BIOGRAPHY
About Harley
For over 27 years, I've been guiding people toward positive change—from my early work as a Mental Health Specialist at a psychiatric hospital to my current practice helping thousands of clients overcome personal challenges through hypnotherapy.
My education includes a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, a Certificate in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University, and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota.
I developed a method called Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention™ that combines the power of your mind's natural ability to heal your body (the placebo effect) with the focused relaxation of hypnosis. This technique is particularly effective for issues where the mind-body connection plays a significant role—harnessing the body's "internal pharmacy" of natural chemicals to provide relief without pharmaceutical side effects.
My modern approach reimagines traditional hypnosis for today's digital world. Through live video sessions, I work with clients nationwide—without losing the human connection that makes hypnotherapy so effective.
My book The Magic in Metaphor became an Amazon #1 New Release and Best Seller in multiple categories. It has earned numerous literary awards and was selected for the prestigious BookLife Elite collection by Publishers Weekly.
My education includes a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, a Certificate in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University, and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota.
I developed a method called Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention™ that combines the power of your mind's natural ability to heal your body (the placebo effect) with the focused relaxation of hypnosis. This technique is particularly effective for issues where the mind-body connection plays a significant role—harnessing the body's "internal pharmacy" of natural chemicals to provide relief without pharmaceutical side effects.
My modern approach reimagines traditional hypnosis for today's digital world. Through live video sessions, I work with clients nationwide—without losing the human connection that makes hypnotherapy so effective.
My book The Magic in Metaphor became an Amazon #1 New Release and Best Seller in multiple categories. It has earned numerous literary awards and was selected for the prestigious BookLife Elite collection by Publishers Weekly.
Experience
Hypnotherapist
Private Practice
2002 - Present
2002 - Present
Youth Counselor
Ozanam Home for Boys
1999 - 2000
1999 - 2000
Psychiatric Technician
Willow Crest Hospital
1998 - 1999
1998 - 1999
Education
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
HMI College of Hypnotherapy
Wellness Counseling Certificate
Cornell University
Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization
University of Minnesota
Memberships
Cornell Alumni Group
Alumni
American Hypnosis Association
Member
Published Works
Hypnotic Relaxation
Audio Program (2025)
Producer, Presenter
Producer, Presenter
Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention™ (PEHI)™
Hypnotherapy Protocol (2025)
Author, Creator
Author, Creator
Close Your Eyes
Music Album (2024)
Producer
Producer
The Magic In Metaphor
Book (2023)
Author
Author
Monitor on Hypnotism
Column, Journal of Hypnotism (2013)
Columnist
Columnist
Awards and Honors
Literary Awards
BookLife Elite by Publishers Weekly
Royal Dragonfly Book Award (1st Place)
Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award
The Golden Wizard Book Prize
PenCraft Book Award
The BookFest Award
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
IAN Book of the Year Awards (Finalist)
The BookLife Prize (Quarter Finalist)
Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Red Ribbon)
Readers' Favorite Five Stars
Reader Views Five-Star Review
Royal Dragonfly Book Award (1st Place)
Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award
The Golden Wizard Book Prize
PenCraft Book Award
The BookFest Award
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
IAN Book of the Year Awards (Finalist)
The BookLife Prize (Quarter Finalist)
Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Red Ribbon)
Readers' Favorite Five Stars
Reader Views Five-Star Review
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