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Biography for Karisha Kirk, CCHt

Karisha Kirk has always been thoroughly fascinated by stories, in literature, and in life. She utilizes her training as a hypnotherapist to empower her clients to make small yet powerful changes in thought and behavior that allow them to create a more joyful narrative.

During each session, she focuses on meeting the unique needs of the individual with customized tools to ensure that progress towards their goals becomes a central theme in the next chapter of their lives.

Karisha graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute’s Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy. She is currently expanding her knowledge of clinical psychological modalities with HMI’s Accredited Mind-Body Psychology program.

Among other certifications, Karisha is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and a Therapeutic Imagery Master.

Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Body Image
  3. Death or Loss
  4. Fears
  5. Guilt
  6. Negativism
  7. Pain Management
  8. Relationship Enhancement
  9. Relaxation
  10. Self Confidence
  11. Trauma

Experience

Karisha specializes in helping clients who have become discouraged due to unsuccessful attempts at making changes in the past, as well as those who have had change forced upon them by life events.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts
    University of Southern California, Los Angeles - 213-740-1111
    Date Started: 01/01/1999 - Date Graduated: 03/22/2002
    Total Years: 4
  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 08/18/2020 - Date Graduated: 09/09/2021
    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: 10/31/2022
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Clinical Case History Package 1 - 11/2022
  2. Marc Gravelle - HMI Book Club - 05/2023
  3. Research Articles Course - 09/2022
  4. First Three Hypnosis Sessions - 07/2020
  5. Master the Arm Raising - 01/2021
  6. Hypnosis and Weight Loss Part 2 - 04/2021
  7. Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - 03/2021
  8. Imagery for Life Passages - 03/2021
  9. Metaphysical Imagery - 03/2021
  10. Healthy Boundaries - 03/2021
  11. Explode Your Practice with Phone and Skype Sessions - 02/2021
  12. The Power of Releasing Guilt and Shame - 10/2020
  13. Intuitive and Energy Healing - 02/2022
  14. Hypnosis in History - 04/2020
  15. Body Syndromes - 12/2021
  16. Elaine Perliss/Julia - Gaining Control - 12/2021
  17. Healing Power of Hypnotic Scripts - 07/2023
  18. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 01/2021
  19. jumpSTART 2022! - 01/2022
  20. A Primer on Transpersonal Psychology - 11/2022
  21. Parts Therapy - A Powerful 4 Step Process to Changing Lives - 06/2023
  22. Synesthesia: The Neuroscience of Metaphor - 12/2022
  23. Conversations with Ghosts and Gods: Imaginal Dialogue in Therapy - 06/2023

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 010515
    Certification Valid To: Jan 22, 2028

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Advanced Handwriting Analysis - 06/2021
  2. Hypnosis for Anxieties and Fears - 10/2020
  3. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 03/2021
  4. Hypnosis and Transgender Clients - 10/2020
  5. Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation - 03/2021
  6. Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - 02/2021
  7. Advanced Imagery - 02/2021
  8. Therapeutic Imagery Master - 04/2021
  9. Pre and Post Surgery Hypnosis - 01/2025
  10. Hypnosis and Tinnitus - 02/2023
  11. Past-Life Regression Therapy - 05/2023
  12. Mental and Emotional Release® Therapy - 01/2021
  13. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 01/2021
  14. Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming - 02/2021
  15. Healing the Child Within - 12/2020
  16. Hypnosis and Grief Recovery - 12/2020
  17. Hypnosis for Test Anxiety and Success - 06/2023
  18. Certified Practitioner of Ericksonian Hypnosis - 01/2023

Other Certifications

  • The Rewind Technique - Uncommon Knowledge - 11/2022

Awards

  • Honors Graduate - AOS Degree Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/31/2022
  • AOS Excellence Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/31/2022
  • AOS Private Practice Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/31/2022
  • Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 09/09/2021
  • Academic Achievement Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 09/09/2021

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2021
  • Hypnotherapists Union Local 472
    Member Since: 2021

Website


https://www.FireflySuite.com/

Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Karisha Kirk
Bloomington, Indiana 47401, United States
 323-796-3559

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