Biography for Harley Sears, CMH
Harley Sears has spent nearly three decades helping people achieve lasting positive change. His credentials include a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, a Wellness Counseling Certificate from Cornell University, and an Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization from the University of Minnesota.
His training in pain reprocessing introduced him to a growing body of neuroscience research showing that the brain can generate and sustain chronic pain, even after an injury has healed, or without any injury at all. That understanding now informs how he approaches chronic pain in his own practice.
Harley is the author of The Magic in Metaphor, an Amazon bestseller that earned multiple literary awards including first place in the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, and was selected for Publishers Weekly’s BookLife Elite collection. His work is regularly mentioned in popular media, including BBC News, Fast Company, Ask Dr. Drew, and Yahoo Life.
The strongest signal of trust comes from healthcare and mental health professionals: doctors, nurses, and counselors refer their patients to him, many are clients themselves, and even fellow hypnotherapists choose him for their own care.
Today, Harley runs a virtual hypnotherapy practice serving clients nationwide, alongside weekly in-person sessions at Very Well KC where he serves as an Integrative Health Partner.
Hypnotherapy Specialties
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Fears
- Headaches
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Self Esteem
- Skin Problems
- Stop Smoking/Vaping
- Stress
- Weight Loss
Experience
Harley Sears has practiced hypnotherapy since 2002, building a nationwide practice grounded in research-informed care. He operated physical offices in Beverly Hills, New York City, San Francisco, Portland, and Kansas City before becoming an early adopter of HIPAA compliant virtual sessions, delivered from a broadcast-quality studio.
Harley’s foundation in mental wellness began in residential and hospital settings. He worked as a Youth Counselor at a home for boys, where he supervised residents and coached them in daily living skills, and as a Psychiatric Technician and Team Leader at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where he delivered direct patient care and crisis response.
As a Visiting Practitioner, he also brings hypnosis to trusted spaces such as hospitals, spas, universities, psychology groups, and wellness centers nationwide.
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 from the American Hypnosis Association
- Getting Your Zoom Room Approved - 02/2025
- Law and Ethics - 03/2013
Certifications
- Certified Master Hypnotist
American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
Certification Number: 011292
Certification Valid To: Jun 19, 2027
Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association
- Hypnosis and Pain Management - 04/2013
- Hypnosis and Sports Performance - 06/2017
Other Certifications
- Pain Reprocessing Coaching - Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center
- Motivational Interviewing - Virginia Commonwealth University
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Psychological First Aid - National Center for PTSD
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 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
Hypnotherapy with Harley Sears
https://HarleySears.com/
Languages Spoken
- English
Contact Information
Harley Sears
Hypnotherapy with Harley Sears, LLC
Overland Park,
Kansas
66204,
United States
913-999-5819