Tag: new york therapists

  • Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Isn’t Working for You

    Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Doesn’t Heal the root of Panic Attacks Most of the people call the Anxiety Control Center want a way to stop  panic attacks, worry or fear.  Many people struggle for years before finding their way to my therapeutic door.  And most tell me that although have found excellent therapists that helped in many other ways,…

  • Tinnitus Symptoms Healed Using NLP and Hypnosis

    Although I don’t specialize in tinnitus and hearing issues I have had been able to offer a number of clients a way to reduce the suffering. My latest client was a musician who was referred to me because he was suffering from tinnitus-like symptoms.  The noise in his ears was getting in the way of his profession and his…

  • Quick Solutions to Stop Phobic Reactions: Fear of Needles

    The video below gives some quick tips for taking the fear out of a phobic reaction. Client Question: Is there a way to desensitize myself from my phobic reactions to blood and needles? At work today a person came in with gauze and tape on their elbow.  I felt that instant panic in the pit…

  • Is Binge Drinking Related to Panic Attacks?

    I have received a number of questions about the use of alcohol and panic. Question: Is it possible that my binge drinking is connected in some way to my panic attacks? To give an full answer to this question it would be important to have more information. What I can tell you is that people who…

  • Action Steps to Stop Panic and Anxiety.

    A.  Feeling Panic, Worry, Fear or Anxiety: Start with these action steps: 1.  Gather more information. 2.  Recollect what was going on just before you felt the symptoms: fear, panic, worry, sadness, depression. Note for people who have sent in questions about the need to binge on food or alcohol. 3.  It is possible that…

  • Fight or Flight: A Misunderstood Condition – Tips for Relief

    Our stress reaction also called the fight or flight reaction has been with us as far back as cave man days.  Yet, it is one of the most misunderstood issues. Most people associate it with aggravation, anxiety and distress due to a situation that is going on in the present moment.  But, many times fear,…

  • Questions About Hypnotherapy

    Here is the first in our series of weekly posts to answer your questions about hypnotherapy. Keep sending your questions to askdraudrey@gmail.com (Excerpt from email) Dear Dr. Sussman, I thoroughly enjoyed your seminar this Saturday and would love to meet with you for a consultation. . . There were also a few questions I was…

  • 60 Seconds to Calm

    The 60 Seconds to Calm exercise works greatto quiet a racing mind, and to reduce anxiety and fear.   The detailed written directions are below.We also have an easy to follow video. Click here to get the video: Mind Calming Video GuideJust sign up and I’ll email it to you right now. We recommend watching the…

  • Moving through Fear

    Back again at the beach.  I’ll only be in Costa Rica at the Writer’s Retreat for a few more days.  It has been wonderful working with this creative group of screenwriters.   Today I made a video post about a way to have courage when doing something new.  I called it Taking the leap because it…

  • Goal Setting Tip

    Today I’m once again taking a short break.  I’ve been having so much fun working with an amazing group of screen writers. We’ve been talking about using the power of the mind to move past limits.  At the Retreat this year we are in Costa Rica.  It’s really hot, humid and beautiful here, so of…