1. Tranquil Healing and Hypnosis
Specialization: Weight loss hypnosis, anxiety management, smoking cessation, PTSD treatment, phobia elimination, panic disorder treatment, obsessive-compulsive disorder support, generalized anxiety disorder, nail and skin biting cessation
Conditions Addressed: Weight management, emotional eating, anxiety, stress, smoking addiction, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD, specific phobias, nail biting, skin picking
Services Offered: Remote hypnotherapy sessions via Zoom, personalized hypnotherapy programs, weight loss hypnosis, anxiety hypnosis, smoking cessation hypnosis, PTSD hypnosis, callback consultations
Background: Tranquil Healing and Hypnosis is a practice specifically serving the Laredo, Texas community. The team consists of experienced hypnotherapists who transitioned to remote services during the COVID-19 pandemic and continued offering virtual sessions due to positive client feedback. The practice uses evidence-based hypnotherapy techniques and tailors each session to individual client needs.
Location: Laredo, TX (remote services via Zoom)
Contact: (726) 200-7011 | https://www.tranquilhealinghypnosis.com
Session Info: Remote sessions via Zoom, callback request available through website contact form, personalized sessions tailored to individual needs
2. Life Matters Hypnotherapy (San Antonio – Serving South Texas)
Specialization: Smoking cessation, weight management, habit control, meditation techniques, consciousness raising, stress reduction, life coaching integration
Conditions Addressed: Smoking addiction, weight management, unhealthy habits, stress, lack of focus, personal development needs
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, meditation instruction, life coaching, remote sessions available, in-person sessions in San Antonio
Background: Life Matters Hypnotherapy is located in San Antonio and serves the south-central Texas area, including Laredo. Life Matters Hypnosis Academy is licensed by the Texas Workforce Commission and is the only IMDHA-approved hypnosis certification school in Texas. The academy offers a comprehensive 220-hour certification program.
Location: San Antonio, TX (remote sessions available for Laredo residents)
Contact: Website | https://txhypnosis.com
Session Info: Remote sessions available throughout Texas, office hours by appointment only
3. Dan Perez Hypnosis (Houston – Serving Texas Statewide)
Specialization: Anxiety reduction, childhood trauma resolution, fear management, habit modification, confidence building, child and teen hypnosis (age 8+)
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, depression, anger, fear, doubt, childhood trauma effects, smoking, overeating, excessive drinking, chronic worry, self-esteem issues
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, virtual sessions via Calendly booking, sessions for children (8+) and teenagers, self-help book and techniques
Background: Dan Perez is a certified hypnotist and certified hypnosis instructor with over 30 years of experience. He has trained with hypnotists in the U.S. and Europe. He maintains over 100 five-star reviews on Google and Yelp combined. He is the author of “The Way Out: Nine Highly Effective Techniques to Leave Anxiety, Depression, and Anger Behind.”
Location: Houston, TX (virtual sessions available statewide including Laredo)
Contact: Calendly booking available | https://danperezhypno.com
Session Info: Appointments usually available within 48 hours, works with children age 8 and older, virtual sessions available
4. The Flow Center (Dallas – Serving Texas Statewide)
Specialization: Alcohol dependency, depression, overeating, smoking cessation, toxic relationships, anxiety management, habit cessation
Conditions Addressed: Alcohol dependency, depression, emotional eating, smoking addiction, relationship issues, anxiety, thumb sucking (chronic habit), various addictions
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, virtual sessions, first session consultations
Background: Valerie operates The Flow Center in Dallas, Texas. The practice uses hypnotherapy focused on suggestions for reframing thoughts and experiences for desired outcomes. The practice is transparent about the difference between therapeutic hypnotherapy and entertainment hypnosis. As required by Texas regulations, the practice provides disclosure that Texas has not adopted educational and training standards for hypnotism practice.
Location: Dallas, TX (virtual sessions available for Laredo residents)
Contact: Website | https://theflowcenter.com
Session Info: Virtual sessions available throughout Texas, first consultation available
5. North Texas Hypnotherapy (Plano – Serving Texas Statewide)
Specialization: Anxiety hypnosis, weight loss hypnosis, QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique), Lightstreaming, stress reduction, fear release
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, weight management, debilitating fears, stress, depression, emotional issues, physical concerns with psychological components
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, phone sessions, Zoom sessions, FaceTime sessions, Skype sessions, Lightstreaming sessions (in-person only), QHHT sessions
Background: Pramala Mourier, MS, QMHP, CHt, is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Lightstreaming Specialist. She operates North Texas Hypnotherapy, which serves clients in Plano, Dallas, Allen, Carrollton, McKinney, and surrounding areas, as well as remote clients throughout Texas. The practice has a proven track record using internet-based sessions.
Location: Plano, TX (remote sessions available for Laredo residents)
Contact: (469) 232-7578 | https://northtexashypnotherapy.com
Session Info: Remote sessions via phone, Zoom, FaceTime, or Skype, in-person Lightstreaming sessions available at office location
Hypnosis Regulations in Texas
Texas does not have mandatory state licensing or registration requirements specifically for hypnotists or hypnotherapists. However, Texas has some of the more complex regulatory considerations for hypnosis practice among states that do not require registration.
The Texas Occupations Code Section 501.003 includes hypnosis within the definition of the practice of psychology. A 1995 Texas Attorney General Opinion (DM-321) 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 one of the exceptions.
Hypnotherapy may be provided by licensed marriage and family therapists under 22 Texas Administrative Code Section 801.42. The use of hypnotherapy is authorized as a method within professional counseling under 22 Texas Administrative Code Section 681.31, but is limited to professional counselors appropriately trained in such methods.
Texas requires certification for “investigative hypnosis proficiency” under 37 Texas Administrative Code Section 221.7, but this applies specifically to certain law enforcement officials rather than therapeutic practitioners.
Texas courts have held that hypnosis practitioners cannot advertise hypnosis as a means of curing specific ailments without appropriate medical licensing. However, the law has also been interpreted to protect hypnosis as a form of protected speech when providing guidance about common life problems.
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists has authority to take action against violations, including seeking injunctions. However, research indicates many unlicensed individuals advertise and practice hypnotherapy in Texas.
Practitioners in Texas are required to provide disclosure to clients that: “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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is hypnotherapy regulated in Texas?
A: Texas does not have mandatory registration or specific licensing for hypnotists, but the state does have laws that affect hypnotherapy practice. The practice of psychology, which includes hypnosis for health care purposes, requires appropriate licensing. However, hypnosis for vocational and avocational self-improvement (such as smoking cessation, weight management, stress reduction) is generally permitted for non-licensed practitioners. Practitioners must provide a disclosure statement to clients indicating that Texas has not adopted educational and training standards for hypnotism.
Q: How do I find a qualified hypnotist near Laredo?
A: Laredo has limited local hypnotherapy practitioners, but many Texas-based hypnotists offer remote sessions via Zoom, phone, or video call. Look for practitioners certified by recognized organizations such as NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists), IMDHA (International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association), or ACHE (American Council of Hypnotist Examiners). Ask about their training hours, certification credentials, areas of specialization, and experience. Check online reviews and request references. Some licensed mental health professionals (LPCs, LMFTs, psychologists) in the region incorporate hypnotherapy into their practice.
Q: Will insurance cover hypnotherapy in Texas?
A: Most health insurance plans in Texas do not cover hypnotherapy provided by non-licensed practitioners. If hypnosis is provided by a licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed psychologist, or physician as part of treatment for a diagnosed condition, some insurance plans may provide coverage. Contact your insurance provider to inquire about behavioral health coverage. Some practitioners accept HSA or FSA payments. Many hypnotherapists in Texas offer payment plans or package discounts for multiple sessions.
Q: What credentials should I look for in a Texas hypnotist?
A: Look for certifications from recognized hypnosis organizations such as NGH, IMDHA, ACHE, ABH, IACT, or ICBCH. The designation CHt (Certified Hypnotherapist) or CCHt (Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist) indicates formal training. CCHt typically requires more training hours than CHt. If you have specific therapeutic needs, consider practitioners who also hold Texas professional licenses such as LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), or psychology licensure. Ask about the number of training hours completed and any specialty certifications relevant to your concerns.
Q: Can hypnotists in Texas work with medical conditions?
A: Under Texas law, hypnotists who are not licensed healthcare professionals cannot diagnose medical conditions, provide therapy for medical conditions, or recommend changes to medically prescribed treatments. Non-licensed hypnotists can work on habit modification, stress management, relaxation, motivation, and self-improvement. For conditions that involve medical or psychological diagnosis, seek a licensed healthcare professional who incorporates hypnosis into their practice. Some hypnotists work with medical referrals from physicians or therapists for specific conditions.