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Biography for John Melton, CCHt

John is an Honors Graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute with over 27 years of clinical practice. In 2006 John was honored to receive the prestigious Kappas Memorial Award for lifetime achievement in the clinical practice of Hypnotherapy.

With a very successful practice John blends experience, humor, intuition and logic and treats each client as a unique individual to care for with a focus on a holistic approach to each clients life. John believes you must nurture the mind, body and spirit to live a truly full and happy life.

Along with his clinical practice John also enjoys a very active teaching schedule as an HMI senior staff clinical instructor sharing his years of experience, knowledge and humor with students learning the art of Hypnotherapy at HMI.

As a general member and past executive board member of the Hypnotherapist Union Local 472, John has been active in educating about and promoting hypnotherapy. John is also a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Hypnosis Association (AHA).

Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Career Success
  3. General Practice
  4. Improve Health
  5. Performance Anxiety
  6. Reach Goals
  7. Self Confidence
  8. Sports
  9. Stop Smoking
  10. Stress
  11. Tinnitus
  12. Writers Block

Experience

  • 1998 to Present: Faculty Member of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute
  • 1997 to Present: Private Practice Clinical Hypnotherapist

Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 11/01/1996 - Date Graduated: 12/01/1997
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Mind-Body Psychology with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 09/13/2021 - Date Graduated: 10/05/2022
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education

  • Yearly continuing education to remain on the leading edge of clinical practice.

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Clinical Case History Package 2 - 10/2017
  2. Clinical Case History Package 3 - 03/2019
  3. Research Articles Course - 03/2022
  4. Understanding the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous - 04/2020
  5. First Consultation - 06/2017
  6. First Three Hypnosis Sessions - 05/2013
  7. How to Give a Dynamic Hypnosis Speech - 03/2009
  8. Stage Hypnosis - 10/2013
  9. Master the Arm Raising - 02/2012
  10. Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - 12/2011
  11. Basic Emotional Freedom Technique - 10/2017
  12. Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique - 10/2016
  13. Everybody Rides the Carousel - 07/2013
  14. Counseling and Interviewing - 06/2014
  15. Healthy Boundaries - 11/2016
  16. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnosis - 11/2016
  17. The Empty Leash - Hypnosis and the Loss of a Beloved Pet - 11/2016
  18. The Art of Positive Thinking - 11/2016
  19. How to Release Self-Limiting Beliefs - 11/2016
  20. Empowered Speaking for Success - 11/2016
  21. Shadows, Sabotage and Subconscious Success - 11/2016
  22. Using Hypnosis in Dealing with Change - 11/2016
  23. Hoarding: How It Can Harm, How You Can Help - 11/2016
  24. 5 Powerful Ways to Launch, Market, and Grow Your Hypnotherapy Practice - 11/2016
  25. Help Your Clients Overcome Writer's Block - 11/2016
  26. Spiritual Tarot: Hypnotic Applications for the Archetypes of Tarot - 11/2016
  27. How Not to Give into Naysayers - 11/2016
  28. Healing Developmental Trauma and Adaptation with Hypnosis - 11/2016
  29. Transformation: Tools for Changing Behavior - 11/2016
  30. Explode Your Practice with Phone and Skype Sessions - 10/2018
  31. Kappasinian Hypnosis - 07/2018

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 010011
    Certification Valid To: Jan 01, 2100

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Past-Life Regression Therapist - 12/2011
  2. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 10/2013
  3. Hypnosis and PTSD - 04/2014
  4. Biofeedback - 03/2015
  5. Hypnosis and Transgender Clients - 04/2022
  6. Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation - 08/2016

Awards

  • Honors Graduate - AOS Degree Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/05/2022
  • Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 12/29/1997
  • Kappas Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement In Clinical Hypnotherapy
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 09/29/2006

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 1997
  • Hypnotherapists Union Local 472
    Member Since: 1997
  • American Counseling Association
    Member Since: 1997

Instructor at HMI – Classes Taught

  • 6-2 - Hypno-Diagnostic Tools A
  • 8-1 - First Consultation

Articles

Website


http://www.JohnMelton.com/

Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

John Melton
Tarzana, California 91356, United States

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