Integral Hypnotherapy™ is a modern, evidence-based approach to hypnotherapy developed by Tim and Ángela Simmerman Sierra at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America. This innovative method combines classical hypnotherapy techniques with modern approaches, perennial wisdom traditions, philosophical counseling, life skills coaching, and applied mind sciences. It is designed to facilitate access to internal resources, helping individuals solve problems and achieve their goals through a deeply personalized, client-centric process focused on the individual as a whole.

1. Client-Focused: Emphasizes a collaborative and cooperative relationship with the client, ensuring their needs and goals are always at the forefront of the therapeutic process.

2. Consent-Driven: Integral Hypnotherapy™ adheres to a strict code of ethics, with informed consent being an essential part of the process. This ensures that clients are always fully aware of and agree to the therapeutic approach, fostering trust and transparency in the practitioner-client relationship.

3. Empowering: Equips clients with tools and techniques they can use anytime on their own, promoting self-reliance and long-term success.

4. Highly Personalized: Sessions are tailored to meet the individual needs of each client, rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

5. Comprehensive Methodology: Goes beyond traditional suggestion therapy and integrates various hypnosis techniques and therapeutic approaches, including classical hypnotherapy, modern techniques, perennial wisdom traditions, philosophical counseling, life skills coaching, and applied mind sciences.

6. Multi-Session Approach: Typically involves multiple sessions for thorough and lasting issue resolution.

7. Medical Support Hypnotherapy: In collaboration with medical doctors, it becomes a valuable adjunctive tool to promote optimal recovery of each patient. You can read about this subset of Integral Hypnotherapy™ here.

8. Complementary Therapy: When used alongside mental health specialists, it stands out as an effective complementary therapy, producing breakthroughs and accelerating stagnant psychological processes.

9. Expert Training: Practitioners are trained by leading experts in the field and practicing physicians, ensuring a high standard of knowledge and skill.

10. Scientifically Backed: Integral Hypnotherapy™ has been used in rigorous scientific research, including 4-year, $3 million study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducted at the University of New Mexico Hospital. This study demonstrated the efficacy — and in some cases, superiority — of hypnotherapy compared to prescription medication for overactive bladder and urinary incontinence.

As a certified practitioner, I have completed over 500 hours of Integral Hypnotherapy™ training, including extensive practical supervision. This level of training far exceeds many other hypnotherapy programs:

• Basic Certifications: Typically require only 40-100 hours.

• Advanced Programs: Often offer 200-300 hours.

• Clinical Hypnotherapy Programs: At universities may provide 300-400 hours.

My 500+ hours of training puts me in the top tier of hypnotherapy practitioners in terms of education and supervised practice. This extensive training ensures a deep understanding of hypnosis techniques, their applications, and the ability to tailor approaches to individual client needs. The practical supervision component of my training is particularly valuable, as it provided real-world experience under the real-time guidance of experienced professionals.

See what the International Board of Hypnotherapy has to say about the appropriate training and credentials of hypnotherapists here.

By selecting a practitioner with this level of training, clients can be confident they are working with a well-prepared professional equipped to provide high-quality, evidence-based hypnotherapy services. Integral Hypnotherapy™ has shown significant efficacy at clinical trial and stands out for its comprehensive approach to healing and personal transformation.

Whether you're seeking help with stress management, pain control, behavioral changes, or other issues, Integral Hypnotherapy™ offers a powerful, personalized approach to achieve your goals and improve your well-being.

Being certified by the International Board of Hypnotherapy signifies adherence to the highest standards of professional practice and ethics in the field. This certification ensures that I have met rigorous training requirements and have demonstrated competence in the application of hypnotherapy techniques.

Additionally, board certification mandates annual continuing education, requiring me to complete a minimum number of training hours each year. This ongoing education keeps me up-to-date with the latest advancements, research, and techniques in hypnotherapy. For clients, this means working with a practitioner who is continuously refining their skills and staying at the forefront of the field, ensuring the most effective and current approaches to treatment.

Clients can be confident they are working with a well-prepared professional equipped to provide high-quality, evidence-based hypnotherapy services, and one who is committed to ongoing professional growth and excellence.

See what the International Board of Hypnotherapy has to say about the appropriate training and credentials of hypnotherapists here.