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Biography for Kelly Leightner, CHt

Kelly Leightner is a Certified Hypnotherapist who specializes in helping individuals create lasting change by working with the subconscious mind rather than relying on willpower alone. She works with clients on habits, confidence, anxiety, fears, mindset, and personal growth, helping them move from feeling stuck to creating meaningful change.

Before becoming a hypnotherapist, Kelly spent many years working in communication, sales, and coaching, where she saw firsthand that knowledge alone does not create change—behavior and results change when the subconscious mind is involved. This realization led her to study hypnotherapy, NLP, and other subconscious change techniques so she could help people create real, lasting transformation.

Kelly combines hypnotherapy with techniques such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), NLP, and relaxation training to help clients reduce stress, build confidence, and change unwanted habits. She works primarily with clients over Zoom, allowing her to help people regardless of location.

Kelly is especially passionate about helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated because they know what they should be doing but are not doing it. She believes people are not broken—they are patterned, and when the subconscious patterns change, behavior and results change naturally.

Her goal is to help clients create lasting change, greater confidence, and more control over their lives by learning how to work with their subconscious mind instead of against it.


Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Change Habits
  3. Child Birth
  4. Exam Anxiety
  5. Fears
  6. General Practice
  7. Insomnia
  8. Motivation
  9. Performance Anxiety
  10. Phobias
  11. Public Speaking
  12. Relaxation
  13. Self Esteem
  14. Social Phobia
  15. Stop Smoking/Vaping
  16. Weight Loss

Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 04/15/2025 - Date Graduated: 04/16/2026
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Behavior Analysis - 07/2025
  2. Healing Power of Hypnotic Scripts - 08/2025
  3. Hypnosis in History - 03/2025
  4. Imagery for Life Passages - 09/2025
  5. Introduction to Intuitive and Energy Healing - 05/2025
  6. jumpSTART 2026! - 01/2026
  7. Metaphysical Imagery - 09/2025
  8. Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - 08/2025
  9. Rewiring the Inner Child That’s Still in Charge - 07/2025
  10. The HMI On-Campus, All-Day, In-Person, Immersive Experience - 06/2025
  11. The Soul Speaks in Symbol: Healing Beyond Words - 07/2025

Certifications

  • Certified Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 013112
    Certification Valid To: Jul 12, 2028

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Advanced Imagery - 08/2025
  2. Certified Advanced Practitioner of EFT and Energy Psychology - Level 2 - 09/2025
  3. Certified Practitioner of EFT and Energy Psychology - Level 1 - 08/2025
  4. Certified Practitioner Reiki Level One - 06/2025
  5. Certified Practitioner Reiki Level Two - 07/2025
  6. Driving Anxiety and Social Phobias - 09/2025
  7. Hypnosis and Childbirth - 02/2026
  8. Hypnosis and the Law of Attraction - 12/2025
  9. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 08/2025
  10. Hypnosis for Test Anxiety and Success - 12/2025
  11. Mental Bank Facilitator - 06/2025
  12. Smoking/Vaping Cessation - 08/2025
  13. Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - 07/2025
  14. Therapeutic Imagery Master - 10/2025

Awards

  • High Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 04/16/2026
  • Director's Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 04/16/2026

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2025

Website


https://www.KellyLeightner.com/


Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Kelly Leightner
Queen Creek, Arizona 85142, United States