Disclosure for Hypnosis.edu Hypnotherapists Directory
All therapists listed in the AHA Hypnotherapists Directory are graduates of HMI's Nationally Accredited Hypnotherapy training program. The Directory is not an endorsement of the student or graduate’s professional skills or personal integrity. The Directory lists students at various stages of their education and experience and is divided into three categories.
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt): Have completed HMI’s two-year program consisting of one-year, 720-hour Diploma Program including six months of internship and a second year and additional 720-hour, Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Mind-Body Psychology including an additional 12 months of internship.
- Certified Hypnotherapist (CHt): Have completed HMI’s one-year, 720-hour Diploma Program including six months of internship.
- Certified Master Hypnotist (CMH): Have completed the equivalent of the first semester (six months) of HMI’s one-year Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy Program.
The AHA Hypnotherapists listed in this directory are not employees of HMI or the AHA, but are, instead, self-employed hypnotherapists in private practice, over whom HMI or the AHA exercises no control or supervision. HMI or AHA do not receive a referral fee and/or share or participate in any fees or revenues collected by Hypnotherapists for their private services.
HMI trains students and graduates to work with hypnotherapy clients under two sets of circumstances:
- Upon referral from a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry or psychology or…
- Where the person using the hypnotic techniques offers avocational, vocational or self improvement and does not offer therapy for emotional and mental disorders. (California Business and Professions Code Section 4996.14; Business and Professions Code Section 2908.)
Notice: Hypnotherapists in general are not trained or licensed to diagnose or treat emotional and mental disorders.
Sexual, social or business relationships between clients and hypnotherapists are unethical and are strictly forbidden under the terms of their of their participation agreement with HMI. If a hypnotherapist in the referral program makes any sexual advance or overture to you, you should refuse to comply and report that individual to HMI immediately.
The use of hypnosis may at times elicit memories of past events which may or may not be literally true. It is possible that events under hypnosis will be distorted or misconstrued. Memories that are recovered under hypnosis are not necessarily accurate and may be a reconstruction and/or composite of memories. Without corroborating information, it's not possible to determine whether a specific memory is true or false, even if the client feels confident the memory is true.
While hypnosis may be an effective technique for many purposes, the effectiveness may vary from individual to individual, and no specific result can be promised or guaranteed.
While it is the practice of hypnotherapists to keep information confidential, information revealed in hypnotherapy is not subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege, unless the hypnotherapist is also licensed as a psychotherapist. A court may require disclosure of information learned in hypnotherapy. If a therapist claims to be licensed as a psychotherapist under the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology, you can contact those boards at their respective websites for verification.
Education, Experience, State Laws
The AHA Director requests that all Hypnotherapists in the directory provide full and accurate descriptions of their education and experience. The AHA and HMI does not provide verification of this information and cannot guarantee its accuracy. State laws regulating the practice of Hypnotherapy vary from state to state. The AHA and HMI does not, and cannot guarantee that each Hypnotherapist is operating within the laws governing the state or providence that they are operating within.
Use of the AHA Hypnotherapists Directory and/or services of the Hypnotherapists listed in this directory are at your sole risk and responsibility. All persons utilizing this directory who are seeking hypnosis services should be cautious, and should exercise the “Buyer Beware” approach to interviewing and choosing a Hypnotherapist.
By using this directory you agree to hold HMI harmless and indemnifies HMI from any claims, liabilities, complaints, and/or legal actions that may result from their hypnotherapy sessions or agreements with HMI Instructors operating as independent contractors.