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Biography for William M. Carpenter, III, PhD, CCHt

Dr. Carpenter has over three decades of professional experience in the field of forensic and regression hypnosis, clinical hypnosis, and hypnotherapy providing support and relief to oncology patients, those suffering from dysautonomias such as fibromyalgia and IBS, difficult issues such as tinnitus, various forms of intractable pain such as migraines, TMD/TMJ and a variety of other challenges.

A Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, Dr. Carpenter has been awarded the coveted CGT-Certified Gottman Therapist designation. Requiring peer review, the CGT is the gold standard for couples therapists in the world renowned Gottman Method, a science based approach to marriage and couples therapy based on over four decades of clinical research.

He is also member in good standing of the Gottman Referral Network of couples therapists, is certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT-EFCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TEAM-CBT), Discernment Counseling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, a grief counselor, and holds numerous designations and certifications in the field of clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy.

Currently in private practice, Dr. Carpenter works with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with many of the day to day challenges of life ranging from relationship issues and family conflict, to anxiety, grief, and dealing with traumatic events. Hypnotherapy for pain or other issues with a possible underlying medical etiology require appropriate referrals from a treating physician.


Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anesthesia
  2. Child Birth
  3. Chronic Pain
  4. Fears
  5. General Practice
  6. Headaches
  7. Hypertension
  8. Immune System
  9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  10. Pain Management
  11. Panic Attacks
  12. Phobias
  13. Postsurgical
  14. Relationship Enhancement
  15. Sexual Problems
  16. Social Phobia
  17. Stop Smoking
  18. Stress
  19. Tinnitus
  20. Trauma

Experience

Over three and a half decades of providing forensic and regression hypnosis for investigative purposes as well as clinical hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and counseling for a variety of medical, personal, emotional, and other issues.


Education

  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 02/02/2013 - Date Graduated: 03/12/2013
    Total Hours: 300 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education

  • Advanced Emergency Hypnosis
  • Hypnosis and Dentistry
  • Hypnosis and Children
  • The Thorough Induction and Logical Explanation Behind the Words
  • Hypnotherapy for Urinary Incontinence
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
  • Taming the Chronic Illness Monster
  • Ericksonian Hypnosis: NLP with a Heart
  • Krasner Hypnosis
  • Hypnotherapy for Anger Control
  • Sports Hypnosis for Athletes of All Ages and Skill Levels
  • EMI - Eye Movement Integration
  • IEMT - Integrated Eye Movement Integration

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. ABC's of Success - 07/2013
  2. Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique - 10/2014
  3. Basic Emotional Freedom Technique - 04/2013
  4. Biofeedback 1 - 03/2018
  5. Biofeedback 2 - 03/2018
  6. Clinical Case History Package 1 - 05/2013
  7. Clinical Case History Package 2 - 05/2014
  8. Clinical Case History Series 1 - 11/2014
  9. Clinical Hypnotherapy Research - 01/2016
  10. Counseling and Interviewing - 03/2016
  11. Emergency Hypnosis - 06/2013
  12. Emotional and Physical Sexuality 1 - 07/2018
  13. Emotional and Physical Sexuality 2 - 07/2018
  14. Emotional and Physical Sexuality Part 1 - 05/2014
  15. Emotional and Physical Sexuality Part 2 - 05/2014
  16. Explode Your Practice with Phone and Skype Sessions - 03/2017
  17. First Three Hypnosis Sessions - 05/2013
  18. How to Give a Dynamic Hypnosis Speech - 07/2013
  19. Hypnosis and the Law of Attraction - 08/2015
  20. Hypnosis and Weight Loss Part 2 - 05/2013
  21. Hypnosis for Clients with Cancer - 10/2023
  22. Hypnosis in History - 05/2013
  23. Imagery for Life Passages - 07/2015
  24. Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - 03/2013
  25. Love, Sex and Intimacy - 11/2015
  26. Master the Arm Raising - 03/2013
  27. Mental Bank Seminar - 05/2014
  28. Metaphysical Imagery - 07/2015
  29. Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - 06/2015
  30. Rapid and Instant Inductions - 03/2013
  31. Stage Hypnosis - 03/2013
  32. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 01/2021

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 012310
    Certification Valid To: Oct 20, 2024
  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
    American Council of Hypnotist Examiners - 619-280-7200
    Certification Number: CHT 114-062
  • EPEC Trainer - Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
    Post Graduate Institute of Medicine through Northwestern Medical School - 303-799-1930
  • Certified Fibromyalgia Specialist
    Alabama Hypnotherapy Center
  • Certified Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Specialist
    Alabama Hypnotherapy Center

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Advanced Handwriting Analysis - 12/2014
  2. Advanced Imagery - 06/2015
  3. Healing the Inner Child - 04/2013
  4. Hypnosis and ADHD - 06/2013
  5. Hypnosis and Childbirth - 07/2013
  6. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 03/2014
  7. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 04/2013
  8. Hypnosis and PTSD - 08/2013
  9. Hypnosis and Seniors - 05/2013
  10. Hypnosis and Sports Performance - 07/2013
  11. Hypnosis and Tinnitus - 03/2021
  12. Hypnosis and Transgender Clients - 04/2015
  13. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 05/2013
  14. Hypnosis for Immune Disorders - 03/2013
  15. Hypnosis for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders - 10/2023
  16. Hypnosis for the Caregiver - 04/2016
  17. Past-Life Regression Therapist - 08/2013
  18. Pre and Post Surgery Hypnosis - 04/2013
  19. Smoking Cessation - 06/2013
  20. Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - 01/2015
  21. Therapeutic Imagery Master - 07/2015

Other Certifications

  1. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation - 26 Week Master Class
  2. Ericksonian Approaches to Brief Hypnotic Psychotherapy
  3. Certificate in Neuropsychotherapy
  4. Certificate in Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills
  5. Neuropsychotherapy for Healing the Angry Brain
  6. Multiple Certifications in Advanced Grief Counseling
  7. Attachment Informed Grief Therapy
  8. Hypnotherapy for Cancer Support

Awards

  • Honors Graduate
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 01/15/2015

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2013
  • HMI College of Hypnotherapy Founder's Club - Fraternity
    Member Since: 2019
  • American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
    Member Since: 2013
  • American Counseling Association, Professional Member
    Member Since: 2014
  • Mensa International
    Member Since: 2020

Website


https://www.WMCarpenter.com/


Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

William M. Carpenter, III
William M. Carpenter III, PhD
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104, United States
469-225-9040

Waxahachie, Texas 75165, United States
469-225-9040