More therapists and doctors are becoming certified in Hypnotherapy because it is popular with patients with chronic health conditions.Medical and mental health practitioners can become certified hypnotherapists by earning a graduate degree in their field, finding a school that suits their needs and goals and eventually establishing a practice of their own.Establishing yourself as a hypnotherapist will require a strong business network, web presence and client base in your community.
Step 1: You can get a graduate degree in a medical or mental health field.
You need to have a degree in either traditional medicine, counseling and social work, psychiatry and psychotherapy, or behavioral sciences to apply to a Hypnotherapy school.Chronic pain, addictions, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma are some of the mental health conditions that phenotherapists work with.Before hypnotizing people with trauma or addictions, you need the medical know-how.
Step 2: If you want to become a hypnotherapist, check your state requirements.
You should check with your state in which you practice your current medical profession to see if the certification requirements are the same there.Some states regulate and some don't.There are updated state requirements on the website.In Colorado, you need to be licensed or listed in the Unlicensed Psychotherapist's Database.Connecticut requires that you be registered to practice hypnotism.In order to be certified by the National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, you have to have a graduate degree in your field.Mental health and medical practitioners need a graduate degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.Medical practitioners need to have a Master or Doctorate degree.The National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists accepts degrees earned at accredited institutions.
Step 3: You can apply to take classes at the school.
You can request an application be sent to you in the mail by researching local schools online and visiting their websites.You can request an application for the National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists on their website.The board offers networking and certification opportunities to mental health and medical professionals, so it is an effective way to get to meet more colleagues and find job opportunities.Determine the cost and location of Hypnotherapy schools.Many people are limited geographically or financially when looking for schools to attend, so you may find going to a local school preferable.You can find out if the school is approved by the state for certifying nurses, therapists and doctors.You should visit the schools that you are considering.Schedule a visit during an open house or ask to sit in on a class to observe the instructors styles and the quality of the material taught.
Step 4: There are certification classes in Hypnotherapy.
You will need to take at least 50 hours of classes in order to become a certified hypnotherapist once you've earned your graduate degree.You must take at least 18 hours of hypnosis courses, which include supervised in-class practice, as part of the required 50 hours.You need to use Hypnotherapy for 3 years and successfully treat patients with it for 150 hours to receive a Diplomate certification.If you want to become a Fellow, you need to use Hypnotherapy for 3 years and successfully treat patients for 250 hours.
Step 5: After you have completed all of your classes, apply to receive your certification.
You have to send an application to the American College of Hypnotherapy to get your certification.The application must include your transcripts and proof of completion of a training program.You will receive your certification once your application is approved.
Step 6: You need a business license to practice.
If you are found working without a business license, you will be charged a large fine every day.You can get a business license for $100 a year.To get a business license, you need to visit your local city hall and fill out the paperwork.
Step 7: You can choose a business name.
Make sure your business name is linked to the URL of your website.Think about what a client searches for when looking for a hypnotherapist.If someone is looking for help with an addiction issue, you want to make sure the name of your practice shows up in a search for addiction therapy.If addiction is your niche, include the words "I need to quit smoking" or " I have a drug problem" in the name of your practice or web address.No one else in your region will be using the same name if you reserve it.There are small business lawyers who can do this for you.Reserving a name can cost up to $50.If it's already taken, have an alternative name for your business.
Step 8: You should get an office for your practice.
You can either rent an empty office space in an office building, or use someone else's office with their permission.If you know of a counselor who is willing to split office rent with you on the weekends or evenings, that would be a win-win for both of you.Hypnotherapy can be done in your home by converting a garage, den, or home office into a room where you can take clients.
Step 9: Schedule a time to work with clients.
Work around your regular job schedule if you want to work on your practice.If you get out of work at 3, you should meet with clients from 6-9.Clients benefit from deep relaxation at the end of the day when they can see a hypnotist after work.A lot of people can do weekends.
Step 10: You can create a website for your practice.
Design, or have someone else design, a logo and a color scheme for your website, business cards, letterheads and advertisements.If you show up in a search for help, you should have your business name in your URL.You can make money selling books, CDs or mp3s on the internet.
Step 11: You can network with other hypnotherapists.
Networking groups help connect you to more clients and job opportunities.Networking with other professionals can be done by joining a business networking group or professional hypnotist groups.The Professional Hypnotherapy Network is one of the groups geared toward hypnotherapists.You can join online.The International Alliance of Professional Hypnotists provides online resources for professionals.It is possible to establish your presence by renting an office next to a physical therapy office.
Step 12: Potential clients will find your ads.
If you treat children with attention deficit disorder, put your ads where parents will see them.If you treat addiction, you should put your ads in places where people with addiction can see them.Patients looking for help with their chronic conditions can find you if you advertise online.Advertising at a gym or health center that helps people lose weight would be ideal.Psychiatrists can advertise in mental health clinics.
Step 13: There are seminars and classes on Hypnotherapy.
Group sessions and seminars benefit other therapists and doctors who are interested in learning about Hypnotherapy, past life regression and inner child work.A group setting is more comfortable for people to learn Hypnotherapy.Give talks to charities and special interest groups.They are usually willing to host a lecture on the benefits of Hypnotherapy.Potential clients will be exposed to your hypnotist skills if you perform on stage.