1. Colorado Springs Hypnosis Ltd (Charles Buckingham)
Specialization: Habit change, limiting belief removal, smoking cessation, stress reduction, relaxation hypnosis, personal empowerment, Reiki, astrology
Conditions Addressed: Smoking, unwanted habits, stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, emotional blocks, relaxation needs
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, two-session packages, five-session packages, smoking cessation programs (2 sessions, guaranteed for life), relaxation hypnosis sessions, Reiki sessions, in-person and online consultations, free 30-minute telephone consultations
Background: Charles Buckingham has been offering hypnosis since 2014 and opened Colorado Springs Hypnosis in 2018. In addition to being a professional hypnotherapist, he is a certified Reiki practitioner and experienced astrologer. He focuses on using hypnosis as a tool for learning and empowering individuals to align their thoughts, actions, and emotions with desired outcomes.
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contact: https://coloradospringshypnosis.com
Session Info: 2-session packages $600 (most popular). 5-session packages $1,200. Relaxation sessions $222. 2-session smoking cessation $600 (guaranteed for life). Reiki sessions available. Free 30-minute telephone consultation. Both in-person and online consultations offered. Does not accept health insurance; HSP/HSA may be applicable.
2. Prime Intention Hypnosis and Wellness (Kellie)
Specialization: Personal transformation, obstacle removal, peace and calm achievement, joy cultivation, stress reduction, habit change, efficient goal achievement
Conditions Addressed: Stress, anxiety, obstacles to goals, emotional blocks, unwanted patterns, personal development challenges
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, coaching, free 20-minute consultations, personalized treatment plans
Background: Kellie is a Board Certified Medical Help Clinical Hypnotherapist. She obtained her training at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She holds a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling. She offers both coaching and hypnosis to support personal change and transformation.
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contact: https://threebestrated.com/hypnotherapy-in-colorado-springs-co
Session Info: Free 20-minute consultation available. Focus on helping clients achieve goals efficiently and comfortably while releasing obstacles. Personalized approach based on individual client needs.
3. Attain Your Full Potential (Matthew Fallon, CHt)
Specialization: Life transformation coaching, personal blocks removal, goal achievement, self-hypnosis training, motivation enhancement
Conditions Addressed: Personal blocks, motivation issues, self-limiting beliefs, achievement obstacles, life transitions
Services Offered: Individual clinical hypnosis sessions, one-on-one coaching, group coaching, self-hypnosis audio CDs and MP3s, Skype/FaceTime/phone sessions, free 20-minute consultations
Background: Matthew Fallon is an authorized clinical hypnotist (CHt) and life transformation coach committed to assisting individuals to reach their full potential. He implements and illustrates the legitimacy of hypnosis as an effective tool for lasting change. He creates customized programs addressing specific client needs and goals.
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado (wheelchair accessible, language assistance available)
Contact: https://threebestrated.com/hypnotherapy-in-colorado-springs-co
Session Info: Free 20-minute consultation available. Sessions can be conducted via Skype, FaceTime, or phone. Self-hypnosis audio CDs and MP3s available for continued progress outside sessions. Personalized and confidential approach.
4. Barbara Stafford Hypnotherapy
Specialization: Medical support clinical hypnotherapy, self-improvement, problem solving, motivation enhancement, behavior pattern alteration
Conditions Addressed: Stress, anxiety, unwanted behaviors, motivation issues, personal development needs
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, educational hypnotherapy, self-improvement programs
Background: Barbara Stafford is a Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist certified by the International Board of Hypnotherapy. The International Board of Hypnotherapy established new standards in 2010 requiring a minimum of 400 hours of training before certification as a clinical hypnotherapist. She emphasizes that hypnotherapy requires practical skills development with clinical supervision.
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contact: https://cospringshypnotherapy.com
Session Info: Sessions focus on educational and self-improvement processes that facilitate access to internal resources. Hypnotherapy is offered as an adjunctive method to complement ongoing medical treatment or psychotherapy. Services are not a replacement for counseling, psychotherapy, or medical treatment.
5. Brandy Lockhart, LPC, CCHT
Specialization: Advanced clinical hypnotherapy, childhood trauma treatment, OCD treatment, postpartum mood disorders, birth/NICU trauma, fertility support, womens issues, attachment-based therapy
Conditions Addressed: Childhood trauma, sexual assault trauma, OCD, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, NICU trauma, fertility challenges, womens health issues
Services Offered: Individual clinical hypnotherapy sessions, multi-generational and attachment-based therapy, Art and Soul of Birth program (relaxation and fear release for childbirth), trauma resolution
Background: Brandy Lockhart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Maternal and Infant Mental Health Specialist, and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHT). She has completed over 2,500 hours of education in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy. She works from a multi-generational, attachment-based approach emphasizing healing old wounds, increasing resilience, and post-traumatic growth.
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/co/colorado-springs?category=hypnotherapy
Session Info: Sessions focus on trauma resolution and specialized womens health issues. Custom programs available for birth preparation. Emphasis on resilience building and post-traumatic growth.
Hypnosis Regulations in Colorado
Colorado has historically had unique regulations regarding hypnotherapy that changed significantly in 2020. Prior to 2020, hypnotherapists could register with the state as unlicensed psychotherapists through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Under this system, registered unlicensed psychotherapists could practice psychotherapy, which included hypnotherapy.
In 2020, Colorado stopped allowing new hypnotherapists to register as unlicensed psychotherapists. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies stated that going forward, anyone practicing psychotherapy would need to be licensed and registered through appropriate professional licensing boards.
For hypnotherapists who were not previously registered as unlicensed psychotherapists, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies indicated that practice may continue if the practitioner is not practicing psychotherapy and falls within Title 6 provisions for complementary and alternative healthcare providers. Colorado Revised Statutes Section 6-1-724 addresses complementary or alternative health care.
Under Title 6 provisions, practitioners must provide proper disclosure to clients. The statute requires that complementary and alternative practitioners not claim to practice medicine or psychotherapy, must disclose their training and credentials, and must not treat conditions outside their scope.
Hypnotherapists in Colorado who do not hold a license as a mental health professional should limit their practice to non-therapeutic applications and describe themselves as hypnotists rather than hypnotherapists. They should avoid using terms that suggest psychotherapy practice.
The practice of psychology in Colorado (C.R.S. 12-245-303) includes hypnosis as one of many activities licensed psychologists may perform. It is unclear whether hypnotherapy involves the application of psychological principles that would require psychology licensure.
Certification through recognized national organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) or International Board of Hypnotherapy remains valuable for demonstrating professional competency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can someone become a new hypnotherapist in Colorado after 2020?
A: The regulatory landscape for new hypnotherapists in Colorado changed in 2020 when the state stopped accepting new registrations for unlicensed psychotherapists. New practitioners cannot register as unlicensed psychotherapists as was previously possible. However, individuals may still practice hypnosis in Colorado if they operate within Title 6 provisions for complementary and alternative healthcare providers. This means limiting practice to non-psychotherapy applications, providing proper disclosure to clients, and not claiming to treat mental health conditions. Using the title hypnotist rather than hypnotherapist is recommended. Some practitioners obtain licensure as professional counselors (LPC) or other mental health professionals and incorporate hypnosis into their licensed scope of practice.
Q: What disclosures are required for hypnosis practitioners in Colorado?
A: Under Colorado Title 6 provisions for complementary and alternative healthcare providers, practitioners must provide specific disclosures to clients. These include disclosure of training and credentials, clarification that the practitioner is not licensed as a medical or mental health professional (unless they are), statement that services are not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment, and information about the nature and limitations of services offered. Previously registered unlicensed psychotherapists had additional requirements including passing a jurisprudence exam covering Colorado state law and the mental health practice act. Proper informed consent documentation protects both practitioners and clients.
Q: How can I verify if a hypnotist in Colorado Springs is properly credentialed?
A: To verify credentials, first ask the practitioner directly about their training, certifications, and status with state regulatory bodies. For practitioners who registered as unlicensed psychotherapists before 2020, you can check the DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies) database. For licensed mental health professionals (LPC, LCSW, psychologist) who use hypnosis, verify through the appropriate Colorado licensing board. For certification through national organizations, check with the National Guild of Hypnotists (ngh.net), International Board of Hypnotherapy, or the hypnotists stated certifying organization. Ask about continuing education and years of experience.
Q: Are there specific training requirements for hypnotists in Colorado?
A: While Colorado does not mandate specific training hours for hypnotists operating under Title 6 complementary and alternative healthcare provisions, practitioners who previously registered as unlicensed psychotherapists were required to pass a jurisprudence exam. National certification organizations have their own training requirements. The National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) requires 100 hours of classroom training. The International Board of Hypnotherapy established standards in 2010 requiring a minimum of 400 hours of training for clinical hypnotherapist certification. The Hypnotherapy Academy of America and similar institutions offer comprehensive training programs. Prospective clients should inquire about a practitioners training background.
Q: What is the difference between a registered unlicensed psychotherapist and other hypnosis practitioners in Colorado?
A: Individuals who registered as unlicensed psychotherapists with DORA before 2020 were permitted to practice psychotherapy using hypnosis as one of their modalities. They were subject to specific regulations, continuing education requirements, and oversight by DORA. Hypnosis practitioners who were not registered as unlicensed psychotherapists (or who entered the field after 2020) must operate under Title 6 provisions as complementary and alternative healthcare providers. They should limit their practice to non-psychotherapy applications and cannot claim to treat mental health conditions. Licensed mental health professionals (LPC, psychologist, LCSW) may use hypnosis within their licensed scope of practice and are regulated by their respective professional licensing boards.