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Biography for Kimberly Pelkey, CHt

With a deep understanding of trauma through their own childhood experiences and two decades as a military spouse, Kimberly Pelkey has observed firsthand the profound impact trauma can have on both civilians, service members and their families. This journey has fueled her mission as a Certified Hypnotherapist.

Her purpose is clear: to provide specialized services that empower trauma survivors, veterans, military service members, and their families to overcome trauma, foster emotional resilience, and rediscover a fulfilling life without having to relive their painful past. She has seen the strength and resilience within the military community and considers it a privilege to help individuals unlock their potential for healing.

In her practice, Kimberly is committed to creating a nurturing and transformative healing space where compassion, empathy, and personalized care are the bedrock of every session. She understands that healing is a unique journey and tailors her approach to each individual’s specific needs and goals.

As someone who has navigated trauma and the challenges of military life, Kimberly is here to support clients in their quest for a brighter, more resilient future. Clients can reach out to her today, and together, they can take the first step on the journey to healing and transformation.


Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Past Life Regression
  3. Relaxation
  4. Stress
  5. Trauma

Experience

Kimberly Pelkey combines personal triumph over childhood trauma with two decades as a military spouse, offering a unique perspective on the impact of trauma. Certified as a Reiki Practitioner, enhancing her expertise in holistic healing. She has also earned certifications in Hypnotherapy and Integral Eye Movement Technique/Therapy (IEMT), further strengthening her ability to guide clients towards emotional resilience, personal empowerment, and lasting well-being.

In addition to her core certifications, Kimberly Pelkey has devoted herself to ongoing education and professional development. She has completed numerous training courses and received certifications in areas such as Trauma Recovery, Inner Child Healing, Hypnosis and PTSD, Military Cultural Competency, Risk Assessment, and Senior Spouse Leadership Development. She is also equipped with crucial skills gained through S.A.V.E. Veterans Suicide Prevention training and Introduction to Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Training.

With this extensive and diverse background, she is committed to creating a nurturing healing space grounded in compassion, empathy, and personalized care. Kimberly Pelkey is dedicated to helping clients navigate the path to recovery and resilience, rewriting their life narratives to embrace a brighter future.


Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
    Date Started: 11/08/2022 - Date Graduated: 11/08/2023
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education

  • Trauma 101: Understanding Trauma, Resilience, and Trauma-Informed Approaches - ADAMHS Board of Montgomery County - 2023

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique - 08/2023
  2. Basic Emotional Freedom Technique - 08/2023
  3. Body Syndromes - 01/2023
  4. Body/Mind Imaging - Creating Powerful, Personal Presence - 04/2023
  5. Clearing up Traumas at the Energy Level - 04/2023
  6. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnosis - 04/2023
  7. Creating Easy and Effortless Hypnosis Workshops - 04/2023
  8. Crystal Singing Bowls and Hypnosis - 12/2022
  9. Emergency Hypnosis - 02/2023
  10. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapeutic Metaphors - 01/2023
  11. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Trance Phenomena - 01/2023
  12. Extreme Self Care: Feed Your True Needs, Say Goodbye to Cravings - 02/2023
  13. Getting Comfortable with Silence - 03/2023
  14. Hypnosis for Past Life Regression Therapy - 03/2023
  15. Hypnosis in History - 11/2022
  16. Introduction to Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - 03/2023
  17. Intuitive and Energy Healing - 12/2022
  18. Kappasinian Hypnosis - 12/2022
  19. Making Fast and Permanent Change - 03/2023
  20. Making the Unconscious Conscious - 04/2023
  21. Master the Arm Raising - 01/2023
  22. Mental Bank Magic - 03/2023
  23. Mental Bank Seminar - 01/2023
  24. Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy - 04/2023
  25. Numerology - The Language of Numbers as a Tool for Success! - 03/2023
  26. Parts Therapy - A Powerful 4 Step Process to Changing Lives - 03/2023
  27. Psychosynthesis Transpersonal Workshop - 04/2023
  28. Psychosynthesis: Creative Imagination and the Expansion of Consciousness - 02/2023
  29. Research Articles Course - 01/2023
  30. Spiritual Tarot: Hypnotic Applications for the Archetypes of Tarot - 12/2022
  31. Spoon Bending - Come to the PK Party! - 04/2023
  32. Stress Relief Techniques - 04/2023
  33. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 01/2023
  34. Tapping the Subconscious through Conversational Hypnosis - 01/2023
  35. The Decision Factor - 03/2023
  36. The Eel and the Blowfish: A Graphic Novel of Dreams, Trauma, and Healing - 03/2023
  37. The Gifts of Trauma - 04/2023
  38. The Incredible Power of the Mind/Body Connection - 01/2023
  39. Therapeutic Creative Journaling - 04/2023
  40. Transcendent Aspects of the Human Experience - 04/2023
  41. Using Hypnosis in Dealing with Change - 03/2023
  42. Wisdom of the Body-Mind in Hypnotherapy - 03/2023

Certifications

  • Certified Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 012138
    Certification Valid To: May 14, 2025

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Healing the Inner Child - 04/2023
  2. Hypnosis and PTSD - 04/2023
  3. Past-Life Regression Therapy - 04/2023
  4. Smoking Cessation - 04/2023
  5. Trauma Recovery Hypnosis - 02/2023

Other Certifications

  1. Certified IEMT Practitioner - Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) - 020 8840 4383
  2. Certified Reiki Practitioner - Holy Fire Reiki, Level 1 and 2 - P.E.A.C.E Farm, LLC - 386-337-1185

Awards

  • High Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 11/13/2023

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2023
  • The Association for IEMT Practitioners
    Member Since: 2023

Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Kimberly Pelkey
Kimberly Pelkey Hypnotherapy
San Antonio, Texas 78252, United States
931-588-8400