Testimonials
Hypnosis
Freedom
I finally quit smoking. I was one of those people who tried to quit smoking many times. Using pure determination and willpower, I managed to quit for a month or so each time. But I always started up again.
Then I heard about Drew Barrymore and Matt Damon using hypnosis to quit smoking for good. I figured it was worth a try. I called Nancy Mac and set up an appointment. It was amazing and easier than I thought was possible. I’ve been a non-smoker for more than a year now – going strong. Now if only hypnosis could help me look like Matt Damon.
G. W., Springfield, OR
Writers' Block
My name is Elena, and I am currently writing a master’s thesis for the International Studies Program. I was born in the United States, but I come from Bolivia. I called Nancy because I could not “find my voice” to write this thesis and I felt stuck and had writer’s block.
I had written a lot, but was increasingly dissatisfied with what I wrote, it didn’t feel right. Her voice gently guided me to start relaxing my mind and my body together. I felt, as she had told me beforehand, neither fully asleep nor awake, but rather in a sort of “hovering” place in between. In the beginning I felt more alert and aware of my body on the chair. But afterwards I was very absorbed in what I was seeing or imagining.
Nancy asked me to visualize what it was that represented an obstacle for my writing, and I think I just saw dust devils, or smoke swirling. I waited and then I saw a ball of light, very white light coming to me from the mountain‘s right shoulder. Nancy asked what the message was then, and I said “Do it for the people”.
Nancy asked how I was going to approach my writing, and I remember saying, “what I wrote before is in the past. Now I have to start from scratch, with my own voice".
I didn’t want to come out of that powerful embrace, where I felt strong and light, connected from above and from below and to the people. I remember it took a real effort to start moving my hands, my feet, and to come out of that intense place.
I walked out, feeling a trembling going on inside me. I got into my car, and slowly drove to a high place on the next block, and just sat there, looking at the top of Spencer’s Butte, at the trees encircled with fog, amid a blue sky, until I felt I could go home. I felt very calm and strong. I think it was the most powerful experience of my life. No magic – I still have to write that thesis. But I feel more able to just sit down and do it.
I don't think I could have moved a hair from where I was without the hypnosis session. It was so liberating. Like having tons of rock removed. I didn't feel that vise of anxiety around my chest any more. And when I felt stuckness starting to happen again, I did as you said, I tried to go to that same place again, and that did it. I have been writing almost every day, and am on chapter VI of VIII. Thanks so much.
Elena M., Eugene, OR
Counseling
Self Esteem
I decided to look for a counselor because I could see that my low self esteem was causing many problems for me in lots of areas. Nancy helped me so many ways. I feel so much more relaxed and confident. I learned to take better care of myself, and to treat myself with kindness (instead of being down on myself all the time). I like Nancy’s style of helping me understand myself better and learning to do things differently. I’m relating to people at work differently, and I’m finally feeling confident to make new friends.
Ann T., Junction City, OR
Dealing with Abuse
I’ve worked with many counselors to heal from my childhood abuse. But working with Nancy Mac has helped me more than my previous work. Not only did she help me see more about my family patterns, but she taught me new ways to stay grounded and not get so “triggered” when certain things happened. The new tools I have are helping me set clearer boundaries. I’m trusting myself and other people much more. I can even be around my family and know that I can handle it well.
P. C., Eugene, OR
Couples Counseling
Learning to Deal with Conflict
Nancy, I wanted to write and thank you for your help. As you know, my husband and I were fighting all the time. We never seemed to settle any arguments and we never let go of old fights. It wasn’t looking pretty. Both of us were angry, hurt and discouraged. Working with you, we learned how to argue without all the name-calling and sarcasm. We can listen to each other and try to understand the other person’s point of view. Now we know that the problem wasn’t the subject we were arguing about, but it was the style of how we fought. We still have our disagreements and we’re both still stubborn. But it is way better than before and we’re enjoying each other much more. Thank you.
K. M and D. M., Cottage Grove, Oregon
Drifting Apart
My partner and I have been together for nine, almost ten years. Our relationship wasn’t bad, but it certainly wasn’t great. We were drifting apart. And that’s not what we wanted. We decided to look for a counselor who could help us reconnect. A friend strongly recommended Nancy Mac for couples counseling. It was also important to find someone who would work with us, as a lesbian couple, with respect and understanding. Nancy helped us deepen our relationship. We started to redefine our relationship goals and remember why we wanted to be together. We have new ways of keeping our connection fresh and strong.
W.R & J.B., Eugene, OR
A Good Divorce
My wife and I looked for a counselor after we were headed for divorce. The counseling didn’t heal the marriage (I don’t think anything could have done that), but it did keep us from having a bitter nasty divorce. Counseling helped us get past some of the hurts so that we could understand what happened. We actually started to forgive each other (although we still have a ways to go). We have two wonderful children, and we didn’t want to hurt them. Nancy helped us keep their needs as our priority and not to put them in the middle. We appreciated that Nancy was able to give each of us support and understanding without taking sides. Because of our counseling, I think we will be able to communicate about the children and be a good parenting team. Thank you.
J.K., Eugene, OR