The Mindful Nonsmoker Clinical Process


I work with individuals, couples and groups who want to stop using Tobacco, Nicotine or Cannabis — quickly and completely. The process works the same way for Vaping or for clients trying to get off Nicotine Gum, Patches or Lozenges.

My approach works best for clients who want to stop nicotine completely, without medications or replacements. I'm qualified and certified to advise on varenicline (Chantix), bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin) and NRT methods — but if that's the route you want, I'll usually refer you to the free counseling at the Colorado Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW).

I have over 20 years and 30,000 clinical hours experience as a National Certified Tobacco Treatment Provider, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, NLP Master Trainer and NGH Certified Hypnotherapist, prior to that I was a heavy smoker myself for 30 years. I have a degree in Psychology / Behavioral Neuroscience through the University of Colorado at Denver, and graduate certification in Positive Psychology Coaching from the College of Executive Coaching, Arroyo Grande, California.

In my coaching practice I employ Clinical Tobacco Treatment expertise, Positive Psychology interventions, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Appreciative Inquiry, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Strategies, Subliminal/Covert Hypnotic Techniques, and Interactive Neurolinguistics in a collaborative and "conscious-mindful" approach. We use those tools together — to reframe the way you think about smoking, shift the attitudes underneath, and change what you actually do.

I don't use any pre-scripted, "cookie-cutter" protocol. With thousands of clients over twenty years, no two sessions have ever been identical. My goal is to work with your unique history, perceptions, behaviors and concerns — and develop custom techniques that engage your character strengths and practical skills.

Here's what we'll do together:

  • Dispelling the misinformation you've heard about tobacco, nicotine, and addiction,
  • Teaching practical strategies that actually change how you think and what you do,
  • Showing you, in real time, how "I can't" becomes "I can,"
  • Reframing the beliefs and attitudes that have made stopping feel hard,
  • Showing why past attempts failed — and how to get a different result this time,
  • Teaching the "mental hacks" for self-persuasion and real, internal motivation,
  • Building your confidence in your own decisions, so the change lasts because it's yours,
  • Helping you see, clearly and concretely, the life you actually want as a nonsmoker,
  • Connecting you to real relaxation and real confidence — not the manufactured kind.

    • Success Rates, Guarantees & Follow-up Support. Coaching is a two-person collaboration — your results depend on the work you do, not just on what I teach. No legitimate therapist would claim personal "success rates" or offer guarantees, and I don't either. The Mindful Nonsmoker process is a phased experience that asks you to participate and apply what you're learning. I support private clients through every stage of the process, including follow-up coaching after you've quit — and a lifetime free pass to any future Mindful Nonsmoker event for ongoing reinforcement.

    Deep-Relaxation Techniques can sometimes serve as a helpful reinforcement of a well-made decision -- what most Hypnotherapists would refer to as "the Trance." This is certainly the most famous hypnotherapy technique (often the only technique offered by hypnotherapists) but it should never be relied on exclusively as a stand-alone "cure" for anything. I work primarily with clients who want to take full advantage of conscious / mindful techniques, and I offer a downloadable hypnotherapy session recording (the same content as the original HypNoSmoke session) to every client for ongoing reinforcement at no additional cost.

    If you want to talk through any of this in more detail — what you've tried, what's stopped you, what you'd want from a coaching engagement — book a free consultation below. No obligation. No sales pitch.