Biography for Benjamin Roussel, CHt
Before pursuing a career in hypnotherapy, I worked as a political public relations consultant handling media training, coaching, and ghost-writing for some of the nation’s highest profile leaders in reproductive freedom, criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration policy, and environmental protection.
My ghostwriting has been published in hundreds of national and local media outlets including The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, and FOX News.
My previous career as a spin-doctor provided me with 25 years of practicum, unknowingly honing the skills of expert hypnotherapy, including: listening for both literal and inferred meanings; identifying and incorporating particular values most likely to affect a targeted audience (you); and imbuing communication with a professional’s measured tone, timing and cadence.
Turns out I’m really good at this.
I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and earned a B.A. in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I cut my teeth in D.C., built my first career in New York City and San Francisco, and currently reside in Los Angeles, California with my pit-mix rescue dog, Georgia. I’m the liberal gay Buddhist son of a conservative preacher. I can work with anyone.
Hypnotherapy Specialties
- Addictions
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Career Success
- Exam Anxiety
- Fears
- Improve Sales
- Inferiority
- Insecurity
- Lack of Initiative
- Motivation
- Procrastination
- Public Speaking
- Relaxation
- Self Confidence
- Self Defeating Behaviors
- Shame
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
Experience
I’ve had successful outcomes with clients working with test anxiety, insomnia, pain management, sales-related anxiety, among other areas. My 25-year career as a political communications consultant informs my ability to administer expert hypnotherapy.
Education
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
Date Started: 08/08/2023 - Date Graduated: 07/10/2024
Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1 - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison - 202-210-3112
Date Started: 09/01/1994 - Date Graduated: 05/30/1999
Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association
- A Primer on Transpersonal Psychology - 07/2024
- Body Syndromes - 09/2023
- Cheryl O'Neil/Justine - Stop Smoking - 09/2023
- Cultivating Mindfulness Using a Mind-Body Approach - 09/2023
- Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapeutic Metaphors - 09/2023
- Everybody Rides the Carousel - 09/2023
- Getting Your Zoom Room Approved - 09/2023
- Healing Power of Hypnotic Scripts - 02/2024
- Heart Medicine: Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom - 09/2023
- Hypnosis in History - 08/2023
- Hypnotherapy and Rehab: An Inside Look - 10/2023
- Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy: Clinical Application - 09/2023
- Introduction to Positive Psychology - 09/2023
- Introduction to Somatic and Parts Work for Healing Trauma - 09/2023
- Introduction to the Embodied Mind Theory - 09/2023
- Marc Gravelle - HMI Book Club - 10/2023
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - 09/2023
- Research Articles Course - 02/2024
- Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 01/2024
- Understanding and Working with Older Patients - 09/2023
Certifications
- Certified Hypnotherapist
American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
Certification Number: 012408
Certification Valid To: Feb 02, 2025
Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association
- Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming - 01/2024
- Hypnosis and Sports Performance - 02/2024
- Mental and Emotional Release® Therapy - 12/2023
Awards
- High Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 07/10/2024
Professional Memberships
- American Hypnosis Association
Member Since: 2024
Website
Ben Roussel
https://www.HypnotherapyBen.com/
Languages Spoken
- English
Contact Information
Benjamin Roussel
Los Angeles,
California
90046,
United States
844-294-8041