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Biography for Harley Sears, CMH

My professional journey began over 27 years ago as a Mental Health Specialist at a psychiatric hospital, evolving into a successful hypnotherapy practice that has helped thousands of people overcome personal challenges.

I hold a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, a Wellness Counseling Certificate from Cornell University, and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota.

Through my award-winning book The Magic in Metaphor, I’ve demonstrated how storytelling creates profound emotional shifts, using carefully crafted metaphors to help children reframe challenges and discover new perspectives. I also produced Close Your Eyes, a collection of sleep music that weaves hypnotic suggestions into lo-fi compositions.

Most significantly, I’ve developed Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention™, my signature method that harnesses the scientifically-proven power of the placebo effect to amplify hypnotic outcomes, essentially helping clients activate their own “internal pharmacy” for healing and change.

I offer video sessions by Zoom—without losing the human connection that makes hypnosis so effective. As a visiting practitioner, I also partner with luxury cruise lines, hotels, resorts, spas, and hospitals to bring in-person hypnotherapy directly to their guests and employees.

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: 2006
  • Cornell Alumni Group
    Member Since: 2021

Website


https://www.HarleySears.com/

Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Harley Sears
Hypnotherapy with Harley Sears
Overland Park, Kansas 66211, United States
 913-999-5819

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