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Biography for Harley Sears, CMH

Harley Sears has spent 28 years helping people achieve lasting positive change. With credentials from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, Cornell University’s Wellness Counseling program, and the University of Minnesota’s Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization, he has built a nationwide practice that serves as a model for the delivery of modern hypnosis.

As developer of Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention™, Harley created a technique that harnesses the proven power of the placebo effect to amplify hypnotic outcomes. His case study on chronic arthritis pain provides measurable evidence of the method’s efficacy.

As former President of the Kansas City Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists, he successfully advocated for client safety and anti-discrimination provisions in the organization’s Code of Ethics, creating lasting protections that benefit clients nationwide.

His book, The Magic in Metaphor, became an Amazon #1 Bestseller, earned numerous literary awards, and was selected for Publishers Weekly’s BookLife Elite collection, distributed to public libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada. His work is regularly featured in popular media, including BBC News, Fast Company, Ask Dr. Drew, Yahoo Life, and more.

By earning endorsements from doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals, Harley is helping bridge the gap between complementary and conventional medicine, demonstrating that hypnotherapy can be a credible adjunct to traditional care. Through partnerships with leading healthcare and wellness organizations, he has established pop-up services across the country, expanding access to hypnotherapy where it’s needed most.

Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Addictions
  2. Anxiety
  3. Change Habits
  4. Chronic Pain
  5. Death or Loss
  6. Fears
  7. General Practice
  8. Improve Health
  9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  10. Panic Attacks
  11. Performance Anxiety
  12. Phobias
  13. Relationship Enhancement
  14. Sadness
  15. Self Confidence
  16. Skin Problems
  17. Sleep Disorders
  18. Stop Smoking/Vaping
  19. Stress
  20. Weight Loss

Education

  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 04/29/2013 - Date Graduated: 10/05/2015
    Total Hours: 300 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education

  1. Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization - University of Minnesota
  2. Wellness Counseling Certificate - Cornell University

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Getting Your Zoom Room Approved - 02/2025
  2. Law and Ethics - 03/2013

Certifications

  • Certified Master Hypnotist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 011292
    Certification Valid To: Jun 19, 2026

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 04/2013
  2. Hypnosis and Sports Performance - 06/2017
  3. Hypnosis and Transgender Clients - 06/2016

Awards

  • Royal Dragonfly Book Award
    Story Monsters LLC - 12/01/2023
  • Reviewers Choice Award
    Reader Views - 03/01/2024
  • PenCraft Book Awards
    PenCraft Book Award - 10/01/2023
  • The Golden Wizard Book Prize
    The Golden Wizard Book Prize - 09/01/2023
  • The BookFest Awards
    The BookFest Book Award - 10/01/2023
  • Literary Titan Gold Book Award
    Literary Titan - 11/01/2023

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2013
  • Cornell Alumni Group
    Member Since: 2021
  • Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies
    Member Since: 2025

Website


https://www.HarleySears.com/

Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Harley Sears
Hypnotherapy with Harley Sears, LLC
Olathe, Kansas 66215, United States
 913-999-5819

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