Practicing Hypnotherapy in Arizona
Summary
Disclaimer: The following summary is a non-legal interpretation of how the hypnotherapy authors interpret the law as it applies for hypnotherapists. This is not a substitute for legal advice.
In Arizona, there are no state laws restricting the practice of hypnosis or hypnotherapy. The city of Avondale has a local rule that makes it illegal to practice hypnosis unless it is done by a licensed medical or dental doctor or taught in a state-accredited educational institution.
Many unlicensed individuals in Arizona advertise hypnotherapy services online.
Legal Case Highlights
As of the date of this publication, we were unable to find any known legal cases in this state where someone has faced legal action just for practicing hypnosis or hypnotherapy. (Unless there was a legal case in that state.)
Hypnotherapists
Important Note: Estimating the number of hypnotherapists practicing in any state is difficult if there is no state licensing or registration act in that state. This resource provides very rough estimates that are grossly under reported by Googling hypnotherapists who are actively advertising in that state.
As of 2024, there are approximately 141 hypnotherapists practicing/advertising in the State of Arizona.
Laws and Regulations
Research did not reveal any Arizona state laws or regulations restricting the practice of hypnosis or hypnotherapy. The city of Avondale, Arizona has a local ordinance that states: “It shall be unlawful for any person to practice hypnotism or for any person to be a subject for such hypnotists. This section shall not apply to hypnotism as used in the treatment of patients by an accredited doctor of medicine or doctor of dentistry nor shall it prohibit teaching of hypnotism in any state accredited educational institution which maintains an academic standard of the college level. (Code 1971, § 11-1-26)”
Notes
- We are not aware of any cases in which a person in Arizona has gotten into legal trouble for practicing hypnosis or hypnotherapy.
- Google searches reveal a number of unlicensed individuals advertising hypnotherapy services in Arizona.
Research Note: The hypnotherapy research summarized in this section is based on online publicly available resources that were capable of being searched. The research summarized in this section is not intended to be “legal advice” and it is recommended that you consult with a licensed attorney in any relevant jurisdiction for the most up to date information about the law and how it is likely to be interpreted or enforced there.