our existing "stuck" patterns and perhaps see them in a new way so that we can shift something we no longer want in our lives. I worked with Raymond 3 times in person, and have since moved out of Chicago, but I mention Raymond to friends often and suggest his services whenever I can. I would recommend -- without hesitation -- working with Raymond, especially if you are working on self growth or changing old habits that are no longer serving you. He also offers CDs of self hypnosis which you can use at home, that I found to be quite useful when I'm unable to meet with him in person. read more

I felt very comfortable, Ray was so nice and understanding, I felt like I could tell him anything. I went out so relaxed, I highly recommand and I will come again for another session for sure. read more

Raymond is very open minded and knowledgeable in holistic healing overall. I got his help in 2013 and recently, both have been very effective. I can trust Ray with matters that are personal and I can be vulnerable with him, not only because his professionalism but also his compassion and kindness. I agree with many reviews here that I felt Ray helped to free myself from something I did not know how else I could have been freed from to get to the positive, confident stage I am in today. He is skilled and also a good person at his heart, which is very essential quality for a therapist to have. Ray is my first hypnotist, I never needed to look elsewhere. His energy makes him the goto hypnotist for me. Thank you Ray from the bottom of my heart. read more

My name is Andre. I sought to solve my issues of: anger related self-sabotage, night time overeating, and caffeine dependence. I started the summer of 2019, and have been ongoing to-date. My hypnosis therapeutic experience has been amazing, Ray is excellent, understanding, and a great hypnotist. He knows how to isolate what to address, and after every session, I've left with a significant weight lifted off my shoulders. The results to date- I have learned to level set my anger, to be proactive and less reactive. I've gained significant control over my night time over-eating and eat to live over living to eat. While I am still a regular caffeine consumer, I've learned to use it as a tool to get my day started versus being wired all the time. To this date, now I am starting to unpack the deeper roots. In closing, Ray is great at what he does, very well-priced, great experiences, in holistic mental health-he is a pioneer. Highly recommended! read more

Raymond saved my life. I have a lot to say about Raymond Czarnecki, and I will narrate my first meeting with this transformational human being. I had lurked on his yelp page months before I ever scheduled an appointment, nervous about how open minded he would be, and slightly skeptical in his personal ability. I wasn't sure what to expect, or what defined hypnotherapy. However, when I looked at his picture, I felt like this was the right place to go, and the glowing reviews on his old business page speak for themselves. I called, and when he returned the call promptly, his warm voice and polite manner over the phone surprised and relaxed me. We set up an appointment for 4:15 on a Tuesday in September. He was very clear and understandable over the phone about directions, and transit. He is right next to the Paulina Brown Line stop, and there is plenty of parking for cars and bikes surrounding the location. I paid through his website beforehand, which was easy and convenient. So, on Tuesday I showed up at 3409 N Paulina ready for anything. I walked straight up the step to the wooden door clearly marked 3409...and stared...confused...then looked to my left at the window, which I quickly realized was actually a door. And there sat Raymond calmly waiting to welcome me. For the newcomers, when you reach the front door, there is an office intercom buzzer on your righthand side. Simply scroll down to Sunshine Hypnosis, and Ray will buzz you in. When he welcomed me into his office, I felt like I was being given a verbal hug. Think of the best customer service you've ever had the pleasure of experiencing, and multiply that ten fold. Every single time I have stepped into Ray's office the experience has been consistent, and wonderfully inviting. I have never once felt like a "customer". His office is scented faintly with lavender and I'm not sure what else but it smells divine. I was seated on the comfy chair across from him, and filled out a basic form with my name/occupation/etc., to give Raymond a starting point of who I am. Then for a few hours, I became the sole focus of this wonderful hypnotherapist. He turns his phone off, everything off, and for the time you spend together, he is 100% engaged in the interaction. After a couple hours, we went into hypnosis, which feels like a peaceful resting sensation with your eyes closed. You are always 100% in control, and you can stop at anytime. He is a gentle guider, not a puppet master. The session wound to a close, and he gave me some "homework", an affirmation tailored to my personal needs, and some certain recommended vitamins to help balance my moods and body. We scheduled our next session, and Raymond walked me to the door. Since then, I have laughed joyously in his office, shared much, cried bitterly, shivered and shook, and felt every emotion, except for fear. I have always felt safe in Raymonds office. This man saved my life. When I first came to Sunshine Hypnosis, I didn't see the point in living, and quite frankly I didn't want to play the game of life anymore. I needed a friend, someone to SEE ME. We live in a city of 2.7 some million people, but nobody understood the person I am inside. I needed that recognition and complete acceptance that I found in the chair across from Raymond Czarnecki. In our time together, I have learned things about myself I never knew, been opened to new perspectives, healed from past wounds, remembered things I'd forgotten, run him out of tissues, and I am still on the road to self discovery and creation. Ray lets you discover things about yourself for yourself, he won't tell you who you are, and that is one of the joys of spending time with him. I have also done a past life regression with Ray, and learned things that have brought me much joy, and experienced a lot of understanding about the patterns I repeat in my life. He has guided self-acceptance for much of my past, understanding of my present, and guidance for my future. At no point will you ever be judged in Ray's office, he accepts you, warts and all, lol. I still have a lot of healing to do, but I could never imagine ever going to traditional therapy. Hypnotherapy combined with Raymonds incredible talents and kindness is like putting a jetpack on therapy. It ignites real change, and coming from someone who wanted to die: I am LIVING PROOF. read more

Ray is the best! He is incredibly kind, sympathetic, welcoming, and accepting. Truly a ray of sunshine on Chicago's north side. I'd recommend his practice to anyone looking to take charge of their life and get on the right track. read more

Raymond has been a God's sent. He treated my baby for anxiety. He did in 6 sessions what other Dr's/Couselors were not able to do for years. He is amazing, caring and understanding. I highly recommend him for any problems you may have. read more

Ray helped me break through a lot of mental barriers in a kind and compassionate way. I would highly recommend his services if you want/need movement in your life read more

I have had multiple sessions with Ray and have been able to successfully heal different blockages in my life. Thank you Ray for your wonderful services and compassion to any circumstances read more

The experience was wonderful.....and at a very reasonable rate! The hypnotist was lovely, and eased into our session by making good conversation. We then talked over my concerns from the past and present. He asked questions on other important details too. I feel hypnosis was worthwhile, because it uses techniques other forms of therapy don't. The part which impacted me the most is the relaxation and then visual imagination under a highly relaxed state. As I go about my days, my conscious brain will audibly think "don't do XYZ" or remember a cue, like "the color green," and then remember to relax a little. These triggers are thanks to working with the subconscious part of my brain in hypnosis. Traditional therapy tries to reason with our bad logic or negativity in our conscious thoughts, but there is much more at play in our minds' architecture. Adding hypnosis, even just one, made my therapy more holistic and therefore fast-tracked transformation. All the best to Sunshine Hypnosis! read more