1. Good Vibes Hypnosis – Mark Johnson
Specialization: Clinical hypnotherapy, weight loss, smoking cessation, insomnia treatment, stress and anxiety reduction, fears and phobias, chronic pain relief, sports performance, virtual gastric band hypnosis, children’s hypnosis
Conditions Addressed: Weight issues, smoking addiction, insomnia, stress, anxiety, fears, phobias, chronic pain, performance issues in sports and professional settings, children’s behavioral concerns
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, virtual gastric band hypnosis (LAP-BAND alternative), hypnotherapy training and certification programs, continuing education for hypnotists, self-hypnosis instruction
Background: Mark Johnson is a second-generation hypnotherapist who grew up watching his father, Dr. Robert M. Johnson, practice hypnosis. He is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Master Trainer in Hypnotherapy with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT). Mark also holds certification with the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE) and has extensive training in Alchemical Hypnotherapy. He has a background in classroom instruction and offers Basic and Advanced Hypnotherapy Training programs in Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, New Orleans, and Atlanta. His wife Lana Johnson is also a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Pain Management Hypnotherapist, and Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor.
Location: 1222 E. Love Field Area, Dallas, Texas 75220 (also operates from 4314 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, Texas 75209 area)
Contact: 214-432-6624 | https://hypnomark.com | https://goodvibeshypnosis.com
Session Info: Sessions by appointment at Dallas location, training programs available, continuing education credits offered for certified hypnotists
2. Dallas Hypnosis Center – Robert Hudak
Specialization: Weight loss, smoking cessation, stress management, chronic pain control, phobias and fears, performance anxiety, personal development
Conditions Addressed: Weight issues, smoking addiction, severe stress, chronic pain, phobias, fears, performance anxiety
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, telephone sessions, Skype/video sessions, audio recordings
Background: Robert Hudak has served as CEO of Dallas Hypnosis Center for more than 35 years and has helped over 50,000 clients. He is recognized as a Master Hypnotherapist with extensive experience in a full range of hypnosis services. The center has operated since 1985, making it one of the longer-established hypnosis practices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Location: 13601 Preston Rd, Suite W775, Dallas, TX 75240
Contact: (469) 250-0421 | (972) 490-3792 | https://dallashypnosiscenter.com
Session Info: Office hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, sessions available in-office, by telephone, or via Skype, free audio recordings available on website
3. The Hypnotherapy Clinic – Nanci DuPlant
Specialization: Clinical hypnotherapy, addiction recovery, positive life changes, habit modification, personal development
Conditions Addressed: Addiction issues, behavioral patterns, personal challenges, habit modification needs, life transition support
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, relaxation environment, supportive therapy approach
Background: Nanci DuPlant began her interest in hypnosis as a high school student while living in California, where she started studying the practice. After returning to Texas, she became a certified professional hypnotherapist. Her training includes certification from the St. Romain Institute of Hypnotherapy and Clinical Hypnosis in San Diego, California, and membership with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) in St. Louis, Missouri. Nanci is also a co-author of “Mr. Sun Rexall Drug,” written in honor of her parents and their Sun Rexall Drug stores in Dallas and Richardson, Texas.
Location: Richardson, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area)
Contact: 972-669-1393 | https://www.thehypnotherapyclinic.net
Session Info: All sessions by appointment, some availability for evening and weekend appointments, relaxed office environment with stained glass decor, calming waterfalls, plush seating
4. Banyan Hypnosis Center – Calvin Banyan
Specialization: 5-PATH hypnosis system, 7th Path Self-Hypnosis, professional hypnosis training, instant and rapid inductions, age regression hypnosis, insight work, smoking cessation, weight management
Conditions Addressed: Smoking addiction, weight issues, stress, anxiety, emotional concerns, behavioral patterns, professional development for hypnotists
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions using 5-PATH system, professional hypnosis certification training (NGH Approved), Week of Power advanced training, video distance learning courses
Background: Calvin D. Banyan holds an MA in Psychology and is an NGH Board Certified Hypnotist and NGH Accredited Professional Hypnosis Instructor (A+CPHI) with over 20 years of experience. He is the developer of the 5-PATH hypnosis system and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis. Cal has conducted thousands of individual hypnosis sessions and continues to train and supervise other hypnotists. He is co-author with Gerald F. Kein of “Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: Basic to Advanced Techniques for The Professional” and author of “The Secret Language of Feelings.” His numerous NGH awards include: Certified Hypnotist of the Year (2002, 2003), Educator of the Year (2003), Charles Tebbetts Award (2005), NGH President’s Award (2008), NGH Hypnotism Media Award of the Year (2010), and the Rexford L. North Award (2012).
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth area (see website for training locations)
Contact: 800-965-3390 | https://www.calbanyan.com | https://www.hypnosiscenter.com
Session Info: Professional training courses begin at 9:00 am and run until 7:00-7:30 pm, certification programs include Master Hypnotist, NGH, 5-PATH, and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis Teacher certifications, video course available for distance learning
5. Alejandra Diaz, MS, LPC – Hypnotherapist
Specialization: Traditional and Ericksonian hypnosis, regressive techniques, cross-cultural counseling, trauma healing, anxiety treatment, immigration-related concerns
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, depression, trauma, cross-cultural adjustment issues, immigration-related stress, emotional wounds, acculturation challenges
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, traditional psychotherapy, Ericksonian hypnosis, regression therapy, bilingual services (English/Spanish)
Background: Alejandra Diaz holds an MS degree and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. She has been a hypnotherapist for over 14 years with extensive training and experience in both Traditional and Ericksonian Hypnosis. She has training in healing emotional wounds through regressive techniques. As an immigrant herself, she specializes in understanding cross-cultural and acculturation situations. She is an active member of the North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis and has participated in international congresses in Mexico and Costa Rica, as well as facilitated webinars with professional groups in Italy, France, and Reunion Island.
Location: Dallas, Texas (contact for office address)
Contact: Available through Psychology Today directory | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tx/dallas?category=hypnotherapy
Session Info: Sessions by appointment, bilingual services available
Hypnosis Regulations in Texas
Texas does not require mandatory registration or state licensing specifically for hypnotists or hypnotherapists. However, the regulatory environment has specific parameters that practitioners must follow.
State Licensing Requirements: Texas does not issue state licenses specifically for hypnotists or hypnotherapists. The practice of hypnosis is not directly regulated by a state licensing board dedicated to hypnotherapy.
Professional Scope Limitations: Under Texas Occupations Code Section 501.003, the practice of psychology includes “hypnosis for health care purposes and hypnotherapy.” Licensed psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists may utilize hypnotherapy as part of their authorized practice under 22 Texas Administrative Code Section 681.31 and Section 801.42.
Key Legal Precedent: In Masters v. State, 170 Tex. Crim. 471 (1960), the Texas court 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 establishes that hypnotists cannot claim to diagnose, treat, or cure medical or psychological conditions without appropriate medical licensure.
Required Disclosures: Hypnotists in Texas are typically required to provide clients with a disclosure statement similar to: “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.” Additionally, under Texas State law, a hypnotist may not provide therapy, medical diagnosis, or recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed treatments.
Law Enforcement Certification: Certification is required for “investigative hypnosis proficiency” under 37 Texas Administrative Code Section 221.7. Members of law enforcement can obtain this certificate by completing a basic investigative hypnosis course, passing an approved examination, and submitting an application with a $35 fee to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Health Professional Exemptions: Licensed physicians, psychologists, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and other licensed health professionals may incorporate hypnosis into their practice within their authorized scope without separate hypnosis certification.
Advertising Restrictions: Practitioners should avoid language implying they can diagnose, prescribe, treat, or cure any medical or psychological condition. Claims of treating mental or emotional disorders without appropriate licensure may result in enforcement action by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or the Texas Medical Board.
Training School Exemptions: Hypnotherapy training schools in Texas may receive exemptions from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to operate. Good Vibes Hypnosis Center, for example, holds exemption E-4434 from TWC to teach hypnotherapy classes in specific Texas locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Texas require hypnotists to be licensed by the state?
A: Texas does not require state licensing specifically for hypnotists or hypnotherapists. However, practitioners must be careful not to represent their services as therapy for mental or emotional disorders unless they hold appropriate licensure as a psychologist, licensed professional counselor, or other licensed health professional. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists may take action against individuals practicing hypnosis in ways that constitute the unauthorized practice of psychology.
Q: How can I verify a hypnotist’s credentials in Dallas?
A: Since Texas does not maintain a state registry for hypnotists, verification should focus on national certification organizations. Check the practitioner’s membership with organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT), American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE), or International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA). The North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis (NTSCH), a component section of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), maintains a directory of licensed mental health professionals using clinical hypnosis in the Dallas area. If the hypnotist holds additional mental health licenses (LPC, LMFT, PhD), these can be verified through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Q: Does health insurance cover hypnosis sessions in Dallas?
A: Most health insurance plans do not cover hypnosis services provided by non-licensed practitioners. However, if hypnosis is provided by a licensed mental health professional (such as an LPC, LMFT, or psychologist) as part of psychotherapy, it may be covered under mental health benefits. Patients should contact their insurance provider directly to determine coverage. Many hypnotists in Dallas offer cash-pay options, often with package pricing for multiple sessions.
Q: What is the difference between the titles used by Dallas hypnotists?
A: Dallas practitioners use various titles based on their training and certifications. “Certified Hypnotist” or “Certified Hypnotherapist” (CH, CHt) typically indicates completion of basic certification through organizations like NGH or IACT. “Master Hypnotist” may indicate advanced training (often 200+ hours) or specific advanced certifications. “Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist” (CCHt) usually indicates more extensive clinical training (300+ hours). Licensed professionals like LPCs or psychologists who use hypnosis have completed graduate-level education plus hypnosis training. The State of Texas does not regulate these titles, so practitioners set their own title standards based on their certifying organization’s requirements.
Q: What conditions can hypnotists legally address in the Dallas area?
A: Texas hypnotists who are not also licensed health professionals can work on vocational and avocational self-improvement, habit modification (such as smoking cessation and weight management), stress management, performance enhancement (sports, academic, professional), relaxation, motivation, and general personal development. They cannot diagnose, treat, or claim to cure medical conditions, mental disorders, or psychological pathology. For issues involving mental health diagnoses or medical conditions, referral to or collaboration with a licensed professional is required. Hypnotherapy services are not a replacement for psychological evaluation or treatment, and psychological challenges should be treated by a psychologist licensed by the State of Texas.