Biography for Michael A. Kamins, MA, LMFT, CCHt
Michael A. Kamins is a Certified Hypnotherapist and licensed Marriage Family Therapist. He has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology. Michael uses hypnosis to gently adjust subconscious behavior and utilize the holistic resources of the unconscious psyche.
Michael graduated with Honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) in 2007 where he worked as a hypnosis educator for HMI's Distance Learning department and taught promotional HMI classes on Guided Imagery and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), an advanced method of hypnotherapy. Certified at the Master level by the American Hypnosis Association and NLP TransWorld Michael was an assistant NLP Trainer for Practitioner and Master Practitioner trainings. Michael is currently seeing private hypnotherapy clients at both the HMI Clinic in Tarzana and at offices in Hollywood, California.
Michael was educated at the Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, California and awarded a Master of Arts Degree with Academic Honors in Counseling Psychology. Michael's graduate program emphasized theory and practice of Depth Psychology which examines the unconscious and expressions of the psyche in dreams and art therapy. With a background in literary arts and music, Michael has personal experience with these creative and imaginal approaches to therapy.
As a Depth Psychologist, Michael's practice of hypnotherapy is unique as he considers the unconscious to be what psychiatrist C.G. Jung called the "primary matrix" – the vital source of consciousness itself and a reservoir of personal and transpersonal resources. Hypnotherapy is a highly effective and reliable method to tap this matrix of potential.
Many of the subconscious behavioral issues for which we need hypnotherapy are often the result of losing this connection to the unconscious psyche. This connection may be blocked by an unhealthy habit, a negative emotion, or a limiting belief about the self or the world; conversely, such subconscious problems typically form where connection with the deeper psyche has been blocked. Hypnotherapy is a safe and powerful method for removing these subconscious blocks and activating the natural healing and transformative processes of the unconscious.
Michael's unique and innovative method of using hypnotherapy as an applied Depth Psychology is a potent synergistic tool for induced "mind change" and it is recommended for those seeking desired subconscious behavioral change or actualizing unconscious creativity. For more information and to schedule your own hypnotherapy session contact Michael today.
Hypnotherapy Specialties
- Anxiety
- Biofeedback
- Creativity
- Dreams
- Fears
- General Practice
- Insomnia
- Lack of Direction
- Moodiness
- Motivation
- Pain Management
- Panic Attacks
- Phobias
- Reach Goals
- Relaxation
- Self Awareness
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma
- Writers Block
Experience
Michael has been a practicing hypnotherapist since 2006. In addition, Michael's clinical experience includes practicing as a Marriage Family Therapist since 2012 in both private and community settings.
Michael's clinical MFT training included internships as a counselor at the Maple Counseling Center of Beverly Hills where he was supervised in Psychodynamic Therapy, and the Coldwater Counseling Center of Studio City with supervision in Jungian and Depth Psychotherapy. Michael has conducted both hypnotherapy and psychotherapy sessions with a diversity of individuals since 2006, remaining committed to helping each person utilize unconscious resources and achieving subconscious behavioral goals.
Education
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
Date Started: 01/20/2006 - Date Graduated: 03/20/2007
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: 10/05/2022
Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1 - M.A. Degree in Counseling Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute - 805-963-3626
Date Started: 10/23/2010 - Date Graduated: 05/25/2013
Total Years: 3 - B.A. Degree in Psychology
Argosy University - 800-377-0617
Total Years: 3
Continuing Education
Michael is currently under the clinical supervision of a licensed MFT and certified Jungian Analyst, and he has completed the required 3,000 hours of supervised practice to be a state licensed therapist. Michael stays up to date in the latest developments of the fields of hypnotherapy and NLP, especially thru HMI and as a member in good standing of the American Hypnosis Association and the Hypnotherapists Union Local 472. Michael enjoys bringing to clients the latest ideas and technologies in the fields of hypnotherapy and biofeedback.
Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association
- A Primer on Transpersonal Psychology - 06/2022
- Basic Emotional Freedom Technique - 07/2017
- Dr. Kappas Atlanta Series - 01/2022
- Explode Your Practice with Phone and Skype Sessions - 05/2018
- Handwriting Analysis - 04/2018
- Holotropic Breathwork: A Teacher’s Perspective - 06/2022
- How to Give a Dynamic Hypnosis Speech - 03/2018
- Hypnotic Modalities - 04/2018
- Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - 06/2016
- Mindfulness: From the Perspective of Transpersonal Psychology - 06/2022
- Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - 11/2017
- Psychedelics and Transpersonal Psychology: An Interview with Dr. Hartelius - 06/2022
- Research Articles Course - 10/2022
- Substance Abuse - 04/2018
- Synesthesia: The Neuroscience of Metaphor - 06/2022
- The First and Second Waves of Transpersonal Psychology - 06/2022
Certifications
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
Certification Number: 010017
Certification Valid To: Jan 01, 2100 - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Board of Behavioral Sciences - 916-574-7830
Certification Number: LMFT100384 - Certified Master Therapeutic Imagery
American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association
- Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming - 03/2022
- Past-Life Regression Therapist - 01/2016
- Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - 03/2022
Awards
- Honors Graduate
Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 05/30/2008
Professional Memberships
- American Hypnosis Association
Member Since: 2006 - Hypnotherapists Union Local 472
Member Since: 2006 - CAMFT
Member Since: 2012 - Board of Behavioral Sciences
Member Since: 2012
Instructor at HMI – Classes Taught
- 2-4 - Ericksonian Hypnosis
Languages Spoken
- English
Contact Information
Michael A. Kamins
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Tarzana,
California
91356,
United States
818-963-3314
Michael Aaron Kamins
Sherman Oaks,
California
91403,
United States
818-963-3314