1. Houston Hypnosis Center – Joshua Syna
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, smoking cessation, weight loss, stress and anxiety reduction, depression management, self-confidence building, addiction recovery (alcohol and drug), insomnia treatment, fears and phobias
Conditions Addressed: Smoking, overeating, insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, fears, phobias, unwanted emotional responses
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, free consultations, Zoom sessions, customized treatment programs, hypnosis for substance abuse and addictions
Background: Joshua Syna, M.A., L.C.D.C., C.Ht., is the founder of Houston Hypnosis Center and has been practicing since 1993. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston with a degree in psychology and received the Outstanding Graduate and Highest Grade Point Average Award. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. John’s University with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy. He is licensed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (L.C.D.C.) and is a Certified Hypnotherapist (C.Ht.). He has hypnotized over 20,000 clients in over 30 years of practice.
Location: Houston, Texas
Contact: Available through website for free consultation | https://www.houstonhypnosis.com
Session Info: Free consultation available. 90% stop smoking with just one session of hypnosis reported. Zoom sessions available. Over 19,000 people have visited the center since 1993.
2. Hypnosis Houston – TC LeNormand
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, smoking cessation, weight loss, confidence building, stress management, anxiety relief, fear elimination, personal transformation
Conditions Addressed: Smoking, weight issues, stress, anxiety, fear, lack of confidence, unwanted habits, performance blocks, negative thought patterns
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, consultations, self-hypnosis training, telephone sessions
Background: TC LeNormand is a certified hypnotist serving the Houston area. Client testimonials highlight significant life changes and personal transformation. The practice emphasizes that hypnosis results depend on client willingness and openness to suggestion. Sessions are described as therapeutic conversations combined with hypnotic techniques.
Location: Houston, Texas
Contact: Available through website | https://www.hypnosishouston.com
Session Info: Sessions vary in length and pricing depending on specific services. Results can occur after a single session or may require multiple sessions depending on client response and issue complexity. Both in-person and telephone sessions available.
3. Donna Brown Hypnosis
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, fear of flying, transformation and personal growth, emotional release, energy healing, Access Consciousness techniques, Access Energetic Facelift
Conditions Addressed: Fear of flying, life challenges, negative trapped emotions, stress, anxiety, personal blocks, various psychological and emotional issues
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, Emotion Code sessions, Body Code sessions, Access Bars sessions, Access Energetic Facelift sessions, free consultations, in-person and online appointments, long-distance sessions for humans and animals
Background: Donna Brown is a Certified Hypnotist with over ten years of experience in the field of hypnosis. She is also a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner and Certified Access Consciousness Facilitator. Client testimonials include overcoming 8-year fear of flying that enabled successful travel, and support through difficult life transitions such as grief after the death of a parent.
Location: 5600 NW Central Dr #262, Houston, TX 77092 (also serving Cypress, Katy, Tomball, Fulshear, Sugar Land areas)
Contact: (800) 481-5949 | https://www.donnabrownhypnosis.com
Session Info: Free consultations available. In-person and online appointments offered. Accepting new clients. Long-distance sessions available for people and animals.
4. Positive Power Hypnotherapy (Mind-Body Transformation Hypnosis)
Specialization: Mindset transformation, stress and anxiety management, smoking cessation, weight loss, pain management, addiction recovery, peak performance, brain power enhancement, C-Suite executive coaching
Conditions Addressed: Stress, anxiety, smoking, weight issues, pain, addiction, fear, mental barriers, negativity, insecurity, performance blocks
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, virtual hypnosis sessions, mindset transformation programs, C-Suite and executive programs, peak performance programs, Brain Power Hypnosis program, continuous mental and emotional reinforcement
Background: Positive Power Hypnotherapy specializes in unlocking full potential through hypnotherapy and mindset transformation. The practice blends conscious and subconscious mind techniques to create deep, lasting change. Programs are designed for self-improvement and do not address mental health issues or diagnosis. The practice serves professionals, students, and athletes seeking performance enhancement.
Location: Houston, Texas (4001 Fannin St area)
Contact: (917) 391-9701 | https://positivepowerhypnotherapy.com
Session Info: Virtual hypnosis sessions available from any location. Programs tailored for C-Suite executives, professionals, students, and athletes. Focus on self-improvement rather than mental health treatment.
5. NoVa Hypnosis – Houston Location
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, stress and anxiety relief, smoking cessation, weight loss, public speaking anxiety, fertility support, HypnoBirthing, pregnancy symptom relief, labor pain reduction, IVF support
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, stress, smoking, weight issues, public speaking fear, fertility challenges, pregnancy discomfort, labor pain, IVF anxiety, phobias, self-esteem issues
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, 90-minute initial assessment, strategic plan development, in-person sessions, online sessions, hypnosis coaching programs
Background: Monica Marusceac is the founder and CEO of NoVA Hypnosis and is a Board-Certified Hypnotist and Master NLP Practitioner/Trainer, as well as a Marine Corps Reserve Officer. The practice specializes in women’s wellness including fertility support (hypnosis combined with IVF is clinically shown to double conception chances), pregnancy support, and labor pain management. The practice serves clients in Houston and nationwide through online sessions.
Location: Houston, Texas (with additional locations)
Contact: Available through website | https://novahypnosis.com/houston-hypnosis/
Session Info: 90-minute one-on-one initial assessment provided before first appointment to discuss needs, goals, and provide strategic plan. In-person and online sessions available. Assessment helps determine if hypnosis coaching program is appropriate fit.
Hypnosis Regulations in Texas
Texas does not have mandatory registration or licensure specifically for hypnotists or hypnotherapists, but does lay out specific regulations for the practice of hypnotism and guidelines for licensure exemption.
Under Texas Occupations Code Section 501.003, the practice of psychology includes hypnosis for health care purposes and hypnotherapy. This means that using hypnosis to treat mental or emotional disorders falls within the practice of psychology and requires appropriate licensure.
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists has authority to take action against violations of psychology practice laws. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy when performed by a licensed psychologist are subject to Board Rules (22 Texas Administrative Code Section 465.5).
For licensed professional counselors, hypnotherapy is included as an authorized counseling method that utilizes the principles of hypnosis and post-hypnotic suggestion in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders and addictions (22 Texas Administrative Code Section 681.31). Marriage and family therapists may also provide hypnotherapy within their scope (22 Texas Administrative Code Section 801.42).
Texas courts have held that a hypnotist was not exempt from obtaining a medical license when advertising hypnosis as a means of curing certain mental and physical disorders. This means hypnotists without healthcare licenses must be careful not to advertise treatment of medical or psychological conditions.
Certification is required for investigative hypnosis proficiency for law enforcement officials (37 Texas Administrative Code Section 221.7).
Non-licensed hypnotists in Texas may provide services for self-improvement, motivation, habit change, and stress management without licensure, provided they do not diagnose or treat medical or mental health conditions and include appropriate disclaimers. The recommended disclosure states: “The services I render are held out to the public as non-therapeutic hypnotism, defined as the use of hypnosis to inculcate positive thinking and the capacity for self-hypnosis. I do not represent my services as any form of health care or psychotherapy or medical practice.”
Texas has no state-adopted educational and training standards for the practice of hypnotism. Practitioners receive certification from governing industry associations and training schools, typically requiring 200 to 300 hours depending on specializations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hypnosis regulated in Texas?
Texas does not have mandatory registration or specific licensure for hypnosis practitioners. However, hypnosis for healthcare purposes and hypnotherapy fall within the practice of psychology under Texas law (Texas Occupations Code Section 501.003). Non-licensed practitioners can legally offer hypnosis for self-improvement, motivation, habit change, and stress management, but cannot treat mental or emotional disorders or medical conditions without appropriate healthcare licensure. Licensed counselors, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists may incorporate hypnotherapy into their practice.
What disclosures are Texas hypnotists required to provide?
While Texas has no specific statutory disclosure requirements for hypnotists, professional organizations and prudent practice recommend providing clients with a disclosure that states: the practitioner does not have state-adopted standards governing their practice; services are non-therapeutic hypnotism focused on positive thinking and self-hypnosis; services do not constitute health care, psychotherapy, or medical practice; and the hypnotist does not diagnose conditions or recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed treatments. Written acknowledgment from clients is recommended as a protective measure.
Can a Texas hypnotist help with medical conditions?
Non-licensed hypnotists in Texas should not directly treat medical conditions. Texas courts have ruled that advertising hypnosis as curing mental or physical disorders requires a medical license. However, hypnotists can work with clients on stress management, relaxation, habit change, and general wellness when the client has medical conditions, ideally with a referral from or coordination with the client’s healthcare provider. Licensed mental health professionals who incorporate hypnosis can address psychological aspects of medical conditions within their scope of practice.
How do I find a qualified hypnotist in Houston?
Look for certifications from recognized organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT), or state licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (L.C.D.C.) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) if addressing addiction or mental health issues. Ask about training hours, years of experience, and specialization relevant to your needs. Request testimonials or references. Take advantage of free consultations offered by many practitioners to assess fit and approach. Verify any claimed credentials through professional organization directories.
How much does hypnosis cost in Houston?
Hypnosis session costs in Houston vary by practitioner and type of service. Initial consultations are often offered free of charge. Individual session pricing typically ranges from approximately $150 to $300 depending on the practitioner and issue complexity. Some practitioners offer package deals for multiple sessions. Specialized services such as smoking cessation programs may have flat-rate pricing. Many practitioners offer virtual sessions at comparable rates to in-person visits. Contact individual practitioners for current pricing as rates change and may vary based on specific services requested.