1. Mindworks Hypnosis and NLP
Specialization: NLP-integrated hypnotherapy, weight management, smoking cessation, stress reduction, confidence building, performance enhancement, Time Line therapy, Reiki energy healing
Conditions Addressed: Weight management issues, smoking addiction, stress and anxiety, lack of confidence, performance blocks, unwanted habits, fears and phobias, self-sabotage patterns, procrastination
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, NLP techniques, Time Line therapy, Reiki energy healing, self-hypnosis training, hypnosis certification training through Mindworks NLP school
Background: Connie Brannan is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), NLP Trainer certified by the Society of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Master Practitioner of Time Line Therapy, Matrix Energetics Levels 1 and 2 certified, and published author of “The Hypnotic Way” and “Designer Feelings.” Recognized in Marquis Who’s Who in America 2025 Edition for innovative work with NLP and hypnosis. Owns and operates Mindworks NLP, a Washington State licensed career school. Michael Brannan is a Certified Hypnotherapist (CHt), former President of the Washington State Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists, published author of “Beyond the Conscious Mind: The Magic of Self Hypnosis.” Both are registered with Washington State as Certified Hypnotherapists.
Location: Seattle, Washington area
Contact: https://www.mindworkshypnosis.net
Session Info: Both practitioners are members of the National Guild of Hypnotists, Society of Neuro Linguistic Programming, and International Association of Professional Conversational Hypnotherapists. Full toolbox approach utilizing multiple techniques tailored to individual needs.
2. Kelly Granite Enck Hypnotherapy
Specialization: Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), anxiety treatment, Silent Brain Training (SBT) method, phobia elimination, trauma resolution, single-session hypnotherapy
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, fears and phobias, trauma, PTSD, habits, focus issues, sports performance, weight management, insomnia, depression, limiting beliefs
Services Offered: Rapid Resolution Therapy sessions (designed as one-time 2-hour sessions), Silent Brain Training (proprietary method), in-office sessions, worldwide Zoom sessions, hypnotherapy for children, teenagers, and adults
Background: Kelly Granite Enck holds B.A. from California State University Northridge, Certified and Licensed Clinical Hypnotist (CHt) through National Guild of Hypnotists, Advanced Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) Practitioner trained extensively with Dr. Jon Connelly (founder of RRT), certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), certified in Advanced Regression Hypnosis through NGH. Creator of Silent Brain Training method. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and EMDR. Recognized by Three Best Rated as hypnotherapist in Seattle for 2023 and 2024.
Location: Lake Washington, Seattle, WA (in-office sessions available)
Contact: (206) 507-3203 | [email protected] | https://hypnosisbykellygranite.com
Session Info: Rapid Resolution Therapy designed as one-time 2-hour session for lasting results. Silent Brain Training included in RRT sessions. Online sessions via Zoom available worldwide. Follow-up sessions available to fine-tune results. Secure online booking available directly on calendar.
3. WholeHealth Hypnosis
Specialization: Research-based psycho-dynamic hypnotherapy, Ericksonian hypnosis, regression therapy, parts therapy, belief change work, systematic approach to behavioral change
Conditions Addressed: Behavioral patterns, emotional blocks, unconscious resistance, habits, limiting beliefs, anxiety, stress, personal development goals, performance enhancement
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, systematic psycho-dynamic approach, research-based neuropsychology integration, multiple hypnotic techniques including Ericksonian methods, regression, parts work, and belief change
Background: Christian is a Board Certified Hypnotist (BCH), international leader in professional hypnosis training with over fifteen years experience across three continents. Trained extensively in multiple schools and techniques of hypnosis and hypnotherapy in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, and General Hypnotherapy Register (UK). Certified NLP Coach. Internal Family Systems Level 2 Certified Practitioner.
Location: Seattle, Washington
Contact: https://www.wholehealth.today
Session Info: Systematic approach with known goals and measurable steps. Research-based techniques building on latest neuropsychology. Sessions engage symptoms as communications from the unconscious rather than pathologizing them.
4. Anchor Light Therapy Collective
Specialization: Clinical hypnotherapy for anxiety, depression, grief, smoking cessation, relationship issues, work stress, phobias, insomnia, IBS treatment
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, depression, grief, smoking addiction, relationship problems, work stress, phobias, emotional dysregulation, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, burnout, overwhelm, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic pain
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, age regression hypnotherapy, past life regression therapy, hypnosis for fertility support, confidence hypnotherapy, phobia treatment, IBS-specific hypnotherapy protocols, smoking cessation programs, coaching integration
Background: Certified hypnotherapists providing confidential one-on-one sessions. Practice offers hypnotherapy as adjunct therapy often combined with coaching or other therapeutic approaches. Utilizes trance states with specific protocols.
Location: Seattle, Washington
Contact: https://anchorlighttherapy.com/hypnotherapy
Session Info: Free consultation available. Hypnotherapy offered as rapid and effective pathway to personal change and growth. Sessions help clients realize roots of behaviors and feelings. Practice addresses wide range of concerns from anxiety to IBS treatment.
5. Anthony Gitch
Specialization: CONTROL System hypnotherapy, pain relief hypnosis, NeuroRelief Method, anxiety treatment, habit modification
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, chronic pain, unwanted habits, performance issues, stress, behavioral patterns
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, CONTROL System approach, NeuroRelief Method integrating hypnotic pain relief with Ortho-Bionomy, nationally approved CE courses for bodyworkers, hypnosis instruction and certification training
Background: Anthony Gitch serves as current Chair of the Washington State Department of Health Certified Counselors and Hypnotherapists Advisory Committee. Certified CONTROL Trainer, ICBCH (International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy) Certified Hypnosis Instructor, NGH Consulting Hypnotist, IAHP (International Association of Hypnosis Professionals) Master Hypnotist. Creator of the NeuroRelief Method. Licensed Massage Therapist. Speaker and author.
Location: Seattle, Washington area
Contact: https://www.anthonygitch.com
Session Info: CONTROL System approach delivers rapid, lasting change without dependence on scripts or suggestibility tests. Active in NGH Washington Chapter (NGH-WA) community. Offers training programs including CONTROL Practitioner Training.
Hypnosis Regulations in Washington
Washington State requires hypnotherapists to register with the Washington State Department of Health. This is one of only two states (along with Connecticut) that mandate registration for hypnotherapy practice.
Under Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 18.19.035, a person may not practice hypnotherapy for a fee or as part of employment with a state agency without being registered as a hypnotherapist by the Department of Health.
Hypnotherapists in Washington fall under the broader category of counselors as defined in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 246-810. The definitions and registration requirements for hypnotherapists are outlined in WAC 246-810-010 et seq.
Registration requirements include payment of a non-refundable $155 application and registration fee (payable by VISA, Mastercard, or ACH/e-check), completion of a minimum of four hours of AIDS education and training (which may include self-study, direct patient care, courses, or formal training), and reading the AIDS education and training attestation included in application forms. Course content requirements are found in WAC 246-12-270.
A fingerprint-based background check may be required if the applicant has lived in another state or has a criminal record in Washington State. This would be at the applicant’s expense.
Hypnotherapists must renew their registration every year on or before their birthday. There are no continuing education requirements for hypnotherapist registration renewal.
The Washington State Department of Health maintains the Certified Counselors and Hypnotherapists Advisory Committee, comprised of seven members including two certified counselors or certified advisers, two hypnotherapists, and three consumer representatives.
Washington State law allows exemptions for certain professionals, including those licensed by the state to perform medical, dental, nursing, counseling, or other health care, substance abuse, or mental health services.
Practitioners from other states may conduct short-term workshops in Washington without registration, provided they do not hold themselves out as registered or certified in Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do hypnotists need to be registered in Washington State?
A: Yes, Washington State requires anyone practicing hypnotherapy for a fee to register with the Washington State Department of Health. Under RCW 18.19.035, practicing hypnotherapy without registration is prohibited unless the practitioner falls under specific exemptions such as being licensed in another healthcare profession. Registration involves submitting an application, paying a $155 fee, completing AIDS education requirements, and potentially undergoing a background check. Registered hypnotherapists must renew annually on their birthday.
Q: How can I verify a hypnotherapist’s registration in Seattle?
A: You can verify a hypnotherapist’s registration through the Washington State Department of Health’s Provider Credential Search tool available on their website (doh.wa.gov). Enter the practitioner’s name to confirm their current registration status, credential type, and any disciplinary actions. You can also verify additional certifications by contacting organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy (ICBCH), or American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH) directly.
Q: What oversight exists for hypnotherapists in Washington?
A: The Washington State Department of Health oversees hypnotherapist registration and can investigate complaints against practitioners. The Certified Counselors and Hypnotherapists Advisory Committee advises the Department on matters related to hypnotherapy practice. This committee includes hypnotherapist members and consumer representatives. Complaints about hypnotherapists can be filed through the Department of Health’s complaint process. The Department has authority to deny, suspend, or revoke registration for violations of professional standards or laws.
Q: Does insurance cover hypnotherapy in Washington State?
A: Insurance coverage for hypnotherapy in Washington varies by policy. When hypnotherapy is provided by a licensed mental health professional (such as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or psychologist) as part of treatment for a covered diagnosis, it may be covered. Sessions with registered hypnotherapists who are not licensed mental health providers are typically not covered by health insurance. Some practitioners offer superbills that clients can submit to insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Contact your insurance provider to verify coverage specifics.
Q: What is the difference between a registered hypnotherapist and a licensed mental health professional who uses hypnosis in Washington?
A: In Washington State, registered hypnotherapists have completed the state’s registration requirements but do not hold a mental health license. They may practice hypnosis for self-improvement, habit change, stress management, and similar non-clinical applications. Licensed mental health professionals such as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), and psychologists hold state licenses requiring graduate education, supervised clinical hours, and examinations. These professionals may incorporate hypnotherapy into clinical treatment for mental health conditions. Licensed providers can diagnose and treat mental health disorders, while registered hypnotherapists should limit their practice to non-diagnostic, non-clinical applications unless they hold additional licensure.