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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

  1. Addictions
  2. Anger
  3. Anxiety
  4. Career Success
  5. Exam Anxiety
  6. Fears
  7. Improve Sales
  8. Inferiority
  9. Insecurity
  10. Lack of Initiative
  11. Motivation
  12. Procrastination
  13. Public Speaking
  14. Relaxation
  15. Self Confidence
  16. Self Defeating Behaviors
  17. Shame
  18. Stress
  19. 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

  1. A Primer on Transpersonal Psychology - 07/2024
  2. Body Syndromes - 09/2023
  3. Cheryl O'Neil/Justine - Stop Smoking - 09/2023
  4. Cultivating Mindfulness Using a Mind-Body Approach - 09/2023
  5. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapeutic Metaphors - 09/2023
  6. Everybody Rides the Carousel - 09/2023
  7. Healing Power of Hypnotic Scripts - 02/2024
  8. Heart Medicine: Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom - 09/2023
  9. Hypnosis in History - 08/2023
  10. Hypnotherapy and Rehab: An Inside Look - 10/2023
  11. Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy: Clinical Application - 09/2023
  12. Introduction to Positive Psychology - 09/2023
  13. Introduction to Somatic and Parts Work for Healing Trauma - 09/2023
  14. Introduction to the Embodied Mind Theory - 09/2023
  15. Marc Gravelle - HMI Book Club - 10/2023
  16. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - 09/2023
  17. Research Articles Course - 02/2024
  18. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 01/2024
  19. 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

  1. Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming - 01/2024
  2. Hypnosis and Sports Performance - 02/2024
  3. 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


https://www.HypnotherapyBen.com/


Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Benjamin Roussel
Los Angeles, California 90046, United States
844-294-8041