Practicing Hypnotherapy in West Virginia
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.
Research did not reveal any West Virginia laws or regulations regarding hypnosis or hypnotherapy. There are no specific restrictions or guidelines for the practice of hypnotherapy in the state.
Many unlicensed individuals advertise hypnotherapy services online West Virginia.
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 12 hypnotherapists practicing/advertising in the State of West Virginia.
Laws and Regulations
Research did not reveal any West Virginia laws, regulations, etc. regarding hypnosis or hypnotherapy.
Notes
- We are not aware of any cases in which a person in West Virginia has gotten into legal trouble just for practicing hypnosis or hypnotherapy.
- Google searches reveal a number of unlicensed individuals advertising hypnotherapy services in West Virginia.
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.