Overcome Addictions and Break Unwanted Habits with Hypnosis in the Quad Cities

Many people struggle with habits or addictions they wish they could break — smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco, emotional eating, nail biting, drinking patterns, or other automatic behaviors that feel out of their control. Even with strong desire and willpower, these habits often persist because they are deeply rooted in the subconscious mind.


At Sylvia Runkle Hypnosis, we help clients throughout the Quad Cities overcome addictions and release unwanted habits by targeting the subconscious patterns that keep these behaviors alive. Hypnosis provides a powerful, natural, and supportive path toward long-term freedom and positive change.


Why Habits and Addictions Are Hard to Break

Most habits aren’t logical — they’re automatic.
They’re tied to:

  • Stress or emotional triggers
  • Relief or comfort
  • Old conditioning
  • Routine behaviors
  • Fear of change
  • Subconscious associations

That’s why many people feel stuck, even when they deeply want to change. Hypnosis works at the subconscious level, where these habits are formed and maintained, making it easier to shift them into healthier patterns.


How Hypnosis Supports Habit Change and Addiction Recovery

Hypnosis helps you:

  • Reduce cravings and automatic urges
  • Break emotional and stress-based triggers
  • Change the subconscious beliefs supporting the habit
  • Strengthen motivation to change
  • Build new, healthier responses
  • Feel more calm, confident, and in control
  • Support long-term habit transformation

Many clients feel a significant reduction in urges early in the process.


Common Habits and Addictions We Support

Hypnosis can help you break free from habits and behaviors such as:

  • Smoking or vaping
  • Chewing tobacco
  • Nail biting or skin picking
  • Emotional or stress eating
  • Excessive drinking patterns
  • Sugar cravings
  • Screen or digital overuse
  • Compulsive behaviors

If your specific habit isn’t listed, a personalized program can be tailored to your needs.


A Natural, Drug-Free Approach to Change

Hypnosis is a gentle, safe, and natural method that works without medication or replacements. Instead of fighting symptoms, hypnosis helps you:

  • Calm the mind
  • Release emotional tension
  • Build stronger coping patterns
  • Replace the habit with healthier alternatives

This creates change that’s not forced — it’s aligned, natural, and lasting.


Personalized Hypnosis Programs for Long-Term Success

Every addiction or habit has a unique emotional and mental structure behind it. Your program will be customized based on:

  • Your triggers
  • Your emotional patterns
  • Your lifestyle
  • The severity or frequency of the habit
  • Your personal motivations
  • Your long-term goals

You’ll receive individualized sessions and tools that support lasting transformation.


Serving the Quad Cities and Beyond

Sylvia Runkle offers in-person hypnosis for addictions and habits in the Quad Cities, along with virtual sessions for anyone who prefers remote support.


Book your free evaluation today to find out how hypnosis can help you take back control and break free from habits that no longer serve you.

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Curious about how hypnosis can help you? Whether you’re exploring options or ready to begin, I’m here to answer your questions and guide you toward the right solution. Contact me today to learn more or schedule your free evaluation.