Testimonials
“Put any skepticism you may have about hypnosis aside because you will be highly satisfied after you spend time with Sheila at Greater Achievements.
After struggling with anxiety and panic attacks for months and trying everything from meditation to medication, my therapist recommended I see Sheila, and I couldn’t be happier. My perception of hypnosis had been framed by Hollywood, and I was quite shocked to see how different the real thing is compared to movies. Sheila’s methods are so simple and effective, and I truly believe they would help anyone struggling to get over their personal challenges. After meeting with Sheila only a couple of times, I had broken free from the stress that my anxiety and panic had caused me and I’m living a happier life.
I highly recommend and trust Sheila and Greater Achievements. You will NOT be disappointed.”
Jeff Schulman., Chicago, Il
“Sheila is brilliant! She has helped me to reframe and heal some very painful issues that have held me back. I have been to numerous professionals to seek relief and had concluded that traditional modes of psychotherapy were ineffective for me. I was out of options until a friend recommended Sheila. Her gifts of compassion, intelligence and genuine desire to help have brought me profound healing and peace. I am forever grateful to her. ”
Alexandra Z., San Francisco, CA
“I’m so thankful for Sheila offering her wisdom, compassion and truth. Since we have worked together, my experience of life has profoundly changed. I have found a safe and beautiful home inside myself. I look forward to continuing to heal and grow with self-love.”
J.M., MS, MA, Chicago, IL
“For those of you considering hypnosis, I highly suggest you try Greater Achievements. I’ve already broken so many self-made barriers in my life and I am tackling my goals with determination and confidence.
One of the best things about hypnosis is that instead of picking at old wounds from the past you move forward and fix the issues for a brighter, more successful and healthier future.
I am happy to say that I truly feel that choosing Greater Achievements has really been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my life. If you are ready to move on with your life, find confidence, and achieve the goals you wish to accomplish, I highly recommend Greater Achievements.”
Charlee C., Chicago, IL
“I’ve been seeing Sheila weekly for the past two months, and it has been an amazing journey! It’s almost impossible to put into words how wonderful of an effect her therapy has had on me.
For background, I am a top executive in the financial industry and consciously knew I was wasting a ton of brainpower and potential with stress, insecurity, worry and fear but could not kick it despite more than a year of trying. I read that Phil Jackson was a fan so I thought if Michael Jordan was willing to try it, I guess I could too.
It may sound hard to believe, but we solved the above issues completely and went much further! I am now on the path to realize my true potential.
So, yeah, definitely do it!
Finally, I was far from what most people would call a particularly stressed or worried person. I would recommend going to see her to help you improve in areas in which you are above average. You can think of it as coaching rather than therapy.
Rick D., Chicago, IL
“I had ben thinking about trying hypnosis for a while now and finally pulled the trigger with Greater Achievements. Best decision I’ve ever made. Sheila is fantastic. She is analytical and a problem solver. Rather than talking about your feelings (as in a typical therapy session) she targets the issue and fixes it. She utilizes Parts Therapy which is so effective in resolving your issues! Highly, highly recommend if you’re on the fence… What do you have to lose?”
Isabel S., Braselton, GA
“Last year, after trying a variety of treatments for my back pain, I ran across an article on hypnotherapy. I figured I would give it a try since I was willing to try anything to get some relief. I thought it might also help me get rid of my nail biting habit. I took a chance and contacted Sheila Swenson from Greater Achievements. To my surprise, we uncovered so many more issues that had to be dealt with in order to get to the source of the problem. Approximately a year later, her various hypnotherapy techniques have given me confidence, self-esteem and the ability to see that my marriage had become like a prison. I have finally gained the courage to bring an end to my toxic relationship.
Hypnotherapy has empowered me to do things that once terrified me. After seeing 5-6 traditional therapists/counselors throughout my life, I can honestly say that no one has helped me achieve more and I look forward to what still awaits. Thank you, Sheila! ”
Estela V., Chicago, Il
“Sheila Swenson is personable, compassionate and non-judgmental. No one else has ever been able to truly understand and help me to overcome the issues that have plagued me for over 40 years. She is truly gifted. I only wish I found her sooner.”
Jan C., Chicago, IL
“I have been seeing Sheila for over two months. She has removed from my life the most debilitating condition I had, a physical feeling of anxiety that often led to either outburst of rage and anger or total retreat from life. This was an objectively measurable result, it was not just a change in how I perceive things or thought about things…this anxiety was an identifiable physical feeling. It is gone, and my life has improved tremendously in many ways. I am sure that I’m going to discover many other ways as well as time goes on. I highly recommend her to anyone wishing to improve their life and rid themselves of crippling anxiety and doubt as well as anything else you may think is holding you back from enjoying your life.”
Rob F., Chicago Heights, IL
“Hypnosis with Sheila Swenson of Greater Achievements has been life changing! If you’ve ever felt stuck, depressed, woke up too many mornings feeling “UGH"!”, want to enjoy the wonderful life you know you have or just want to achieve more, try hypnosis with Sheila! I have found many things helpful for improving depression and energy: psychotherapy, SomatoEmotional Release therapy, energy medicine, yoga, meditation, mind-body syndrome writing techniques, acupuncture, Rolfing, and Feldenkrais; they were all effective, but most had limited “staying'“ power. My work with Sheila has not only required less effort and discipline on my part, it has been tremendously more effective. The changes happened quickly and had staying power. It has been amazing to have one change “click into place” and then discover the next thing to be addressed. Which may sound daunting; but when it involves working with Sheila, it’s actually very interesting and borders on exhilarating. Sheila is a gifted healer and problem solver. What do you have to lose? ”
DorotHy j., chicago, il
“Sheila is wonderful! Compassionate, understanding and knowledgeable… She, through hypnosis sessions, was able to help me with relationship issues I was having. (Attracting/attracted to the wrong type of men). She was able to get the subconscious root of why I was stuck in that toxic pattern and helped me get out of it. I am happy to announce it worked and I am now happily married to a great guy! I accredit Sheila for helping me get to this point. I highly recommend her services!”
Kim D., Oak Brook, Il
“Last year, I spent considerable time and money with another hypnotist here in Chicago. He was my introduction to what I thought hypnosis was. After months with him and about 10 sessions, I saw marginal changes, and finally decided to give up on hypnosis. I work in a very competitive industry as a prop trader for a top tier firm and when I was hired by this new firm, I knew I had to get a few things, mainly self confidence and self trust, in check. I was reluctant to try hypnosis again after my first experience but decided I would give it a go. I knew from the moment Sheila started to explain her method it was going to be different, I just didn’t know how yet. She was very open and honest about what she does, and how she uses hypnotherapy and what I can expect from her. My prior experience I never felt anything more than a little relaxed, but the first time Sheila hypnotized me, it was completely different in a good way. After my first experience, I was sold on going back a few more times to see if she can really help with long lasting results. The results I have seen are beyond my expectations (I have probably gone once a week for 2 months at this point) and I will continue to go back to her as I keep seeing better and better results. She introduced me to something called Parts Therapy and even though I was really skeptical about it, that seemed to really work well. She is very good at listening to your issues and suggesting how she might be able to help it. With each session, I didn’t really remember much of what was said, but she makes sure to tell you what she talked about during hypnosis and what I can expect. She isn’t pushy about making sure you come back and even though I go back quite a bit, I never feel pressured to.
I would say if you have seen marginal results with other hypnotherapist or want to try it for the first time, she is definitely the best. She makes sure to listen to you about your issues and is very honest about how she can help you.