1. New Orleans Counseling and Hypnosis Center (NOCHC) – Hope Gersovitz Duncan, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT, CHT
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, couples counseling, depression, anxiety, trauma, individual and family therapy, addiction treatment
Conditions Addressed: Depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, marital problems, trauma, addiction, grief, loss, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders
Services Offered: Individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, clinical hypnosis, play therapy for children, addiction treatment, telecounseling
Background: Hope Gersovitz Duncan graduated from LSU with a Master’s in Counselor Education. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2004. In 2011, she received a Ph.D. in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Hypnotherapy through California University. She opened New Orleans Counseling and Hypnosis Center in 2010 and became a board-approved supervisor (LPC-S) for provisional counselors.
Location: 3640 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Contact: (504) 681-7030 | https://www.counselingnola.com
Session Info: In-person therapy sessions available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3 PM to 7 PM. Telecounseling available. Insurance may be accepted.
2. Intentional Therapeutics – Angela Cherie Bergeron, CCHt
Specialization: Clinical hypnotherapy, weight loss hypnosis, smoking cessation, past life regression, NLP, pain management, PTSD, inner child healing, intuitive healing
Conditions Addressed: Weight issues, smoking, PTSD, pain, inner child wounds, emotional blocks, stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, spiritual growth needs
Services Offered: Individual hypnotherapy sessions, NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming, Mental and Emotional Release Therapy, Reiki, yoga therapy integration, in-person sessions, Zoom sessions, phone sessions
Background: Angela Cherie Bergeron is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with the American Hypnosis Association (Certification Number 012147, valid through April 18, 2026). She completed an extensive 720-hour Hypnotherapy training at HMI College of Hypnotherapy in Tarzana, California. She also enrolled in HMI’s Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Mind Body Psychology program. She holds certifications in Restorative and Advanced Restorative Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, and SATYA 1, and is a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Location: New Orleans, LA 70119
Contact: (504) 909-1188 | https://angelacherie.com
Session Info: Private sessions available in 55, 90, or 120-minute lengths. In-person, Zoom, or phone sessions available.
3. New Orleans Hypnosis – Irina Nola
Specialization: Past life regression, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), future life progression, twin flame regression, between life regression, consciousness exploration
Conditions Addressed: Personal exploration, spiritual questions, relationship patterns, life purpose questions, past life influences, consciousness expansion
Services Offered: Past life regression, QHHT sessions (in-person only), future life progression, twin flame/soulmate regressions, between life regression, online sessions via Zoom
Background: Irina Nola is a Certified Hypnotherapist through the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, a Certified Past Life Regression Therapist trained with Dr. Brian Weiss (author of “Many Lives, Many Masters”), and a Certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Practitioner at the advanced level through Dolores Cannon’s QHHT Academy. She holds a degree in clinical psychology from St. Petersburg State University in Russia (1983), specializing in psychotherapy, with research work at the Psycho-Neurological Institute named after Professor Bekhterev. She is bilingual in English and Russian.
Location: Gentilly area, New Orleans (specific address provided upon booking)
Contact: (504) 473-3581 | https://www.neworleanshypnosis.com
Session Info: In-person sessions at Gentilly location or client’s hotel room. Zoom sessions available for most services. QHHT sessions can only be done in-person. Available Monday through Friday, noon to midnight Central Time.
4. NOCHC – Cynthia Cuttino Edwards, PhD, CHt, LCSW
Specialization: Clinical hypnotherapy for working professionals, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, stress management, test anxiety, grief counseling, self-care
Conditions Addressed: Depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, stress, test anxiety, grief, self-care needs for working adults, professional burnout
Services Offered: Individual counseling, clinical hypnotherapy, stress management, self-care coaching for working adults
Background: Cynthia Cuttino Edwards holds a PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHt). She was certified as a Board Certified Hypnotherapist through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists in 2020. She has worked in schools, community settings, and mental health centers providing counseling to various populations. She is an LGBTQ+ ally and has worked in Orleans private and public school systems.
Location: New Orleans Counseling and Hypnosis Center, 3640 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Contact: (504) 681-7030 | https://www.counselingnola.com
Session Info: Works with professionals and individuals. Sessions available by appointment. Contact clinic for current scheduling and fees.
5. Well Psychotherapy
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, trauma-informed therapy, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, dissociation, interpersonal difficulties
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, personality and mood disorders, eating disorders, dissociation, interpersonal difficulties, trauma effects
Services Offered: Clinical hypnosis, psychotherapy, trauma-informed approaches, mental imagery work, unconscious exploration, self-hypnosis instruction
Background: Well Psychotherapy is a growing team of trauma-informed therapists who approach psychotherapy as a collaborative, connected experience. The practice uses clinical hypnosis tools to help clients bring about both psychological and physiological change through mental imagery, suggestion techniques, and unconscious exploration. They follow guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH).
Location: New Orleans, LA
Contact: https://www.findyourwell.com
Session Info: Contact practice for appointment scheduling and fee information.
Hypnosis Regulations in Louisiana
Louisiana does not have specific state laws regulating the practice of hypnosis or hypnotherapy. The state falls into the category of jurisdictions that do not directly regulate hypnosis as a standalone profession.
State Licensing Requirements: Louisiana does not require a state license specifically for hypnotists or hypnotherapists. There is no mandatory registration or state-issued certification required to practice hypnosis.
Title Protection: Louisiana does not have title protection laws specific to hypnotists or hypnotherapists. Practitioners may use various titles without state restriction, though they should not imply licensure they do not hold.
Scope of Practice: While hypnosis itself is unregulated, practitioners should avoid activities that constitute the practice of psychology, medicine, or other licensed health professions without appropriate credentials. Non-licensed hypnotists should refrain from diagnosing or treating medical or psychological conditions.
Psychology Practice Act: Louisiana’s laws defining the practice of psychology may reference hypnosis as one technique that licensed psychologists may use. However, this does not appear to prohibit non-psychologists from practicing hypnosis for non-therapeutic purposes.
Health Professional Exemptions: Licensed health professionals in Louisiana, including psychologists, physicians, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists, may incorporate hypnosis into their practice within their scope of practice.
Voluntary Certification: Many practitioners obtain voluntary certification through national organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH), International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT), or American Hypnosis Association (AHA).
Insurance and Liability: Professional liability insurance is recommended though not mandated by state law.
Advertising Regulations: General consumer protection and truth-in-advertising laws apply. Practitioners should avoid making claims that could be considered medical diagnosis or treatment if they are not licensed health professionals.
Record Keeping: No specific state requirements exist for hypnotherapy records, though maintaining professional records is considered standard practice.
Referral Requirements: Non-licensed hypnotists working with clients who present medical or psychological conditions should refer those clients to appropriate licensed professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Louisiana require hypnotists to be licensed?
A: No, Louisiana does not have a state licensing requirement specifically for hypnotists or hypnotherapists. The profession is not directly regulated by the state. However, practitioners who are not licensed health professionals should avoid diagnosing or treating medical or psychological conditions. Many hypnotists voluntarily obtain certification through national organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) or the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT).
Q: How can I verify a hypnotist’s credentials in New Orleans?
A: Since Louisiana does not license hypnotists, verification must be done through the practitioner’s certifying organizations. For licensed mental health professionals (LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, psychologists) who offer hypnotherapy, you can verify their license through the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or the LPC Board of Examiners. For non-licensed hypnotists, contact organizations such as the American Hypnosis Association, National Guild of Hypnotists, or IACT to verify certification status. Ask practitioners about their certification numbers and expiration dates.
Q: Will my health insurance cover hypnotherapy in New Orleans?
A: Insurance coverage varies by plan and provider credentials. If a licensed mental health professional (such as a PhD psychologist, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) provides hypnotherapy as part of their licensed practice, some insurance plans may cover the service under mental health benefits. At New Orleans Counseling and Hypnosis Center, for example, insurance may be accepted for services provided by their licensed clinicians. Hypnotherapy provided by non-licensed practitioners is typically not covered by insurance. Contact your insurance provider directly to verify coverage.
Q: Can hypnosis help with conditions like PTSD or trauma in Louisiana?
A: Hypnosis can be a valuable complementary tool for addressing trauma and PTSD when provided by qualified practitioners. In Louisiana, if you are seeking hypnosis for trauma or PTSD, it is advisable to work with a licensed mental health professional (psychologist, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) who incorporates clinical hypnosis into their practice. These practitioners have training in trauma treatment and can provide comprehensive care. Non-licensed hypnotists should refer clients with significant trauma histories to licensed professionals.
Q: What training do New Orleans hypnotists typically have?
A: Training varies among practitioners in New Orleans. Licensed mental health professionals who use hypnosis typically complete additional training through organizations like the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) or specialty workshops. Non-licensed hypnotists may have completed certificate programs ranging from 100 to 720+ hours through institutions such as HMI College of Hypnotherapy, Hypnotherapy Academy of America, or training with recognized practitioners like Dr. Brian Weiss or Dolores Cannon. When selecting a hypnotist, ask about their specific training, total hours completed, and ongoing continuing education.