1. Advanced Hypnosis Center of New York
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, smoking cessation, weight loss, anxiety reduction, stress management, fear and phobia elimination, pain control, insomnia treatment, performance enhancement, medical hypnosis, dental anxiety, IBS management
Conditions Addressed: Smoking, overeating, anxiety, stress, phobias, panic attacks, insomnia, nail biting, hair pulling, skin picking, performance anxiety, test anxiety, chronic pain, IBS, tinnitus, bruxism, addiction recovery, emotional eating, sugar cravings
Services Offered: Individual sessions, group sessions, online sessions via Zoom and Skype, phone sessions, self-hypnosis training, customized audio recordings, NLP techniques, nutritional counseling, life coaching
Background: Jeffrey Rose, CMH, is the founder and director. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from New York University and certification from the International Medical Dental Hypnosis Association (IMDHA), National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), and International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT). Over 20 years of clinical experience in individual hypnosis sessions, group sessions, and corporate wellness programs. Additional practitioners include Dr. Ricartty Trinidad, MD, CHT (IACT certified, bilingual in Spanish and English) and Wendie Aston, CHT (HypnoBirthing Practitioner, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach).
Location: 110 West 96th Street, Suite 2B, New York, NY 10025
Contact: (212) 585-4430 | [email protected] | https://advancedhypnosisnyc.com
Session Info: Sessions available Monday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. In-person, Zoom, and phone sessions available. Contact for current pricing. Free consultation available.
2. John Mongiovi Hypnosis NYC
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, smoking cessation, weight loss, stress and anxiety relief, sleep improvement, confidence building, performance enhancement, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs)
Conditions Addressed: Smoking, weight management, stress, anxiety, sleep issues, lack of confidence, performance blocks, nail biting, hair pulling, skin picking, unwanted habits
Services Offered: Individual sessions, NGH certification training (100-hour program), guided meditation recordings, nonverbal hypnosis training through Mesmer Institute, self-hypnosis instruction
Background: John Mongiovi is a Board Certified Hypnotist and NGH Certified Instructor with nearly 20 years of successful practice in hypnotism. He supplements the NGH core curriculum with his own methods and materials developed through years of clinical experience. He provides comprehensive hypnosis training consisting of 75 hours of live classroom instruction plus 25 hours of homework and practice.
Location: 1140 Broadway, Suite 204, New York, NY 10001
Contact: (646) 410-4764 | [email protected] | https://www.johnmongiovi.com
Session Info: By appointment only. Training tuition is $2,499 plus $150 non-refundable materials fee. Individual session pricing available upon request.
3. NYC Hypnosis Center (Eli Bliliuos)
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety reduction, phobia elimination, habit control, past life regression, life between lives regression, medical hypnosis
Conditions Addressed: Weight issues, smoking, anxiety, fears, phobias, bad habits, test taking anxiety, creative blocks, stammering, relationship issues, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, obsessive thoughts, public speaking fear, pain management
Services Offered: Individual sessions, webcam and Skype sessions, phone sessions, hypnosis MP3s and recordings, hypnosis and NLP certification trainings, specialty trainings in medical hypnosis, regression, and addiction
Background: Eli Bliliuos is the founder and a certified hypnotist who has been featured and quoted on television and in major publications. The practice offers Life Between Lives Regression sessions based on the work of Dr. Michael Newton. Training combines Hypnosis and NLP Coaching certification.
Location: Multiple locations including Manhattan and Long Island/Queens. Also serving clients in Miami Beach and Hollywood, Florida.
Contact: Available through website | https://www.tryhypnosisnow.com
Session Info: Video testimonials available on website. In-person and remote sessions offered. Contact for current pricing and consultation availability.
4. Tribeca Hypnosis and Healing Institute
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, NLP, Reiki, smoking cessation, weight loss, self-confidence building, public speaking anxiety, stress reduction, fears and phobias, post-traumatic stress, pain control
Conditions Addressed: Smoking, overeating, anxiety, fears, phobias, post-traumatic stress, pain, stress, low self-confidence, public speaking anxiety
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, NGH certification training courses, NLP practitioner training, Reiki training, life coaching
Background: Trudy Beers, Ph.D., is the Founder and Director of Tribeca Hypnosis and Healing Institute. She is a Certified Hypnotist for over 20 years, NGH Certified Instructor, Master Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, Life Coach, and Reiki Master. Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists since 1999, American Association of Professional Hypnotists, IMDHA (International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association), and the National Federation of NLP.
Location: Tribeca, New York City
Contact: Available through website | https://hypnosischangeslives.com
Session Info: NGH Certification requires completion of four prerequisite courses. Training packages available at discounted rates when courses are purchased together.
5. Manhattan Hypnosis (Trudy Beers and Associates)
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, smoking cessation, weight loss, self-confidence, public speaking, stress and anxiety management, holistic healing
Conditions Addressed: Smoking, weight issues, low self-confidence, public speaking anxiety, stress, anxiety, negative thought patterns, limited belief systems
Services Offered: Individual sessions, free phone consultations, tailored appointment sessions, guided imagery, creative visualization, holistic healing techniques
Background: Manhattan Hypnosis is directed by Trudy Beers with 15 years of experience in the hypnosis field. The practice includes multiple hypnotists: Michael O’Hara is an NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist and member of the National Federation of Hypnotists (Local 104, OPEIU – AFL-CIO) specializing in holistic healing through guided imagery and creative visualization. Roma O’Hara is an NGH certified hypnotist focused on empowerment and positive life changes.
Location: Manhattan, New York City
Contact: Available through website for free phone consultation | https://www.manhattanhypnosis.com
Session Info: Free phone consultation available. Sessions tailored to individual personal challenges. Suitable hypnotist matched for optimal results.
6. Self Empowered Minds
Specialization: Clinical hypnosis, biofeedback (SCIO Quantum Biofeedback), Reiki energy healing, NLP and Ericksonian hypnosis, meditation, intuitive readings, age regression hypnosis, past life regression hypnosis, dream awakening hypnosis, ancestral clearing, inner child healing, biological intuitive technique
Conditions Addressed: Anxiety, depression, stress, low confidence, overthinking, weight loss, sleep issues, insomnia, addictive behaviors (smoking, drinking, shopping), habits (nail biting, hair pulling), panic attacks, social anxiety, focus and concentration issues, chronic pain, IBS and chronic constipation, emotional eating, procrastination, public speaking fear, relationship patterns, gastrointestinal conditions, creativity blocks, writer’s block
Services Offered: Individual hypnosis sessions, Reiki sessions with LED therapy, SCIO Quantum Biofeedback scans, biological intuitive readings, meditation sessions, strategic counseling, ancestral clearing and DNA healing, group classes (breathwork, sound bath, Reiki healing circles, inner awakening meditation, rhythmic somatic workout), Reiki I and II certification training, Reiki Master training, biological intuitive master certification training, pet Reiki
Background: Saba Hocek is the founder of Self Empowered Minds and a professional healer holding six certifications accredited by BANHS (Board for Advancement of Natural Health Sciences). She is a member of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and Hypnotherapy. Saba holds a BS in Computer Science, certification in NLP and Ericksonian Hypnosis, Biofeedback Specialist certification, certified EMDR practitioner, Access Consciousness certification, Brain Coach certification for Amen Clinics, and is a Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master. She uses the SEM (Self Empowered Minds) technique combining hypnotherapy, biofeedback, reiki, and intuition.
Location: 420 E 81st Street, Suite 1, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side, Manhattan)
Contact: (917) 658-1660 | [email protected]
Session Info: In-person sessions at Upper East Side location and remote sessions available worldwide. Free consultation offered. Services include hypnosis, Reiki with LED therapy, biofeedback with biological intuitive reading, and various certification training programs. Group classes available including breathwork, sound bath, Reiki healing circles, meditation, and fitness programs.
Hypnosis Regulations in New York
New York does not specifically regulate hypnosis or hypnotism as a standalone practice. However, the state broadly regulates mental health services through the Comprehensive Behavioral Health License Law enacted in 2005 under New York Education Law Article 163, Section 8402.
The 2005 law employs very broad language stating that anyone involved in the practice of behavioral therapy must be licensed, though it does not specifically mention hypnotism. Licensure requires an accredited Master’s Degree in one of the standard mental health disciplines and passing an examination administered by the New York State Department of Education.
Two distinct pathways exist in New York. Licensed mental health professionals including psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists can incorporate hypnosis into therapeutic practice and legitimately use the term “hypnotherapy” when treating mental health conditions. Non-licensed practitioners offering services as “hypnotists” providing self-hypnosis instruction and success coaching can operate without mental health licenses, provided they use appropriate terminology and do not treat diagnosed mental health conditions.
The National Guild of Hypnotists provides specific guidance for New York practitioners without mental health licenses, recommending the use of careful terminology such as “hypnotist” and “hypnosis” rather than “hypnotherapist” or “hypnotherapy.” Practitioners must not diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions and should represent their services as self-hypnosis instruction following approved standards.
New York State law does not specifically regulate stage hypnosis provided no therapeutic claims are made. Entertainment venues require standard business permits rather than healthcare licenses.
Licensed mental health professionals who wish to use hypnosis within their practice must ensure that hypnosis training was included in their professional education or they must complete additional training in a recognized institution to ensure competency. A national credential or voluntary registration by a professional organization cannot substitute for licensure.
The New York State Office of the Professions maintains an online verification system where consumers can verify the credentials of licensed mental health professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I verify if a hypnotist in New York is properly certified?
For licensed mental health professionals, you can use the New York State Office of the Professions online verification system at op.nysed.gov to confirm their licensure status. For consulting hypnotists without mental health licenses, verify their membership and certification through professional organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) at ngh.net or the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) at asch.net by using their directory search functions. Request copies of certificates directly from practitioners and verify training school accreditation through state education department websites.
What is the difference between a hypnotist and a hypnotherapist in New York?
In New York, “hypnotist” describes someone providing hypnosis services for self-improvement and success coaching without treating mental health conditions. “Hypnotherapist” refers to licensed mental health professionals who incorporate hypnosis into treatment of mental disorders. Non-licensed practitioners should use “hypnotist” terminology to comply with New York regulations under the 2005 Comprehensive Behavioral Health License Law. Using “hypnotherapy” without proper mental health licensure may violate state regulations.
Is hypnosis covered by health insurance in New York?
Insurance coverage for hypnosis in New York depends on whether the service is provided by a licensed mental health professional as part of treatment for a diagnosed condition. Sessions with licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, or mental health counselors who incorporate hypnosis may be eligible for insurance billing. Sessions with non-licensed consulting hypnotists are generally not covered by insurance. Contact your insurance provider to verify coverage for specific practitioners and conditions.
What should I look for when choosing a hypnotist in New York City?
Consider whether your needs require a licensed mental health professional or a consulting hypnotist. For diagnosed mental health conditions like major depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or other clinical conditions, seek a licensed mental health professional who incorporates hypnosis. For general self-improvement, habit change, performance enhancement, stress management, or confidence building without underlying mental health concerns, certified consulting hypnotists can provide appropriate services. Verify credentials through professional organization directories, ask about training and experience, and ensure the practitioner uses terminology appropriate to their credentials.
Are there any complaints processes for hypnotists in New York?
For licensed mental health professionals using hypnosis, complaints can be filed with the New York State Office of the Professions, which has disciplinary processes for licensed practitioners. For NGH-certified consulting hypnotists, complaints can be filed with the National Guild of Hypnotists, which maintains an Ethics Committee that can suspend or revoke certification. Professional organizations like NGH maintain ethical codes and disciplinary processes for their members. Consumers may also file complaints with the New York State Attorney General’s office for issues involving fraud or deceptive business practices.