1. Coastal Hypnosis (Joseph A. Roberts)
Specialization: Consulting hypnosis focusing on smoking cessation, weight management, stress reduction, self-confidence building, and sports performance. Joseph Roberts also performs as a comedy stage hypnotist.
Conditions Addressed: Smoking cessation, weight management, stress, self-confidence issues, nail biting, sports performance, test anxiety, sleep improvement, insomnia, public speaking confidence, anxiety, and various habit elimination goals.
Services Offered: One-on-one hypnosis sessions, group hypnosis sessions, customized hypnosis sessions, self-hypnosis CDs and recordings, weight loss self-meditation programs, stress reduction programs, virtual Zoom sessions for clients outside the Corpus Christi area, comedy stage hypnosis entertainment.
Background: Joseph A. Roberts has operated Coastal Hypnosis since 2014 in Corpus Christi. He is certified through both the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA). He attends various trainings and conferences annually to stay current with hypnosis techniques and trends. The practice slogan is “Positive Changes Through Positive Mindsets.”
Location: 4220 S Padre Island Dr, Suite 111, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Contact: (361) 396-7803 | [email protected] | https://corpusmindsets.com
Session Info: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Credit cards accepted. Insurance accepted. Virtual Zoom sessions available for clients not in the Corpus Christi area.
2. Gentle Spirit Healing Center (Cathy Armstrong, RN, LPC-S)
Specialization: Integrative holistic wellness services combining clinical hypnotherapy with licensed professional counseling. Cathy Armstrong helps clients with complex trauma, family of origin issues, relationship pain, and personal growth.
Conditions Addressed: Complex trauma, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, personal goals and obstacles, stress, mindfulness development.
Services Offered: Individual counseling sessions, clinical hypnotherapy, integrative mindfulness therapies, cognitive behavioral therapies, dialectical behavior therapies, somatic therapies, group sessions, online workshops throughout Texas.
Background: Cathy Armstrong is a Registered Nurse (RN), Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). She has provided integrative holistic wellness services in the Coastal Bend area for over forty years. She incorporates research-based integrative approaches including mindfulness, cognitive, dialectical behavior, and somatic therapies.
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Contact: https://threebestrated.com/hypnotherapy-in-corpus-christi-tx
Session Info: Individual sessions, group sessions, and online workshops available throughout Texas. Contact for scheduling and rates.
3. Anna Segura (Certified Master Hypnotist)
Specialization: Hypnotherapy combined with shamanic healing and energy medicine. Anna Segura helps clients awaken their ability to heal and aligns their conscious and subconscious minds.
Conditions Addressed: Personal healing, subconscious mind alignment, emotional patterns, trauma, life purpose alignment, spiritual development.
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, shamanic healing sessions, energy medicine, Reiki, subconscious and conscious mind alignment work.
Background: Anna Segura is a Certified Master Hypnotist through the American Hypnosis Association (Certification #011687, valid through May 2026). She holds a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, a nationally accredited college of hypnotherapy, completed between 2019 and 2020 (300 hours over 52 weeks). She is also a Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner through The Four Winds Society (300-hour Light Body School) and a Reiki Master. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Management Information Systems from Southern Methodist University.
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Contact: https://hypnosis.edu/hypnotherapists/anna-segura/
Session Info: Contact for session rates and scheduling.
4. Macy Kinzel and Associates
Specialization: Hypnotherapy services as part of a broader counseling practice.
Conditions Addressed: Various personal and emotional challenges addressed through hypnotherapy.
Services Offered: Hypnotherapy sessions integrated with counseling services.
Background: Macy Kinzel and Associates provides hypnotherapy as part of therapeutic services in the Corpus Christi area.
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Contact: https://threebestrated.com/hypnotherapy-in-corpus-christi-tx
Session Info: Contact for session information and availability.
5. Comedy Hypnotist Rob Zeke
Specialization: Stage hypnosis entertainment for corporate events, private parties, and special occasions.
Conditions Addressed: Entertainment hypnosis (not consulting or clinical hypnotherapy).
Services Offered: Comedy stage hypnosis shows, corporate event entertainment, private party entertainment, special event performances.
Background: Rob Zeke is a comedy stage hypnotist serving the Corpus Christi area and beyond for entertainment purposes.
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas area (travels for performances)
Contact: Yelp listing for Comedy Hypnotist Rob Zeke
Session Info: Entertainment services for events. Contact for booking and rates.
Hypnosis Regulations in Texas
Texas does not have mandatory registration or specific licensing requirements for hypnotherapists. The state is classified among those that lay out some regulations for the practice of hypnotism but do not require mandatory registration.
The Texas Occupations Code Section 501.003 defines the practice of psychology to include hypnosis for health care purposes and hypnotherapy. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists regulates licensed psychologists. According to a 1995 Texas Attorney General Opinion (DM-321), a person who practices psychotherapy, hypnosis for health care purposes, hypnotherapy, or biofeedback without a license under the Psychologists’ Certification and Licensing Act may violate that act unless the practice falls within one of the exceptions set out in the act.
However, a more recent federal court ruling held that Texas laws limiting the ability of individuals to dispense personal advice about mental or emotional problems may prohibit protected speech. The court noted that the ability to provide guidance about common problems of life is a foundation of human interaction protected by the First Amendment.
Texas Administrative Code Section 681.31 authorizes counseling methods and modalities that may include hypnotherapy which utilizes the principles of hypnosis and post-hypnotic suggestion in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders and addictions by Licensed Professional Counselors. Additionally, Texas Administrative Code Section 801.42 provides that hypnotherapy may be provided by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
For investigative hypnosis used in law enforcement, Texas Administrative Code Section 221.7 requires certification for “investigative hypnosis proficiency” offered to certain law enforcement officials.
Texas has not adopted educational and training standards for the practice of hypnotism. Practitioners typically disclose this in statements such as: “The State of Texas has not adopted any educational and training standards for the practice of hypnotism. This statement of credentials is for informational purposes only.”
Under Texas state law, a hypnotist may not provide therapy, make medical diagnoses, or recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed treatments. Professional certifying organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists, International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association, and American Hypnosis Association provide voluntary certification and ethical standards.
Licensed mental health professionals in Texas including Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and psychologists may incorporate hypnosis into their practice within their scope of practice as regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Stage hypnotists providing entertainment services are generally not subject to mental health practice regulations but may need entertainment or business licenses depending on local municipality requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Texas require hypnotherapists to be licensed?
A: Texas does not require specific licensure or registration for hypnotherapists. The state has not adopted educational and training standards for the practice of hypnotism. However, practitioners should be aware that Texas law includes hypnosis within the definition of psychology practice, and a 1995 Attorney General Opinion stated that practicing hypnosis for health care purposes without a psychology license could violate the Psychologists’ Certification and Licensing Act unless the practice falls within exceptions. Most consulting hypnotists in Texas focus on vocational and avocational self-improvement such as smoking cessation, weight management, and stress reduction rather than treatment of medical or psychological conditions. Licensed mental health professionals such as LPCs and LMFTs may legally incorporate hypnotherapy into their practice under their respective licenses.
Q: How can I verify a hypnotherapist’s credentials in Corpus Christi?
A: To verify a hypnotherapist’s credentials in Corpus Christi, ask the practitioner directly about their training and certifications. You can verify certifications with the issuing organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) member directory, International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA), or American Hypnosis Association (AHA). For practitioners who trained at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI), you can verify credentials through their hypnotherapist directory. If the practitioner holds a mental health license such as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, you can verify their license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as applicable. Request to see the practitioner’s disclosure statement regarding Texas’s lack of educational standards for hypnotism.
Q: What is the typical cost for hypnotherapy sessions in Corpus Christi, Texas?
A: Hypnotherapy session costs in Corpus Christi vary by practitioner and service type. Based on publicly available information, some practitioners offer affordable rates for various services. Self-meditation programs for weight loss or stress may be available as downloadable products. In-person sessions and specialized programs such as smoking cessation may have different pricing structures. Virtual sessions via Zoom are available from some practitioners for clients who prefer remote services or live outside the immediate Corpus Christi area. Contact individual practitioners directly for current rates and any package pricing options they may offer.
Q: Can hypnotherapists in Texas treat anxiety or depression?
A: Under Texas guidelines, unlicensed hypnotherapists should not claim to provide therapy or treatment for mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression. They may offer relaxation techniques, stress reduction, confidence building, and self-improvement services that clients may find helpful for managing daily stress. If you have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, depression, or other mental health condition, you should work with a licensed mental health professional such as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or psychologist. Some licensed professionals in Texas, like Cathy Armstrong at Gentle Spirit Healing Center who holds both LPC-S and Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist credentials, can legally provide hypnotherapy as part of treatment for mental health conditions within their licensed scope of practice.
Q: Are there hypnotherapists in Corpus Christi who offer virtual or online sessions?
A: Yes, some hypnotherapists in Corpus Christi offer virtual sessions via Zoom or other video platforms. Coastal Hypnosis specifically mentions working with clients outside the Corpus Christi area through virtual Zoom sessions. Virtual hypnotherapy allows clients to receive services from the comfort of their own homes and can be particularly convenient for those with busy schedules, transportation challenges, or who prefer remote services. When participating in virtual sessions, ensure you have a quiet, private space without interruptions, a stable internet connection, and comfortable seating. Some practitioners report that virtual sessions can be as effective as in-person sessions for many applications.