MY BACKGROUND
About Harley
My professional journey began 23 years ago working as a Mental Health Specialist at a psychiatric hospital. There, I served as team leader to psychiatric technicians, led daily group sessions, and provided direct care to patients experiencing emotional, psychiatric, behavioral, and substance abuse problems.
I graduated from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Southern California. Additionally, I earned certificates in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University, Positive Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Throughout my career, I have completed thousands of hours of advanced training, hundreds of hours of clinical supervision, and helped countless people achieve their personal and professional goals.
I am a member of the American Hypnosis Association (US) and the College of Medicine and Integrated Health (UK).
I graduated from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Southern California. Additionally, I earned certificates in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University, Positive Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Throughout my career, I have completed thousands of hours of advanced training, hundreds of hours of clinical supervision, and helped countless people achieve their personal and professional goals.
I am a member of the American Hypnosis Association (US) and the College of Medicine and Integrated Health (UK).
Experience
Hypnotherapist
Private Practice
2002-Present
2002-Present
Youth Counselor
Ozanam Home for Boys
1999-2000
1999-2000
Psychiatric Technician
Willow Crest Hospital
1997-1999
1997-1999
Qualifications
Wellness Counseling
Cornell University
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Positive Psychology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Motivational Interviewing
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
Specialties
Hypnosis and Grief Recovery
Certified Specialist
American Hypnosis Association
American Hypnosis Association
Hypnosis and Pain Management
Certified Specialist
American Hypnosis Association
American Hypnosis Association
Continuing Education
Process-Oriented Hypnosis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Suggestion vs Medication in the Treatment of Depression
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
The Application of Hypnosis in Gastroenterology
The Royal Society of Medicine (UK)
Harnessing the Placebo Effect Without Deception
The Royal Society of Medicine (UK)
Memberships
eCornell Alumni Group
Cornell University Alumni
American Hypnosis Association
Professional Member
College of Medicine and Integrated Health
Professional Member
Press and Media
Contributing Writer
Past contributing writer for the National Guild of Hypnotists, Journal of Hypnotism
Featured Press
Mentioned on FOX, BuzzFeed, USA Today, Fast Company, Huffington Post, MSN News, Ask Dr. Drew, Bustle, The Healthy, MedShadow, Reader's Digest (US, Canada, Australia, Asia), Entertainment Tonight (Canada), Monster.com (US, Sweden), Fupping (UK), Boove (UK), Seleciones (Mexico), Capital Magazine (Germany), Cewek Banget (Indonesia), Republic World (India).
Academic Talks
Understanding Nicotine Dependence
University of Missouri at Kansas City
Hypnosis for Stress Relief
University of Missouri at Kansas City
Hypnosis for Weight Loss
Broadlawns Medical Center
Hypnosis to Quit Smoking
Missouri Health Fair
Volunteerism
LA County Dept. of Public Health
Ambassador, COVID-19 Community Ambassador Program
2021-Present
2021-Present
Oklahoma Military Department
Mentor, Thunderbird Challenge Program
2015-2016
2015-2016
Passages Youth Services
Mentor, Social Services
2008-2009
2008-2009
Arkansas National Guard
Mentor, Youth Challenge Program
1998-1999
1998-1999
Hypnotherapy with Harley Sears
9465 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(323) 333-9108
Book an Appointment
9465 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(323) 333-9108
Book an Appointment
Author: The content on this page was researched, written, and fact-checked by Harley Sears. Last updated May 10, 2022.